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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
3
Lonkon July 17 at 1 o clock Test sight reported Prime Minister Lord Devonport and Messrs O Grady Gosling and Orbett met at Downing Street to settle the dock strike. The hour long proceedings adjourned without agreement. Employers offered to fill vacancies from strikers but refused to discharge the non union men. The strike committee rejected the employers terms as an ultimatum.
The Australian eight-oar crew achieved success at the Ath Olympiad in Stockholm on July 18. Australia earned competitive points in swimming and diving exhibitions, with Sveriges team matching efforts but the Australian crew prevailing in the eight-oar race.
Washington July 17 A conference of senators and representatives met today and practically decided to shelve the Panama Canal Bill next session, removing Congress from an embarrassing situation The bill referred to tolls on ships passing through the canal faced British protest and treaty issues with respect to tolls and refunds, affecting U S British relations.
London reports in the Times that well informed quarters say Japan and Russia have concluded a vital alliance. It would give Japan freedom of action in southern Manchuria and pledge Japan to support Russia if attacked by an unspecified party. The note is attributed to St Petersburg sources.
A Saturday afternoon athletics event begins at 1.30 pm with distances over 300 and 600 yards. Winners receive spoons and the Gibson Trophy ring, with points counting toward the Locke Cup and Bargood trophy. A long list of handicaps features many named competitors and entries. A separate sale at Fuller's promotes a clearance with clothing and household items.
A telegram from Mr. Mead at Shark's Bay reports a lay seaman in a deranged state shot George Haradine dead and Edward Skinner fatally, mortally wounding Constable Del and Edward Browne, with the Malay shooter ultimately killed. The incident occurred as officials confirm the casualty list and ongoing inquiries.
In Sydney reports detail the great gale’s strike on Bulls Jetty with damage near £14,000 and widespread wreckage. The s s Moeraki listed badly as wireless gear and a crewman were swept overboard, while passengers and staff suffered injuries including broken noses and fractures. An English eight-oar visit to Australia is discussed, and a Dunas town mother and child perished in a house fire. No confidence division in Melbourne votes down 31 to 17.
The Federal Executive Council approved compulsory acquisition of 65000 acres of freehold land in the Federal area with price to be negotiated. Papers released show Henry Chinn appointed supervising engineer for the Kalgoorlie segment of the Trans Australian railway amid ongoing controversy. W A Attorney-General T Walker and Rail Minister Philp Collier praise Chinn with testimonials from Pennyfather and Sommers among others.
A Queensland deputation pressed Prime Minister Fisher on Commonwealth guarantees for about £400,000 to fund new sugar mills. Fisher stated the Commonwealth would not obstruct Queensland’s enterprise, promising no interference. An advertisement notes a sensational cut-price sale at the Cottseunt with goods from £5.
Australia chased 47 to win against South Africa at Lord's, completing a ten wicket victory as Matthews shone with four wickets in the first innings and May and Jennings guided the run chase. The match figures show Australia 390 in the first innings with solid contributions from Bardsley and Kelleway. The crowd of 14,000 witnessed a swift finish on the last day.
The report covers cricket results with Australia winning by 296 runs and other match figures, followed by a damper of rainfall and farmers' prospects. It notes improving weather after rains, abundant dams, and optimistic crops across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and other eastern states with forecasts of a satisfactory season despite recent delays.
Uvem select ed to represent the Shop Assistants against the Association in a Saturday game. Captain L Loweshend leads a squad including W Pass E Pass Hipper C Preaster G McCarthy HW Mls Tt Homan HL Guar Hepburn and others. Association lines feature Edmonds BL Smith S Patt ew A Gorman 11 Donaldson Tetlow Ramsden and more. Players must wear white sweaters for the match.
Queen's Hall presents the Dulworths in their first appearance after touring New Zealand and the Eastern States. They recently finished a successful season at Shaftesbury Theatre Perth and Fremantle, with crowded houses. Also screening tonight is One is Business, the Other Crime. Fuller’s promotes a sale as every article goes at Casa Selling Out Price.
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