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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
3
Melbourne January 21. Me Nash and Mr Parkinson met the Prime Minister to request a grant of up to £2 000 to cover expenses for sending an Australian team to Stockholm for the Olympic Games. Mr Fisher said he would refer the matter to colleagues before a definite reply.
Sydney January 24 The Wharf Laborers Union and the Steamship Owners Association met today and resolved the dispute. The agreement matches interstate wharf wages with deep sea wharf pay, ending the recent labor trouble on the wharves.
Premier Scaddan of Western Australia discussed pearling on the north west coast with Mr. Pisber and expressed support for white labor practices. The exchange occurred in Melbourne on January 24.
Commonwealth Bank report notes Premier discussion on the situation with Mr Fisher outlining key points. Officials emphasize stability and ongoing measures to address fiscal concerns while planning next steps for recovery.
In Adelaide the 10 yards breast stroke title went to E. G. Finlay of Wet Australia, with Blunt noted as a wild contender. The 11 yards event followed with another champion named, as the report details a swimming match in South Australia and hints at election coverage following the sports notes.
A fragment notes political activity for the Liberal Party in January. It mentions cricket match context England versus Tasmania and a reference to Peter Bad Yous, but details are unclear and fragmented.
In West Australia a referendum titled THE WALF-HOLIDAY QUESTION produced a large Saturday closing majority with 9,090 votes to 3,198. The report also notes ongoing labor troubles and a Hong Kong robbery case where Beckley Ayts was remanded for seven days on embezzlement charges involving 6,000 dollars from a Hong Kong newspaper.
The Commissioner for Tropical Agriculture, Mr Despeissis, says the coast from Port Darwin to Beagle Bay is suitable for coconut cultivation. The council may take over the Gas Company's works and business on February 12, but the date remains unsettled.
Acceptances announced for January Flying and Summer Handicap events at.one and a quarter miles. Five furlongs races list Babaladei Black Jack, Schoolboy Meteorlarra, Rutilant. Goodbye Handicap set for one mile with entries Ddir Uoorge, Aar Tun, Kane Gay Bey. TF R.Wallace, Steve Haddy noted. secretary listed.
A correspondent laments road conditions and cites repeated no funds replies while noting money is found for a councillor's footpath. The letter questions the allocation of municipal funds and calls for action.
Reports from Pekin indicate Sun Yat Sen opposed provisional government and Yuan Shih Kai's return to power. Republican delegates at the peace conference seek to counter Sun, while Yuan Shih Kai may back restoring the Manchu line. Military guards protect Yuan as tension rises in London correspondence.
The Minister for Works invites tenders for public works in Geraldton including court and housing facilities. Submissions close February 3rd with plans and documents available at the Town Engineer's office. Also notes a general advisory about cough remedies and Chapman's Comedy promotion.
This week saw strong practice for the buy mi toors and sculls ahead of a Monday regatta rescheduled to avoid Turf Club races. Notable crews include Wight Fowlie and R est aearies ty. senior and junior fours show improving form with Clarke taking the stern and Mills's crew looming as contenders. Tindal and Kind aim for interstate eight seats, selection by coach Frank Shaw pending. A Picture Night at Olympia Films Filcnette screens Swim Through Perth after the races.
London reports Unionists plan to fill Ulster Hall in Belfast at 7 and 9 to oppose Home Rule. Rumor says they will cordon the venue so Winston Churchill’s February 8 address in favor of Home Rule proceeds without disruption.
Stephen Lindrum leads 2 666 to 1 966 against Reece as third game looms with a proposed stake of £100 to £56. The match between Lindrum and Reece is set to begin on February 5th.
The Board of Control discussed the Australian eleven selections. Six players have sent a protest letter about the managership, to be considered at the next meeting scheduled for February 9. Hordern was not a member and Dr Hi announced he would not attend.
A London dispatch reports ongoing friction between France and Italy with no settlement. France plans to deploy warships to escort mail boats between Tunis and Algeria. Rome cites awaiting Foreign Affairs feedback after France demands release of Turks seized on the steamer Manouba.
Italian warships halted the Austrian Lloyd steamer Bregenz near Perim Island yesterday. A separate report from Constantinople says the cable across the Sea from Suakin to Hodeidah is interrupted, with belief that it was cut by Italians.
Berlin reports that the Centre Conserva tive party holds 18 percent of Reichstag seats while the Socialists Radicals and Liberals control 176. A note mentions 34 second ballots to come tomorrow. An advertisement for James sale items promises crash suits at 12/6.
Olympia Pictures reports a strong run for Three Musketeers at Palace Gardens with fine acting by Athos Porthos and Aramis and D Artagnan. Roman Tyrant offers a vivid view of barbaric imperial cruelty. Travel and comedy shorts complete the programme with next week’s Swim Through Perth and Thelma drawing audiences. A benefit night for Mr C Tanner junior is set for Friday. The Royal Show dates are debated by regional agricultural societies with a move considered to October 22. A next meeting is slated for February 20.
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