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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1911
Page
5
One thousand jubilant Welsh people crowded Carnarvon for the investiture of the Prince of Wales. The royal procession, in midshipman's warform, arrived at the castle escorted by the Denbigh Yeomanry and received a tremendous ovation. A 31 gun salute marked the honor.
A Sydney cable report claims a boxing bout between Jehu Johnson and Langford is planned at the Sydney Ground on December 25 with the State Government taking a 1 percent cut of takings. Johnson denies being approached and challenges Langford to a wagerless bout at 16 000 dollars. Langford plans an Australian visit after his English engagement.
London July 1 inquest on Miss Brewster stewardess killed by a fellow crew member aboard the RMS China on May 1 two days after leaving Co Tombo for Aden. Medical evidence showed the woman had a fractured skull from a porthole key and minor injuries. Bloodstains were found on the clothing of the suspected Gomore during arrest for murder.
The blaze, described as the worst ever in Canada, scorched over 200 structures and caused extensive property losses valued in the millions. A wall of flame swept mining camps near Gallen City, with foreign trespassers challenged as residents fled by boat to safety. Armed guards halted attempts to seize boats. A general strike closed shops in Madrid on July 14, with all newspapers halting publication at Zaragoza.
Paris July 14 French and German negotiators described talks on Morocco as courteous and cordial though focused on a territorial compensation to secure Germany’s withdrawal from Agadir. Indications point to French troop withdrawal from Fez.
Telegram reports Pan American press insists on withdrawal after reach in Spanish Morocco. Recognition of the Atlantic seaboard of Morocco as Germany's commercial sphere cited. Berlin and Tre Atlantic Seaboard referenced in dispute over colonial influence and trade boundaries.
A report notes the German gunboat Panther bound from Agadir and the Eber ordered to relieve Berlin if it travels to other ports for fueling. A woman named Tuaith Farphy died from a blood clot in the lungs and was buried in the Anglican cemetery this afternoon. The deceased had recently arrived in Gerriton, with relatives in Victoria, and police have telegrammed the death details.
Telegrams from Melbourne report that Glu zer Ross assaulted warder Ryan at Pentridge pool, causing severe injuries. Ross, recently transferred to complete a long sentence, has troubled authorities, and earlier figures in an incident with King over a tobacco bet tied to the Johnson Jeffries fight. The visiting magistrate sentenced him to six more months with hard labor and imposed a fine.
Hilda Millman, 17, a purse raid employee at a private hospital on Lonsdale Street, testified at the Melbourne Hospital inquest into the death of a girl who swallowed a weak solution of morphine and died of shock. The nursemaid threw herself into the Yarra today, leaving letters to her father and lover announcing her intent to end her life.
The Postmaster General said annual departmental reports will be issued. The first report, focusing on the telephone system, will be presented next session. He asked the Federal High Commissioner for European telephone wage and hours data and learned France sees 60 to 70 hours weekly with top wages around £2, most earning £4 to £4 4s per week.
In Suva on July 14 a fatal accident occurred aboard the HMLS Powerful Today when the anchor was hoisted. Derricks gave way causing one sailor’s death and at least ten others to be seriously injured.
The Legislative Assembly sat until three this morning over the Industrial Arbitration Bill. An amendment by Mr Wade to exclude rural workers from Clause 3 was defeated by 31 votes to 26. A further Wade amendment defining employee to exclude a family member in a parent's employ was adopted. A motion to report progress earned half an hour of ill temper but was rejected, followed by closure motions against the Opposition.
The Executive Council announces that Smithson will be hanged on August 25 for the murder of Elizabeth Compton at Woodlupine. Indiscriminate cane use and unjust corporal punishment have been noted in the supervision failures.
West Australia report says Francis Hood, a Fox and Gibson driver, was killed when he fell from his cart in Perth today.
The report lists weekly rainfall totals for Carmarvon, Wooramet, Sharks Bay, Hamelin, Northampton, Mullewa, Freeneugh, Ueralton, Dongarra and mentions heavy rains across the region. Mille reports farmers upbeat about a promising season as extended storms affect the Murchison area. daily 24 hour readings include Marwa 69, Northampton 104, Mingo new 62, Greenough 1, Dungatra 47.
At the request of Mr C A Howton the Geraldton Amateur Rowing Club captain, the club acknowledges completion or receipt of a proposed rowing boat and notes a total of five units or items involved.
Abs Sturkey bid farewell to America preparations with Croquet Club at a farewell tea. Winners Mrs Alan and Miss Davies received cut glass scent bottles. Ard institution notes Miss Nicholls resigns as secretary. Mrs Udy elected pro tem. Quarterly tea held. winners Mesdames Pickering and Crothers earned silver pony frames. donations from Mrs Roberta and Mr Lisles. Doubles tournament nearly finished. finals to be played soon.
Sydney July 1 M L C member Mr Pilcher has drafted a bill to establish the totalisator on racecourses. The government will deduct four to five percent of all totals to fund hospital benefits.
In Perth on July 14 the jury found the Swan Boys Orphanage administration lax due to management indifference. They faulted Rev Horton for insufficient supervision, noted adequate clothing and soup but poor food variety, and reported periods in early 191 with pressure shortages and barred presses.
The Melbourne Canfield meeting reports heavy weather and large crowds with results in several races including Beaumington Hurdles and Rambumbena Handicap. Perth notes show the Romulus Appeal and Sampson disqualification upheld, plus a new writ against the West Australian Turf Club over a June disqualification.
London July 14 Australian jockey Frank Wootton, famed for success in England, will shortly ride in India for Mr Gaulstaun after the season ends. He has been withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup amid uncertain plans for future engagements.
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