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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
3
London reports a revered council proposal for an international congress to be held in Rome this month. The Foreign Colonial Offices secured assent to convene a body uniting nations through a global verification project.
London reports turmoil as workers in wool mills face divisions over shifts and conditions. Estimates suggest up to 4010 people may lose work. Officials brace for potential unrest as tensions rise in manufacturing districts.
A new Aberdeen liner Ivvearthenes will depart for Avestealia in April, replacing the Beriotes and taking the West Austral route. The announcement highlights the shift in maritime assignments and the ongoing expansion of West Atlantic trade lanes.
General Erescu arrives in Canada amid tensions over militia training and colonial defense. British authorities discuss establishing civilian militia circles in western Canada and Winnipeg as part of drills to test readiness. Avalanche threats hit Swiss villages as a separate report details a murder spree with juvenile suspects. Two youths age 12 and 15 allegedly killed five people with revolvers. one suspect later sentenced to zero years.
Unrest reported in China as martial posturing grows with the city wall and river area guarded by men of war. Seven thousand local troops in Nanking disarmed. several thousand others substituted from elsewhere. London reports order being maintained amid the turmoil. In Chesniyol, three condemned prisoners allegedly attempted to escape prior to execution, per prison accounts.
Dr Paicheko, arrested for the murder of Count Ban Uirtin, confesses a plot by Count Lyaasy. He says he injected vegetable poison into Count Konturlin's vein at the Count's instigation, aiming to murder the murdered man’s brother-in-law.
London reports June sixty one coverage from Jockeon Michigan where Provident Walt frames socialism as America’s great problem and promises an imminent but imperfectly met insurrection. A New York Central Mail Way Company orders reported for six hundred thousand pounds worth of chronic cheer complaints. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure priced sixpence.
The report notes the postponement of improvements costing 160 000, and the discontinuance of negotiations for Michigan Central Railway bonds in Faria amounting to 2000 pounds.
Londoy June 6 an international meet in Terlin saw Heavier win the 50 metre race in 7 minutes. He defeated Servare by a narrow margin.
Telegrams report Melbourne on June 6 stating exclusive right to publish for telephone subscribers is not granted by the Postmaster General Private firms may publish then. The State Parliament opens on July 1.
An acetylene gas generator exploded after a lit cigarette touched escaping gas near Palmer, a bicycle agent at Camperdey. He sustained considerable burns to the head with the blast.
Reported clashes between representatives of the General Workers' Union and the Builders and Contractors’ Association over sewer works wages in Perth. Workers demand 9d a day, arguing the current minimum of 4 dollars is inadequate. Contractors and government funding issues complicate a quick settlement. prospects appear unlikely.
West Australia city reports a Midland rail yard incident where bricklayer Alexander Stewart was knocked down and narrowly escaped death. Another man, Ver cival Renau, aged missing since Saturday, believed drowned after being swept from Barrack Street jetty.
Mr. Loring of Bewick Moving and Co reports mining progress after returning from the back counter. He notes optimism amid vigorous development policy, highlights Meelatharra as a key centre, and praises Klug and his team for excellent work. The Queen of the Hills project is discussed with cautious outlook.
In Wellington on June 5 John Wilton and James Phillipa were buried by earth at Wire mera during harbor works. After four hours Wilton was rescued but badly choked. Phillipa remained unextricated and the fate of the other worker was uncertain as rescue efforts continued.
The Adelaide Turf Club reports fine weather and large attendance with results from several races at Victor Harbor and Goodwood style fields. Winners include Lestisist over Glue in a straight finish, Alarm close third, and Glucose winning a five furlong event with Dividend payments noted.
A fragmentary racing item notes names like Muralla and Di with horse, distance, and odd references amid scattered figures. Mentions Sir Edward Wittennome and Table Hill notes, plus several handicap titles and events.
Six remains were moved from Sunlstone to Geraldton by special train for a solemn Requiem Mass at St Francis Xavier's. The coffin rested on a catafalque as robes and vestments worn in his priestly duties were laid out. Bishop Ketly officiated with Fathers Elly Creagh and Vertia and the choir singing hymns including De Profundis. The draped church and mournful crowd reflected the deep sorrow for the late priest.
Shortly after 4 o clock the cortege left the church. A large number of children wept as they passed the coffin. Members of the WAC Bs wore full dress and walked beside pallbearers. Bishop Kelly assisted by two priests gave the grave blessing.
Our Own Correspondent reports the naw loan’s mixed reception and heavy underwriting costs. Public subscription reached 12 percent of the issue with 5 percent allocated to underwriters, leaving underwriters saddled with substantial expenses. The piece notes high costs, a conservative estimate of 75 000 in expenses, and the need for Commonwealth support. It also previews Fremantle political clashes over reform, arbitration, and railway duplication, with party alignments hinted among Temperance and licensed‑voting groups.
Crowther News notes a large area of land under crop remains to be sown while many farms push ploughing forward. Mrs Kirkup prepares fresh land at Perejuan and Belveders Farm sees workers and new hands. Farmers report busy conditions and wood supply strains as spring work advances.
The article discusses Labor Party plans in Fremantle and Perth to launch a daily paper funded by share capital and subsidies, aiming to counter metropolitan press and broaden reach. It notes anticipated circulation, advertising appeal, and the move’s political context as Labor efforts to establish a strong media presence. It references a salvage effort for the Pericles, capital details, and regional infrastructure and mining prospects shaping economic outlook.
A magistrate in India confronted a domestic violence case where a servant abused his wife. The servant’s master argued the practice was reprehensible yet wondered aloud whether beating a wife could be justified if he could not discipline his own spouse. The magistrate considered this unusual defense and sought time to decide.
A brief line notes that advertisements will be issued only by the Home Secretary, indicating restricted official notices and limited public postings.
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