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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 31, 1909

Page

3

Riots and War Moves Shake Madrid and Melilla Front

Reports from Madrid describe anti government demonstrations in front of the Royal Palace with civilians and soldiers clashing as riots escalate. In Barcelona street fighting continues with dozens killed, bridges blown, and troops deployed toward Melilla where heavy combat with Moors is reported.

London Aos Thy Spain Madrid Royal Palace Kingfonso Barcelona Heres Logrone Vittoria Algeriens Melilla Marina Ena Alfinan Bayontec France

Asquith Outlines Defence Committee Invasion Guards

London July 30. In a debate on Army and Navy Estimates Mr. Asquith described the Defence Committee's work to adapt colonial and naval administration. He recalled that seven years ago doubts existed about separate responsibility for the Admiralty, and stressed the need for a properly organized force to deter invasion even against large fleets.

London House of Comore Vrime Asquith Defence Committee Balfour Parifica Admiralty War Office Courney

Divorce case ends in murder in court scene

The petitioner in a divorce suit was in court when the co respondent shot him dead with a revolver. The incident occurred amid custody disputes over the couple’s daughter as proceedings continued.

Layndont Daly Parker Willis Wille Hiker Wylien Ta Kili

Jefferies deposits funds to challenge reigning boxing champion

Report states that the undefeated world champion Jefferies has deposited £190 with promoters in a move to secure a title clash with the current holder, Erie Johnston, at Fandon Twly 3. Reutur’s money backs his readiness to fight for the championship.

Fandon Twly Reutur Jefferies Johnson

Middleton Fund Seeks Subscriptions via Miss Newton

Correspondence from E. T. Middleton expresses gratitude for Miss Newton collecting weekly subscriptions while Mr. Higgs is away. The note notes a deficit of two to three weeks and thanks Higgs’s widow for support as well as the Guardian.

Middleton Fund J. Higgs Misa Trene Newton Miss Newton Higgs Owitz

Sunday Desecration Sermon Cited by Christian Scientists

A fragmentary letter references a Sunday desecration sermon urging Sabbath observance and conscience. The dated note cites religious critique and admonition about neglecting the soul for fleshly desires. The year 008 appears in the garbled caption.

South Greenough School End of Term Party Notes

A Saturday celebration for South Greenough school children, organized by Miss Nielson with help from parents, featured a substantial tea, prize drawings, and a Shakespeare volume awarded for Nature Study. The event highlighted classroom limits and lack of playground facilities, with calls for a playground and shelter shed, plus a schoolroom for wet days.

South Greenough Fe Comote Miex Nielsod Jaciners Jong Ihe

Court action over Daily News wages case in Perth

In Western Australia at the Perth oval Court Mr Cowan presided over a suit by a journalist against Daily News proprietors for commission on work wages. Verdict found for plaintiff to the amount paid into court but later non-suited on ground of conflicting evidence. Magistrate planned to allow fresh evidence next week. Witnesses discussed union activity and a braceman’s pay, court adjourned to Monday.

Perth Oval Cowan PAL My Cooheaun Juan Nalist Daily News CA 174 Alles Minchigan Sim Laintiff Horth Daly Cit Luo Comelicacy Enw Wells Gae Driun Pratt Swaith Braceman

Parliament Adjourned to August Amid Debate over Conference

The Legislative Assembly debated adjourning at rising to Tuesday August 8 with leaders arguing over a proposed interstate conference in McThomas. Critics said the Premier avoided Parliament and accused ministers of ducking responsibilities while urging the Federal Parliament control. The motion to adjourn carried 27 to 12 with Mr Bath voting with the ayes.

Prentice Sisk McThomas Tly Commonwealth Wallis Uhytta Ted Hy Wade Bath

Concealment of Birth Reported in Homicide Probe

Detectives Sompecu and Fraser exhumed the body of a child yesterday. The mother, a 19 year old slate woman, gave birth in May 2005 at Kelmstott and buried the infant to hide it from the girl's father. Dr Tymms performed post mortem but found no sensational findings.

Seem Sompecu Fraser Kelmstott Tymms

To-Day's Racing Results and Odds at Kin\u2019sbolt Meeting

Weather improved for racing at Kin\u2019sbolt with trials and the Kingholt meeting featuring the Trial Stake. Winners included Pip Pearl Maile Evolution and Sarcastic with Prominence and Hywart among betting favorites across six furlongs. Attendance and purse details noted for Welter Plate and related events.

Port. M A Wives TV Aurewine Chad Heat Uler Pearl Maile Mistire Ts Evolution Rennewick Flatouf Prom Nence Witter Bysnet Appice Chartante Peatland Star Hywart

Unclear Racing Notes From Melbourne Meeting

Fragmented report details trial handicaps and betting for a Melbourne track meeting. Mentions horses, drivers, and wagers with cryptic shorthand and erratic spellings, showing results like winners and odds but lacking clear event dates or full names.

Federal Affairs Debates Nationalisation Bill and Costs

Melbourne reports on Commonwealth Parliament moves to nationalise key industries under a constitutional amendment bill. The debate covers the cost of regulatory actions since 1900, interstate monopolies in shipping and rail, and the proposed plebiscite tied to general elections.

Melbourne Wey Wickpute Heras Senate Pearce Millen Mayml

The Australian Eleven at Hall in County Match

Combined Yorkshire and Lancashire team faced Australian eleven at Hall with Spounner and Makepeace among notable batters. Early play showed good form though limited by day’s end. several wickets fell with cautious scoring as the match progressed.

Detehan Awatdtians Aleve Yorkshire Lancy Hall Newton Lancashire

Unclear Entry on Local Event

Fragmentary OCR notes mention mudersignend on st MET and TRAD with retire accupel nncessarily. no clear event, date, or identities discernible.

TENDERS FOR TANKS. Office notice for bids and housing

Tender call from the office invites bids for tanks and related housing items. Notices reference fireplace, terrace and location details. Applicants must submit by stated closing date and adhere to terms.

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