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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
3
A report from Onslow describes a man Pathingor missing after a woman named Wilts was seen leaving a farmhouse with a rifle. Aylvester reportedly had a fencing contract with the deceased's partner, and the disappearance fuels belief of murder though the date is not given.
Tidore Perlstein, a Perth tobacconist and fancy goods dealer, was charged at the City Court with maintaining a common gaming house on William Street. Magistrate Mr Roe said the establishment had an unenviable reputation and fined Weinstein five pounds. Notice of appeal was given.
Victoria reports discussions on naming the Federal capital as Mr King O Malley hints at a preferred name Myola meaning meeting place. Melbourne also notes a bank tragedy with Union Bank manager Norman McLeod found dead by a gunshot and an inquest returning accidental death. A blind persons conference in Melbourne seeks a national system of free compulsory education for the blind.
Market report shows prices for vegetables and fruit with varied quality levels and units. Entries include beets carrots tomatoes pears and other items with prices per half dozen or per unit, noting standard quality and fluctuations in value.
In Melbourne a legal action before the Arbitration Court is launched by the Federated Mining Employees Association against Ballarat based companies. In the coming days a letter will request wage rises up to about 30 percent. The letter also seeks a 46 hour week, overtime rates, and holiday pay adjustments.
Balkan delegates threaten to end the armistice if Powers fail to press Turkey into surrender or intervention. Germany's late shifting stance on the joint note to Turkey remains undisclosed. The Daily Telegraph criticizes Allied diplomacy as amateurish for threatening renewed hostilities.
Vienna reports ex Premier M Carp told a Neue Freie Presse representative that Bulgarian Toumanian disputes could be resolved only by an appeal to arms. The remark highlights ongoing tensions between Bulgaria and Roumania and the risk of military escalation in the region.
A London report states Port Sunlight firm Lie roa soup and partners have concluded a agreement with Liberia's government to lease about twelve thousand square miles, roughly a third of Liberia, granting monopolies over oil palms timber and land use for all native trade. Separately a Bradford strike at the association ends with higher wages and overtime concessions.
Snowstorms rage across northern England and Wales causing extensive damage. Builders and allied trades in South Lancashire are paralysed and tens of thousands in Manchester lose work. Lloyd's reports shipping losses last year exceeding seven million pounds.
The despatch notes Lord Hardinge and Viceroy the Viceroy in Delhi, with reference to a female figure suffering from scuritis in the eight arm. Jack Johnson and Mack Johnson, the champion pugilist Aut, were involved in arrest as they left for Canada. Mr. O'Rorke, fight promoter, arranged a three match plan on behalf of Mr. Vincent of Paris. Johnson said she was departing Chicago to fix match details.
The Geraldton column records personal items and official shifts. J E Geary travels to Broome planning thefts while Lieut Gibbings resigns from local forces. Premier Scaddan departs for England with secretary Reseed leaving duties to Lands Minister Bath. Sir John Forrest heads to Melbourne for Liberal talks and aims to reveal WA Liberal candidates by mid January. Dr Gibney named Acting District Medical Officer and Vaccinator at Dangara and Mingenew as others take leave.
Harold Thompson, known as Brush Thompson, was arrested in Melbourne on suspicion of murder in the blunt killing of Arthur Henry Trotter by masked robbers. Detectives used fingerprint evidence from Russet Street and the scene to link Thompson, with a second suspect likely to be arrested soon.
Editor notes disputed valuation procedures and delays. Town engineer engaged by Mr Udy to amend valuations while concerns about records and charges persist. Council faced costs for valuers and rate book updates, with past payments cited and ratepayers asked to judge fairness.
Harvest near completion as farmers pile wheat into carriages and stacks grow. Most grain eyed for January delivery with hopes for land and trucks to aid removal. A Yuba Cricket Club meeting discussed paying debts of about £12 by asking farmers for a bag of wheat and a delivery at the nearest mill.
Melbourne report describes a Bowl Handicap at Moonee Valley where the favourite Sharpshooter led late but faded. W A jockey W Sampson faced a stewards inquiry after a weak finish prompted Mr A Skirving to protest, with Sampson explaining a taunt by Dia influenced his ride.
Geraldton will be represented by players Moai, Rork, F Kidd, RU Kidd, Healey, J Stokes, Garter, Kelly, Halger, East, and yw. E Conns and Hip The Geraldton Canadian notes a ratio for quarters and mentions a yearly subscription offer if paid in advance.
The Parisian at Day Dawn has reached water level but faces a water supply hurdle. Mines push ahead with sinking and ventilation upgrades, while investors reckon on field gains and higher output. Funds required for water supply and plant costs may influence future activity as Dowling notes industry moves toward better dust control and ventilation.
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