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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reads suggest debate in the House of Commons on Ireland with references to Ulster, Charles Craig, and government policy. Details are garbled but indicate resistance to concessions and potential constitutional tension.
In Paris yesterday Raimbaut, detained in custody over the Willy case, testified to the examiner that the entire Tiel quarters would erupt if Paris were bombed. He spoke three days in retaliation for the death of the infamous desperado Honnet. In New York a May report notes Langford’s £6000 offer unwittingly tied to McIntosh and Mack Jolusim.
May 1 report from Lemion describes triangular cricket practice with Antralan and South Africa vying against England in a head and feet wicket. context unclear but highlights preparation for a match.
In London in May the nat game omie Gueen's Kon eutered comet won by Wilding and Doust, who defeated Hubert and Whitehin 1 0 1, achieving a decisive victory in the championship contest.
Washington reports on the Titanic disaster noting Captain Smith’s last words and the Mackay Bennett finding 306 bodies, 126 buried at sea. Victims’ watches stopped at 2:10. Colonel Astor’s pockets held 2,060 dollars, while Mrs. Widener’s pearls valued highly. The will leaves Colonel Astor’s fortune to his son William Vincent Astor.
The film Love and Lip at Victoria Pictures drew applause from viewers last night. Edith and Charles’s marriage unfolds as Yvonne pursues a singing career, leading to jealousy, a fatal confrontation, and a dramatic duet before a planned change in program for tonight and tomorrow.
An old frayed ad for men and youths overcoats at a shop called The Red Mouse or Don’t Forged with mentions of Heller cheaper than Perin ity. The text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and stray exclamations about peppermint and cold weather.
Telegrams from Sydney report a serious explosion during the erection of one of three new shops at Homebush. Two youths, T Riley and C Hroughton, were trapped in debris and later rescued. Gas company employees nearby connected to the meter were also affected. The blast tore away the roof and walls and caused injuries including possible internal damage. Adjoining shops sustained heavy damage as gas escaped and is believed to have ignited from a spirit lamp.
Edward Knox general manager of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company is the first witness as the Commonwealth Commission on the sugar industry resumes in Sydney. He begins reading a statement he says contains facts, not views, before the chairman admonishes him and the session adjourns briefly.
A blurred May 1 notice from Randutone reports labor dispute activity. The fragment mentions Mr Agnew and a request, with limited readable names and unclear actions. The text references a council or committee discussion and timing, but details are obscured by OCR errors.
Hobart returns from Tastesttian elections are due soon with no seats likely. Officials report extending vote counts and unfinished totals amid confusion and delays.
Melbourne reports customs and excise revenue totaling £1,187,013 for May. This compares with £1,061,838 for the same month last year. Postal and other revenue reached £905,716.
Selected crews for the forthcoming regatta include senior and junior fours and sculls from Fremantle and Geraldton with Captain A Taunton and bow F R Kidd among names. Training begins after June 5 with three weeks to sharpen, while tickets for Queen's Hall entertainment are set at 3s 6d and 7d.
The fragment describes buyers’ satisfaction with purchases of guaranteed SSS, Galatea at the yard, and remaining Jaturs's Red Howe Aart pieces. It notes prices smashed to amithereens at ln Cotiveun, £800 worth of Mane factuyres samples, and mentions chronic chest remedies Woods Great Peppermint.
Dr. omy fon moved to borrow funds for electric lighting and gas works to upgrade the town plant. Council members argued over totals from 4000 to 6000 pounds, considering whether to ask property owners to approve a larger expenditure while some urged modernization and a vote by owners. The discussion referenced existing private plants, a dated gas works, and a proposed ten year plan tied to population growth and street lighting.
A town council debate on upgrading street lighting and mains reveals that most gas mains were laid 16 years ago and may need replacement. Residents are to vote on a referendum to decide funding, with a public meeting held to discuss plans and costs and with opposition to automating full electrification.
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