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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1912
Page
3
In London, July 13, amid a strike wave, workers armed with hammers and clubs fought non-unionists at the Surrey Commercial Docks. Several injured including two seriously. police restored order after a renewed outbreak near the road, with missiles and clashes reported.
The Pall Mall Gazette relays Reuter's Stockholm dispatch noting British athletes favor all rounders while Americans seek specialists. It cites that one all-rounder, SC BD Fry, is worth more than several semiprofessionals, reflecting contrasting training aims between Britain and America.
Dr Betsley of Dulwich College reports that panic among passengers after the collision with the iceberg led many to abandon the lifeboats. He says cries of the drowned echoed as the Titanic made its final plunge and the ship disappeared beneath the sea.
Several European papers judge the Turkish political crisis severe. Salmond Bheshet Pasha resigns as Minister of War as the Government and the Committee of Wales and Progress are linked to the Tripolitan War and intrigues at Comrlamtipopie amid new exams of Gissatiesertion. Malmuced Shefter Par tthe fails in purging the army of politicians.
In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey outlined Britain’s foreign relations receiving favorable German views. The Vossische Zeitung notes the improvement in the central balance aligns with keeping the Triple Alliance intact.
Letter voices support for the prosecution in a damp course dispute. It claims brickwork and damp course were completed, the damp course mostly underground, and no substitute was provided in the specs. The writer defends the inspector against criticisms.
Manager Mr. Chas. Lupp announces a complete program at King’s Hall headlined by The Deserter and a top London-based company. The Deserter is touted as a thrilling modern drama with other high standard acts and a strong draw expected from the performances.
In Perth on July 13 a settlement was effected at the West Australian office. The previous court case ended with wages retroactive, and twenty four compositors gave a week's notice. The understanding is that each side pays its own costs and Coy, the plaintiff, will be moved to another branch.
The financial statement reports actual receipts of 3,986,633 against an estimated 4,097,083, a shortfall of 70,400. The previous year revenue was 3,950,439, down 116,934 from the latest total. Twelve month expenditure reached 4,101,002 vs 4,154,7H estimated, leaving a debit balance of 134,400. June revenue rose by 36,000 to 515,196 from 478,? USA. Expenditure to date totaled 453,535 versus 417,978 last June. In Melbourne, the no-confidence motion in the House of Representatives ended with a 35-35 division.
Pingelly reports show a local meeting of the Farmers and Settlers Association debating central executive power. Delegates urged a more balanced structure with elected district representation and local autonomy while supporting railway work in Pingelly and the Wickepole Morrein line route.
The Australia vs Scotland cricket game ended with Australia mounting a huge win. Bowler Whitty claimed six wickets, Hazlitt took three for seven, and Australia finished ahead by 296 runs.
A cryptic cricket score list shows Australia and Glasgow matches with varied results. Australia faced Glasgow with scores like 390 for Glasgow and multiple innings totals. outcomes include Australia winning by six wickets at Northampton and by innings at Lord’s, along with numerous drawn fixtures and final tallies of 14 played, 4 won, 4 lost, 7 drawn.
Fragmented OCR text mentions health, districts, July dates, and national symbols. It references the Commonwealth and a hope for health, with garbled lines about peppermint and freedom. The piece reads like a stray political or promotional fragment with unclear facts.
The article notes pumpkin farming in New South Wales and Victoria supports fattening sheep and cattle, with yields varying by district. Pumpkins on river flats and warm climates show profitability, and feeding practices include chopping seeds or feeding whole gourds. The broader impact includes steadier markets for fat stock during the season and potential expansion of pumpkin cultivation.
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