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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1913
Page
3
A Vienna report claims a conspiracy involving the Sultan and the Young Turks to destabilize the regime and advance an upcoming political crisis. It alleges plans to surrender Adriye and establish a caliphate with headquarters at Mecca, with Sahab Ed Din cited as a key figure.
The trial of Dr Clark and Mewutha involves questions from Justine about the alleged murder of her husband. Clark becomes agitated and confesses to killing Mini, claiming remorse for his condition. A minister administered aspirin at dinner.
A chaotic report says a national strike is probable with demand for reinstating workers on Midlands lines. Speakers threaten a general walkout, warning it could be immediate and disrupt services as companies scramble to prepare. The piece also notes a taxi strike in London with payroll losses and fuel shortages impacting operations.
The page lists several race results and stakes from a meeting, with distances like seven furlongs and one mile plus, naming horses such as Moonyoon Eubulus Cadoutay and Lot Anis. Odds and outcomes are partially readable, including wagering notes and placements though many spellings are garbled.
Mr E Pope longtime president of the Mechanics Institute is to depart. A meeting last evening invited members to present him with a framed salute and to discuss the institute building. Subscriptions are to be received by the secretary Mr Myrarian. The annual meeting will consider rule changes to allow Mr Pope to be the first life member of the institute.
Weather notes for Geraldton show mean max temperatures around 87 degrees and a high near 62. The record includes rainfall data for the month and comparisons to the previous year as compiled by local observers.
Perth report recalls the visit of the Governor and Sir Gerald Strickland to Parliament House last night during departure to the east. The Guildford Swim results list Beasley, Laisford, Bailey with a time of 0 hours 6 minutes. In South Fremantle a coloured man Cas Lahato allegedly attempted to murder George Tors, who died by apparent suicide after the confrontation. Livingston was headshot and hospitalized. Mrs Labato reportedly left her husband amid the threat.
A young man named Sykiney Francis Rake, twenty, died near Toodyay while hunting kangaroos with two companions Green and Ratke both of Cooringa vineyard. Authorities say a rifle discharged during a misstep as the group craved a wave time at about nine. Rake’s parents live in Rawdon Street Perth. The day also notes February gold output at 1,100,087 fine ounces valued at ESP.
The government proposes a fair settlement in the gas trade dispute and appeals to citizens to support the proclamation. The gas makers did not resume work by 2 pm, with their proposals including canceling the current agreement and allowing a wages board, while opposing certain daily wage claims.
Melbourne reports a rider, Mr Street, an orchardist, was thrown from a bolting horse over a bridge into a tank, rolled under the bridge to avoid danger, and escaped with scratches. The horse fell head first, breaking its neck. Also included is coverage of the Chinn inquiry with Mr Fowler criticizing government scope and witness restrictions.
Warden reports improved mine conditions at Barjera, Bra Mantle Trading Co. near Northampton. In 1919 the Barjera mine produced 1927.0 tons of ore with concentrates and notable silver and copper values. labor at year end was 9. Narra Tarra shaft near Nabawah was deepened to 127 ft with plans to reach 250 ft. Applications for mining leaves and prospecting areas rose, with promising signs at Nooke and Howatharra.
Mesgra Dalgety and Co Limited report a London wool sale on January 20 noting 13 44s bales catalogued with 24 513 from Western Australia. Home trade took 78 000 bales, Continent 13 000, and America 6 000 were carried forward. Prices for Merino and crossbreds rose despite drought affected lots, with high bids for Australian Blue wool and steady, sometimes higher, quotations across grades. The market remains firm with limited Australian supplies and stable outlook provided Europe stays peaceful.
Interstate match report shows Tasmania bowled out for 186 in first innings as New South Wales declared on 614. Victoria and South Australia scores noted with Mayne and Moonney contributing, while Adelaide's match continues with two-day efforts and ongoing totals leaving both sides in a tense stand.
Correspondent reports chaos at siding loading points with theft of bags and damaged goods. Farmers demand better road foundations and more reliable rail access as districts including Mullens Eradu Yanget and East Chapman suffer from poor Kljoarean roads and weighty wheat shipments. Local leaders urged to act and complete road projects.
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