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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
3
May 1 dispatch records widespread havoc from the earthquake. Six villages leveled, 200 dead plus 600 injured, thousands homeless. Roads blocked by tremor, rescue teams working amid aftershocks. An elderly survivor searched her home for kin and saved a baby before perishing in the collapse.
Washington reports a major clash in the Mexican civil war at Tampico between Government troops and General Carranga’s followers. The outcome was not yet known. The dispute is reported to have cost two million pounds. London notes the Cunard liner Aquitania, 43,000 tons, launched Saturday with expenditure of two million pounds.
Berlin reports engineer Knobel developed a nearly invisible aeroplane using transparent alloy wings visible only at 3000 feet. The article notes objections by Russia Holland Belgium and France over Germany's air tax under treaty terms. London reports a London building trades strike and hunger relief for workers families.
BELL matched WELLS, LANGFORD to meet SMITH in a Paris bout for 2000 francs in June. Langford and Gunboat Smith set to fight in Paris for 3500 francs. Carpentier misses May 28 date with Dick Smith due to injury and may meet him later.
Nomination closes seven clear days before election date for the UFPEE Chapman Roads Board. Yuna Ward North Ward Central Ward combine to fill two seats each South Ward offers three seats plus one taxpayers auditor. Nominations go to the returning officer Jos Cooper Sen by May 1 1914. Postal vote officers listed. Enders note returnable by 4 p.m. May 10.
Verth Way 1 Foul guilty of the slaughter of dames Murtha ar Weat un Bills on Bridgy. David Norman sentenced after jury showed moriful-view. His Honour noted Norman intended to use the revolver if occasion or necessity arose.
The Goldfields meeting at Kalgoorlie on May 12 lists acceptances for a 3 mile and a half race. Tenegade Chief Secretary Full Sail Cocates Lady Prude Lie Las Ayrville Kiluwiri and others are named among entrants.Proceedings include Adelaide racing results and an SAJC inquiry with suspensions and notices.
A historic listing shows varied items with prices per unit or bag including sugar flour butter cheese bacon corn meal Nestles milk and tea. Also listed are clothing items blankets rugs shirts coats and ladies goods with price ranges and sizes.
In the Wooma Marine Terrace on Friday May 13 1914 at 3 PM B P Stussy Selected Liberal Company committee will meet at Mr Lillys Office Marine Terrace on Wednesday evening at 8 oclock All designate 12 help are partion Way sees tad Gor
May 11 1914 timetable announces Geraldton to Cus Walkaway Ajana and Yuna routes with multiple departures, acceleration of some legs, and special Wednesday Friday and holiday runs. Notices invite bids for Bowes River bridge demolition and new construction with tender close at noon May 29.
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