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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
3
Market and crime mix as Patten, the wheat king, profits from high grain values while four armed men rob a Seventh Avenue restaurant near the Waldorf Astoria, dispatching hostages and escaping with violence. The incident follows Patten's aggressive stance on wheat pricing and salary boosts for his employees.
Russian reports quote the Empire Daily supplement from Timor Rusiya Slovo praising Great Britain's grasp of world problems and its steadfast structure for maintaining European equilibrium. The May issue quotes excerpts expressing profound admiration for Britain's leadership and roles in global affairs.
In a domestic scene at Parie, Taman May OP Benderson, a wealthy Sew Work resident, suffered a weeklong decline and died by suicide. In the presence of his wife and three daughters, he shot himself with a revolver after an apparent quarrel with an estranged family member.
The Mt Erin Rifle Club met on the 13th at Mr Jupps Miners Arm Hotel Nabawab. The balance sheet was presented and adopted showing the club’s stable finances. Officers elected include Captain Ryd Rue roster and treasurer Fohy Cooper. committee members Crowe Baker Jupp Lauder Baxter Cooper Datier and Forrester. A Sunday competition saw V H F Farmer win on a count back after four ranges 200 300 500 and 40 yards.
May th We Hee A The Premier of South Awites son Thomas Price, ill for months, died tonight at stock. The court judge Mr. Cowan ruled that money lost at gambling could not be recovered if loss was deliberate. He held betting on racecourses illegal under Criminal Code, and urged prosecutions for future cases. He disallowed all items claimed.
Inspector Gleeson of the Criminal Investigation Branch stated no knowledge of any dangerous anarchists in Australia. He noted that political offenders might exist if quiet, but no contact occurred between Victorian police and the Russian Secret Service. Authorities mentioned the Broken Hill dynamite explosion tour as a separate matter under police purview.
In Hunter Street Sydney today Ernest Barter was shot by a young man named Janes Granvidls Robertson after Barter refused to take back a farm. Barter was admitted to Sydney Hospital Robertson with injuries after the confrontation. He said he offered 17 pounds and multiple plates were shown during the incident.
London reports England bowled Australia out for a modest total and then chased with ease at Birmingham, Hobbs and Fry unbeaten in the second innings. England leads the series with ten wickets to spare amid great public enthusiasm. The schedule lists forthcoming fixtures and venues across England, including Yorkshire, Derby, and other county matches through September.
The Geraldton district asks government for funds to repair the Eastern Road at £500, build Edwani Road section for Crowther and Rootewal residents at £300, and cover ice work at £950. Geraldton Municipality seeks £400 for Porre ngirs to Chapman Road, £100 for Greenough Road, and £3000 total needs. A new police station and lockup project is also proposed.
Victoria May 31 four young men charged with assaulting Maud Nolley at Malvern. Principal witnesses Nolley and Frederick Sachs, who was alleged to have abused her at her home, gave evidence. Warrants issued. case adjourned.
London May 31 Australians began the eighth notch against Leicestershire. Leicestershire County led the premiership last year. Tahower started, lunch six wickets for 33 runs. Stumps left day end with several dismissals and scores including Laver taking wickets.
The Perth crowd greets Sir Gerald Strickland with cordial welcome expressing loyalty to the Crown. The new Governor, long Imperial service in diplomacy, is praised for his experience and administrative fitness, especially for Tasmania and the imperial administration.
The district reports generally favorable conditions with early rains boosting river flows and sheep flocks. Lambing has begun and prospects are bright. Recent work includes well sinking, fencing, and building. Local contractor C H Wittenoom completed bungalow residences at Muralgarra and repairs at Mellenbye. Sir E H Wittenoom funds new Hadja stone hut and WindelWebad overseer shed with Bartlett as contractor.
This Day at the Local Court the question of whether betting on racecourses is illegal came up. It was alleged by the plaintiff that money was placed on a race outcome in one of the cases.
A fragmentary cricket tour record shows Australia’s results against Nottingham Northampton and Essex with wins by wickets and runs, draws, and losses. Notable scores include Australia 320, 609 for wickets, and England 121 and 105 for 0. The text lists several matches and test outcomes with partial figures.
The programme lists remaining matches arranged by Mr Poidevin with various opponents and venues. The notes name teams such as Hemie Southampton Somerset Bath Test Lords Vacums Yorkshire Lamke Yorks Manchester Scotland Edin burgh Leeds Weewick Birmingham Worthe ster Wordhaater Bristol Howeeter Jerrey Oral and dates in June July.
Federal politics report from Melbourne notes the Tabor Government is dying hard with Jest Fisher delaying final action. Fisher waited until Saturday to approach Governor General with a memorandum arguing a dissolution. Lord Dudley asked for time to consider. Fisher returns with little new information and expects a reply from the Governor General tomorrow. The situation remains unsettled ahead of the house session at 3 o'clock.
George Laing's Billiard Tournament concluded on Thursday with W. Neiley crowned winner after an exciting finish. Fourth Round saw West beat Townshend, Grimish over Wallace, and Ward over Laing while Nelley defeated Rock. Fifth Round featured Nelly beating Went and Boozer over Ward, with Grimish having a bye. Semi finals had Deoaer over Grimish and Nelly advancing, with Nelly beating Dozer 90. A separate Australasian note relays a Carlton footballer tale in church humor.
Dark coloured cashmere wrappers offered at sale price tid now a. Md. each. Grey jacket priced at 4% vid. each. Black goal big stone.
Municipal notice for an election at Ge raldton council chambers on June 15 1900 to fill an extraordinary vacancy from John Arelax resignation for Last Ward. Nominations due June 9 at 4 pm. Also seeks applications for Roads Board Supervisor requiring road construction knowledge and prior experience, with references, by June 10.
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