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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
3
Adelaide May 5 telegrams report that the Amalgamated Miners agreed to return to work only if recognition was granted. The Broken Hill Proprietary Company officials said no man would be penalized and that union terms would mirror those in the arbitration award.
Workers at a Port Adelaide Milling Company complain of low pay and long shifts. They demand an eight hour day in line with other men while the company offers 24 shillings per week for 3 shifts. A large number apply for driver positions as negotiations continue.
Victoria reports a man named James Rotting dst in Melbourne toepitel after a skull fracture and brain bleeding. He was found bleeding from a head wound in the Whit art Hutt kitchen. The cause remains unknown while another item notes a federal arbitration meeting where a dispute between engineers and shipowners' associations was settled.
Sydney May 5 Kerr a night officer at the Marrieli lle railway station was found gagged and bound in the office. The robbers broke the safe and escaped with £26 6s. Detectives traced a wand fragment and tied Kerr to the crime.
Readable notes indicate stockii lle Stical hats priced at J.G.1 for boys and girls in red or ea. Verify item names and pricing as local catalog fragment.
Fremantle May 6 Smmler head shunter Ames died after a shunting incident at the Galvanised Iron Company siding. While supervising the movement of 11 trucks, he wedged between a truck and the platform as wheels passed over him. Rescue teams removed him but he died after failing to speak.
Perth May 6 Justice Booth ruled in a promissory note action that the International Father Rheoph forged the signature of Bishop Gibney on notes discounted by plaintiff J J Glick. The testimony was brief and the judge found greater weight in the defense showing forged endorsements and dismissed the suit.
The Irwin Roads Board met on Monday May 3 with Chair Jas Delage and members Clarkson Waldeck and the secretary. Correspondence from the Public Works Department discussed minor lymors to bridge rates, sanitary road grants, subdivisional road costs, and auditors' valuation report. Tenders for Milo road Irwin Vale road Vardanog road and Te win road were reviewed with prices from bidders including H Sloper Win McAuliffe J McCagh and BR Vleater W J Brandis and R Plester. Accounts totaling £21 17s were passed. A final meeting is set for June 7 to consider valuation and rates for the next financial year.
The Hall of Victoria urges government action to appoint private detectives to aid prosecution under the Factories Act. The note recalls past use of private inquiry to curb mine thefts and mentions building drain concerns on Lygen Street.
The Minister for Agriculture Mr. Mitchell accompanied by Mr. Nanson MD A and Mr. Cooke of the Agricultural Bank visited the 12 Mile Northampton line aboard the Geraldton train. He urged farmers to apply for loans, noted bank offerings, and praised local progress along the Oake telly Ratate. The gathering at the school drew a fair attendance and a warm reception from local figures including Mr. Burges.
The party will depart Friday to Mt Erin then return the GeraliM on camel day. They entrain on Saturday for Perth.
Porth Moy and Yoatertiny of the OAUT.C. rated the latest scheme after committee review. After August 4 altered renditions take force, with information pending on the agreement between WAT and Nosess, Mefloatgall and Barget. Renewal likely after August 1 as temporary appointees remain. Details of the new W Willow scheme await.
An unregistered dispute involves Win Maykin who was refused a license by the Western Australian Racing Association for failing to meet obligations. Clyde Dale, secretary of Kensington Park Turf Club, considers paying the amount to Hesperil as Maykin seeks recovery of £50. A criminal summation was issued against Keninat Desdale for keeping a common house.
Adelaide on May 5 features the Adelaide Cup Day results with Welter Handicap at 135 sods. Notable finishes include Koocinga winning easily, Out runner-up, and Medaglin in fourth amid a mixed tote showing and several minor placings across sprint and mile races.
The Mingemew racing report notes strong results with a bold frontrunner in Mingpaew and an Adelaide Cup upset by an outrider paying 618 to tote. Queen's Cup and Jumpers Flat Race dividends reached £19, a downturn in racing stock and trainer costs discussed. The AJC has awarded jockey T Clayton’s widow £100 from the Disteewed and associated fund.
Our Northampton correspondent reports the party arriving at Oakabella at 11:13 am on Monday and leaving for Northampton the next day. They received a reception and attended a social in Northampton on Tuesday. On Wednesday they travelled to North Alm and then drove to Nebeoab where they addressed a public meeting in the evening.
A circulated notice from the V.RC Committee directs stewards to bar ineligible riders from races, requiring an approved application, home authority signatures, and a license deposit before permission is granted. It also notes recommendations from race class secretaries and mentions Doncaster and local stewards.
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