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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1911

Page

3

Imperial Conference Discusses Trade Commission Role

London July 20. In the debate on Colonial estimates Sir William Harcourt notes the Imperial Conference aims to bring cooperation within the Empire closer. A Royal Commission is proposed to report on Imperial trade while allowing dominions to pass necessary laws. He favors broad references to permit inquiry into fiscal policy across the Empire. The debate ends with adjournment.

London Willian Harcourt

Veto Bill Advances in House of Lords Amid Debate

In London on July 21 the House of Lords moved the third reading of the Veto Bill after Viscount Morley argued that rejecting it would disrupt Parliament and anger political opinion. The Government pressed on, seeking to conclude the measure with government support and precedent.

Londo Jordy Viscount Morley Press Association Sistes

New Land Legislation Promised in Parliament Debated

London July 21 A House of Lords debate on a land transfer motion heard Baron Love Burs claim annual solicitor costs for land titles total about £4 900 000. He pledged a Land Registration Act akin to Australia and New Zealand. The Earl of Halsbury called the law a scandal.

London House of Loris Baron Love Burs Australia New Zealand Earl of Halsbury United Kingdon

Moroccan Affairs Amid Agadir Tension Sees Cabinets Unified

July 21 report from Tondun states Urvnt Writhin and Fragee governments act in concert over Germany's Agadir aims. Both Cabinets vow no premature Anglo French confrontation while awaiting a formal response and maintain unity on the issue.

Tondun Hero Urvnt Writhin Fragee Germany Agadir

Seamen Strike Shuts Cardiff as Vessels Stand Idle

In Cardiff a seamen strike halts work with about 100 vessels at anchor. The Lord Mayor acted as intermediary between shipowners and striking sailors, who demand terms to end the walkout.

Loniod Cardiff

German claim portogusse west africa to fall to Germany

Berliner Tageblatt reports belief in Berlin that Portogusse West Africa is likely to come under German control. The note underscores prevailing sentiment in the capital about imperial expansion and colonial gains.

Berlin Indy 21 Berliner Tageblatt Portogusse West Africa

Methodist and Presbyterian Services Also Evangelistic Meeting

The Rev J E Stone will lead Sunday worship at the Methodist Church with a brief after church service at 8 45. At St Johns Presbyterian the Right Rev Floyd Shannon will conduct morning service on True Greatness and evening evangelistic preaching. A quartet led by Mr Woods performs. 1984 Bronchial coughs ad fragment.

J. E. Stone Wiete God Seakey St. John's Presbyterian Clurch Floyd Shannon Bng

Settlement Reached in Liquor Trade Dispute

Adelaide telegram reports a conference between Employers Moderation and the Liquor Trade Employees Union resulting in a settlement. Striking workers to return to work tomorrow with 5 shillings per day pay and any increases from the arbitrator to be retrospective from return date. Employees to withdraw all action against firms involved.

Adelaide Liquor Trade Employees’ Union Theen

Dalgety Auction Sells Winterim Station at £50,000

Adelaide May 21 Dalgety and Co sold at auction the Winterim Station in the Western Darling district owned by G and J Kiddock. The property went to Porta Pastoral Company for £50,000. The land totals 3086 acres freehold and 498,923 leasehold with 212,000 sheep 600 cattle and other stock.

Adelaide Aly Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Ltd Winterim Darling J. Kiddock Porta Pastoral Company Enries Noy Herries

Fires Ignite Across Queensland Cane Fields

Three fires reported in Queensland today broke out in cane fields. One blaze involved cane belonging to the mother of a young man annulled by a mob on strike. Another fire affected cane owned by Mr Mann, brother of the member for imme.

Brishams Mr. Mann Imme

Strike at Electrolytic Refining Works Port Kembla

A strike broke out at the Electrolytic Refining Company works in Port Kembla with about 20 workers walking off and 9 men in a pay demotion dispute. Sargood was moved from the tank house to the yard after three years in his post, provoking unrest and a 6d 9d day reaction as workers threaten to cease work unless Sargood is reinstated.

