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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1914
Page
3
Cable matches and wagers are reported with details of pairings and stakes. A sensational Mexico City dispatch quotes Huerta vowing not to resign, stating duty over pride and a firm stance against stepping down.
Tokyo reports the government negotiating with French capitalists to float a twenty million loan over four years. The funds will finance development of Japan's national resources and boost the economy.
London reports a billiards match score with Meecy and Gray and references Paris intrigue over Vedrines flight to Australia. Aerial League tensions follow a quarrel with M. Roux, while Vedrines vows to continue under his employer as authorities push for action. Johannesburg notes Smuts fearing bloodshed amid labour unrest. Pretoria and Natal rail workers strike disrupts traffic as federation asserts control and predicted wider impact within days.
The notice records 11 o clock Christ Church service in memory of the late Mrs Elizabeth Bastow. It lists numerous friends and family sending regrets and sympathy including Mr and Mrs We Teige, Mr and Mrs Tring, Archdeacon Louch, and many others, with thanks from Mr and Mrs G Baston. Also includes unrelated advertisement text about linens and drapery.
Sydney Tamar reports that firemen at the Electric Power NtuLiva plant set a meeting to discuss raises. They planned to leave the arbitration process and insisted the wage increase be addressed locally, asserting the stairs must be augmented.
A violent January Tamworth storm wrecked houses and dismantled buildings. Telegraph poles along the Hur railway line were twisted grotesquely and residents fled or sheltered. One man was reportedly blown from a cart and carried by the wind as his horse and cart were overturned.
A six reel drama titled The Sins of the Fathers screens at Kings Hall tonight and runs for three nights. The feature draws large crowds in the metropolitan area and spurs discussion among patrons.
At Belmont this afternoon the principal Belmont Thousand race featured Corstep as the winner after a large attendance. Other results include Kalawiri, Tame New, and Dollar Dictator in the top finishers. Betting tipped Corstep at 4 to 1. Third Bese 5 to 1. Jumpers and Welter Handicap segments noted with jockeys and times.
The Victoria District Turf Club announces nominations for its January 26 meeting. Secretary M O Mackenzie of Geraldton closes entries at 6 pm Monday. The card features the January Handicap of £2 distance one mile and a quarter, plus four other races.
A fragmented racing note discusses a mare with Melbourne Cup lineage and solid local pedigree. It contrasts her dam line, connects to notable horses like Piastre and Richia, and notes a promising fall foal at Homeward Bound. Mentions recent Geraldton Shaw and general caution about racecourse accidents in Western Australia.
The Associated Agents note a full yarding at South Fremantle with 6623 cheep and lambs, 206 pigs, 100 cattle penned. Lambs opened firm. sheep mixed but firmer than earlier, stores heavy, prices varied by quality. Pigs remain high priced with scarce supply. wattle sale by WA Government showed firmer demand. Mine accident reports fatal gas exposure at Great Fingall. inquest ongoing. shop notices and stock reductions announced.
At the monthly meeting of the Executive of the Farmers and Setters Revelation A H Carson of Yuba was declared the elected candidate for the Country Party for the upcoming election in the Central Province Legislative Council. Major J H Abrahall arrives in Midland after purchasing one of ten Midland Company farms at Winchester. Major arrived by the Suevie in December and is pleased with the purchase. Hon J M Draw Colonial Secretary arrived in Geraldton by yesterday’s morning train and returns to Perth early next week.
A racing programme listing trials and handicap races including Trial Stakes, Flying Stakes, Polo Pony Race, Tamady Handicap, Hack Hack, Welter Handicap, with weights, nominations, and acceptance terms. Distances around six furlongs, one and a quarter miles noted. Weights declared around January 17, 1914. acceptances due by January 27.
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