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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
3
A confused report discusses imperial certificates and naturalisation cases. It references the Tapertat Conk and mentions a debate on assent and domination, noting potential competency to judge and issue certificates in specific cases and decisions.
A London Chamber of Commerce delegation pressed Mr Fisher on the Federal Land Tax. He said the tax targets no class and cited Australia’s need to fund defence while noting investor movement could affect development. A heated exchange with Mr Williamson followed over language and policy.
Reported seamen in London connected with the broader strike today. Seamen at Southampton plan to strike tomorrow. A cable from Tom Boston says British ships in American ports will not strike, due to U S immigration laws preventing landing.
Thompson, world champion pugilist, declares willingness to rake any first class man for a purse of £6,000. Promoter Mr. McIntosh negotiates with Tokyen for an exhibition tour across China Japan the Straits Settlements Australia and Honolulu next autumn and three fights with McVea Jeanette and Langfurtt if arranged.
June 11 report from London shows Cray and Inman leading the URAY V INMAN billiards match with Cray scoring 77H across 4 Wreckel, while Inman trails with i.
London report from the Pall Mall Gazette discusses Hugland and foreseeing full strength for the 1912 season. The note suggests preparations and expectations for England or a related cricket event in London.
The report suggests a possible three-match sequence for cricketers this year, noting that if an Australian player participates, all men would play in three consecutive contests without breaks.
A tense Fremantle council gathering last night failed to press charges against ex mayor Fe J. Hotes and others over plans to municipally take control of the Fremantle Gas Company. Mr Murphy demanded resignations amid a stormy session, as cheers and disorder marked the conclusion of the meeting.
Evidence of identification is presented as the inquest into the death of Elizabeth Cymuplon at Woodlupine on May 13 continues. A number of witnesses identify Smithson as the person seen near the area just before the body was found.
Melbourne's Ballarat Supreme Court heard 42 year old Mrs. Louisa Rooke charged with murdering 22 year old Ella Mawe Wilson at Ballarat. Harriet Watson testified to visiting Rooke's house where Wilson lay in bed and an operation was claimed. A baby was born the next day and buried in a cowyard. the girl died hours later. The jury returned a guilty verdict and the judge sentenced the accused to death. The accused collapsed and was helped from the dock by a warder.
Melbourne reports a major ground disturbance over about 15 acres near Halston with four foot fissures and twisted fences. Trees torn from roots and large mounds formed while river flow shifted, eroding Clarke's property as the river seeks a new channel.
Melbourne reports the Australian Notes Act sets a gold reserve target of about one third, with a £7,000,000 issue cap. The issue has surpassed by £250,000, and ministers discuss adjusting the statutory reserve toward 25 percent. Fraser notes rapid gold inflow, predicting a rising overall reserve by year end.
The ad touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds priced at 16 shillings and 8 pence. The short listing markets the product with a focus on medicinal relief and price.
A wide church audience at Town Hall heard J. Scaddan of the Opposition and State Labor Party criticize Liberal policies and defend wage earners. He attacked Prime Minister and Wilson era policies, urged rent, land and education reforms, and promoted state action on industry, welfare, and public works before introducing candidate R. Dooley.
News from Perth confirms Mr G W Smith general manager of the Midland Railway Company Western Australia has accepted the Tasmanian Government offer to become Commissioner of Railway in Tasmania. He is currently in London consulting with Directors on Midland land act proposals.
The readable text fragment references a person named Somes and a poet context. It mentions Vaire and an emer boy, with unclear actions or dates. No clear event or organization is identifiable from the snippet provided.
ADVERTISEMENTS announce early July auction of prime Geraldton and Victoria block sites. Listings include Port of Geraldton town lot for residence, Fort Geraldton seven room house, Higgotty and Mant locations, Wallaby 390 acres near Upper Chapman joining railway, plus suburban townsite blocks. Further entries invited for sale entries and broader building sites.
A list of races with handicaps and prizes including Mack Race Picnic Handicap and Farmers Race. Nominations close March 23 1911 at Marine Terrace Geraldton with weights declared July 3 and acceptances by July 10. penalties apply to winners. rules and conditions set by the Western Australian Club and District Turf Club.
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