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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
3
Persian Nationalist forces entered Teheran and occupied key buildings while the Shah’s regime faced defiance. Crowds welcomed the invaders and officials sought a negotiated arrangement as talks followed a rupture in ongoing upheaval.
London reports show Bolivia proclaiming martial law due to disturbances and pillaging as Peru surrenders to mounting tensions. The Bengal Council clash noted with Sir Richard Pinker urging student education authorities to cooperate with the Government to avoid non-peaceful solutions.
In the House of Lords the second reading of Earl Roberts's bill to provide compulsory military service continued, but no machinery was laid out. The Duke of Northumberland moved an amendment favoring preventive measures, carried 125 to 102. A Congo manifesto issued after private talks with church leaders urged similar appeals for Congo.
The latest quotas list Lone Berth Chaff and Wheat prices in Adelaide and Melbourne markets. Sir Daniel Couper of Sedney is noted with a wear of title. A Baronet bequeaths Barrand’s portrait of racehorse Fisherman to the Australian Tuckey Club. His will provides a contingent £19,000 for distribution to public uses in Sydney and New South Wales upon executors’ discharge.
Papers filed with the secretary of the Supreme Court by Lady Clarke of Rupertwood seek a divorce from Sir Rupert Clarke Bart on grounds of alleged repeated misconduct with Conny Waugh since May 7, 1900. Lady Clarke is 12 years old and Sir Rupert 44.
Federal Affairs reports Mr. Reia continuing the no-confidence motion as he denounces Sir William Lye and urges loyal support for the Government. He criticizes artificial lines of Liberalism and questions the stance of ministers and colleagues including Cook, Glynn, Fuller, and Quick.
Fragmentary report from West Australia and Adelaide notes Barnett withdrawing resignation amid Parliament delays. Separately in Albany a Baptist missionary Janes O'Brien arriving from Faolani was struck by a train near Forrestville. both wrists severed and hands amputated after surgery.
The Turf lists odds for the Caulfield Australian Hurdle on August 7 led by Fossil at 4 to 1 and Old Nick at 2 to 1. Other contenders include Bribery and Interrogator at 14 to 1 and Proceeder at 11 to 1 with a wide field such as Kannuck Woollara Vernier Concave Royal Malion Destinist May Kinu Enchanted States Nightlight Waipu Old Chance and Rogue's among the rest.
The Australian batsman Victor Trumper praised a new bowling machine tested at Cambridge University. Invented by Dr Vean and his son after two years of experiments, the device bowls continuously, enabling practice in schools and homes, with adjustable pace and spin through a spring driven arm and clutch mechanism.
In London on July 1 the Australian XI resumed to post 341 for four with Bardley batting brilliantly until 144. After tea Bardley added one more before being dismissed, leaving the total at 345. By July 14 Australia declared on 0 for 1 and bowled out Britain cheaply, winning by an innings and 5 runs as Armstrong led a strong bowling display with several wickets and the home side collapsed in both innings.
Tour results show Australia cracking wins and close defeats against England and Surrey with tests, draws with Leicester and Cambridge, and totals listed for each match. The programme lists upcoming fixtures across July to September against Surrey Yorkshere Derby Lancashire West of England Gloucestershire Kent and others at multiple venues.
Readable details reveal Dench a former patient seized a gun and fired on residents in St Blazey near Cornwall. Two boys playing near his home were threatened while Captain Williams and sailors were wounded and a man named Sherlock injured. Dench held out behind a window until police finally closed in. His mother aided him with supplies. he is described as strong and unkempt with a long beard and a past of lunacy and violence including prior knife attacks.
A fragment describes a scene in a New York office where officials draft a dralt agreement with a large quill and wafer seals. The passage notes a clash between old customs and modern administration, hinting at a “Town at Counter” motif.
Me Gee of Rosors is sent to Geraldton after a Saturday evening at Werthanus shed where an electroplated eruct was shown to colleagues. Mr AM Wall to take Yakroo role at Vert at month’s end. Warken of the Royal Labour Party is honored at the Railway Hotel. Mr John Taylor jun on leave from Geraklion with parents. Mrs Taylor runs the Perth railway Post Office.
Correspondence notes a disputed award in the ESOL rifle competition with winners Tnatiend and Ko Marten named but scores indicate possible misranking. A formal count may be held to rectify the result, with the matter under review by officials and concerned parties.
Fragmentary letter or editorial says unemployment drives unrest and criticizes capitalists and government for causing hardship. It argues workers must choose between wage labor and starvation, condemns current trades and policies, and notes exports and stone shipments.
Valin Ruaily Boul announces plans to erect a pate at Winlelealgee. Notice details ensure rial eating the Vatgies h x aleg and sale across cests from Wagisk Wagga to ddullewa at Whyte vailgee under the Geraldi an Roads Board authority.
A chaotic notice row describes a closure near Victoria locations and a boundary point described as the SE corner of a site. It mentions James U. Kidd as secretary and references hotels, breweries, and other local details. The fragmentary text hints at shipments, property descriptions, and employment notices for a local building or lodge.
In a playful exchange Miss Lovey Dore jokes about a photograph not fully capturing her image. She quips that the photo’s justice is tempered with mercy, adding a light note to the studio dialogue.
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