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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
3
Sir Ernest Shaceleton leads five crew members toward the Norwegian glaciers aboard the Antaresle expedition. Their mission is to test motor sledges in the Antarctic area, with the party wearing pole outfits and relying on rations for the journey.
The American meat trade notes a London visit by Cherry, the Commonwealth veterinary inspector, to examine rations and equipment handling aboard ships. Montreal reports on the steamship Columbian exploding near Cape Race with 12 survivors found, and additional boats later recovered with 13 crew members. Several crew members remain missing, suspected dead.
In London on May 6 latest billiards scores show several matches in progress with players Reeves Inman Newman Gray and others leading. The Australian Davie Cup team of Measra Brecker Willing Dunlop and Dost will wait by the Aquitains on July and reach Canada before then. Bell challenges Jeanette to a return boxing match. Bell had been recovering from a cold during travel to England. A Commons conference on Home rule and Ulster discusses steps toward settlement with Asquith Churchill Bonar Law and Carson meeting to review preliminary talks.
The Yuba notes report the Farm ory and Settler Association meeting on May 2 with members Mears J Bandy W Ayting W Finiley H Bandy W Koyie Z M Winstanley and F Bowland present. Discussions covered forming a Northern District Council, sending delegates to the July conference, funding for a motor car for the organizing secretary, shelter improvements at Hutt Siding, and a public telephone for Yuba. Drilling begins on several farms amid expected rain and schooling changes due to teacher shortages.
A jury found motor driver John Leslie Burton not guilty of unlawfully killing Thomas Wilkes, aged 18, in Gloremonth on March 17 after a lengthy trial. The verdict reversed accusations of callous conduct and upheld Burton's acquittal amid intense testimony about the deceased’s body and injuries.
Reports from Sydney indicate little chance of averting a bakers strike over day versus night shifts by week end. A separate early morning robbery at Rosella’s fruit shop involved two armed men who tied and gagged the victim and looted fourteen sovereigns. Commonwealth defence notes from Melbourne report 180 990 senior cadets liable for training with 84 729 named or available for duty by end of the third quarter.
Brisbane May 6 The Manter Bakers Association received an ultimatum from the operatives who demand dough ready by 8 a.m. Sunday or they will refuse to handle it. Under current conditions dough would not be ready until Sunday evening.
May 6 notice from Boulder lists acceptances for several races including Goldfields Doncaster Handi Balpour Scott Stakes and details polling places across Greenough Electoral District. Also announces deadlines and availability of specifications for land and mortuary notices and invites inquiries to Under-Secretary for Public Works A Munt.
University lectures arranged by the Esten sian Lectures Board offer short three lecture courses at country centres with local committees providing accommodation and defraying local charges. A minimum attendance of fifteen is required. Subjects include Agriculture, Soil, Manures, Sheep and Horse topics, Breeding, Parasites, and Horse Care. Applications to the Registrar, University, Perth. Mr Prat Stone campaigns in Central Province toured Nabawah Naraling Yuna Erin Siding Mewi yoonwyka praising UF candide time.
Central Province election notices for Labour candidate W HicKey list meetings by town and date in May. Dates include Dongara May 25 at 7 pm, East Chapman May 30 at 8 pm, Ajana May 1, Yuba May 12, IsNeka May 13, Kalditon May 15, issued by Dineen ALP secretary Geraldton. Also includes a draught horse for sale and a large unfurnished room for weekly rent.
At a Fre mantle Council meeting Mayor McLaren said 4200n had contacted Sir John Forrest and the British Medical Association in the Eastern States to urge Dr Paget to pursue tests. He telegraphed to the doctor urging full effort locally, and Paget replied that he has facilities in Sydney and will not go to America as planned.
New timetable outlines altered departures on multiple lines including Namguin to Stullewa Gooils cay and Walkaway to Geraldon with specific 5 am and 3 30 am start times on different days. Details cover NUMHAMPTON AJANA and LUPER UHAUSIAS branches with varying weekly schedules and accelerated portions. Posters at all stations provide full particulars.
A gathering of grantmasters and postmistresses at Bou Ton Cafe Perth bid farewell to Mr A C Twiney who has been promoted to Returning Officer for the Commonwealth Division of Dampier. Postmasters’ Association president Mr A each praised his service to postmasters. Mr Twine and Mrs Twine plan to travel to Geraldton at week’s end.
A fragment notes customers seeking best values and mentions Fuller's wall display. The text implies promotional emphasis on value and appeal to shoppers.
H. Carson Country Panty’s representative to address the Erectors at Yuna on Wednesday May 13th in the evening after train arrival. Nabawa hosts on Thursday May 11th at 8 p.m. Authorsed by EH Carson, Tubs.
Ready sale listing for Newfield Farm located within six miles of Geraldton and two miles from Narngulu station, including 140 acres of first class land with a six- wire fence. Describes homestead a stone building with water supply and outbuildings, and lists farming equipment and stock. Auction set for Wednesday 134 May 1911 at 2 pm at Jaques Bron Farm Carnamah Station.
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