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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
3
Fragmented notes from London and Liverpool refer to telegraph and mail signaling wires being cut, armed danger, and a new mail and passenger service project. The Coal Trade Conference and Miners' Federation are mentioned in failing OCR text with limited legible details.
Reports from Pueblo state two bodies have been recovered amid floods. No inquest will be held as officials deem the disaster acts of God.
Perth reports tenders are invited for a proposed rail service in Western Australia with air link from Geraldton. Tender forms are available. bidders must be Australian residents and most shareholders must be Brill nationality. A tragic tram accident in Hay Street left William Kerr dead at age 52 after being struck by a tram near Milligan Street. A Fremantle case saw ex secretary Fortuna of the Dock Drivers Union found guilty of stealing £77 amid lax union controls, with a six month sentence. Sydney reports a bank deposit misappropriation involving £453 by a clerk for Karbouhe Brows & Co.
The record outlines Major Stewart’s appeal concerning a 17 year old charged with a crime in 1980. It notes alleged misconduct and responses from defense and prosecution as the case moved through preliminary steps.
The Municipal Council met at night to discuss district demands and a regional platform move. Debates touched on a Northern Progress Association, water scheme, harbor works, and budget concerns including esplanade jetty, gardener services, and staff costs.
Reports from the final meeting at headquarters last Saturday describe small fields but many winners found. Notable performers included D Godby on jumpers and Adelaide entries with several horses praised for form, while Goodwood tuned for next weekend’s action. book makers and trainers reported mixed fortunes and upcoming Grand Fare events.
The expert Beettink claims willful destruction of mining plant makes at least 60 coal pits in Beotland permanently unusable and those still operable will retain dangerous miners to work, with half the occupation vanishing.
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