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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1909

Page

3

Mediation Sought Over Damaged Pipeline At Port Pirie

Telegrams report mediation urged after unions dispute with Bro ken Hill Proprietary over mine operations at Port Pirie. An attempt to blow the water main feeding the mine occurred as police moved in to guard the area.

Bydory Broken Hill Proprietary Federal High Court Fe Mundo Port Pirie Amalgamated Mineral Association Ted Py Boodlume Brokin Hill Adelaide Sydney

Tank blast at Hartley Vale kills man and injures four

In Bydmey New South Wales on January 8 a tank of methanol exploded at Hartley Vale during firefighting efforts. Henry Simpson died from head and body injuries. Joe Rodgers, Walter Peachman, and others were seriously burned and hospitalized. The blast scattered debris and caused extensive damage.

Bydmey Hartley Vale Linton Hospital Walter Peachman Harry Guernry James Robertson

Hamilton Shooting Affair Raises Critical Remarks

Mrs. Rasedle, the Fran kMan shooting victim, speaks after a five week marriage. She claims her husband bought a revolver to end both their lives and appears to seek involvement as a commenting party in the incident.

Timber Mills Closed Down In New Zealand

Auckland reports timber mills shut due to money market strain. About 1,006 workers expected to lose jobs as mills halt operations.

Auckland New Zealand

Prize Fight Pictures Protest in New Zealand

Protesters urge government to block showing of Hume Johnson Eight film in New Zealand. Premier examined the issue but Attorney General says interference may be impractical or unlikely.

Hume-Johmson New Zealand Tem Ackresed Maya

Northam Gaol Breaker Sentenced After Court Charge

At Northam Police Court Wim McSkimming aged 20 pleaded guilty to escaping from Northam lock up while on remand for stealing. He received six months hard labour. He also faced a separate charge of unlawfully using a horse at Parker's farm and was sentenced to six months hard labour. An order directed the horse ridden to Narrogin be handed to Mrs Adams. Another man aged remanded on a charge of stealing a horse and sulky in Perth.

Perth Jen Northam Wim McSkimming Alien Fon Niehapey Bard Tabor McSuimming Parker Fom McSkimrming

Famed Felon Gradyos Also Known As McMilles Joby George

The subject, a dark complexioned youth, aged about twenty, left the Industrial School at sixteen and began a criminal career in January 1904. He has fourteen prior convictions for stealing and related offenses, three escapes from custody, and two further charges. He shows an armed indifferent demeanor at the dock.

Gradyos John McMilles Joby George York Perth

Jockey Death Inquest Finds Spur Not At Fault

In Perth Western Australia the coroner's jury ruled the fall of jockey McDougell from Wheel of Fortune at the meeting caused his death. Medical evidence showed the electric spur was not responsible. The jury directed the Water to search all jockeys before riding in future.

Perth Tan McDougell Moeting WAITC Fane Lambeth Alan

Fremantle Arbor Fatality at Sea Verdict

A jury at Fremantle returned that John Wright died by drowning aboard the launch Susan after a collision with the mail steamer Mongolia. The death blamed on negligence by Arthur Thomas Groom, master of the Susan.

John Wright Grernam Susen Suzan Mongolia Arthur Thomas Groom Susan

Morning Herald Sold to Daily News Proprietors

The Morning Herald newspaper has been sold to the proprietors of the Daily News, transferring ownership from the existing operators to the new buyers. Details of the sale terms were not disclosed in available records.

Morning Herald Daily News

Victoria Wife Shot by Husband

Melbourne June 5 J Howarth a Sutton Grange farmer booted his bride with a rifle in front of his garden when a shot rang out. He found his wife lying on the ground about four chains away. Her condition is extremely precarious.

Melbourne J. Howarth Sutton Grange

Russian barque crew member reports captain threats at sea

A crew member of a Russian barque Swan Doc alleges the captain threatened everyone on board near Wangs Sbral Lighthouse. The captain claims he only showed an empty revolver while attempting to enforce duties.

Delaide Jas Wangs Sbral Lighthouss

Geraldton Croquet Club notes and social forecasts

Thursday meeting of the Geraldian Croquet Club on the lawn included secretary's report and election of Mrs Nicholls as honorary secretary along with Mrs Clarke resuming duties. Other items discuss open air entertainments at Shamrock Hotel, community talks, and reflections on local figures including the late George Lauri and ongoing church activities in Western Australia.

Geraldian Meadowdraft Kimying Pallowfeld Huggins Clark Laffan Mee Casal Keown Holland End Mies Nicholls Mims Nicholln Ag Hom Clarke George Basten Shamrock Hotel Geraldton Jim Rome

Ex press correspondent letters reveal shareholder concerns

A reader letter from a shareholder criticizes party tactics and calls for focus on town finances and unemployment relief. The author urges directors to improve revenue and curb dissent, urging constructive action rather than public scolding.

Inspector Drewery Praised Despite Local Opponents

A letter to the editor defends Inspector Drewery, praising his integrity and vigilance in Gorakiton. The writer attacks critics, asserts his impartial service, and urges continued support against alleged license evasion and disorder in the community.

Controversy Over Police Shield in City Notice

A harsh public notice questions police use of protective language and media portrayal. Officials defend the right to report but critics demand clearer limits on police rhetoric and coverage.

Irwin Roads Beard for Carts Aims March Deadline

The notice directs completion of cart removal by March based on stakes set by officials. It mentions a collector and a chairmen role, with duties tied to a public boundary and possible enforcement actions. Authorities order adherence to the stated timetable.

Refreshment Rooms Open for Travellers At Public Aid Station

A fragment states that a traveling public is invited to use Refreshment Rooms now open with assistance for travellers, including stabling for horses. The notice calls readers to visit a location and mentions support services for travelers.

Borns Ay Ur

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