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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1912
Page
3
London reports a widening breach between Liberal and Labor parties over upcoming elections. Liberal candidates seek to contest both seats while Labor members in Parliament back Labor opponents, signaling escalating intra-party antagonism.
London reports no Russo-German agreement after the recent czar and vie kainer meeting. British observers had hoped for a pact that would ease tensions with Germany and affect Great Britain.
London July 8 The Hon Walter Long a Unionist leader criticized Britain's naval move evacuating the Mediterranean and urged ships return after maneuvers. Germany's 1913 naval act boosted fleet readiness by 3 percent with twenty nine battleships ready now, while Britain has twenty seven.
Paris reports engineers striking at Sydney Oarsmen's Success with maritime labor tension. British experts praise the Australian crew for superior form and endurance, highlighting their swift swing and fitness as key to perceived advantages in the Grand Challenge Cup context.
London details show dockers strike expenses including war chest funds and relief disbursements. Figures cite £11,500 from trades salons, £20,800 from the General Federation of Trade Unions, £18,000 borrowed and distributed in relief, and £5,000 from charitable contributions. Wages total about £1,000,000, averaging £29,000 daily, with Bishop of London appealing for seeds to feed starving women and children.
Report notes Mr Rockefeller's vast wealth after trust dissolution. Government asks sharp questions about Standard Oil control of daughter companies. Estimates lift Rockefeller wealth to about 80 million pounds with 30 million added by court judgments. Rockefeller values possessions at up to two million pounds tax wise. Income from Standard Oil and other sources ranges from eight to thirteen million pounds annually with philanthropy surpassing 31 million. Public notices and ads interrupt with retail copy at lower prices.
Tk Leu Rams reports in Kalgoorlie on July 5 that 32 men have been hired to begin rebuilding the Abbateus Road to create employment for the unemployed. Despite 190 applicants, many married men fear starvation for themselves and their families amid the hardship.
Melbourne July 8 It is understood that the sum set apart for buying horses for military use has been expended. The Defence Department now owns horses costing about £35 each on average.
In Sydney a shooting tragedy is reported with a girl dying last night in Mudgee hospital from a bullet wound. The event occurred yesterday afternoon as a fair concluded, with sounds heard in the vicinity suggesting a fatal incident. The report notes billiards matches and scores, alongside the casualty details.
July 8 at Parramatta a steam car approached as Miss Mills and Miss Raphael rode. Miss Mills bravely leapt between the tram and the horse, saving Miss Raphael and her pony but the tram struck Mimi Wills' horse, breaking its back and killing it. Mills received severe bruises and shock, while others escaped serious injury.
Sydney reports state authorities say the Savings Bank business currently run in the Post Office will cease in January. In Ireland Home Rule supporters rally as Australia raises funds. £3,000 collected toward the Home Rule Fund. In London the House of Commons debates Army Estimates amid concerns over militia and conscription.
The ordinary monthly meeting of the Madewa Reads Board on Saturday July 6 discussed correspondence including a road closure request from Waldeck Bros and measures for added police protection. It noted the Geraldton inspector’s stance on extra constables, funding arrangements for a new road well at Woollty siding, and tender actions for sand patch works at Bumbanoo Hill while urging a railway stationmaster assistant to handle rising duties.
A heavy rain period over the last 20 hours in Melbourne brings 78 points total, with 34 points in Northampton and 10 at Greenough recorded in a 24 hour window. Defence authorities plan to deploy two mono planes and two M planes arriving next month, establishing a Military Aviation School near Dimtroon to train pilots. two aviators selected so far, one Australian, the other with Australian experience, with more appointments forthcoming.
Inspector Nathan charged Jenner and Haffner builders with failing to install a proper damp course in two storey structures for the Diocesan Trustees at Marine Court. Evidence showed cement and damp-proofing issues, with a dispute over timing and method of rendering and ties, and plans signed by engineer Mr Fiegelgeub. The case heard before the Acting Mayor’s Court, with witnesses including plasterer Mr Denner and laborer Alfred Watson, continues on page 4.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Freemasons Hotel with items including Whiskie4 Black and White Freemason's Special Red Seal Polly bottles and Dales Freres beer. No clear event or date provided. appears to be a product or inventory note.
Mr Wallace Miller lists donations and £1063 6d cash as total raised for the fund and urges remaining promises be paid by week end while accepting further contributions. A two paragraph item describes American aviator Shume from the Exhibition Grounds performing a monoplane maneuver that overturned after striking a force and causing damage but no injuries. Ads note Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs colds and throat issues.
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