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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
3
Lord Wallrne at Marylebone rejects Overseas Dominions defence activity and vows that when they unite naval and military defences Britain will be the strongest combined power the world has ever seen, with our side winning.
June 1 London reports developing positions in the transport strike. If negotiations fail, Prime Minister Asquith and the Government are expected to take decisive action to force mediation legislation. Trade Union leader Gunling argues for a standard wage for all London port workers but opposes compulsory arbitration.
London June 1 The prominent English rider and rating expert S L Cannon has responded to disparaging criticism of British jockeys published by Tod Sloan the American jockey. Cannon denies Sloan's claim that English jockeys lack nerve and character, calling it absurd. He argues tenure insecurity drives cautious riding and notes owners favor French and American riders, while Englishmen fear being superseded unless they fully follow instructions. Lord Lonsdale also comments that nerves are not the issue but the shift to the American riding style.
The Dongarra social event drew about 209 attendees with visitors from Greenough Mingiven and Bilawery. A football match Bou Barra vs Minginew ended in a Minginew win. The Friday Police Court saw Robert Edwards fined for drunkenness. Saturday Thomas Roberts was jailed for idle and disorderly conduct. At Dongarra Local Court East, E heads Three Springs faced civil disputes with judgments totaling several pounds.
Fragmentary OCR shows a poem about a rose and violets with garbled lines, followed by an old timey sale notice for hosiery, suits, and millinery. It mentions Reed Woods and peppermint in a nonsensical context, with cheap goods and remaining stock offered at cost.
London June 19 The Lori's ground hosted the England versus South Africa Test in showery conditions. The pitch was unusable at noon but a new surface allowed play at 4 pm with South Africa winning the toss to bat. Openers Hartizan Foster top scores, while Foster dominates with multiple wickets for England.
In Geraldton at the Masonic Hall residents discuss a proposed Saturday holiday and its effects on family meals and local business. Canvassers report housewives receptive, while officials urge benefits for town promotion and visitor draw.
Geraldton Rifle Club reports the James Trophy competition ran from Monday June 3 to Saturday 1h and crowned Mrs W W Trigg as winner with the best score exceeding the fire ranges. W Trigg and A E Blencowe led a field including J Boyes L I Townshend and C Griffiths tied for third. The report details multiple trophies and upcoming shootoffs with selections for the Broome Cup match and other prizes.
Fragmentary note mentions Gosakicos and Hanh Sone with a 1912 date and town carts context. No clear event or outcome is provided.
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