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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1911
Page
2
B Fuller & Co announce a half yearly sale as they relocate due to renovations their Geraldton district store will offer high quality goods at reduced prices. Center table loaded with bargains includes costumes undergarments dress goods and millinery with red marked reductions. Sale starts Saturday July 8.
July 19 Geraldton Races and July 26 Friendly Societies Ball at Town Hall plus Christ Church Concert and Dance. August 5 Halls Hibernian Ball. Auctions July 22 at Club Hotel Geraldton and Mullewa items including farm gear. Notices include J Kidd auctioneer, J Barlow household furniture, and H R Ocean Steamship and West Australian Steam Navigation Co listings.
Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore with Geraldton to Premontie and Geraldine to Noel tte West Ports. Vessels listed include MINDEROO Capt Milly and PAROO Capt Pishwrilson with July dates and August sailing plans. War freights and passage offered by DALGETY & CO. LIMITED for Geraldton Fremantle Carnarvon Joemack and Port Hedland.
Messrs Dolgety and Co Ltd ship agents report steamer movements with Fremantle to Geraldton leg and Nord West ports. Paroo sails Geraldton for eve mantle scene on July 31. Minderay and Charon voyages noted with calls at Geraldton and Port West. Mr Browne Fire sight specialist plans visit Geraldton with rooms at Mr Kempe’s. patients urged to book early with Mr Conway.
In July 1911 observers describe Britain as ruled by an antiquated land system and a Lords veto. The Fabian Society educates workers with pamphlets and lectures, fueling the rise of the Labour Party and Liberal Radical wing, and signaling imminent reforms under Lloyd George toward social reform and home rule.
The article outlines a broad Fabian inspired national insurance proposal detailing employer and employee contributions, state funding, and family benefits. It emphasizes free medical attendance, sickness and unemployment payments, maternity support, and convalescent allowances, projecting state costs and required employer and employee contributions to fund the scheme.
A lengthy letter from Frank W Dank relieving manager of the National Bank Orroroo South Australia outlines his plan to tour the country before his four month term ends. He hopes to detail the Pekina Irrigation scheme and notes a selector with 86 cows milking cream sent to Adelaide over 460 miles. He and Mrs Dank enjoyed three weeks in Strathalbyn and left locals describing them as extremely popular.
Democratic journalists argue there is no provision for widows with large families and limited means. They urge a provision allowing a suitable allowance for each child, noting many widows cannot work or support their children decently without aid.
East Chapman Tigers played a rough match against a combined Warriors team from Spore Chapman and Geraldton influences near Me WH West. Spectators from Guardian offices and local trades attended as Strachan led a dominant Tigers effort. final score 10 to 2 in favor of the Tigers amid fair weather and afternoon tea.
Yuba Notes reports from a July 13 meeting where S J Hosken, a Legislative Assembly candidate, addressed electors at Keyte’s homestead. P Rowland chaired, praising Hosken’s public role and farming leadership. Hosken spoke about land prices, land surveying, and Agricultural Bank lending limits, then answered questions. Ayling moved a unanimous vote of confidence, approved with J A Winstanley. Planes for public hall use at Keytes noted. Splendid ruins and railway survey activity near Magbin's farm were observed as settlers awaited news on line direction.
Market report notes week ending July 1st with a strong turnout and 250 lots sold. Prices for assorted fruit and vegetables varied, with apples 5 shillings to 3 shillings 6 pence per case, oranges 8 to 10 per case, tomatoes 4 to 5 per case, cauliflowers 2 shillings 10 pence to 4 pence per dozen, onions 6 pence per cent, radish 8 pence to 1 shilling 2 pence per dozen, eggs 1 shilling 7 pence.
The notice notes coal and meat costs climbing, with bread likely to rise. Citizens express concern over rising living costs while accessible remedies like Woods' Peppermint remain affordable. The excerpt reflects obsession with price shocks and worry among the poor.
London papers hail Lord Kitchener's posting to Egypt as British Agent in succession to Sir Elton Garst. The Times notes the move signals continuing Fac Grey policy with resolve. Kitchener recognized as a great soldier and administrator. Cairo reports strong approval from countrymen.
Berlin correspondents in London claim the Anglo Japanese Alliance may collapse as German opinion notes strain within British and American ties after tensions between America and Japan. The report cites German observers wary of Washington Tokyo friction and German interests in the outcome.
A Tokyo based opinion piece lauds Britain as a key ally and asserts the treaty strengthens Japan's position with Britain and the United States. It emphasizes peace and mutual benefits from the alliance, portraying the pact as a clear, decisive step forward.
London July 47 Paris financial reports note Berlin seeks industrial and financial Morocco railway participation and other con cessions. An unconfirmed Echo de Paris claim Germany may gain Congo influence while renouncing Moroccan territorial compensation. Vienna July 17. Neue Freie Presse says Germany will drop territorial claim in Morocco but keep economic sway in Agadir hinterland. France to extend Lake Chad region influence southward.
Sir George Reid and his son and daughter were in a serious accident while driving near Broadstairs. Their car collided with another vehicle and struck a tramway post, cracking it in two. Reid sustained multiple arm fractures. his daughter suffered a severe shock, with Lady Reid traveling to Ramsgate to join them.
Boxing promoters announce a fight between Johnson and Bombardier Wells for the best of 124 rounds or 4,000 pound purse, to be staged on or before September 6. The deal includes venues and lump sum details with July dates referenced.
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