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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1911
Page
3
A fragment notes that Daily News claims government authority to appoint Rural Prerogative early, barring Lords from delaying, while Observer asserts Asquith did not guarantee the King a sufficient Liberal peerage majority to pass the Velo Bill.
Report from Hull warns thousands of starving people suffering as relief flour scarce. Dockers halt interference with warehouse food removals for charity shops while Liverpool crews plan to rejoin the Tisers awaiting a dockers' dispute settlement.
A strike committee offers support to dockers who resume work in recognized unions to obtain preexisting union wage rates by month end. The recalcitrants refuse to comply, risking loss of concessions. The dispute centers on obedience to union standards and timely wage adjustments.
London reports Germany sent the gunboat Panther to Agadir as a sudden move. Within an hour the Franco Spanish differences over Morocco were settled. Press reaction is temperate, noting Germany sought pressure in Moroccan talks and fears a renewal of the dispute.
The Berlin Rheinisch and Westphalian Gazette claims Germany can match French efforts in Morocco and suggests a potential agreement with France. It warns that sending the Panther to Agadic might resemble the Ems telegram in its impact on the Franco-Prussian war.
The Times regrets Germanys action but says it risks misinterpretation and should not alarm over a Gunboat demonstration near Provans port. It suggests the move may distract from Germanys upcoming general election and may be intended to appeal to chauvinists.
Press opinions on the annual report year ended September 1910 from The Australasian Insurance and Banking Record. The report shows large new business, income over £1,122,000, and additions to the assurance fund, reflecting management capacity and integrity. High administrative efficiency supports a favorable outlook amid initial expenses and a strong interest rate environment.
Telegrams report Colonel Tow Price, a prominent figure in tary circles, died in Warraamboo on the day aged 64. He was twice married and death was due to dropsy. The financial figures for two months total 1 £ 12 468.962, with 11,995,090 for the year.
In Tamworth New South Wales a three year old girl Margaret Blarrington playing near a fire had her clothes catch fire. Her elder sister extinguished the flames but the child suffered severe burns and died soon after.
White Ivan Harris aged 18 was returning from church in Corowa when his pony bolted. The fall fractured his neck and fractured his arm and leg, resulting in his death.
West Australia July 3 report shows the Inquest into Edward Butler's death resulting in a verdict of wilful murder against Smith and committal for trial. Also on July 3 the Goldfields Public Service Commission Commissioners Jows Merek King with Mr Jull began reclassifying public servants. A deputation urged annual free railway passes for public servants and families to coast and back to equalize coast and inland expenses.
A man named Paddy Cann, who was camping with a companion on a reserve, died by hanging from a tree. The deceased was despondent and had made two prior suicide attempts. Police report no foul play.
Queensland delegates from Bundaberg told Mr Tudor minister for Trade and Customs that if the excise duty rebate is raised by £1 the minimum weekly wage should be increased to £175 6s 1d with keep during off season and harvest. They oppose an eight hour day for agricultural work. Tudor said he could not accept the eight hour standard but hoped the conference would yield benefit from workers growers and transport representatives.
Melbourne July 3 A table shows Commonwealth per capita payments to States for the year with deductions and disbursed totals. Included are New South Wales Victoria Queensland Australia West Australia Tasmania and distinct sums for each state.
The Municipal Council met in Connell Chambers with the Mayor and several doctors present. It approved payment of 309 pounds, accepted a gravel supply offer at 2.04 per cubic yard, discussed wage letters, building plans, footpath repairs, and council representation at a Perth conference, and noted reports from the works and supervisor committees.
The Downer Morning reports correspondence between the Geraldton Council and the Commissioner of Railways over resuming Marine Terrace for railway yard changes. The Railways Commissioner states no compensation will be paid for closing the road, urging the council to consent, while the County official warns Caution to avoid undue municipal cost and suggests weighing government work implications and gasworks compensation.
Geraldton races feature the Victoria District winter meeting with six and seven furlong events and a Farmers Race condition update. Notable horses include Red Roses Silvertail Miss Carbi and Le Tan with changes announced to entries and a mislaid nomination corrected by Secretary R Wallace and the Horseowners.
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