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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
3
London May 12 Mr Balfour urged support for Lord Lansdowne's Bill to reform the Second Chamber in line with constitutional change. He argued Laborites favor a single chamber while government contends for bicameral structure, noting the Parliament's need to retain a majority in the Commons.
In the Lords a bill by Lord Carrington to empower his department to protect live poultry during transit from unnecessary suffering was read a second time. The measure aims to improve welfare standards in poultry transport.
A May report from the Scottish Agricultural Commission describes findings across Australian and pastoral conditions in each state. The preface notes a widespread unsatisfied demand for manual laborers in urban and rural areas, reflecting labor market strain. Ferdinand Tarrant, a noted militant Catholic reader, disappears in Paris with clothes found by the Seine, death theory rejected.
Fez residents back Mulai Elsa in a proclamation urging a tribe to join against Mulai Hafid and accusing the Sultan of selling the country to the French.
In Malbourne on May 12 Rowland Coblings, a 38 year old welder, dreamt of falling and woke to find himself on the hospital steps after a scaffold accident. He fractured both thighs and injured his head, as the harvester strike settlement was announced following a meeting between the Agricultural Implement Employees Union and local employers. The hitch arose from a misunderstanding and the dispute appears resolved.
Dissatisfied Melbourne telegraphists denounce Mr Lachlan's proposed scheme to classify telegraph operators nationwide. They insist the operators remain as poorly treated under the new system as before.
A Labor delegation met Treasurer Watt to challenge the Railway Commissioners plan to buy 40 locomotive engines. Leader Trandergast of the AA Party claims local manufacture would cost about £185,000 but could drop by £70,000, citing unforeseen demand for rolling stock.
A suburban Adelaide train struck four uncoupled sand trucks at Mile End early today. The carriage nearest the engine caught fire from escaping gas and was totally destroyed. Two railway men in the rear carriage escaped unharmed.
Kalgoorlie May 13 Florence Flakeland a 34 year old woman who has run the Newcastle Hotel at Boulder is alleged to have attempted to take her own life by cutting her throat.
Full attendance at Geraldton District Council where A E Davies hosted. B Dooley chaired as plans for June Labour leadership ballot, campaign finance, and voting eligibility were set, with union members and officials present.
The Stanley Brann trophy bowls contests proceed with vigor and surprises. Scott held the lead on Thursday before an unexplained adjournment, Thomas beat Bex with better accuracy and pace, Snell shows promise in the championship, Dixon and Roberts defeated Thrown on debut, and a farewell event for W J Dixon is planned with a progressive bowls journey.
James Bryan pleaded guilty at Geraldton Police Court to four counts of stealing £7 1s 7d from George E. Wise at the Shamrock Hotel. He elected to be dealt with summarily. A six month term with hard labour was imposed.
The Victoria Hotel hosted the wedding of proprietor Orrie Green to Florence Holeman. Rev. EB Saunders officiated at Christ Church, with J Gillard giving away the bride and Miss Holeman as bridesmaid. Arthur Nash was best man as Mendelssohn’s Wedding March played. A wedding breakfast followed, toasts given by Mrs. Baston and others, and the couple soon departed for a Perth honeymoon amid well wishes and numerous wedding presents from friends and local businesses.
Government plans to import potatoes for South Australian growers to relieve price shocks and supply gaps. Local retailers report high prices and scarce stock as restrictions and quarantine rules shape federal import policies and sowing times. The exchange also notes queries from Mr Drew to Minister Mitchell about district requirements.
Captain Gow of the Uganda praises Geraldton port facilities after a wheat loading voyage. Local officials including Mayor John Ard and Chamber of Commerce leaders hear optimistic forecasts for future trade growth, with remarks on weather and water depth as the Uganda prepares to depart.
A speaker discusses Fremantle harbor conditions noting low danger and easy access, with port charges for springs debated. Wheat loading figures show 11 000 bags processed at Fremantle and 34 007 fans handled in 54 days. Capt Gow proposes the Mayor’s health toast as proceedings end.
Important notice from the Immigration Tourist and General Information Department states that from April 1 1911 applications for immigrants must be sent directly to the department secretary or its country agents rather than to the Government Labour Bureau. The notice lists agents in Beverley Bridge Street, Geraknon, Katanning and others with names including A Kent and W Sargent, marking a shift to direct submissions for farm workers and domestic servants.
Bole District agents for Thomas Forman & Sons England announce calendars for 1912. Call early to select, lines withdrawn on selection. Indent orders only. To ensure delivery before Christmas, place orders before iy 3.
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