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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
3
In Victoria, Nurse New was charged with causing death by infection after a patient died of sepsis on April 20. The coroner summed up with little evidence against the nurse and the jury delivered an open verdict. A government inquiry on lighting and westline improvements was reported.
A mixed Canberra era style summary notes the Archbishops action against “Trutil” with damages claimed, Lindrum and Williams opening a 16 000 up match, and a Hobart loss of two girls Ruby Alex ft and Melva Brookman found safe after four miles in Mount Faulkner rain and snow.
Daily News reports the government assigns W E Sihwitz of Adelaide Steamship Co to lead new services along the coast. He has long served at the Fort and the company head pier in South Anstead, with prior postings at Fremantle and the head office, and succeeds in filling the vacancy after a recent transfer.
An advertorial note invites shoppers to the counters and shops next Saturday for heavily reduced drapery in both establishments. Highlights include summer suits and hats, with limited stock and special prices on millinery and peppermint cure items. The notice emphasizes low prices and early calls for best selection.
Chicago dispatch reports Taft’s managers claim his candidacy will mobilize votes at the national convention while Taft’s opponents contend he will win only a small margin. Ex-President Taft lashes at party corruption and theft of votes by professional politicians, urging public support against vote fraud.
A deadly railway wreck near Stockhul killed twenty people and injured fourteen others. The accident involved the wight express and a Malmislarttsation mishap, with several notable individuals among the injured.
Correspondence to the editor from members of the Aldton area native association urging attendance at the next branch meeting at Harish Tall on Friday the 21st. The evening syllabus includes a shooting contest and commentary.
Letter to the editor urging Geraldton residents to approve electricity over water and sewer options. Author backs electricity as progress, criticizes opponents, cites a two to one voter preference for electricity and costs. Calls readers to weigh sound local reasons and vote for advancement.
A damaged OCR style note from Freemasons Hotel listing drink prices and brands. Mentions Whibkie Buchanan's Black and White andSpecial on Freemason aspecial Redeal with branding like Polly Boules and Jules Ereres Urrencn. References Swan Ale, Globe Ale, Wolfe's Freeboote.
In London on June 17, New Zealand swimmer Wain plo won a Surbiton pool event. Teammate Frourded and Mailus split minor places, with third going to Sehry Fee.
A Trafalgar Square gathering led by three Utades union leaders yesterday declared the national strike exposes poor conditions. The act workers on strike face hardship, and the mediation effort was admitted to have shown a bad card.
International cricket brief from LOXHOS June 16 notes a rain delayed start and a tense contest between Australia and Lancastershire. Scoring fragments show Lancastershire first innings, Australia second innings 133, with Surrey and Somerset mentioned in the mix.
A series of cricket results shows Australia winning multiple tests and innings victories againstNotts Northampton Essex Surrey Middlesex and more with scores like Australia 248 and 165 chasing Notts 203 213, and Australia 292 for three at Lord's. Draws occur at Warwickshire and Somerset with mixed totals and prominent performances from Australian batsmen and bowlers.
Fragmented notice reports a tour result with “played 12, wun 6 fast, drawn 4” and mentions items from Ireland including Irish Table Damask in a sale ad. It notes nieces and yard goods arriving, with vague pricing and locations.
The meeting covered the Visiting Nurse Scheme monthly report with discussions on finances and approvals. Sister Sturman reported on loans and the secretary's notes, while the committee noted previous voting summaries and authorized procurement of surgical notes. The signatories and committee members were listed as BEES, JE Stone, A Cravent, and Dr. Hemsted.
In a fragmented notice, residents discuss a town event named King’s Ball and a Fort display dubbed Trip to Bottnest. The text mentions a counter attraction and a vow to vote, with references to places like Perth and Geraldton and a plan to bring country friends to the Red House next Saturday. It lists various remedies and prices, including Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure and a bronchial cough treatment.
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