Sydney Electrolytic Refining Company Port Kembla Sargood Sargeod

Horse Racing Results in The Turf List

The Turf lists follow results from multiple races with details on hurdles plates and handicaps. Notable entries include Canning Hurdles, First Class Plate, Atlas, Fortafix, Repetition, and Lady Volo among others with betting odds and distances.

Shirley Hormones Ing

Shortage of Labor Hinders Hat Makers Output

Henry Langley, hat manufacturer, told the Labor Shortage Commission in Sydney that £40,000 was invested in his business. His plant could produce twelve hats weekly but output fell to one third due to labor shortages. Workers earned about £5 weekly on average, with some at £3 or £4, and girls averaging £1 per week.

Sydney Labor Shortage Commission Henry Langley

Melbourne Court Drops Case Over Illegitimate Child

Victoria July 21 Bendigo Police Court heard Aton Tweedy aged 18 and Gerald Jones youth charged with deferring illegitimate child birth. Complainant testified the girl was nine months old when the baby was born. She admitted misconduct with boys at school aged ten. The beach evidence was unsatisfactory and the case was dismissed.

Melbourne Bendigo Aton Tweedy Gerald Jones

National Mutual Life Association Australasia Annual Report Summary

The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia reports steady progress for the year ending 30 September 1910 with strong investment returns and a lowered expenditure ratio. Interest earnings averaged 4s 9d per £1 invested, while new business remained subdued though premiums rose, and the expenditure ratio declined to 21.2 percent, meeting prudent expense control by directors and management. The notice also briefly mentions medical remedies for coughs and colds.

Insurance “Journal and General Financial Record London Spirit of Prudent Enterprise National Mutual Life Association of Australasia

Turit JJ HHH FY PPPFFFF GRAFNAX'S CONDITION

Malhourns July 21 Gratmax's leg troubles persist with ongoing discomfort and limited movement. He is expected to visit the tra at Cass field tomorrow to assess bioprospects through a preparation of Australian Stzeplechas.

Turit Gratmax Tra Cassfield

Land Sale At Geraldton And Northampton Auctions At Cal Hotel

Geraldton and Northampton land parcels were auctioned in the Cal Hotel drawing a crowd. Lots sold include Geraldton Town Lot 213 with a stone house at £600 and Lot 1 at £75. Other sales reached £35 for Lot 6 Geraldton, £77 10s Northampton Lot 4, and £30 for Mallown Town Lots 17 and 18. Wallaby location 300 metres by the Tse Chapmain railway went to Mr G W Norris at £22 10s. Some blocks, including Higgetty Springs and adjacent artesian land, were withdrawn. Inquiries suggested strong private sales soon. A Port Adelaide Juvenile Court case noted a 15-year-old theft and debate over Deadwood Dick books influencing youth.

Jas. C. Kidd Geraldton Northampton Mullewa Tate Hamnah Hosken Messrs FE. Pope G. A. Kemptom Geraidtem Mra Crewe Mantheett W. H. Tames Deram View Northampton Town Raymond Gee Mallown Town Victoria Wallaby Tse Chapmain G. W. J. Norris Heown Ctea Higgetty Springs Port Adelaide Bus

Geraldton Officials Discuss Wheat Exports and Railways

A Geraldton gathering with Mayor, Commissioner Short, and other officials reviewed wheat transport, station improvements, and rail facilities. Attendees included the Chamber of Commerce president A E Abbott and business leaders. They debated port depth, cost of freight, and state farm expansion plans to boost wheat production.

Commissioners Railways J. T. Short Wiest Ms. Setton Mewes Light Neil Douglas Hume H. Carson Geraldton Bhiort Short Stome Sutton Victoria Chapmag Sallom Belore Abbott Ant A. Ls Pauline A. Ll. Mountain BR. G. Kelly Showt Hartor West Australia Mr. Short F. Hi. Oliver

Rainfall and voyage milestones in 1910 era

The article notes 113 tires lost during the 1910 hunting season due to misidentification of companions for game. It also mentions the auxiliary schooner yacht Vis it or Ti, owned by a Ziltsburg millionaire, as the first vessel to pass the Panama Canal as far as the Gatnn Se cts.

Schuoner Ziltsburg Panaa ‘Canal

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