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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
3
London Bay 3 reports Contemporers Review withdrawn after an anonymous article alleged King Edward lacked strength of character and firm leadership. The piece claimed risk to the House of Lords and the monarchy, warning of potential revolution and urging action to preserve the crown.
On May 3 Toldon the Community Court ruled Sir Christopher Purnese not guilty of concept and Vega practice. The finding follows a lengthy trial with key testimonies from local officials. The decision ends the dispute and leaves no immediate appeals.
May 3 reports at Dunkirk describe rioters and strikebreakers clashing with military straingroups. Street fighting occurred as rioters attacked, with casualties including a killed strikeman, while mooders tore rioters down using sheath weapons in tense encounters amid ongoing labor unrest.
The committee invites Tom Sullivan to re sign his position at Gainte of Burrs as part of the World’s Sculling Championship. Barry, the English rowing champion, remains central in talks. J. T. Phelpy to test Barry temperaci. English boat built on Australian model.
The New York Herald reports that Japan's War Department ordered divisions in Western Japan to keep constant readiness to face potential insurrection in Korea, with measures to control unrest and deter rebellion amid tensions.
Reports describe inhabitants pressured to pay tribute to the Constantinople Government amid pacification efforts. Troops patrol affected areas to locate suspects, while authorities aim to minimize bloodshed and control movements as inquiries begin.
London police raid exposed a fraudulent religious group run by Pierre Hemnard claiming reincarnation of a prominent cult figure. Bernard was arrested on an abduction charge after allegedly hypnotizing a Californian woman and taking her to a furnished residence. Bail set at £9000, not posted.
Germany. Tauiton Mey reports that thirteen persons in Berlin on Monday either completed suicide or attempted it, with unemployment cited as the chief cause. The text also mentions Cannes and Australia in a fragmented advertising fragment about ink and writing fluid.
Telegrams report from Perth on May 5 that with the Prime Minister absent Parliament has been prorogued again to July 23, delaying sessions and political proceedings.
A young Chinese deserter who fled from the steamer Strihness and was found working at a Chinese restaurant in Warren has been sentenced to two months imprisonment pending deportation.
Coroner's inquest reviewed the drowning of Henry Brown a 5 jumper at Fremantle harbor on April 25. Jurors found death by drowning and criticized Harbor Trust for allowing the mail steamer's belching near the fall site. Police reported steps taken to recover the body.
The balepeatly meeting of the Lodess of the West Austr was held yesterday. They reported a profit of £97141 and declared a 3 percent dividend. The chairman spoke optimistically regarding the future of the State.
At the Criterion Theatre Oscar Avcke and Gerald K. Souper perform in Count Hannibal. A sword duel turns violent with a thrust to the eye and a wound near the collar as Souper sustains a shoulder blow but continues the fight. The audience gave a strong ovation as Souper planned to appear again tonight.
A rate was heard at Newtown Police Court where Constable Dilworth charged James Swaith with accents and misconduct. Alice had both sides swear to a claim of irate language. Usiworth used his official position to secure witnesses. Dilworth would have jailed if violence had been proven. Costs of £10 were awarded with three months prison for default.
Melbourne May 4 Prime Minister Fisher says negotiations with State Premiers on finance not opened yet but would welcome talks with the Commonwealth on future financial relations. He notes the people and parties oppose altering the Financial Agreement, mentioning a ten year alternative and readiness to meet with the States on constitutional terms.
A deputation of about a dozen land settlers urged the Minister for Lands to speed up selections. They asked for 231,000 or 40,000 acres as unsurveyed parcels, preferring priority on Wickepie Merridin line land. The minister cited lack of surveyors and refused to favor any area, stressing equal opportunities for all.
The Japanese cruiser Awe umi So ye arrived at Fremantle yesterday and met with a cordial reception. The visit reflects wartime alliance gestures and naval diplomacy as the ships anchored near the harbor.
May 4 A. M. in New South Wales an unexpected intruder, a cow, wandered into a bathroom where dishware and crockery were stored. A partition was toppled as the animal moved, causing a heavy fall that left the broker with head injuries. The cow then departed.
A man named Mr. Annets and nine women went for a walk with an infant. They carried a tin of jam poisoned with Atrivlanine meant to kill a rabbit. While resting in Chinaman's garden they fed the child. Annets removed the poison with a finger sweep and the child was taken to a doctor for antidotes. The child is out of danger.
A well-dressed robber entered City Bank Kurri Kurri this morning and demanded cash. He struck the teller after the teller examined the money, knocked him down, and fled with coins from the drawee till.
From Qur Own Correspondent Crowther reports widespread trouble with clearing contracts. Labor shortages render workers scarce, with men leaving tracks for work and abandoning clearing tasks. Supplies strain, water and provisions wasted, land rework needed, livestock losses rise, and local mail services face complaints over receipt and delivery delays.
A supplement to Government Gazette provides a revised list of Justices of the Peace for the State of West Anstey. It supersedes 1905 records and includes Northampton and Yealyen district names with year of original appointment in parentheses. Notable entries include John Cunningham and James Park Laudermare among others with appointment years ranging from 1900 to 1908.
A visiting Guardian representative reported to Acting Premier F Wilcom and Agriculture Minister J Mitchell after their inspection trip north of Northampton. They said the Northampton Merchipson River line would be built and that the Northamton railway bill would soon be introduced. The Ministers discussed settlement plans, improved farming methods, and the need for local authorities to speed road and land development while criticizing misused funds and urging fair railway rates across districts.
An agenda paper from the Confrrence of Producers read at Geraldton on April 3 discusses the disadvantages farmers millers and merchants face from long distance railway freights. It compares inland towns like York Northam and Katanning with Geraldton Cue and Fremantle noting higher haulage costs and price gaps that favor inland mills over coastal exporters. The argument highlights how inland wheat value lowers transport costs and threatens Geraldton millers unable to compete with Katanning on price.
Amideats of Geraldton urge building their own homes by contracting with Millars Karri and Jarrah Company. They call attention to terms that nearly force them to become their own landlords, using Marise Terrace contact.
Advertisements announce public sale of town and suburban lots including Granub and Aemt's areas. Lot 199 described as three acres will be sold on specified dates at locations near Aix Garena and the town offices, with residence and hospital references in the notice.
The Hon. the Titata fos foe Works invites bids for a public works contract to be received by noon on May in the P W A D Office Geraldice at Court House Cas 5 6 BLACK. The notice calls for ENDERS for Monyooneska School Alteras and specifies submission details and location for the bid.
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