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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
3
London cable reports the Vienna Reichspost predicting war between Helgaria and rivio within hours. It notes Servian revisions to treaties with Maimyon and Bulgarian leaders, while the Servian Cabinet resigns under Premier AL Paniys amid fears of a peaceful settlement failing.
London reports prisoners Misses Lennox Kenny Barrett and Lake freed due to failing health after hunger strike. A suffrage fugitive Lilian Lonton remains sought after a prison escape during a fire, disguise, and vigil by detectives. Also, Captain Leott’s polar voyage unfolds in Strand Magazine with depots forming for a South Tale advance, detailing a killer whaler incident and rescue efforts amid blizzards.
The Tattersalls Club meeting at Adelaide on June 23 attracted a large crowd as Cypris Tinged with speed led races in front of a sunny grandstand. Winners included Gaulch Hurdles and Bandidgham Steen Chase with dividends of varying pounds and shillings, while the Grand National Steeplechase contender Yueckslior bolted during the Sunningham Steeplechase trial.
At the Grand National meeting in Melbourne on June 23 the scratches released include Steeple Bune Everard Esaggeia tiok Catone. For Thursday entries list Ballista Mier Natl Sofraus. All engagements show Atur Boy.
Fragmentary notes describe a bustling sale at the Coliseum featuring skirts and garments. Readers glean mentions of prices, vendors, and crowd activity, though many details are garbled. The piece hints at a bustling market event with enthusiastic shoppers and assorted fashion items.
Two inmates, Pearce and Hurley, escaped Fremantle gaol at six yesterday morning by removing two sheds and using a bag of sand to scale the wall. They slipped away in fog, were seen briefly, and were recaptured about four hours later. Pearce had been arrested in Melbourne last March. The incident exposes prison design flaws and limited immediate observation from top of the wall.
Perth on June 24 Mr P O Loghlen Labor and Mr Harold Tuckield Liberal will contest the Forrest electorate Marble Bar June 28. An inquest into John Metcalfe's accidental shooting at Bamboo Creek found death caused by James Saunders during pistol examination. no blame assigned. Metcalfe active in Geraldton Carpenters and Joiners Union, recently worked on railway construction after Northampton and Geraldton posts.
Melbourne June 23 reports say a final decision on the new Federal Ministry was not ready by nightfall. Mr Cook is expected to head Defence with plans to directly steer the scheme he originated. Sir John Forrest may head Treasury, and a party meeting is planned next week ahead of Parliament resuming in July.
Farmers are busy after rain, with some fields not yet sown and others starting well. Crops look good above ground but feed is late, lambs suffer. Arbor Day planned by Tesska State School on Friday June 27 with trees planted at 2 pm, then sports and a concert. Telephone service dissatisfaction noted. Iska footballers to play Nabawah next Saturday, with Mr Walsh as captain. A mining lease near Mate School for lead has been taken by a syndicate, with a 50 foot trial shaft planned.
In Local Court, Mr Raymond Gee presiding, the Geraldton Club sues brickmaker P Barnett for 44 a case involving about 11 000 bricks left on the footpath during club construction. Bennett claims bricks unpaid. defendants argue bricks not on club premises. Evidence heard. case adjourned for further argument.
A puzzled reader questions the Geraldton Workers Homes Board and its Act application. He criticizes Dr Bartlett and Councillor Dodgy, asks Mr Dooley to explain charges by Messrs Pond and Glas, and disputes the bitterness toward fair worker home ownership efforts.
The Northampton Meads Board granted permission to the Presentation Nuns to erect a windmill at the town well to supply water to the convent and public. Critics warn the move sets a precedent for private windmills on the town wall and question the board’s authority and equality for future ratepayers.
Fragmentary text describes a well known property subdivision at Yandaneota Estate once owned by the Grant family. The Irwin pedock area is referenced as a notable landmark with historic ownership and potential public access themes.
Fragmentary text reports a push for a football championship involving twelve country teams in the Victoria District. It notes a combined team from local Amocution and a county match planned for July 6 and the following Sunday, with protests and references to local brigades and possible disciplinary actions for foul play.
In the Broome Cup first round Etollong struggled with loyalty conditions and several Ger shooters failed to reach form. Remits show Broome 579 defeated Geraldton No. 1 526, 528 beat Geraldton No. 2 504, Day Dawn 359 defeated Sandstone 353, Wekethar 4 4? beat Cue 522.
Forrest Clarke accompanies the Interior of the Pulp funds on a trip through northern Luzon to study wild tribes. The Meera Thaw people wear horn headdresses and dental modifications while headhunting persists under debt and honor codes, believed to shield families from calamity and secure status.
A curious tale recounts a proof reader's mistake in a Royal Society scene. Bir Yeerard im Thura speaks of a misread line about a monkey and an ape, with a quirky grin or grimace attached as the tale unfolds around Wheor Johnson.
OWRIE and PARKER announce a public auction on Friday for Town Lot No. 11h with the hotel building. The estate, late Edward Ley Worthaure & Hale solicitors, requires each bidder to accompany a £50 rank cheque and terms include mortgage security. Auction at Halsbury Chambers Perth on 1st June 1913 at 8:00 pm.
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