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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
3
Telegrams from Portl June 1 report four Carpenters Union members and ALF executives met the Premier privately to urge state government action establishing state quarrying works to end the dispute. A mass gathering of unions is set for Sunday to consider settlement proposals rejected Thursday.
Perth market notes yesterday wheat prices up to 3x old, oats at 2s 8d. In Melbourne Watt, premier, said state general elections likely after federal polls, with timing around late October or November. Liberal executives urged him to contest a federal seat, but he postponed decision.
Sydney June 12 sensational hold up outside Evarleigh Street railway workshops leads to two men in custody. Arthur Tatham aged 28 and Notur U Twiss aged 24 appeared at Centr Police Court with remand until Monday week. Bail set at 900 pounds each with three cautions of 300 pounds.
Melbourne June 12 Those who expected dissolution this week were mistaken. Both houses have seen no major action with activity centered in party rooms. It is safely assumed elections will be held on September 5 as previously announced.
Australian audiences are promised a motion picture in Geraldton called California Rodeo. It will screening at King's Mall on Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 17 18 and 19. The film presents a dramatic American rodeo showing buck jumpers and daring riders in Salinas California. Cowboys and horses collide amid thrilling scenes illustrating modern courage. Gentlemen's millinery at Fuller's offered at bargain prices.
Lonion June 12 Crigg beats Dunlop 6 3 in singles at Beckenham lawn tournament. Mixed play noted for Dunlop's drop shots. In doubles, Thomas and Besmish defeat Peake and Kingecote 66 6 3 6 2.
South African affairs report Capetown where the government was defeated by 66 to 43 on an amendment to curb the Jetty mine tax under the income tax bill. Greece faces continued unrest after Thrace incidents spark calls for Turkey separation. International tensions rise with fear of war. A racehorse skeleton offered to Melbourne Museum. Australian scullers’ form questioned by James Paddon. Suffragette funding crackdown outlined with potential civil and criminal actions against donors.
A correspondent recalls travel from Perth to Geraldton and back noting barbers in Perth charging 6d for shave and haircut while Geraldton and inland towns price near 6d, with locals cutting their own hair. The writer urges barbers to reduce prices, warns of a possible ring, and claims past business viability at lower rates.
The Railways and Rovers met for a second time this season on the recreation grounds this afternoon. The Railways attacked against the wind in the first and third quarters but found stern defence from the Rovers. Scorers included Daweou for the Rovers and Grovasler Muti Dawson and Brentnall for the Railways. Final scores not clearly stated, with Railways leading at times and crowd excitement high. Prominent players listed include Wight, Daven, Robertson, Marstall for the Railways and Creeper Wilton Dunn Fathers Kent for the Movers.
Dalgety and Company Limited Perth and Geraldton handle sale details. Notice warns of shooting or trespassing on paddocks with penalties to deter entry. Names John Awoodcock and others appear in this 1914 notice from Southampton dated June 8.
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