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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
3
London May 11 The year ended with White Star Line reporting a profit of 6 5 to after deducting leand share losses from the Titanic and Olympic wrecks The Indes entailed seen by the wrecks and the damage to the Olympic prompted Ismay Tunray and Co to retire as managers of the White Star Line in a major corporate shift.
The Labour Press Agency reports Ramsay Macdonald does not back militancy but will print the Suffragette as the Government suppresses opposition. Mrs. Keie Hawke to replace it, with arrests and possible operations for leaders, signaling continued pressure on suffrage activists.
In Ottawa on May 1, the Vice Minister of Finance, the Hon. W. T. White, told the House of Commons that immigrants are entering Canada at about 1300 per day and bringing capital estimated at five million pounds annually.
London May 41 the Morning Post says principal liners trading to Canada Australia and South Africa may be mened with Admiralty funding and rota funding per ship. Gun crews to be naval reservists earning extra pay while terminal port officers oversee convoy training. Mr Holman Interviwee says ALP policy favors white labor and living wages for Australian industries and will welcome investments meeting those conditions.
A Chinese loan of seven and a half million pounds will be issued next Wednesday in London. The amount is stated as 7.5010? million and bears interest at five percent.
A Geraldton special meeting of the City Band considered selling the band and bandroom to Liquidate the overdraft. The chairman noted the public apathy and urged steps for future Empire Day, with a vote to advertise the property's purchase and housing options.
In Murray street opposite Perth Public Hospital Alfred Uenks shot his wife Blanche Binks during a quarrel after reconciliation talks at police court. They later attended a family outing, then fought again at home where Binks killed Blanche and shot himself, dying shortly after in bed at about one o clock.
In Perth at the Criminal Court the case of William Silvester ended with a not guilty verdict. He testified he had no dispute with the deceased and claimed he was dismissed over contractor concerns. Two cropty cartridges found by police were explained as practice shots near a trench. The jury delivered the verdict after fifty retirements.
Melbourne May 14 The case against Dr Leger Era and two women charged with conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth Government in maternity bonus grants was committed for trial this morning by Magistrate Mr Tamper.
Sydney May 1 The man known as the King of the Thieves made a desperate attempt to escape from gaol on Sunday night. He succeeded in scaling two walls but was recaptured in the lavatory. Police officials seek to hush the matter.
The article warns the railway dispute could flare again soon as workers accuse the Chief Commissioner of breaking terms of the peace accord after returning to work. A May Suva cricket note reports Australian players scoring 219 while Suva side made 79 in a separate match.
The New Zealand Defence Minister J Allen arrived in Vancouver on May 13 to discuss naval policy with British Admiralty. He declined to outline NZ policy until government approval. A permanent land defense system and mosquito fleet are reportedly under consideration, with later plans for battle fleets on Australian model. The trip included civil and military receptions.
Geraldton's wireless station began operations after delays in transmitting gear were resolved. Demonstrations show daytime range up to 250 miles and potential 300 miles at night, with messages received from the Colmar near Colombo and signals picked up from Perth and Applecross. Officials emphasize practical usefulness and the novelty of wireless communication across water.
A reporter visits the Applecross wireless station discussing hours, operators, and costs. Mr Sweeney and Mr Lamb explain handling messages across ships, the role of the interface line, and the anticipated growth after the New Navigation Act. The piece notes the fascination with wireless speed, the technical setup, and the station’s future business potential.
Mackenzie and Co offer the Bewaed Garden Estate for public sale on Thursday 2nd May at the farm near Ireraletuott 13 miles from the town and 4 miles from the railway siding. The property includes 200 acres under cultivation with 300 acres suitable, stock, implements, and buildings. The sale adheres to payment terms with deposits and full details available from the auctioneers.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Stanley Larter of Northampton and a May date. Mentions an application, notices, and a wall erected with conngninners. Includes names such as Mark, Grape Loster, and Ganlel Til, with scattered references to lands, deeds, and parties seeking details via a secretary.
Stock sale notice by J. J. Plant auctioneer at Plant's Stock Bazaar Sandford Street Eraldton opposite Queen's Park held every Friday at 11.35 am in a commission sale yard. Unloaded stock sold on commission with trial sale invited. Dates from July 1913. Further details from hotel misceene photo.
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