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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
3
Austria disclosed it cannot demobilise troops due to renewed hostilities risk in Turkey and unrest from the Austro-Hungarian Slavs. A Russian‑held conversation with Vienna officials follows the issue. The War Minister says naval and military preparations will be made at a cost of eight million.
In Berlin the Kaiser appoints a new Foreign Minister after the sudden death of Von Kinterson Wachter. Herr Von Jagow, Germanys ambassador at Rome, receives the vacant post as Foreign Minister.
Dover residents report a nighttime airship sighting over the Strait of Dover prompting concerns it could be a civilian or military craft tied to a Continental power. No official confirmation issued as authorities assess the object and origin.
The London peace conference status remains deadlocked as Balkan powers and Turkey fail to reach terms. Powers urge the Balkan kingdoms not to resume hostilities. crisis to reopen in September. Turkey demands surrender moves but seeks to hold Adrianople while proposing a frontier in Thrace and relinquishing Crete, the Aegian Dardanelles, and other gains.
London January 5 Captain Collins Commonwealth Secretary replied to a Daily Sail article ridiculing the Australian compulsory military draft. He cites statistics claiming success of the system, countering charges in a brief rebuttal amid the ongoing debates over conscription and national service.
Christiania January 6 Captain Johansen the leader who accompanied Captain Amundsen to the South Pole was found dead in a city square last night. He is believed to have taken his own life unable to settle after the Antarctic expedition and his return to normal life left him isolated and unhappy.
The Daily Telegraph reports the next British budget will total £200,000,000 with increased expenditure between four and five million pounds. The rise is mainly due to higher costs of warship construction. A rower with a bad knee is forced to withdraw from the water about a mile from the finish.
Attendees praised the pre sent programme at Queen's Hall with improved picture screening thanks to a new projector. The Myxterinus Singer performed the song Killarney, admired for its scenic views. A full change is promised tomorrow including Lubin drama The Missing Piquet and En daway by The Power for Good. Dress lengths advertised by a local dressmaker add to the lively notices.
Telegram reports a man from Betome seven miles from Wellington vanished after a supper at the Carter home on a Saturday night. Frank Carter, thirty, chased a suspected burglar in his singlet and travelled, but his socks and other clothing were later found in the room. Police and volunteers scoured the area with no trace discovered.
In an afternoon match South Australia’s Sturt Club defeated Western Australia Bowlers by 106 points. Later Hindmarch stalled WA in the evening, beating them by 9 points to 62.
A London Standard praised Australian miners as the most reliable and versatile globally. Mr Francie P Bray, GM of West Africa Trust, reported Australians dominate goldfields from Gold Coast to Wales, with schooling in Mines and adaptable, practical skills.
In Western Australia Kalgoorlie Jam Ltd notes that the Combined Unions committee met in December to decide on ballot proposals. The committee recommended unions vote on citing a call for arbitration or ceasing work at the mines. A further meeting today asked unions to complete the ballots before the next gathering. On January 1st,
The Commissioner Alcock states the report covers the Pert Public Hospital and notes evidence to support no conspiracy though friction among officers was unavoidable.
Brisbane reports from an authoritative source details Dr Eustace Russell noting Dr Friedmann's tuberculosis vaccine using a living tortoise tubercle bacillus. He says the bacillus is harmless to humans, contains antigen for prophylactic and curative effects, and contains no toxin or virulence like bovine bacilli from cattle.
West Maitland district collieries idle as miners meet to discuss afternoon shift and wage terms for washed coal. The meeting, held against the advice of the Colliery Employes’ Federation, aims to press for better conditions.
The Muwo sighted a large two masted tramp steamer hoch up the Great Barrier Reef with bow westward. Her mainmast and funnel were carried away and no signs of life were found aboard.
A clearings sale Friday January 10 1913 lists 13500 sheep 3800 cattle and 12 draught mares plus horses, cattle and gear. Describes Merino ewes lambs wethers rams and stud stock with sale at Yandanooka Homestead near Bungaree region. Perth buyers urged to depart by 6.5 p.m. further details from Algety and Company and Phillips Auctioneers.
The January 27 1913 meeting lists trials and handicaps for several races. Includes a pony race and summer handicap with various weights and allowances. Mentions a horse named Jon Hake and a farewell handicap for twenty horses.
In the Trimmed Hall a conference of about 100000 workers opened today to plan how to implement the ballot approved amalgamation of several large unions. Resolutions of far reaching scope will be submitted, likely changing the Amalgamated Workers' Union substantially.
Sydney Jan South Territory report states Valvoline Montague Grover, son of Mr Montague Grover editor of Sydney Sum, was killed at Eumeralla Station near Gulgong while out shooting with pea rifles. A shot through a fence misfired, entering his brain and causing death soon after.
Melbourne figures show the total maternity allowance claims reached 19 181 by January 3 as the program nears six thousand pounds in added payments amid ongoing disbursal and inquiries.
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