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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1914
Page
3
In a July incident nine miles from Dublin, Nationalist volunteers landed 300 rifles and 170000 rounds from a yacht and seized the harbour, using revolvers on coast guards. Police and troops arrived and an exchange ensued, with about 100 wounded and 30 seriously, as casualties mounted amid chaotic street fighting.
Early today Reuters reports Servian troops aboard a steamer on the Danube exchanged fire with Austrian forces. A sharp engagement followed, signaling rising hostilities in the crisis.
July dispatch from London reports sharp decisive moves amid European tensions after Cuant de Hartwig’s death. Britain urges Germany France and Italy to mediate while battles at sea proceed and Belgrade traffic shifts as Austria faces a financial question.
Sir J A Simon the Solicitor General at Altringham urged that Britain should play the part of mediator in the Austrian-Servian quarrel. He stated that whatever dangers threaten Europe, Great Britain shall from beginning to end act as mediator.
Dawn appointed 1 P for the Murchison District in ten of Coolgardia District. J B Coombes J P named member of Licenaius Court for the Murchison District at Meekatharra, succeeding W Turner who resigned. Rev A H Hammer returned via Dongarra and preached at the Methodist Church there. J H S Lefroy, District BurNeighbour, left Renelia Hospital after a week’s stay.
A crowded Town Hall heard Liberal candidate Mr Gregory defend his record amid interruptions. He outlined ties to the Liberal League and Farmers and Settlers Association, denied signing pledges, accused Labour tactics, and touched on a secret state agreement linked to Karri country, timber mills, and delays on Cockburn Sound Naval Base and the new post office project.
A report discusses the slow pace of Trans Australian Hallway construction and criticizes initial labor delays. It notes calls for urgent tendering by the Cook Administration and references early incidents and strikes influenced by local leadership and committee actions. Rev. A. Craven is named as president with other clerical officers appointed.
The British and Foreign Bible Society held annual branch meetings led by Rev A. B. Pry with Mr Fry presenting lantern slides on 1913 distributions. The 9 million copies circulated set a record. Western Australia saw 10 000 copies and 5000 foreign residents, representing 30 languages, with 2 Bible vans aiding colportage. Votes of thanks were given to collectors and Mrs E. Pope for supervision. Geraldton Branch contributed £33 6d.
Melbourne July 28 announces the acceptances for the Australian Hurdles, half miles to be run next Saturday. Entries include Wind Harry, woe 28, Cspinteta, Touring possibly misread as Tyarus or Tardy. The Coliseum Grand Winter Sale advertises half price millinery with overstocked stock and enticing prices.
An auction at Onslow led by J.S. Ebamt features 20 medium draught mares and geldings aged 4 to 6, all trained for heavy work and guaranteed, with inspection available in Northampton. The notice also records local rate adjustments and valuations by the district board, dated 1914.
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