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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
3
The report describes a confusing naval scene with some injuries and a final event at 2.1 oclock. The exact details are garbled but indicate a submarine or vessel engagement and a last action before the blan k.
A chaotic report from London dated June 22 describes a Black person mistreating a white woman, followed by the individual being assaulted and burned. The account blends unclear actions with violent outcomes, reflecting a troubling intercultural incident.
A report from Lamon on June 3 notes Amyaith replying to rival deputations and doubting a government bill on women's suffrage. It calls for a private member’s bill and Cabinet input while outlining a newly formed Women's Athletic Society aiming to support suffrage activists.
London reports from San Francisco that the Johnson Jeffries fight is fixed for July 4 in Reno Nevada. An arena for 23 000 is to be built and fighters Lewe and Johnson plan to travel to Reno with heavy training. Governor Dickerson opposes the venue but bets and excitement mount as the sporting press notes large wagers and a packed crowd in Reno.
Leduc, driver of the express that collided with the slow train at Vileprenx, testified that while approaching the station the water tube of the mining was Phodlng and danger of an explosion existed. He shouted signals and attempted to clear the area as the collision occurred.
A man named Johnson was found murdered after a trunk delivery at a Portland Hotel in London two days earlier. Powers and Johnson’s wife were arrested as the investigation tied Powers to the victim’s watch and a possible flight toward Seattle.
In Sydney in June, a secretary accused of dereliction denied the claim and invited member Mr Griffith to speak. The pair left the chamber and exchanged blows before parrying the dispute and returning without further confrontation.
The trial of Elizabeth Downie Clana Pennington and Minnie Long for the murder of Tanhel Nelson McCallum ended with a guilty verdict on all three counts. The jury asked for mercy for Pennington. the judge imposed death sentences in the usual form, drawing tears from several women in the gallery.
A Victoria couple agreed to die together after Beck was found dead with his throat cut. Beck wrote from the hospital that he and his wife planned suicide. both used razors and poison failing to end their lives. Five children aged one to eight were affected as authorities investigated the post office telephones bureau worker’s role.
John L. Sullivan pleaded guilty to drunkenness and to damaging property at the lock-up. He was sentenced to one week in prison in default and ordered to pay damages. Several first offender drunks were cautioned and discharged.
George A. Wilcom sued for £25 damages plus £2 for a week's wager after being induced to leave Wills and Co by Henry Thomas. Wilcom, a carter for five years, alleges he worked five weeks for the defendant before being told to stand down for a couple of days. He claims the defendant promised continued employment and paid him some wages, but offered no work when he stood down. He faced financial hardship with a wife and two children while the dispute affected his ability to find new work.
The case describes Willa and Co. and Mr Abbot in a dispute over notice periods and pay. Witnesses testify that no formal notice was given to the complainant, and assertions cover permanent employment expectations and weekly wages. The judgment orders damages and a week's notice payment against the complainant.
From Gar Own Correspondnent details show district efforts to expand business activity. Auctioneered land blocks sold for varied prices, Land Bank influence grows with new blocks rented to Church of England, local public works led by Mr James.
The Wee prize event at Gerantom range last Saturday, tied to A Gog W.A. Imbee try Regiment, saw Pvt. P. J. Stone deliver an excellent performance with a 35 at 20 yards and the possible at longer range. Four other shooters scored at various levels, five shots per range with two possible scores.
The Geraldion School Cadets will occupy the range on Saturday in firing for the Mappie Bebt shield at a meet arranged by them.
Geraldton Rifle Club has received a supply of 17 Martini Enfield rifles and 7 Lee Enfields from the Defence Department and will commence training in earnest. Practice voting was conducted yesterday and club members are set to be sworn in as trading members. The club has applied for an additional section permit but has received no response yet.
Correspondence discusses railway traffic and future capacity at Marine Terrace and Lewie Street. Advocates reclamation of sea space from Bayley Street to extend the goods line and ease future accommodation, noting objections and cost but arguing it would relieve pressure for years.
Edward Wittencout travels to Noe-Wrst on Vinil to address constituents and return for Parliament opening. No firm decision on camping works at Wyndhall in Bor Vil Estates Co. Miers Gilmore faces in City Hand Room. Nurse Sturkes reports her patient, and Mrs. turkey travels to the city as a funeral is held at Karmbatta cemetery this afternoon.
Fragmentary text from a historical page notes an election event and a mine related term. No clear names, places, or dates are readable. The readable fragment hints at a local political or industrial matter but lacks concrete details for a fuller summary.
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