Abandoned fire hits Avon River ship at Avension Inland
A river vessel named Horse Prince was abandoned after a fire at Avension Inland near Atlantic Doran. The ship’s value stood at £77,000 with cargo estimated at £100,000.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1910
Page
3
Dreadnought Dock Plan Drawn by Clyde Navigation
The Clyde Navigation Trust advances construction of a Dreadnought graving dock with 100 feet length and 140 feet width. Coal fields at Northumberland and Durham report small shipments to ports while disputes and union pressure continue. Sir Edward Murray is imprisoned for ten months for false pretenses in obtaining hotel credits totaling £166.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Clyde Navigation Teast
Northumberland
Durham
Volllery
Edward Murray
British grant to Scott's Antarctic expedition announced
London reports the British Government has granted 00000 to Scott's Antarctic expedition with 19000 already subscribed, ensuring the start of the South Pole party in July. The Times correspondent notes political trials may be shortened under the 1905 Act and mentions arrests connected to the Nasik magistrate and collector case.
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London
Scott
South Pole
Bombay Presidency
Times
Bombay
Jackson
Nasik
The Dismond Trade Ep yect On The Labor Mar
A fragmented 1900 import report notes diamonds valued at £5,008,871 entering New York and contrasts with £2,572,870 for the prior year. The text obscures details but reflects trade figures and labor market context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Diamonts
New York
Turbine torpedoes and naval buildup amid wartime tensions
The article discusses torpedo boat fittings and turbine propulsion costs, noting speeds near 30 knots. It cites statements by Asquith and Balfour about avoiding direct quarrels with Germany. Government steps to expand naval construction and coal expenditure are described as strengthening sea dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amyith
Germany
Asquith
Pat
Fragmentary Auditory Note Reflects Shoreline Conditions
A partial sentence notes stable shore presence and compares current conditions to a prior time, implying cautious optimism about security or dominance at a coastal edge. No clear entities or events are identifiable in the fragment.
Perth Jockey Club Races At January Meeting
The January meeting at Perth Jockey Club drew a large crowd despite warm weather and showers. Orville won the Jumpers Plate at one mile and a quarter by a length, with Myall Prince taking the Five Furlongs Plate by a length. Te Paz narrowly topped the Six Furlongs Plate, while Boliver narrowly won the Third Class Plate over six furlongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Jon
Bore Club
Orville
la Criitle
Emon
Quicksilver
Initia
Te Paz
Vath
Carmmmah
We Son
Cove
Tin
Garmenta
Avicsian
Roy
Prince Charlie
Rnte
Print Uhselie
Boy
Acta Ainn
Tix
Ayel Garments
Tandy Mushet
Ta Camille
Tong Fom
Nec
Land Board Approves Yuba Area Land Applications
The Land Board met at Gerakiton to decide on Yuba area lots. Decisions included grants to Reynolds Vilas Rowland Carson Keyte Hankina Bandy Bartlett and others while several applicants were refused withdrew or recommended for vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraklton
Yuba
Messrs. H. Farmer
J. A. Kidd
J.P
EA. Udy
Gerakiton
H. Wardle
Perth
M. T. Reynolds
FA. Vilas
F Rowland
KA. Holmen
W. Keyte
EJ. Nankivell
W. Ayling
C. E. Hankina
Tiannagan
Bragg
P. B. Chick
F. Bandy
Bincey
J. Jack
J. W. Binns
Broken Hill Mines Shut Down Amid Coal Shortage
Telegrams report Broken Hill mine suspends work due to coal shortage. About 1,000 miners idled as the South Broken Hill operation halts and other local iron and emerald trades trim staff. Melbourne wires note wage changes and factory setbacks affecting workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Hill
NSW Children Poisoning Tragedy Reported in Sydney
In Sydney NSW a seven year old child and a younger sibling were exposed to quicklime or treacle due to a mistaken dip by W McMillan of Twhbie. The younger child died and the other boy remained seriously ill according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tan
W McMillan
Immigrant Arrivals Claim Misrepresentation by League
Seventeen Anglo-Indians arrived by the Orvieto from Colombo. They paid their passages, believing promises that Australia offered immediate employment and large cash allowances, only to learn the government did not pay migrants. Representatives then sought Dr Arthur in Sydney for immigration matters.
