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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1909

Page

3

Cables Claim Shah Guarded by Russian and British Troops

A July 1 dispatch reports the deposed Shah of Persia being guarded by Russian and British forces at Teheran. Russian and British flags fly over his apartments as Persian troubles persist. A palace ceremony occurred at Sultanabad Palace, with Ahmed Shah escorted by two Russian Cossacks and Indian servants. The council speculates the young Shah may study abroad under a tutor as Teheran quiets and bazaars reopen.

Lond Persia Teheran Hussia Sultanabad Shah Sige Ahmed

Great Britain Coal Strike Sparks General Work Stoppage Call

London reports a call for a nationwide coal strike to support Scottish and Welsh miners amid wage cuts tied to the eight hour day. A court in Cutestead near Newcastle sentenced 160 miners to seven days in jail for stopping work, despite refusal to pay damages.

London Northumberland Cutestead Newrantle

South African Delegates Arrive in England

All ten delegates appointed by the South African colonies to back the Union Constitution Bill have arrived in England. Me. Lew Botha, Premier of the Transvaal, said that given the Union Convention’s difficulties, the constitutions and provisions especially those on political rights must not be tampered with. Great Britain should trust South Africa to resolve difficulties that are essentially South African.

England Lew Boths Transvaal Great Britain South Africa

Germany Motoring Accident Kills Four in Berlin Race

London dispatch reports a deadly bicycle race accident at the old Botanic Gardens in Berlin. Two pacing motorcycles collided and exploded injuring many spectators. Four persons were killed and 12 injured as fire and chaos swept the crowded grandstand.

London Old Botanic Gardens Berlin SP2

Turkish Court Martial Recommends Amnesty After Adana Inquiry

London July 19 Turkish court martial censures local authorities for Adana massacres and resolves to punish the guilty swiftly. It also suggests granting amnesty to aid reconciliation and to proceed with penalties and clemency as applicable.

London Christina Adana Asia Minor Gordon

Produce Market Quotas From Perth and Adelaide

The latest quota list from Perth dated July 2 shows rates for wheat at 4 2d and oats at 1 8d, with figures for Perth Chaff and Melbourne wheat. Adelaide quotes include oats at 4s, with several minor entries across regional markets and currency notations.

Perth Fivne Adelaide Melbourne

Melbourne Engine Driver Survives Narrow Bark Rollover

Tod Marks, an engine driver at Graham and Sons tannery in Buninyong, was nearly crushed when dragged into bark rollers. He freed himself after over a quarter hour, and the mangled arm was amputated. Amid this, union wage demands by Trade Employees Federation for 44 hours weekly and 1s 4d hourly pay to make-up workers face initial rejections as Lat token actions loom.

Melbourne Tod Marks Graham and Sona Buninyong Marks Belors New South Wales Queensland Federaton Eaployees’ Federation Commonwealth Arbitration Court Ivan Hove

Farline parliament progress and arms factory deal

The story reports on parliamentary timetable in Farlinanent with debate led by Sir William Lyne and Mr Fue. It confirms Defence Minister Cook details on funding a US rifle factory tender by Pratt and Whitney at 68144 pounds for a plant producing 150000 rifles yearly in a year with about 56 workers, competing with Birmingham Small Army Factory bid of 80 2300 pounds and two years to complete.

Melbourne Farlinanent House of Representatives Fue Addrews William Lyne Cook Sydney Messrs Pratt and Whitney Greenwood and Batty Leeds Birmingham Smal

Robbery Under Arms Reported in Capertor Mudgee

New South Wales Sydney reports a robbery under arms at Capertor in the Mudgee field. On Saturday a lone armed man entered Mrs. Herbert of Excildtor home, gagged and bound her, stole money and a few shillings, then fled as her husband returned to find her bound.

Sydney Capertor Mudgee Mer Bert Excildtor

Eradu Rifle Club Holds Meeting for Coming Year

The Eradu Mille Club, gazetted, held a general meeting on the 1th inyt to elect officers. Mr B H Crump chaired. Secretary pro tem reported 700 yards of rifle ranges cleared and passed by Sergt Major Mead. Elected: Captain J S Cream, Secretary A E Towers, Treasurer W Collis, committee: Ry, T Crump, J Tevelove, H Miller, B Worthington. Meeting adjourned after thanks.

