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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
3
In Parla a woman called Baroness De Chasket was seized in a jeweller shop on a theft charge. A diamond ring glued to her palm exposed the crime, while evidence showed a double life including a poor milliner flat and a luxury Paris mansion. Large robberies with lace jewelry were linked to her activities.
London May 1 Mr Samuel stated in Newcastle that the Government was resolved to place the Parliament Bill in an unaltered form. He added that the One Man One Vote measure and a Home Rule for Ireland bill would follow. Parliament Hill would aid necessary reform if the Lords approve.
Great Britain reports the Princess Royal, a 26,369 ton super-dreadnought cruiser, successfully launched at Barrow. The vessel can steam over 33 knots, carries twelve 104 mm guns, and cost about £1,032,000 to construct.
Glasgow reports a sharp emigration trend with about 3,500 leaving weekly. Most head to Canada, and an Australasian express steamer has been arranged to transport passengers.
A May 1 dispatch from Parla dated April 23 reports no new attacks on Fez and that the fighting bands are regrouping. It notes a lull in hostilities with presumed engagement by scattered Moroccan forces fading as calmer conditions return to the city.
Telegrams from Sydney report the Japanese expedition aiming for the Seventh Land and McManis Bay to reach the Swath Pole has ended in failure. The commander says the party reached Cardamen Mantentl before being cut off by food shortages and bergs.
An explosion at the One Tudge Hotel in Nowra on a Sunday killed David Boyd, 57, a West Australian who was dismantling metalwork in a rick. He died from head and chest wounds after the blaze wrecked the bar. Town clerk Mr. Fraser suffered severe burns while trying to assist. The hotel keeper died later. Boyd leaves two widows and young children.
Federal Affairs Melbourne reports a comparative statement of revenue. April 1910 shows £809,251 while April 1911 records £304,878. Ten months ending April 1918 total £3,038,288 and the ten months ending April 1901 sum to £4,288,171.
Lindrum leads 1 232 to 0 in an 18 00 up billiards match tonight before departing for England in July. Odds favor Lindrum’s World Championship bid with £500 backing from a Sydney amateur, George Gray noted. A fatal fire at Richmond destroyed a residence occupied by Arthur Reed and his wife, with the blaze ending in tragedy and extensive losses.
Reports list several new Justices of the Peace for the Victoria district and Swan district including W H Maynard Mt Eoin and W J Walkaway. It notes F E Davin Moora appointed for the Swan District and mentions Mr J G Allarth leaving Geraldton for Ballarat on holiday with references to his public service in municipal and temperance roles.
A French authority warns France of consequences for any wrong action regarding Morocco and Fez and states that independence of the region remains a concern. The Austro-Hungarian Foreign Office reportedly issued a similar warning.
May J Rice notes steady rain since April 26 delaying agricultural work while lambs benefit from rain. Reverend voting proceeds with little enthusiasm. Hart Chapman reports Yes majority at the single box. Bowes Estate shows new homesteads and clearing along the meta road amid ongoing development. Referenced British serial navigation and a London paper on experiments crossing pigeons with parrots for verbal messages.
The council meeting chaired by Mayor J. Wren reviewed minutes from February 26 and passed accounts of 165 9 1d. Revenue since the last meeting totaled 178 9m 14. Discussions covered football association agreements, street sweeping, road work, license fees for Stephen McDonnell, and requests for more horses for municipal work. A plan for paving improvements and a quarterly report on animal control was debated, with a later motion set for Friday May 3.
From Our Own Correspondent reports April 39 noting the Local Option poll shows informal votes tied to wave expense, while Referenda results are viewed with satisfaction here though the State diverges from other states. Cold weather begins winter operations in Coolgardie and Kalgs, seedings under way in tallows. Woods Great Peppermint Cure advertised at 1s 6d.
Minutes read and confirmed. Robler's case tied to Mr Antersom of Bradley Siding with a child refused admission to the hospital sedation ward. Board exploring avenues. John Davies denied a jail placement. three cases of indigence noted. phosphorus poisoning incident linked to eating. rubbish disposal and street sanitation cited. notices to curb nuisance planned.
Report notes referenda results on legislative powers with Yes majorities in West Australia and Eastern States. The piece discusses proposals for the Commonwealth to assume certain powers and the public voting process ahead of a general election. Mention of political figures and a medicinal ad interrupts the political brief.
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