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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
4
England and Germany loom large in a fiery letter from "Yo the Editor" that surveys European alignments. The writer cites Powell in Everybody's Magazine and weighs Britain, France, Russia, and Austria with speculation on naval power, colonial aims, and possible shifts in alliances, asking readers to rethink Mr Pope's authority amid rising tensions.
The fragmented OCR text presents a chaotic monologue accusing a Kaiser figure, calling for nuanced judgment of race and aggression, and claiming self-identification as a trained writer unprepared to counter a supposed threat. The piece reads as an unreliable, disjointed excerpt.
In Sydney yesterday miners report the ballot to approve a Wages Board and return to work drew only a small portion of eligible voters. Many were confused by the questions. A proposal to reopen Young Wallsend mine gained sympathy, but the lodge adopted a motion to suspend work pending district ballot approval.
Severe floods hit Wee Waa Moree Narrabri and Wartalda with boats capsizing and four feet of water in homes. Drownings include Joss of bile, John Reynolds Olive Geil and others. property losses run high and railway and telegraph service to Wee Waa disrupted. The Australian Workers Union secretary discusses state rights in Labor politics amid national party tensions.
Victoria news reports a proclamation extending the Federal Parliament until February 19, while a Federal Cabinet meeting fixes writs on February 28, nominations March 5, and polling day April 13 for the funeral elections. Defence notes claim ammunition could be fired by 500 men in 15 minutes, with stock sufficient for War Office needs and potential doubling of Commonwealth manufacture. A Healesville incident describes Ruth Barker awakening to a fire and Miss Carter climbing a 73 foot bell tower to ring the alarm at Wilson Bros. bakery and grocers.
In West Australia the position of Agent General for WA and the successor to Sir H Raron were discussed amid ministerial uncertainty. Mr Moore reportedly will not take the Agent General post, and few from the present ministry are expected to be appointed. The premier may assume duties, while Mr Moore plans a brief London visit to study reforms before returning next month. The parliamentary session was postponed due to his absence.
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