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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
3
May 7 and 8 reports from Fremantle describe tense statements by Labor leaders urging immediate Parliament action to resolve an industrial dispute. Nationalists withdraw from wharves as talks progress, with workers resuming duties and compensation talks for the deceased’s dependents.
Report describes police facing a hostile crowd as stones and bricks were thrown. Officers were briefly overwhelmed, rushed to aid comrades, and eventually drew revolvers to deter the mob. Despite danger, officers retired to safety and were praised for tactful handling of a delicate situation.
Terms of settlement from Mr Vick Johnson outline that Nationalists withdrew helpers resumed work this morning with no victimisation. Compensation to Edwards family, state quarantine regulations recognised, lumpers covered by workers compensation, other proposals as varied by the Disputes Committee.
Reports from Paris indicate disagreement over enforcing a harsh financial penalties clause on Germany to cover war damages. An Allied commission may modify terms, while shipyards would reward German industry. Separately, Serbian and Yugoslav tensions rise as troops mass near the frontier amid a looming clash.
News item reports one death yesterday and several new cases at Woodman’s Point as subools reopen in New South Wales. Concerns grow over local health conditions and response efforts.
Acceptances list for WA meeting shows Rouge a Lady 7.11 Blue Ciges 7.2 Man sequin 7.1 Veserian 6.10 Amy Acalysis 6.2 Cesarett Has Bine 8.12 Monitrix 7.6 Red Banzer 7.3 Tuba Matin 7.9 China Town Holy Lael Chitigen in quarter and May Handicap selections noted.
In West Australia telegrams, plaintiffs claim damages from the government over a Powellising contract. The judgment references liability and compensation sought, outlining the key parties and nature of the dispute.
In Broken Hill, a major strike leaves over six thousand workers idle as the Trades Council orders stoppage by 6 pm local time. Delegates insist the action targets all mine operations and urges solidarity amid tense negotiations.
Latest Wires summarize a peace treaty framework with Alsace Lorraine to France, coal and iron mines allocated, Germany to reduce forces to 100000, reparations and occupation costs to be paid, shipping and naval limits, and territorial concessions including shifts to Poland and Egypt recognition.
Paris reports Germany agrees to sign the Peace Treaty but has failed to pay indemnities. London dispatches say Italy will administer Fiume for four years as a mandatory.
The Echo de Paris reports that the United States, Great Britain and France have agreed on supplementary guarantees for France's permanent security against invasion. The notice references chronic chest complaints and mentions Woods' Great Peppermat Sum, suggesting a period voice amid ambiguous phrasing.
A Geraldton wedding featured Miss Beatrice Seen area in a pink georgette ensemble with wreath veil and pale pink train. The bride carried a bouquet of pink roses. Mr Ly GC Shepheard served as best man as Rev A Craven conducted the ceremony. A breakfast followed at the mother’s residence for the guests.
A garbled report from The Tweed Court notes a rare clean record for the court on a frigid day. The piece mentions guards and precautionary measures amid worrisome health fears as a poetical insert about Woods’ Peppermint appears.
The unreadable text discusses strict work in translation and stenography, noting women and typists with linguistic skill. It mentions a Losdos representative of the Kalgconie Miner and a London Inq of Russana and various sorts. It reflects on native imparting and crude tales in a disjointed way.
A fragmentary readable snippet notes uncertain text and garbled phrases. It mentions Meera and feet in a confused, incomplete line without clear context or full attribution.
Fragmentary text describes specialized duties assigned to about 150 women in a 1970s context. It emphasizes that each woman has been specially prepared for her responsibilities in a system related to power and energy. Disjointed phrasing makes exact details unclear.
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