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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
3
Melbourne reports dawn restrictions on coal gas and electric power from midnight to eight, leaving over fifty thousand Victorians without livelihoods. The measure aims to curb energy use under strict enforcement.
Melbourne to day master builders foresee a total wage trade halt within a day or two across the state. In South Wales the maritime strike shows no change. Sydney officials are hopeful. Tobacco workers on strike reject employers offer for settlement.
New York June 4 reports that Raynham’s navigator has drawn Captain 4 U Gan’s serious injuries and a new navigator is being sought for the transatlantic flight.
The Vickers Vimy aircraft arrives for a planned trans Atlantic voyage. Pilot Kikock and Navigator Brown supervise unloading as preparations continue at Hawker’s changes. Officials expect liftoff from Harker Grase, Newfoundland, to begin the long journey.
News from London and Copenhagen notes unconfirmed reports that Petrograd may have fallen to Esthonian and Finnish forces. The item mentions Bolshevik propaganda still wirelessed from Tsarskoe Selo and references alleged threats to Turkish agitators amid Union and Progress gains in Constantinople with Russian aid.
The German delegation, including Count Rantzau and Sir Joseph Coon, presented a counter proposal at the peace conference. They suggested a German army of 100,000, seek immediate League of Nations membership, and proposed placing merchant shipping under League control. They supported plebiscites for Memel and Danzig and the creation of free ports at Koenigsberg, Memel, and Danzig.
Paris reports Allied decision to refuse German time extensions and demand signing or refusal by June 26. World Shipping Pool under League of Nations discussed with 50 percent stock under league control. Four powers clash over financial modifications. Wilson favored, Clemenceau opposed. Berlin notes attempts to smooth German advantages post American sympathy.
A meeting of the association heard reports of offensive behaviour by players from Rovers Railways and Fire Brigade. Umpire Mr Bar reported two incidents, one per team, and clubs are urged to impress on players to refrain. the association will act strongly against offenders.
The report notes six influenza deaths yesterday and twenty five cases in Hergot Springs, with eight deaths notified in Brisbane. Wheat Commissioner G L Sutton conducted lectures at Morawa and a crowded meeting at the schoolroom, discussing crepe rotation and rust Septoria, aiming to aid local settlers and youths.
The Geradian branch of the Spinning Association will hold a general meeting on Friday June 6 at 8 p.m. at their rooms to arrange wind up. Wool sold at 1s per pound with proceeds aiding donations and wool collection by listed helpers. Goods and fleeces donated by multiple local individuals are noted with thanks.
The 58th wool appreciation by Messrs Dalgety and Company at Fremantle completed yesterday and included 25 bales from Geraldton. Prices listed include King 183d 18d, Wandina fleece 4 16d, Wodieen 9kd 184d, Mekim dil Bey ies 10jd, MC Baljine fleece 15d, and various scoured and bale prices across several districts.
Fragmentary report from the British Association football section notes ongoing forthe and vicereia stal on with unidentified teams and unclear details.
Race results and jockey handicaps from Western Australia show Second Class Plate First Division winners and times, with horses such as Stross Barnsworth Mureena High Wall and Rain Warrigel among the top finishers. Turnout details include TUNE HANDICAP one mile three furlongs and WELTER HANDICAP one mile plus a furlong, listing entrants and weights for multiple divisions.
The starting blues are listed for Tuesday with events beginning 1.45 pm featuring Second Mate at 2.15 pm and First Plate at 2.45 pm. Subsequent plates run 3.20 pm and 4.30 pm with a handicap at 8.55 pm. Welser shown at 0.5 pm as a late entry.
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