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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
3
Telegrams report a Pinjarrah inquiry into Canon Theophilus Greatorex rector of St John’s Church of England at Pinjarrah found no charge of misconduct. Four girls alleged improper wenner behavior during confirmation candidacy, but the proceedings were closed to the press and the finding will go to the head of day.
The Chinn inquiry in Melbourne resumed with evidence about testimonials from Garnsworthy and Smith used for Chinn’s engineering skill in Gippsland Lakes Entrance renewal work. Chinn cited personal knowledge over testimonials while details of time served and remuneration are to be documented next. Adjournment delayed until Mr Hunt’s attendance, with further paperwork demanded from Chinn and associates.
Vienna reports persistent rumors of a bloody Turkish army clash at Chataldja between Young Turks and Nazim Pasha’s partisans. Ahmed Abuk Pasha with the fourth army corps supposedly moves toward Constantinople to avenge Nazim Pasha. Grand Vizier pledges restraint and peace aims. Numerous war casualties cited by Times correspondent.
Suffragettes disrupted London yesterday amid efforts to extend the franchise. They damaged Treasury and Admiralty windows, attacked Local Government Board offices, and smashed Hammurg-American Shipping Co. offices. Twenty-two suffragists were arrested for resisting police. Mrs Despard, linked to Trafalgar Square actions, chose fourteen days imprisonment after refusing a fine. Three women and one man who aided Despard were jailed for fourteen days.
On Monday January 27 the Gerald ton Rifle Club held their monthly competition and the Lester Medal shoot at the New Commonwealth rifle range under windy conditions. T Mountain led January scores winning a Gibson clock leg a Locke trophy five points and the Lester medal with L J Chapman second and F Warwicker third. Range issues forced suspension of monthly competitions until range repairs or winter rains permit. practice will continue and the musketry course proceed.
Nightly shows draw record crowds as the sensational programme nears its end with grand finals in a duck jumping contest. A silver cup awaits the winner and riders from across the district will compete in the event promising high action and entertainment. Meanwhile holidays and theater ads urge early bookings for Brittanicus and Nero related performances with seats available daytime. The Red House announces a major sale with half price reductions as stock is cleared.
Beary and Kent Wiles join with E Constantine to form a local business or community group as announced in a brief item. The piece notes individuals Beary, Kent Wiles, and E Constantine as key figures in the gathering or event reported.
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