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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 20, 1912

Page

3

Holman argues for wider Commonwealth powers at Premiers' Conference

Melbourne Ja 1 Labor leader Holman of New South Wales presses for broader Commonwealth authority. He questions transferring internal commerce to the federal level and urges state-led solutions for industry disputes with a proposed national court to override state awards. The debate adjourned amid committee work.

Melbourne Holman New South Wales Labor Party Efror Commonwealth Watt Hanks Suvangs Bana Depocita Staog

Victoria Seaway Victim Sparks News From Disaster at Sea

A White Star steamer Suevic en route London from Sydney passed Wilsons Promontory when a fire broke out aboard. Fire crews reported the blaze under control after responders reached the vessel near the Heads. The naval wireless station and Dalgetys were advised, with officials noting the fire not yet controlled but diminishing.

Suevic Cape Beha 10 Naval Wireless Station Ows Dalgetys

England Versus Ballarat Cricketer Match Summary

England began the day at Ballarat in a cricket match after Ballarat made 293 for 9 in their innings. England reached 18 at close, with Ballarat leading and securing a strong position in the game.

England Ballarat

Transcontinental Railway Plans Move to Start Delayed

Melbourne reports Commonwealth Ministers push for a 10 day delay in starting the trans Australian railway's continuation. After wage scales are decided, 1500 workers will be organized to lay the line starting simultaneously at Kalgoorlie and Port Augusta.

Melbourne Kalgourlie Port Augusta

Perth Rail Way Trouble Slow to Develop

West Australia Perth January 20 Matters regarding the railway trouble move slowly. With regard to apprentice work there is progress. A temporary layoff worker will resume. Mr Dodd M L C offered to meet both sides in the water trade. Employers and employees not yet agreeing to the proposal. No settlement in sight.

Perth Dodd M.L.C

Visit of Australian Eleven to England

In New South Wales a Cricket Board of Control meeting will be held soon to consider appointing the board’s representative to act for the Australian eleven on the England tour. More than seven applications have been received for the post.

England Sydnoy. Lan. Ih Cricket — Board of Control Soo Ars The Isbore Society For Rit Coase Steve Haddy Nabawah School Geo. Baker Geraldton Commonwealth

Noble Will Not Play At Next Test Match

Sydney reports Noble refuses to participate in the next test match. Ian Wharfe notes a deadlock over wages with wharf laborers.

Noble Sydney Ian

Conference on Dates for Local Shows in Victoria District

Delegates from Geraldton Moora Northampton and Irwin met to fix dates for local agricultural shows to avoid clashes with the Royal Show in October. They discussed shifting dates to September into October, suggested by the Moora and Northampton groups, and planned letters to the Royal Society and minister for Lands seeking date changes.

Geraldton Agricultural Society Perth Northampton Society F. R. Beit G. Lester H. B. Lefroy Moora Agricultural Society G. Wellman Northampton Agricultural Society 5S. Uaddy Bell Lefroy Geraldton Wellman Bbs Society Northampton Haday Victoria Letroy Huddy Royal Society N. B. Lefroy Moora R Beit C. L. Duncan Greenough J. C. Burges Irwin Beit Lester Elroy Duncan Geralton Trewin Burges Moora Society Haddy Geraldton Society Air York Gerah W.A.T.C Council of the

Personal and business movements across Australia and Asia

The article notes Mr. and Mrs. FP Dunk touring South Australia with Dunk serving as relieving manager at Orroryo Mounta and North Adelaide before settling in Tiverton over Christmas at Milang on Lake Alexandrina. It mentions spectators at the NSW vs SA cricket match on Swee Oval and reports on Geraldton talks, ex councillor politics in New South Wales, and Winerberg’s return to Australia to resume Murchison jewelry business. A Tokyo Osaka f ire incident is briefly recapped with damages estimated at over three million.

FP. W. Dunk South Australia Dunk Orroryo Mounta North Adelaide Tiverton Milavg Lake Mexandrina Dunk Pere New South Wales W. Wineberg Murchison Goldields Austalia Ferth H. Wineberg

Tonight's program features Gibson and singing contest

Tonight showcases Mr. Scott Gibson in a program titled For a Woman's Sake and The Poison of the Poppy with a singing competition. The event promises musical variety and a night of entertainment.

Scott Gibson

Tenders for Brick Residence in Geraldton

OM Robents Architect invites tenders due by the 26th at 4 for erection of a brick residence on Avenue Street Geraldton. Plans and specs at the office in Durlacher Street. Deposit 24. Lowest tender not guaranteed.

OM Robents Dence Auepatus Strect Geraldton Max

Architect invites bidders for brick residence on Gregory Street

OM Roberts invites tenders for the erection of a brick residence on Gregory Street for J. James Esquire. Plans and specifications may be inspected at 12 o'clock Wednesday from Farm Street.

OM Roberts Temiers Wedvoniay Gregory-street J. James

Tenders Sought for Poultry Supply 1938

Tenders are invited for poultry supply to cover twelve weekly cycles including turkeys, d... and fowls. Submissions due by Saturday January 27, 1938. G. Wylie, President.

G. Wylie

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Commonwealth and States Pire S.S. Suevic Stan White Star Line Sue- Re London Wilson's Cricket Transcontinental Railway West Australia Conference OF Agricultural Societies Tokio Osaka Consferratio Urraldion Municipal Gasworks Cousumsrs Wen Tata Sonaumers Exch W. H. Fuller King’s Hall Empire Pictures and Orchestra Oprietor Olympia Pictures Colleen Baws Foo Iamuitiar Rey Gee Sa Teak Tovesry Delhi Tha Shi Ng Goer Mea Barryy Marshall M. B. Desmond Lata Wembber Mears Davey Ard Co Abcountamte and Porth Durlacher Street Mest Mear Henry Wille and Co Public Works Contract P.W.A.D Geraliton Mageet Amique F. L Stronach Geraldton Roads Board Eee Crtacher-street Geta James C. Kind Victoria District Co-Operative Flour Nilling Company, Ltd Musical Notice Chas. Lupp King's Mall P. Q. Carlsen Fartacher Street Geraldion Marine Terrace Letim Gray's Estate Tou L Club Hotel Drill Hall Upper Chapman Roads Board Shooti Pepe Boddington Pioneer Gardens Bini Tartien Dmia Arcanes Studios Big Photo Cinon Neri Domarts Cumann Ahaa Lacy Swaine Francis and Shenton Plapbay H. Roberts R. Swaine Arcade Studios Esplanade Bf Howe James Browne Fitzweet Sidney Simpson Watts Brede Oliver’s Clothing Company Locke's A. S. Kent Arthur J. Davies Tan Faba Pat Siareqons Engelbrecht Emporium Oxfaldton Tan Somageee Elite Supply the Ladies’ House the Coliseum Victoria District Tube Club R. Wallace Handicayn G. C.o’brien J. Smith Forenay Victoria Bakery H. Brashaw Brean and Samal Oblaiombbe Abop
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