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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
3
A fragmentary cable note references dates and places in England and mentions names or initials unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable bits indicate ship or sailing references and possible dates, but the message remains incomplete.
Australian players faced a rough contest in New York as the visiting side battled late. Key performances included Fuller Mawariney scoring 101 as the home team strove to defend and chase.
Turbulent Balkan situation as premier-designate Nay agrees to govern and accept the tsar’s arbitration offer. In New York, a massive liner’s crew reports poor working conditions, boasting about the ship’s nurses, with crew members denouncing conditions as inhumane.
London report from the Pekin Daily Telegraph notes a missed confirmation leaving a central government deficit of 117 million dollars after provinces only submitted 18,300 to the central fund. Parliament rejected the budget and Yun Shih Kai’s reform plan faces strong opposition amid political tension and public vote concerns.
President Poincare’s visit to England featured a welcome by the King, a banquet at Buckingham Palace, and a speech in French thanking the host nation. The event emphasized cordial Franco British relations and mutual respect between nations.
A scrambled dispatch from London recounts a disastrous airship accident involving a wooden machine lauded as a breakthrough. A pilot and crew perished when the craft failed at a height, with officials analyzing the wreck and a wife reporting the tragedy amid chaotic coverage.
In Kalgonrtie on June 25 the Commissioner for Health reversed the Baul der Council decision refusing licenses to Japanese operators, granting the necessary licenses for the Boulder venture.
Perth police report two or three men robbed Tilley and Susridge’s grocery at Coljestve. Constable Lynn found the shop open and was struck. thieves fled with about £60 worth of groceries and had prepared a large haul with a horse and cart waiting at the rear.
General Gadley, commander in chief, issued instructions for forming a hutlayal reserve of men. The plan targets those eligible for enlistment, urging readiness for service with the Imperial forces. The message underscores mobilization needs in Auckland as of June.
The concert by the Leltertafel orchestra led by A T Mills drew a large crowd despite poor weather. The programme opened with Yeoman of the Guard and included The Forge Song, The Mos Ish Moi, and The Rose. Soloists Veehlin Karasawa and Maud Ethel gave notable performances with supportive piano by Lacy and T Moustakie. An encore by Maud Ethel followed, and a concluding martial chorus led to a dance.
Personal items note the Grail Secretary of the Cubed Ancient Order of Drwide visiting Ceradion for a smoke social at the Druids Hall this evening. It also advertises a Volscum skirt sale with assorted prices and items including satin watersights and waderskirts.
Melbourne January 25 reports say Mr Joseph Cook formed a Liberal ministry to supersede Mr Fisher's Labour administration. The new cabinet includes Cook as Prime Minister and Home Affairs, Sir John Forrest as Treasurer, W H Irvine as Attorney General, Senator Millen for Defense, P McM Glynn for External Affairs, L E Groom for Customs, Agar Wynne Postmaster General, Senator McColl Vice Presidents, W H Kelly and Senator Clemons as honorary ministers. Early dissolution and electoral reform may come, with talks of appealing to the country to gain a larger majority to push reforms. Labour members doubtfully await moves, while the new administration contemplates a month’s adjournment to frame a program.
The Mayor announced the water scheme was advancing with a pump and engine on track and water expected in pipes within three weeks for fire use only. Temporary Butler Creek dam works finished. if satisfactory it may join a larger plan to serve a town and test government involvement versus local control.
An 18 year old recent arrival, Wilmot Fahey, is remanded after being charged at Geraldton with removing two pins and placing a piece of wood at the Atacarra line junction near the government magazine. Police traced tracks to Major's farm. Fahey identified by Robert Major. The incident, discovered before a disaster, could have diverted a train from Geraldton toward Narnguru, ending in a fatal crash.
By auction on Friday June 27 1918 at Queen's Hall Geraldea Alabama auctioneer James Oko will sell the estate of the late Thomas Mowe of Giralium. Terms: one third cash balance in 12 months with interest. Full particulars from James L. Kue Auctioneer etc.
The Turf reports Hunt Club racing in Melbourne with results listed across hurdles and steeplechase events. Lord Grey Atther won the hurdles at 12 to 1, Welter with 10 to 1 odds claimed the Welter, Pemmatatee won the Amateur Steeplechase late, and Statecraft led the Dinghley Steeple.
Perth reports coroner and jury investigate Jockey Berglund's death at Canning Park on June 14. Witnesses say ample room for 21-horse race. verdict cites accidental death. Also notes municipal council letter about Sunday town hall band concerts and request for reduced fees for unpaid musicians.
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