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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1913
Page
3
A Geraldton correspondent cited by The West Australian questioned loading failures in Geraldton for the Ube wheat export. Railway Commissioner Mr Short said a ten steam crane was available but underutilized most of the year. Two friction winches would aid coast dam work and meet current shipper needs, with two steam cranes en route from England.
In Kalgoorlie on January 24, six firemen at Associated Mines stopped work over pay and staffing. They claim the union rate is too low and seek higher wages or more workers. The company recruited replacements as the furnaces stayed active. Perth reports rail yard prices for wheat and wool by yesterday.
A fire at Wallangatts carriage shed in Brisbane's early hours destroyed six carriages of a Sydney mail train, including the old viceregal coach. Two guards vans and most of the shed burned while four carriages were saved, with losses estimated at £11,000.
In New South Wales Blayney by election Labor faces rematch as voters rally for a possible third party. Final counts show Mr Withington leading major candidate Beepy as tally reaches high numbers. Observers call the result a sign of strong feeling for parliamentary reform and changed methods.
Sydney January cricket brief reports Victoria won the toss and batted while Faltorla Carroll and Armstrong led the innings. Details of match segments, players like Matthews and Niven appear amid fragmented text. The piece also includes an unrelated advertisement about a clothing sale and stock clearance.
A letter to newspapers by Abe Atchee Shee criticizes the warships on the Australian station the Cape and East Indies routes. He accuses the Admiralty of censuring or removing officers over defects as ships repeatedly break down warning of broader naval fragility under the present government.
In London a sensational Commons scene followed a remark by the Speaker to Mr Bonar Law noting that materially amended bills must be withdrawn and a new bill issued. TheWomen suffrage amendment caused a stir as MPs feared if carried the Franchise Bill would die with no time for reintroduction.
The Daily Graphic urges laying down a sixth battleship in the current year amid defence questions. It emphasizes continued naval expansion and the strategic need to bolster Britain's maritime strength.
Fragmented OCR reads as a local business update noting weekly sales, timing, and rents. The garbled text references a Friday schedule, rates, and unidentified commodities or services, with missing proper nouns.
The Times notes a suggested Special Conference to discuss Pacific defense raised by Mr Pearce the Australian minister of Defence. It says Britain views the idea unfavorably but the notice is too short for arrangements. Selection of time and place remains under study hindered by Australian elections and likely no meeting before the coming English year.
Constantinople reports a royal council decision to cede Adrianople to Bulgaria triggers protests. Nazim Pasha, commander in chief, is shot by an aide amid unrest. Naror Pasha is killed. Kiamil Pasha resigns and Mahomed Shefket Pasha becomes Grand Vizier. Talatov vows to defend national honour and Adrianople.
The Young People's Fair in aid of the Method Church ran from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday evening at the Masonic Hall. Key speakers included Rev. E. Stone and Rev. Craven, with Adjutant Griffiths of the Salvation Army attending. J. E. Stone and others announced the event’s success, listing stall details, volunteers, and the bouquet presentations to Mrs. Stone.
Readable fragments show financial institutions and officials across Western Australia. Mentions Government Savings Bank, trading firms, bank branches, and named streets and towns, with stray references to officers and offices.
Readable parts mention Perth and a tea house. The fragment hints at a stock market or financial note and references a general record. No clear events, names, or dates are discernible to form a concrete article card.
Fragmentary notice lists PURI Regt Vegetaries and Purnitere as bought and held for valuations. Mentions weekly and Saturday schedules, G. P. sincris Beaute & Co, telephone 144, box 2, and Cerbbioe.
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