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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
3
Premier Yuan Shah Kai visits Peonager Empress at the Palace and asks for funds to pay troops for six weeks. The Empress yields only after Kai threatens resignation.
UK officials send letters to the International Arbitration League as Mr. Haldane argues future relations between Germany and Great Britain should be closer and more intimate than in the past.
The Overland Route group including British French and Russian syndicates subscribe £100000 for the final survey of a railway linking Russia with Mia through Persia, aiming to shorten the journey from Britain to Australia and New Zealand. London January 4. The report lists scores from two liltart matches with Stevenson Gray Reece noted among players.
In Casino, Mrs. Perkins and Bertie Gilmore were found shot dead at six o’clock. An infant was discovered on its mother’s breast, Perkins later finding two firearms at the scene. A theory suggests an accidental discharge by Gilmore led to the killings, with both weapons recently fired.
Adelaide reports Parliament prepared a supply measure to fund elections. The Premier signaled the government will seek dissolution, with a £800,000 supply bill pushed through quickly. Elections appear slated for February 10, with dissolution expected mid January.
Victoria Melbourne January 3 Mr G F Pearce minister for defence plans a western tour visiting Western Australia next month He will inspect the pilot site at Cockburn Sound proposed for a naval base and visit The Coliseum for specials in costumes blouses and underclothing in cost.
International cricketer Rev F Waddy suffers concussion after a collision between a motorcycle and a car near Sydney Cricket Ground. He was unconscious and taken to hospital. condition later reported as recovering. Revenue returns show customs income up by £52,974 in December while postal duties fell by £53,263.
England defeated Australia by eight wickets in the second Test at Melbourne. Armstrong led English batting with 90, while Ivane and Holt topped the England innings with 126 and 126 respectively. England now has 36 wins to Australia's 35 in 98 Tests since 1877 with 47 drawn.
New Zealand reports a Davis Cup wax tie with Australia as Way and McLoughlen split sets, Brooks scores for Australia, Wright misses a match due to illness while Heath wings later falter, keeping the overall result in doubt. Wellington also notes a fatal fire in Taranaki with a hoarding-base gutted and a resident named Job Calvert severely burned.
A cyclone struck Mt Magnet at 9 last night causing severe damage to buildings and property as dust storms raged following a record heat day. In Kalgoorlie, a major gold discovery on the Golden Mile is announced with a 33 dwts telluride rich lode passing the 3,5000 Jewel on the Golden Horse shoe. December gold yield reaches 11,867 oz valued at £194,256.
The Geraldton Rifle Club held a Tuesday prize presentation at Oddfellows Hall listing winners across multiple events. Best Shot top prize went to TA EL Blewine with other top placers including Pp. Leach Sergt Thomas Mig and teams in four ranges. The report notes social coverage on page one and a song credit to WPC Evensen.
Shakespeare adaptation Romeo and Juliet draws large crowds at Palace Gardens with unanimous praise. A holiday extra shows Perth Cup prize piece Aeleshen's Seampl noted as a standout amid an varied Olympia lineup.
The dispute between shipowners and the Lumpers Union at Fremantle ends as the government appointed arbiter delivers a new pay scale. Rates cover ordinary time overtime midnight work Sundays and holidays for cargo wheat sulfur explosives and other bulk materials. The agreement binds employers and the Fremantle Union until the current industrial contract expires and confirms no penalties during the dispute.
In Barrel Well on December 2 a large Ajawa Geraldine gathering hosted a children's Christmas tree plus sports. Flags of England Ireland and Australia were raised as the children enjoyed races from ages 5 to 18, a Father Christmas visit, gifts for all, and prizes amid praise for volunteers and local organizers.
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