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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
3
Weather disrupted rail service as Madrid faced rain and trains fitted with new devices suffered. Passengers endured food limits and rescue efforts followed an avalanche in Muata. Reports say severe weather abating with Bertin Marccni acquiring German wireless interests altering competition and fining regimes.
Fragmentary Jan 16 report notes cholera cave figures from Madeira and 435 cases in Natal while a man workers strike swells with volunteers and citizens backing the minister. Several hosts have been damaged by explosions into sewers, prompting aid and salting efforts.
International cricket report from Capetown notes South Africa's growing success in the third Test against Australia. Expectation rises that English wickets may favor South Africa in the ten series as they adjust to Australian bowling.
A LondonWiring report notes a massive Monte Carlo wager involving the Angnelish army and a 300000 pound stake. The item, tied to a forthcoming fortnight event, highlights international betting activity and financial risk.
In London on January 1 a proposed international strike by sailors and seamen looms during the convocation period, with reports saying shipowners are steadier and more resolute in this dispute than workers.
The Victoria Gardens crowded Saturday for the final programme of the week. The offerings include The Broken Bus, a tale of Indians seeking revenge after a drunken judge’s assault, The Floating Message about a girl saved at sea, and The Stranger a four part drama. A Comedy lineup includes An Iable Neighbor and As Prescribed by the Doctor. Screens to run again next week through Wednesday and Saturday with a weekly change.
A list of handicaps declares the spoon stil for Geraldton Rifle Club members on January with numerous shooters named including A Mellows T A Strewpe ST Smith F Trigg and many others. The article also notes probate grants by the Supreme Court for several South Australian and Victorian individuals and announces the Geraldton Guardian subscription offer to Commonwealth readers.
Telegrams from Sydney note Dr Mawson leads his polar expedition. Names Mawson, Merars, Smith, MeO, Denison and Murchison appear with Rashrath promising 1,000. Mawson hopes the £40,000 carried will be subscribed by Commonwealth residents.
New South Wales detectives recaptured Cyril Pexy and Dennieat after they fled from Narlingherst prison. Marrickville police observed their movements near Denthead's parents home. Three armed detectives confronted the pair. one escaped through a high yard wall but was caught after a struggle.
In Adelaide on January 16 the Industrial Court began hearing claims over wage rises. Employees' evidence suggests costs justify a wage advance for the housing and transport of workers. The hearing is expected to last a week.
West Australia Perth January 1 at Midland Junction a 20 month old child of Mr and Mrs Jones died after swallowing a rusted screw. Post mortem examination found the screw embedded in the tongue neck and caused fatal asphyxiation.
Thendorr Wa an elderly resident of Day Dawn was reported missing Saturday. Police tracked signs, and after seven miles southwest of the wrecked windmill on Austin Downs a body was found and brought to Vue yesterday afternoon.
In Kalgoorlie on January 18, firewood firms and their delegates maintain a firm stand in an ongoing dispute. They reject any proposals except those they themselves approve, urging fulfillment of their demands. Shipping and labor tensions escalate as tensions rise and scouts begin arriving.
Victoria reports a labor clash at the State coal mine where about 80 wheelers faced pay cuts. Charles Gaine was reportedly ducked in a horse trough, and Walford, called a non unionist, sparked tensions. Manager Brown withheld Game’s token prompting a night shift stoppage until concessions were granted and the dispute settled.
In Melbourne January a writ was served in Sydney on behalf of Frank Osborn a North Sydney landowner challenging the Federal Land Tax Act and the Land Tax Assessment Act. It claims the acts affect a large body of landholders and targets those with holdings valued above £3000. Several other claimants are said to have joined the dispute over taxable land values running into millions.
Fragmentary notice lists dress materials and accessories for a local school event. Mentions ribbons, bows, hats, singlets, and trimmed garments with scattered prices and shop references such as Glinx dresses and Smith’s Hall. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Taw usual meeting of the Suvicipal ownel discussed finances showing a net debit of £7 0s 7d after receipts of £207 6s 7d. They confirmed minutes, addressed relief to the finance, and reviewed a service like water cart complaints and street tralle notices while appointing subcommittees for car works and gas works with a plan to review bathing shed tenders.
The meeting criticized poor cleansing and cart service in the town and considered substitutes. Bartlett supported providing municipal bins for dwellings and removing waste via the existing system. Brede proposed a three week adjournment as Swart agreed.
A fragmented advertisement notes lots, lathes, shoes, belts, and feather items for sale at J Smith’s shop and mentions December expenditures and profits. The text references a company’s finances with figures for December and a net profit of 2701 pounds.
A letter from a reader argues against new vehicle licenses while noting bicycle use for children. The writer urges reasonable rules, saying bicycles aid emergency trips and are safer and quicker than horse or carriage in urgent cases. The piece defends cycling as beneficial to families and town mobility.
At last night’s Municipal Council meeting three owners protested a permit for a sand drift near blocks along Snowdon Street and other areas. A plan to fence properties was debated, with calls to curb drift by enforcing fencing for sand damaged land and to take action against owners with drifted land. The Guardian and local distributors were noted as sources to obtain the paper.
Notice to creditors regarding the will of the deceased, with probate actions and deadlines. The executor will administer assets after a February deadline. dated 17th hiv ut stuns, 7803.
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