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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1909
Page
3
An Indian student writes from Paris to a brother stating he cannot continue studies and must devote himself to his father. He proposes importing language experts from India to staff surveillance in London.
The French steamer Clive collided with the New Zealand Whakatare near Tamdon Sul 5. Clive took Whakatare passengers aboard and conveyed them to Dover, avoiding further danger.
A thief raided Cafe Monico in Pirrsdilly yesterday, stealing a bag valued at £10,000 containing grains and diamonds from French diamond merchant Gold echmidt. Pursuers tripped by the thief's weaponed retreat. Gold echmidt is believed shadowed from Paris.
London reports sharp clashes between Nationalist troops northwest of Teheran with many casualties. British and Russian envoys warned the Nationalists and revolutionaries that further advances on the capital could invite foreign troops.
In Lowell Michigan during a public ascent Mrs Meikel was electrocuted when the balloon tangled in high tension wires. Thousands witnessed the incident as the craft plummeted, ending a planned aerial display.
London July 5 Poarl reports Australian champion Poarl defeated Day over 220 yards in 23 seconds for a £200 prize.
Perth July 6 The following are the latest quotations Perth Chat wheat prices and ranges Adelaide Melbourne wheat ranges and related grain values including chaff prices and miscellaneous rates for the market day in a terse financial notice from the Produce Markets section.
Mr B and McKenzie record medium vegetable and fruit supplies with local quantities rising. Fowls scarce, turkeys plentiful. Horses and hounds sold well given condition. prices noted. Saturday and Thursday prices listed for carrots beetroot cauliflower lettuce cabbage pumpkins tomatoes lemons oranges apples and eggs with various pence and shillings per dozen or cwt.
Melbourne telegram reports Sir Thomas Bent concluded his long eleven hour examination before the Royal Commission into state land transactions and adjacent private land interests near St. Kilda and Brighton tramway. Governor Carmichael sent a memorandum on ministerial obligation to testify, though he said he was not prepared to provide permission.
Sydney July 5 A new Federal political organisation the N S W Federal Liberal league formed today bringing together the Liberal and Reform Associations the People's Reform League and other branches. Mr Dugald Theanoun HGR elected President with broad opinion representation and active literary and financial committees to follow. Minister Joseph Cook calls the group Liberal in name and character with a platform to be set by the Prime Minister.
The cabinet discussed Broken Hill unemployment, instructing police to provide diet to distressed individuals. With no local relief works, 200 men may be transported from Baxbee to support railway construction from Lockhart to Clear Hills, charged back to wages.
The married woman living apart from her husband ended her life at Redfern this morning. She was found in bed with a bullet wound and a revolver in her right hand. The note expressed despair and a plea for forgiveness.
Adelaide July 5 The Torrens by election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas Price results in Ryan winning for Labor with Cooke as Liberal candidate in a contest that reflects local political shifts.
In Fox ton early today a deaf and dumb boy, son of Thomas Rye, shot and killed his father after the youth roamed an upstairs room. The assailant then pursued his step mother and younger children, who escaped. The incident reportedly occurred in the dining room after the father woke to the disturbance.
Unofficially announced, Colonel Irving of New South Wales is appointed Commandant of the Commonwealth military forces in Western Australia. Colonel Parnell, chief of ordnance, will hold a similar position in Tasmania.
Police report no new developments in the exhumation of the Morris children. Government Analyst Mr Mann continues his analytical work, with findings awaited to clarify the botline circumstances surrounding the case.
Tenlay will not be completed soon, likely a fortnight. Thomas Morris, father of three exhumed children, led a troubled marriage yet remained devoted to his offspring. After separation he stayed with the children at East Perth where Hy F hired a housekeeper who cared for the family. During illness she showed unwavering attention while Moriia avoided details when questioned by police about the missing boy and past statements printed in newspapers.
A large audience gathered at Masonic Hall in Alton last night for speeches by Sir T. Diath and Mr. M. F. Troy. The debate covered Labor Party policies, land reform, unimproved land tax, railway funding, and state finances, with calls for development of agricultural areas and better rail infrastructure in the Geraldton district.
A puzzled household laments a vanished recipe book after the cook departs with the items and dishes once prepared by John's mother. The fragment hints at domestic disruption and a cherished culinary record gone missing.
Mr T H Dath MLA of the Political Labor Party delivered a lecture at the Masonic Hall on the progress of a nation. He argued for social reform, equal rights, and humane policy, praising Glasgow’s progress and Labour Party aims while urging population growth and land reform. The audience included many locals and Indies, with thanks offered to the lecturer and chairman.
A notice directs that communications regarding the club be addressed to D. Warren, Chair, with all accounts owed by the club to be directed to him. The fragment indicates formal proceedings or a governance matter requiring proper addressing of correspondence and financial obligations.
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