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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1911
Page
3
Report notes a missing necklace valued at 15 pounds sterling tied to a gala event at Covent Garden. Solicitors act for the owner seek the item’s safe return and describe the necklace with its general features, while offering a 1000 pound reward for its recovery.
Louton at Johnson stated the challenger and Lang the Australian champion have signed an agreement to fight in Sydney on Friday.
Industrial troubles reported with Manchester strike by men’s NF wire carters demanding half hours week official recognition of the union and higher rates for drivers and revitalized wages for alive horses. Miners in two collieries at Bradford cease work in solidarity with Docker and Slake. Northumberland s joint vote favors ending the three shift system by a large majority, raising doubt on a national sanction by the Miners Federation of Great Britain.
In the House of Commons Karl Grey announced that the British American arbitration treaty would be signed shortly. The message came from Sonsos on July 7.
London July 7. Mr Awquith said a new situation has arisen in Morocco likely to affect British interests and he is confident diplomacy will yield a solution. The government remains determined to protect its interests and uphold treaty obligations. The statement is warmly welcomed by Prince.
Berlin July 7 Baron Hartenburg interrupted the Reichstag to ask if the Foreign Committee was summoned before sending a warship to Agadir and whether the government is sure its action avoided straining relations. He claims Germany’s vital interests lie in Morocco and cites the need to threaten a Muslim insurrection to stop French deployment in a European conflict.
The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia expands its business, bonus distribution, and investments amid lower premiums and strong colonial offices. From a 41 year span the firm reports over three million tenths in claims, nearly two and a half million in bonuses, and six million two hundred thousand in funds. The piece notes its ability to secure new business, its vested assets, and its advantage over English rivals due to intercolonial offices.
The telegram notes Parliament due to reopen in August or September with measures under preparation including Arbitration and Conciliation Act Amendment, Banking Bill, Augusta Kalgoorlie Railway, Companies Corporation, Bankruptcy, Public Service Amendment, Compensation, Electoral Amendment, and Redistribution of Seats. A Melbourne dispatch reports a cabinet subcommittee recommending £29,000 for northwest Mallee water facilities.
The Minister stated the Workmen's Compensation Bill would include diseases such as phthisis among industrial illnesses. It covers death benefits of at least £200 and up to £1000 when dependents exist, with partial incapacity pay up to £1 per week or £400 total. The bill explicitly includes exposure to arsenic, phosphorus, and other poisons.
A young married woman named Anne Robertson was arrested at Abbutaford and charged with procuring girls for Chinese men. Later at Collingwood Police Court Constable McCann said there were several wider similar charges to be preferred against Mrs Robertson and she was remanded for a week.
July 1 reports Shae Donaldson will not start in Saturday's sprint in Sydney after breaking down in training. Tolway, Taylor, and Postle are set to race, with the field aiming for a timely showdown.
In New South Wales the Labor Party fractures over Me Nielsen's repeal bill converting Crown leaseholders to freehold. Country Labor members vow opposition while ministers seek national backing before automatic electoral redistribution reshapes seats.
In Fremantle last night during an amateur boxing bout at Fremantle, Harold Wooding collapsed in the sixth round after suffering brain concussion. Wooding was taken to hospital in an unconscious state and died around midnight. opponent William Kuge was also a participant in the contest.
The text notes Rev. W Floyd Shannon to lead morning and evening services on Sir in the Camp and Protestantism and autorest. Seats reserved for Protestant society members. others welcome. Sunday evening Alter Service Gospel Meetings to begin at Wesley Wall 845 with Rev J E Stone presiding and short talks to Mentiplay and Pope. Solos and Sankey forms featured. Visitiors Grimes Cantab and D L Dalmpre from John’s Theological College to Perth and Greenough. Dalmpre to preach at Freon.
A Geraldton audience heard Liberal Party readers discuss politics with light heckling and praise for Mitchell and Daglish. The piece notes compulsory registration and preferential voting, nursing scheme support, and social events including coronation dances, weddings, and a Queen's dress competition with several prize-winning costumes and a focus on children’s dance entries.
A brief local item notes a remedy labeled Woods peppermint cure marketed to ease a child’s night hacking cough. The short notice highlights a popular home remedy noted in advertisements of the era.
The town hall fancy dress ball to amuse local families proved a hit with crowds, featuring many costumes and prize winners. Notable outfits include Butterflies, Chinese pent dress, and characters like Granny and Black Tin. List of wearers includes Alice Park, Grace Clarkton, Doris Davies, Kathleen Morrite, and Sylvia Kendrick.
A fragment urges medicines and cures from a chemist to treat human ailments. It mentions Woods Peppermint Cure as a trusted option and alludes to a subscription service and pricing for a periodical in the same abbreviated note.
An auction notice announces a sale on Saturday July 12 2011 at an unspecified time at the Club Hotel in Clialdon. The text is fragmentary with missing details such as exact start time and auctioneering party.
A listing under AMESC shows multiple Geraldton town lots on Francis Street and Yestreet with residences, plus large Vic locations near 2950 2920 2933 and CP 2795 totaling 600 acres with water, and 40 acres at Mica Well near Mount Fria. Also 300 acres at Upper Chapman near Railway, plus several suburban Geraldton and Mullewa building sites and Ocean View Lot 1-A.
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