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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
2
Vague notes describe a 50 ton carg o near Kym about singa pore sia Nor West. Passenger list includes Mr. and Mrs. Tannen and several names. The Valdates Company and Dalgety & Co Ltd appear in the fragmented report.
Geraldton Agricultural Society calls a meeting in the Mayor's parlour to organize the 1912 show. President W McKenzie Grant and Secretary Steve Haddy seek full exhibitor and public support to overcome past apathy and build a stronger event for the Victoria District.
The Rev. S. B. Fellows, President of the Methodist Conference, visited Three Springs on Wednesday and spoke at the school, using lantern views to recount a decade as a missionary in New Guinea. His vivid talk captivated listeners and drew a grateful thanks from A. W. V. Green. In other notes, two men were charged with being drunk in Mactw Terrace but were cautioned and discharged. Also, Presbyterian services are announced for St. John's Church Geraldton at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Minor local notices on clothing prices appear.
The article reports on the Nooks warta Station murder case with four aboriginal suspects, plus a Three Springs theft case sentencing Harry Brown for stealing 10 bags of chall from a rail siding. It covers church services, church hours changes, and local government notes on estates, rifle range moves, and railway discussions. It notes an East Ward election result for J A Clarke and J C Willcock and a Retail Traders meeting upcoming.
On Recreation Reserve Mr L B Mates umpired as the Rovers and Mail Ways met. Rovers led late in the opening quarter and held a modest advantage through the second and third periods. Final score Mail Ways 2 goals 1 behind to 3 goals 2 behind, with key plays from Willis Schill Davey Howell and Randel for the Rovers and Stokes Straughan Kidd Smith and Flealey for Mail Ways.
In Penh on June 22 senior matches in the metropolitan district ended with East Fremantle 9-6 Perth 4-11 North Fremantle 16-7 East Perth 7-8 Subiaco 4-14 South Fremantle 5-5. Colonial Secretary’s Advice to Geraldton reports a strong demand for space for the Government Shipping Service as Geraldton seeks capacity for coal, sheep, cattle, and wheat exports via the Darius Kimberley.
Crowds packed the house for Joel Garrison and three Maids Co. as a lively program featured songs, sketches, and a clever Tulian Pedlar impersonation. The second act impressed with living models, and films Red Cross Mantyra and Charlie Colas accompanied the show. Attendees praised the acts and noted an upcoming program change and sale at Fullic's.
In London on June 21 Australia faced Somerset in a cricket clash. The report lists players such as Grew, Newton, Mayne, Macartney, Bardsley, Kelleway, Gregory, Minnett, Matthews, and Emery. The text is fragmented with details and line breaks, indicating a partial score or lineup from the contest.
Tour results show Australia winning six matches and losing three with several drawn. Notable results include a six wicket win at Nottingham and a 4 run victory at Northamptonshire, plus a innings win at Leyton against Essex and a seven wicket win at Manchester against South Africa.
The Queen's Hel showcases vaudeville with Unir programme, Dolly the child soubrette performs nightly, Will Wardrope and Ella Weston receive acclaim. Tonight features a new programme and the drama The Girl and Her Trust. Sunday evening Ella Weston sings The Lost Chord with coloured slides and Wardrope performs The Truth or a Lie.
Reported murder of 11 year old Anne Wilson in a paddock near her father’s home. A bloodstained log likely linked to the crime was found nearby. Suspect Joseph Frisby, with a prior assault conviction, allegedly planned further violence and self harm. Police tracked a suspect at a rock near the murder site.
A briefing from Perth reports a deputation of landladies and barmaids opposing extended hotel hours and Sunday trading. Attorney-General Walker said he would send their views to the Cabinet for thorough discussion before any action. In Melbourne, Archbishop Clarke’s libel suit against John Norton of Truth ends with a verdict for the plaintiff for 1000 pounds.
Federal Affairs brief covers Mr Deakin moving to reform the government and appoint an Interstate Commission to oversee industry in Australia. Mention of unrest, revolvers and cartridges found, and blame cast on the Prime Minister for warning the strike committee. Citations to Mr Coyne and Mr Fisher add context to parliamentary exchanges.
Mr. Fikes told the House of Representatives today that the situation was more feasible than earlier stated though some factory arms meet difficulties. The remarks referenced the railway and seat agreement under discussion.
Mr E P Plummer resigns a long position at Fremantle Railway station and joins Geraldton as chief chest to the superintendent. The shift accompanies other transfers and a planned Geraldton Saturday half holiday as Perth debates legislation ahead of Parliament. Weather and local commerce details follow with sales on coats and Woods' Peppermint Cure advertised.
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