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Melbourne
Orvieto
Colombo
Hollon
Australia
Filton
Western Australia
League
Sydney
Arthur
Victoria triumphs by 1 run in interstate cricket
In a tight Victoria vs South Australia match Victoria edged to a 1 run win. Key scores include Laurier Till 43 Crawford 4 and Woolcock 37 for Victoria while South Australia had Stack OConnor and Landries among the early wickets. A Sydney report notes New South Wales vs South Australia also underway with Diamond winning the toss and batting.
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Metovaree
Jams
Tor Victoria
Victoria
Doryrt Laurier
C. Till
C Delves
Matthews
Rawford
Delves
Laver
Toil
Carkeck
Saunders
Woolcock
Smith
Armstrong
O'Comm
Scunnders Af
Scott
Rmstrong
Campi Tc Carkeck
Sensory
Sydney
New South Wales
Diamond
Mayne
Waratah Search Committee Narrows Vessel Tenders
Melbourne January meeting reports narrowed vessel supply tenders to Abrer for a search ship. An Agent General Wakefield offer was reviewed. one condition deemed insufficient. Morayshire arrived from Liverpool and Cape Town with no Waratah trace. no sightings near Crozet Islands despite extensive search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Waratah
Wheneen
Liberal League to consider Hastie for Coolgardie seat
A ban in the State Assembly will contest the Coolgardie seat in the House of Representatives against sitting member Hugh Mahon in the interests of the Government. The Liberal League will consider Hastie candidature at the next meeting and likely endorse his platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Assembly
Coolgardie
Hiouse of Representatives
Hugh Mahon
Liberal League
Hastie
Approved Applications List Fragment
Fragmentary notice lists Phillip G. Morgan Moonyonooka Victoria Lovation 008 about 250 actions Chapman AA and others as approved applications noted in this archival snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip G. Morgan
Moonyonooka
Victoria
Ations
Chapman AA
Meee
Personal notes from Geraldton and surrounding districts
Passengers arriving from Perth include Meaurs H Carson M L A Jas C Kidd T Moustaka and others while loco foreman engineer Me Broadfoot arrives to relieve A W Baynes on leave. Updates on illness deaths and notable visits follow including Mr Ken Logie Ellendale Mr John Stone and Mr P R m districts superintendents, and a tribute to the late Veron Birch with remarks on his public service and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Meaurs
H. Carson
M.L.A
Jas. C. Kidd
T.moustaka
St A. Weke
Broadfoot
Geraldton
A. W. Baynes
Ken Logie
Ellendale
John Stone
Robinoor
Harper
Kingsmill and
Sandereon
Geraldtom
Syd
Best
Staye Harrieon
Greenough
Adelaide
Hobart
Veron Birch
Colony
York
Coluniece
Cossack
Peeth
Lewis Birch
Waratah Fund Hat Collection At Veralds Jun Council
At a Veralds Jun Municipal Council meeting a hat collection was taken for the Waratah Search Fund. The chair urged contributions amid crowd comments on finances, with a bellows of exasperation about rates and rents. The tally ended with nine shillings counted by Presamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veralds- Jun
Waratah
Tamami Goldfields Prospect Forges Case From Hall Creek Cable
A 1909 Hall's Creek message from Tamami Goldfields notes a dispute over a prospecting lease and indicates the geld prospecting shows promise. The wire references Thos Laurie of Dongarra and a party asserting payable goldfield potential while another party blocks payables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos, Laurie
Dongarra
W. Laurie
Tanami Goldfeld
Hall's Creek
Weather Review of 1900 Rainfall
An 1900 weather summary notes rainfall totals and patterns with a critical remark from a man who objects to scrutiny. The fragment highlights observer attention to rain data and public interest in annual climate records.
Mining expert Schloo found dead near hotel in Perth
In West Australis at Perth on January 3 a man named Schloo, recently arrived from Kanowna and described as a mining expert, was found dead near His Majesty's Hotel with cyanide of potassium nearby, suggesting self inflicted death. Edith Byrne, shot since Christmas Eve, was found dead 44 miles north of Northam on January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Schloo
His Majesty's Hotel
Kanowna
Edith Byrne
Wastrel Northam
Pioneer grape varieties offered for delivery
Advertisement lists 30 grape varieties including Muscat and Lady's Finger. Settlement includes a Walkaway delivery option with maid service and clean water for visitors. products labeled as purest and bottled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eakins
Parthen
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