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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary note discusses a potential interchange of Japanese views and an end to a wait on a matter between the Triple A line and the Triple Entente. The text is garbled and does not provide a clear event or outcome.
In Johannesburg on January 3 the MCC faced the Wankerers. MCC first innings 288 all out. Wankerers 254 for 2 in their second innings, with Lnninjes tied on 08 and Hint unbeaten in the middle.
In London on January 5 discussions continued about Lloyd George and Mr Winston Churchill amid naval expenditure concerns. Some supporters fear cabinet failure to cut estimates could force Lloyd George to resign, with Churchill seen as able to count on opposition backing.
In a translation from the Deutscher Tages Zeitung Count Reventlaw says Lloyd George’s speech deepens German mistrust of Great Britain. He notes the armaments description triggers European industrial revolt as organised insanity.
London reports that the Sporting Commission of New York agreed to deprive Jack Johnson of the heavyweight title. The decision follows a Sportsman's Parl correspondence noting the commission action.
Lieutenant Shackleton approved Dr Marshall's idea to abolish timekeeping for the south polar voyage. They would leave nineteen hours of day, abolish clock and calendar, and rely on the sun. The plan aims to save 35 hours per week.
Capetown January 5 miners in Johannesburg ready for a general strike Wednesday if grievances not settled. Natal mines already struck for 1s per day with overtime, owners say 1s 6d with time and a quarter. Government moves trigger retrenchment of railway staff, arrests rise.
Reports from Northampton describe progress at Nooka Mine, with Crothers leading initial work and a Geraldton office opened. A new main shaft to 200 feet depth will be sunk, tailings reworked, and plans include steam power and timber supply, aiming to begin feet work within three months.
Former Geraldton resident Mr Jones relates a long European and North American grand tour. He recalls visits from Naples to Venice, through Switzerland to London, Dublin and Killarney, then Canada to Winnipeg and Toronto, praising London and Canadian scenery while noting suffragette disruption and strict museum access.
A traveler recalls voyages from Vancouver aboard the Empress of Asia to Yokohama Kochi and Shanghai. The journey includes Hong Kong Singapore and the Gorgon voyage. Homecoming brings reflections on Broome and Geraldton’s steady progress.
Discussion centers on penalties for Le Roy Chamberlain and Finry cases and the appeal in Chamberlain's case to WAAC. Experts diverge on steward decisions, with calls for a permanent national steward to oversee country meetings and ensure consistency.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a New Year dance in West Morewa and local celebrations, with storms near North Morowe and heavy rainfall in Pimbaruka. A severe two hour downpour reached Mocth Morawa, while farm issues and unsewn bags affect cereal supplies. roads to sidings are being altered, impacting carting wheat. Also updates on English horse racing prices include Jubilen Stakes and others.
RSSRE H. 8. MACKENZIE & Co announces a public sale by auction at the Masonic Hall on Thursday January 8 at 8 pm. Lots 11 and 10 on Madabeto and Old Bhow Ground near Geraldton are offered with cottage dwellings, frontage details and boundaries described. Properties include Lot 11 with 10 links frontage and Lot 10 about a quarter acre, near Gerahiton Hob Lot 19 and Lot 4, Lot facing Lag Street, by MACRERZUE & C0.
Notice to furnish returns under the Land and Income Tax Act for the year ended December 31 1913. Penalty for not furnishing a return £20 and for a late return £100.
In Geraldton an officer warns that unlicensed vehicles and dogs kept after a date will be prosecuted. The notice mentions a white footed horse and a black geeling with a white blaze, with a sign-off by Wolly Teuindewa and SQTRANED.
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