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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1913
Page
3
Telegrams report shutdown of telegraphic lines as equipment failed across several states. Disruptions hindered service from Mingew and Carnamab area with likely outages from the fault near the main junctions. Authorities expect partial restoration by evening as a few urgent messages pass through.
The Turf reports a Melbourne autumn meeting with multiple stakes results including the Hopeful Stakes won by Malbrook, Endocus thewlay second in the All Aged Stakes, and Eudorus leading in the Autunm Handicap. Loch Plate and River Handicap winners are noted, along with Elms Handicap and Champion Stakes outcomes. Weather was hot at Belmont Park with strong spectator turnout and junior racing events such as Jumpers Flat Race and First Class Plate held.
Railways facing a heavy defeat as Geraldton’s 164 runs set a tough target. Railways were tied down for 44 and forced to follow on as their bowlers struggled. Batting highlights include F Kidd 12 and Stokes 3 for 3, with Mauro and Thomas among the dismissed bowlers.
A letter discusses the rise of newspaper advertising and its benefits for advertisers and readers. It cites Mr Street and Mr Lionel Jackson on cost, reach, and the logic of mass messaging over agents, plus notes regional farming activity, water boring, schooling delays, and wheat prices with a critical anecdote about bulk grain handling and labor costs.
In a Mer cantiles fixture, Mercantiles declared at a first innings 353 for 6, with Maley top scoring 139 and Hough contributing 23. Commercials were soon bowled out for 329, Mercantiles winning by an innings and 24 runs.
A historical reflection argues that supreme judicial authority wields final, unappealable power. It notes the fear of tyrannical courts and recalls a crowded Capitol hearing where no appeal exists beyond the Almighty. The piece cautions against contempt and underscores the supremacy of the Supreme Court.
The piece discusses wool market trends led by Bradford and UK demand, noting higher prices and rising imports. It mentions upcoming auctions on Thursday March 13, 1913 at 2 pm and 2:30 pm, with Mackenzie and H. Gregory named. Also a Liberal candidate for representatives plans an address at Geraldton town hall on March 11 at 3 pm.
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