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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 09, 1911

Page

3

Tangier Sultan Proclaimed Amid Moroccan Crisis

Tangier reports declare Sultan Molai Hamed’s authority strengthened as unrest spreads to Fez. Paris states Franco-Spanish talks remain cordial about Motoree. France aims to safeguard Taboreans and the Sultan while troops guard legations. Fez withdrawal leaves 120 men. UK legal case notes Kensington betting crackdown with Clydesdale fined totals £9 18s 10d.

Tangier Megrines Mula Elizza Messapes Revi London Sultan Molai Hamed Fez Paris Germany France Morocco Fee Hee — Woupa

Great Britain and the New Industrial Insurance Bill

Lloyd George argues that sickness causes a large share of pauperism and that preventing chronic invalids could reduce poor law costs. Industry officials warn the plan would cost the Harland and Wolff shipyard £12,500 yearly, risking higher wages or prices. The Spectator doubts the policy's isolation of sickness from unemployment.

Prime Minister Fisher Sees Rome Officials on Commonwealth

The Dilly Chronicle correspondent reports in Rome that Prime Minister Fisher expressed confidence the Commonwealth Bills would be approved in 1913, stating the people's will must triumph. Fisher and his party toured Cairn round the Pyramids before arriving in Rome.

London Dilly Chronicle Rome Fisher

Lindrum Beats Williams In Melbourne Match Display

Melbourne reports Lindrum again showed top form in his match with Williams. The current scores read Lindrum 8666 to Williams 4139, as the Australian player continues to dominate the proceedings.

Melbourne May & Lindrm Williams Lindrum Wil- Hama

Brutal assault and arson arrest in Melbourne incident

In Melbourne on May 4 a man forced entry to Mrs Palamountain’s home at midnight using a spade, viciously assaulting her 16 year old son, and setting the house on fire before neighbors intervened. James Lee helped extinguish the flames. A half caste man named Joe Williams was arrested and charged with the assault.

Melbourne Joe Wikliams

West Australia Mining Accident at Menzies

Perth May 5 A milling plant incident at Merzies left a worker named W Stewart fatally injured after a fall from a high stage. He lies unconscious with serious head injuries and a risk of paralysis as officials investigate the accident at the Milling Company plant.

Perth Merzies W. Stewart

Kensington Racecourse Propr proprietor prosecuted warns off informer

Perth May 9 A. B. Clydesdale proprietor of the Inregistered racecourse at Kensington Park South Perth was prosecuted for allegedly keeping an informer warned off and dealing with the venue.

Perth B. A. Clydesdale Kensington Park South Perth

Geraldton Football Association meeting and team lineups

The Geraldton Football Association met at the Commonwealth Hotel with president A Meadowcroft and delegates from Brigade Railways Rovers and other clubs. Plans for a grand ball May 24 were approved, teams Reds Blues listed, and a voting system for premiership matches discussed alongside country club participation and registration controls.

Geraldton Football Association Commonwealth Hotel A. Meadowcroft Orci Mesars Smulth Stegall Brigade O' ‘Connor Adame Railways Tintal Watterson Rovers Hom C. O'Neil Messrs. C. Hepburn W. Groessler Reds J. Ramian Daulby Cass Krakour Kell Collier Webb J. Ward Hammond Lafferty Hale Grieve Beumett Kidd Clarke Holmes Howiton Ort-mish Campbell Cadets Blues Brigades Gerketon Association Stegeall Pnb Ft Tne Crui9 Coter Ubiseclnme Korets Freetwemman W. Ae Greenwood A. A. Bettschart Werrat J. Payne Les. Grieve Clementsen Our

Geraldton Port Remarks Reply to Visitor Report

Geraldton Chamber of Commerce submits a formal rebuttal to Captain H G A Thoms report on Geraldton as a port. The reply defends safety, mooring, jetty access, lighthouse visibility, and wheat export potential, noting pilot availability, accessible moorings, and anticipated railway improvements to boost dispatch.

Sandard Geraldton G. A. Thoms Nessra John Darling Fremantle Victoria Western Australia Jasuta Oversea Uhin Ie Point Moore Walt Geraltom Mary Janets Nora Janeta

Marble Bar meeting nominations open for 20th inst

Victoria District Turf Club secretary H S Mackenzie wires owners to notify that nominations for the Marble Bar meeting close on the 20th inst.

H. S. Mackenzie Victoria District Turf Club Bore v Marble Bar

Adelaide Race Meeting Features Mogul Fyreglass Victory

Adelaide faced a busy racing card with the Walter Handicap over one mile and the Adelaide Cup at 1 mile 7 furlongs. Fyreglass led early and tightened to win by two lengths from Eighteen Carat with Sparkle close behind. Kylarst also ran well as other contenders faded. Scratches included Jolly Meggar Nally appa and Sir Mercival Sean after a trooper mishap caused tangles.

Jolly Meggar Nallyappa Mercival Sean Fyeglass Karnattan Fhi Mato Vireo Foun Alwyne

Chamber of Commerce Deputation on Geraldton Rail Ways

A Geraldton Chamber of Commerce deputation met the District Superintendent of Railways to press for improvements. Topics included jetty clearance delays, shed deliveries, explosives transit facilities, cargo overcarriage, extended cargo receipt time, perishables train to Meekatharra, and portable magazines. The official offered no definite promise but pledged action and possible further deputations if needed.

Geradten Chamber of Commerce Messrs Alt. Athatt Henry Wills and Co W. EB. Rundle Millars Karrt and Jarrah Co, Ltd A. We Banks Urns Mbilp and Co Biede Faulkner Adelaide A. Meadowertz A. E. Builder Croalx Bronket W. B. Fallowfeld Abboth Geraldton Kent Meekatharra Boss Wakeling Abbott Mr. Abbott

Johnson-Jeffries Fight Pictures Reach Reno Crowd

Film footage shows Reno arrival crowds and the building of a large stadium for the Johnson versus Jeffries fight. Trainers spar, arenas fill with excitement, and Billy Jordan introduces champions before the bout, which ends with Johnson proclaimed champion after a hard fought 15 rounds.

Fuck! Johnson Jim” Jeffries Reno Billy"’ Jordan John L. Sullivan Fitasimmons Flo Peter Satkson Joe Godford Paddy Statin America Iyftries H.tnsen Aman

Health inspector and local updates in Geraldton

Mr. W Bradshaw Inspector of the Central Board of Health arrived in Geraldton yesterday on department business. He will also visit Northampton during his stay in the district. Sergeant Smyths is progressing toward recovery and hopes to be about again in a day or two. Woods fire at Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. Is 63.

Mon David Ward Kensington Fark Chiton Penny Clydesdale A. S. Roe P.M Jin Kensington Park Club W.A.T.C W.a.7.c Mills W. Bradshaw Central Board of Health Geraldton Willlso Northampton Smyths

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