Eradu Rifle Club Eradu Mille Club B. H. Crump Sergt- Major Mead Geraldton J. S. Cream A. E. Towers W Collis Felra Meesru Ry T. Crump J. Tevelove H. Miller B. Worthington

Australians Eleven Draw Surrey in Rain Interfered Match

London July 18 report that England tour Australians faced Surrey in a rain disrupted match ending in a draw. Australia declared at 190 for 6 and 126 for 4, Surrey 44 and 30 for 30. Earlier Australia began the Sheffield return against Yorkshire with Rhodes 75 and Hardisty 9 among top scorers, Yorkshire 24 in the first match and Australia 3 for Raam in the previous encounter.

London Surrey Australia Sheffield Yorkshire Raam Whire Fiesil Rhodes Hardisty Ktumpe

Municipal Council approves plans and repairs in town

The council with mayor presiding passed payments totaling 118 pounds. Reports noted 20 pounds 2 shillings collected since last meeting and 17 pounds 10 pence bank balance. Plans for a warehouse on Eleanor Street for Chas Hormann were approved. Cribb proposed two cottages. referred to Building Committee. A resident asked street action, referred to Finance. Fairbeard requested compensation for a broken leg. council to pursue claim. Railways tax issue noted. hospital control to be studied with subsidy of 500 pounds discussed. Benevolent Society asked to place a clothing donation box. cash box permitted. Prison labor on Maitland road discussed. wage provision noted. Road grading work to be inspected for progress. Support offered for Sandstone to Tawlers railway route. Meeting adjourned to 8 PM.

Mathr G. B. Pairbeard Fairbeard Counsillors Benevolent Soety Connell Maitland Road Tring Baston Lttle Council Sandstone Tawlers

Market Reports From H. S. Mackenzie Fortnight

Mr. H. S. Mackenzie reports for the fortnight ending 17th July. Moderate supplies of Perth and local vegetables forward. Apples of the past work have been fairly plentiful and of first class quality. Poultry moderate with supplies forward in good demand. Turkeys and geese bringing high prices. Kuraday Sth Carrots laid to Sd.

H. S. Mackenzie Perth

Davenport and Warren's Furniture Sale Summary

Davenport and Warren's household furniture sale opened with a large attendance and brisk bidding. Nearly all items, described as superior quality, sold at very satisfactory prices. the event included a wide range of goods from vegetables to furniture, reflecting a busy market day.

Cave Leeks Davenport Warren

Saffire Nominated for W A Derby Rejected by Committee

The turf notes that Saffire, half-brother to Abundance winner of the 1902 W R C Derby, was nominated for this year’s W A Derby by C Moore but rejected by the W A T C committee due to unregistered associations. Also reported: Maltster-Capundrum colt Newmareacarra sold in Melbourne. jockey Frank Scotton injured. Gardiner offered for training duties. and Footman case under WA committee review with disqualification implications.

Saffire Blinker Abundance C Moore C. Moore John Wren Melbourne Resson W.A.T.C W. McKenzie Grant Newmareacarra Sydney D. Grant Cable Frank Scotton Hsd Inet Mails England Wootton Fidge H. J. Gardiner Newhaven Carnarvon Gardiner Asaurel Hin Fande Denning Park To. Bearer WAL Meares Mesere Gull Brothers

Australian Twirdle Race betting quotes from Melbourne

July 3 Melbourne Australia the latest betting quotations for the Australian Hurdle Race list Fonsil at 4 to 1 Bribery at 6 to 1 Interrogator at 6 to 1 Mito at 1 Kalnick at 6 to 1 Vernier at 12 to 1 OM Nick at 14 to 1 Proceedler Woolara at 16 to 1 Cancave Royal Malion May King Enchanted States Sun Knotter Alert Dream Golden Valley Old Chapple and others among the field of entries.

Melbourne Fonsil Bribery Sto I Interrogator Mito Kalnick Vernier OM Nick Proceedler Woolara Cancave Royal Malion May King Enchanted States the Sun Knotter Alert Dream Golden Valley Old Chapple

Pirates Return Visit Stirs Rainy Clash As Fans Roar

A football match between Koatenal Pirates and visiting team endured bad weather and a fierce, fast start before a decisive finish. Goals by Shorn and Gilmore highlighted a tense half with lasting tension as the home side pressed for a final push.

Koatenal Pirates Yada Dongarta Celel Sea Duchy Barre van Visitiog Wwee W.shorn G Gilmore Wil Biebars Apaeienres

Auntur Association Mellings Football Match Delay

A local football association delayed a match on Thursday due to adverse weather and field conditions. The decision followed a complaint about rough play and the absence of a capable referee for the match. The committee postponed fixtures to a later date to avoid further issues.

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