This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
3
An Italian earthquake devastates 17 towns and villages, causing numerous casualties as residents are struck by collapsing structures. Carabinieri and sanitarians work to recover bodies amid widespread fissures in roads and buildings near Avellino Calitri and Vellate.
A report from London describes turmoil in Fer as the Sultan faces rebellion. Torture and executions claimed by authorities, with Viziers and governors accused of cruelty. Widespread detentions and uprisings spread through Moroccan forces, while foreign influence and loans from Berlin and Spain emerge amid the crisis.
Advices from Yucatan in Central America state that Waya Indians are on the warpath. They have killed 500 Leonard soldiers during the last days while Cherin perepnet suppressing the rebellion without great difficulty.
London dispatch reports Western railway managers approve President Taft's proposal to delay increases in freight rates pending an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry. Me Parr, the U S Treasury detective, is awarded £140 000 for exposing customs ring by the American Sugar Trust.
Jamaica Government reduced customs duties on a range of articles, aiming to increase revenue by about £20,000. The move, described as a fiscal adjustment, targets lowering tariff barriers to stimulate trade and collection efficiency.
A June 3 report from Tondom notes Herr Lindquist mentioning a German minister for the colonel and references Jer Dernburg's resignation. The Pall Mull Gazette comments that Dernburg's downfall removed a key element in Anglo German friendship.
London reports indicate Mr Asquith plans to initiate a private conference with liberal leaders to address the constitutional problem. If no conference occurs or no change follows, Rosebery's positions may outrank the government's veto revisions in the Lords.
A correspondent reports discontent among provincial troops in the South of China. The Government orders removal of breach blocks and rifle bolts from carrion weapons and dispatches loyal troops to occupy positions previously held by others. Government says these steps reduce risk of a dangerous rising.
A fragmented report notes a boxing championship headline with references to the champion and a match proposal. Key names and details are unclear but imply a decisive title result and a public proclamation. The text includes garbled phrases about challengers and probate timing with limited readable entities.
Fragmentary note mentions Lomion and Aumans building two Dreadnowzhty units, with an aiming completion by 112. No clear dates or locations provided. Entities identified: Lomion, Aumans, Dreadnowzhty. Further specifics unavailable in readable text.
The government considers restoring radium treatment services via a Radium Bank with capital of £5008. Medical authorities to draft procedures for cancer and other diseases. The bank would hire radium water and supply it to practitioners as done in London and Paris, but returns unclear.
The Attorney General announced three additional writs have been issued against nearly all parties for offences under the Anti-Trust Act, expanding legal action in the antitrust prosecutions.
Victoria Mojourn reports a fatal incident in Powlett State coal mine where Christian Sinker was killed by a coal fall during a dispute over work stoppage. The accident halted mining and worsened rising tensions amid ongoing disputes at the mine.
A Coulee tailor D O Meara died by his own action in the Botanic Gardens. The deed was bold and the man appeared distressed, and his breath was not good.
A voyage near Dragon Bay ended in tragedy as a party of 32, including nine children, were drowned when their excursion boat capsized in a whirlpool. Sharks reportedly devoured many victims as efforts to rescue failed. Offshore reports describe heavy storms across southern England and Germany with lightning fatalities.
A postmortem on itinerant teacher Wim Hulme found death from natural causes after a sudden end to a quarrel with the headmaster. In South Yarra Reginald Power’s house was broken into last night with £200 in jewelry stolen, mostly wedding presents. The Federal Labor Party will meet soon.
Justice Burnside of the WyA Arbitration Court said a man could live in West Australia for £2 a month, plus rent clothing light and incidentals. Federal Ministers noted the estimate and the prime minister praised the welfare focus as authorities study the living costs.
Two football players faced fines of £10 each with a three month default in custody following a disciplinary issue, as reported in the local football association proceedings.
In Adelaide Fame A the Tramways Employees Association, acknowledging Lloyd as a Sydney conference delegate, recognizes the Tram Trust’s right to discipline. A letter to the manager will confront Lloyd with alleged misdeeds in the presence of President Me. Sneaton, urging the men to refrain from strike action and seek disposition through proper channels.
In West Perth last night a sensational motor accident occurred near Murray street. The Dean Motor Company car failed to steer properly after a call at the Melbourne Hotel. Chauffeur William Watts was compelled to drive on, while Hooper Inc, Rouder and Joseph Cole faced injuries and the party sought a safe drive home.
An old advertisement offers Woods Great Peppecmiat Cure for hesodhial coughs priced at 1s 6d. The typographic wording reflects period pharmacopoeia and private medicine sales.
A car struck a lamp post breaking it and causing the vehicle to crash. Fifty yards of wreckage scattered across a fence as occupants were thrown from the car. One passenger, Hooper, suffered serious injuries. Tunis reportedly lost his seat and others remain unconscious with possible skull fracture. Authorities suspect head injury and ongoing medical care.
Onr Own Correspondent reports progress on the Chapman railway with rails near the western fringes, while ploughing expands and land cultivation increases this season. The Bowes land issue draws critique over repurchase terms as government actions are reviewed amid a changing agricultural scene. A Weather note mentions showers on the coast and southeast winds, with cold gales and rain in the U S States. A photo feature on Mr. Leis shot at Shamrock Hotel shows X-ray style images of injuries, illustrating early radiography's surgical promise.
A fragmented Perth auction notice lists multiple Northampton properties including 5 acres near East Brook Farm with water and fences, 40 acre plots with wells, and town lots 8 to 10 near Miners Arms Hotel. Details include four bedroom hotel premises, 11 bedrooms in a house, and plans for a new railway station nearby. Terms offer one fifth cash with balance over years at 4 percent. Inquiries to Sober and Buri or auctioneers on George's Terrace.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.