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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1912
Page
3
In Sydney on January 20, Dave Smith defeated Cyclone Thompson in two rounds. Thompson was out-pointed and unable to mount a comeback.
James Morgan aged 21 went swimming at Fig Tree Lane Cove River with two companions. He cried out a shark has got me and his friends pulled him to shore but Morgan died almost immediately from severe injuries to the lower body.
The Political Labor League of New South Wales held its annual conference with business conducted behind closed doors today.
In Hobart on January 26 the second England Tasmania match sees Tasmania post 124 in their first innings while England stands 191 for 1 wicket.
William Wood a fireman at Saxton and Hinns timber yard was killed when a portable electric lamp short circuited and sent an electric current through his body while he handled it this morning in Melbourne on January 2.
Melbourne reports William Fogarty, a well known farmer, found unconscious in a Warragul paddock. He died hours later in Warragul Hospital with a fractured skull and damaged palate. He leaves a wife and grown children.
A delegation of railway engineers met Mr. Collier who supported a board of conciliation from the Arbitration Court. A mass meeting will be held tonight and the outlook is brighter.
Operates from the 30th Inst in Perth announces Saturday half holiday opera tests from January 30 in the metropolitan area.
Berkley Ayres, recently arrested on embezzlement charges of 6000 dollars, is alleged to have acted as accountant for the China Morning Post. He is to be extradited within 15 days.
Brisbane January 20 The tramway dispute remains quiet though unions are expected to meet on Sunday to decide whether to push for a general strike.
Local cricket at Queen's Park sees Geraldton and Mercantile clubs in play. Geraldton trail at 68 for 8 with Jenner Barker Kidd Rock Healey Stokes Gurud and Flannagan among batsmen and bowlers including McDonald Oates Overheu Jones.
Olympia Pictures announces THE THREE MUSKETEERS staged from Dumas novel. The note warns about ingratitude of coughs and aches, promising relief with Chapman's Cough Remedy. Address given to Chapman Chemist in Geraldton for remedies and purchases.
In Pekin on January 20, the throne postpones the emperor's abdication awaiting the National Convention's decision on the new constitution. Public sentiment shifts toward Shih Kai over Tieh Liang, who is denounced by Manchu papers as a dangerous agitator. A revolutionary blast damaged a powder store, causing destruction, casualties, and numerous injuries.
An earthquake struck Cephalonia in Greece killing 30 people and destroying shacks in five villages. Damage reached £120,000 across Zante and surrounding areas near Athens on January 24.
London reports that the cruiser Vigilant arrested a trawler fishing in a prohibited area at Ostend. The trawler escaped after slipping her cable and extinguishing her lights while both vessels lay at anchor.
London January 28 Gray has agreed to Stevenson proposal offering Ł100 to Ł50 for the forthcoming match. In Lindrum v Reece, Lindrum leads 5 437 to 3 451.
Ulster Unionists planned to muster Orangemen to oppose Winston Churchill, yet he presses on with a Belfast speech for Home Rule. He offered to forego Ulster Hall to avoid inflaming Orangemen while Dublin reports anticipate strong opposition and potential unrest.
In a Marseille court yesterday wine merchant Veran exclaimed he was ruined and then fatally shot the opposing lawyer with a revolver after losing the case. The incident follows a tense legal dispute and ends with Togged authorities launching an inquiry into the tragedy.
Berlin reports the Reichstag election results with Government forces at 197 seats and Opposition at 200, yielding a three seat Opposition majority. National Liberals hold the balance of power among parties.
Olympia pictures showcase a successful Tanner benefit night in Geraldton with Hart Marshall as director and Mrs J A Marshall at Shamrock Hotel for venue support. The screened program earned audience admiration, with Mr Scott delivering a song. Tonight marks the last screening of the present program before Monday’s Rowing Club night featuring Geraldton Amateur Rowing Club vocal and instrumental quartets.
Forecast calls for generally fine and warm to hot conditions with scattered thunderstorms mainly to the north. Monsoonal developments observed offshore may affect seas mainly east of the line between Norman ton and Wilsons Promontory. Ad mentions Ready-to-Wear Hats 1/11 with trims.
Stephen Murphy was found guilty of wilfully and obscenely exposing himself at the Geraldton public baths. After defense and Crown arguments, the magistrate convicted and sentenced him to three months with hard labor, noting intoxication but upholding the women witnesses and public safety.
The Sydney turf event for the Anniversary Handicap ended with Electric Wire defeating King Bee by a head. Betting favored Electric Wire at 9 to 2. The winner clocked 2 minutes 34 seconds. The final placings included Electric Wire first, followed by King Bee and Se Te Fat.
The Perth Summer meeting at Ascot featured several races with winner names and odds. Wave won the Jumpers Flat Race, Saturate won the Waylen Stakes, and James the Third led a Blackwood Plate lineup, with Julia B and Helen of Troy among other contenders in respective events. Betting odds are listed for each race's top contenders.
Northampton correspondent reports a quiet ceremony by Rev. Riley of the Methodist Church. The couple then entrained for Geraldton en route to South Australia, where Mr Camp’s parents reside, with warm wishes from the community. The Presbyterian Church announces sermon topics and a forthcoming question box for inquiries.
Miscellaneous advertisements including wanted for sale to let and notices with payments. Entries list meals rooms and tasks at various hotels and firms, with names like Peter Kevany Eleanor Street and Shamrock Hotel and many incomplete phrases.
H Mackenzie acting for A E Davies lists a large sale of bedroom suites dining tables chairs chairs and dressers as well as copper washstands and related items. Inspection is morning of sale with notes to watch for handbills. Auctioneer H Mackenzie and partner conduct the sale.
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