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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1911
Page
3
Perth district reels after the murder of 18 year old Frances Elizabeth Compton near Welshpool road. Police report strangling marks and a suspected assault, with post mortem pending to determine if a criminal act. Detectives pursue leads as the rural area awaits further details.
Perth reports a brutal strangling of Frances Compton by an unknown man on Saturday near Woodlupine. Doctors say death resulted from heart failure amid struggle after violence and possible suffocation. evidence includes torn clothing, facial marks, and a bottle found at the scene. Detectives pursue a laboring suspect linked to past crimes, with photos and inquiries ongoing.
Michael McKean faced police court in Geraldton on a charge of stealing from the mail room at the Geraldton railway station. The case involved a Northampton to Perth mail bag containing registered and ordinary letters, postcards, newspapers, and mail bags. A remand for eight days was granted. bail was opposed due to another pending charge.
Telegraphs report from rue May 18 notes a Victorian Employers' Federation meeting where Justice Higgins remarks on the engine drivers and firemen award drew strong objections. Critics say his views reveal despotic employer powers and political overreach, with references to repressive acts and control.
Police report Miss Bordsley aged 34 was accosted by a man while at a stable caring for calves. He struck her on the head with a piece of wood. Examination found no marks to corroborate her account. she is described as nervous.
Burglars at Beverley entered the premises of Richard Snellgrove, a watchmaker, and carried off booty valued at £50. Entrance gained by breaking the stair in the flat window. A separate report from Dowerly notes a deadly explosion near Wyalatebom Camp of Messrs Cue and Hatton killing Gordon Hatton. camp ruins, possible gunpowder ignition.
Norseman on May 15 sees candidate activity as Mr Walker announces candidacy for Kanowna electorate. Mr G Hill, vice president of the Filter Press and Cyanide Workers' Union, seeks Labor selection for the Hannans seat. Mr Gourley confirms he will contest the Leonora seat again.
Johannesburg reports police patrols in the town after tramway workers strike disrupts order. Blast gelatine fragments found in a tram rail groove near a car, as tramway sheds become a military camp with troops ready to reinforce police.
Mr Fels of Geraldton is ill and hopes to resume work soon. Sergeant Smythe has recovered enough to move about. Oliver, famed wheat buyer, improves after illness. Dongarra reports the death of J W Johnson, longtime head teacher and roads board secretary, survived by wife and children. Deaths include John Regan, Mrs TS Adams, and others mentioned with heart disease and related causes. Funeral notices reference Fenian mine work and local families.
A temporary committee formed at a public meeting in the Mayor's Parlour to organize a Visiting Nurse scheme for Geraldton met chaired by EB Constantine. Members discussed finances with proposed half year salaries funded by the Benevolent Society, friendly societies, and the Municipal Council, plus street collections near the coronation date.
At last night’s council meeting, Dr Bartlett explained a committee draft to secure financial support from the council and friendly societies. He proposed contributing twenty pounds toward half-year expenses, but Dr Trigg noted the council cannot donate beyond three per cent. After discussion, a letter stating the council could not provide the donation was prepared.
Moor Council held its ordinary meeting with Drs Brede Goldberg Bartlett Fuller Trigg Smart Cribb and Dooley present. The Town Clerk reported receipts of 4,147 166 and outlined debts and payments while approvals were given for shifting a dressing shed at the Recreation Ground and for football matches during Coronation celebrations.
The meeting covered a £99 debt for goods for timber stands and argued about early payment to save interest. Dr Cribb and Dr Fuller raised issues on street repairs and town hall doors. The Town Clerk said the screenout was ratified. A sub-committee was formed to review land resumption and a tar paving project for Marine Terrace footpath was approved.
The Turf notes a picnic race meeting at Yalgoo on the 24th with the Burnabin sal Handicap of £12 as main event. Nominations closed last night and no dates yet for minor hack races. Breeders are urged to note Derby and Sires Produce Stakes events for 1912 with nominations due June 6. Adelaide weather and racing chatter follow with unclear details and figures.
Mr J M Drew MLC received a letter from the Erin Farmers Progress Association seeking support to secure compliance with resolutions passed at their meeting. The association urges metalling of general approaches to Erinuml Yet sidings at Chapman, and construction of suitable truckline yards at Mr Exin sing. Drew was written to the Minister for Hallways about providing facilities demanded by the Mt Mirin Farmers Association.
Mulai Hafid sends urgent request to the French government for assistance as the crisis in Pete worsens.
In Mexico the talk centers on ending the insurrection as a basis for recognizing the Cabinet and surrendering 14 of 27 governorships to the rebels. President Millin will decide within 24 hours on the attitude toward these proposals.
In Geraldton Police Court before Messrs W I Hox and S L Elliott, Dill Beaman and William Neale admitted drunkenness and were fined 5s plus costs. Geo Bates faced a similar penalty for disorderly conduct. An ad praises Woods Great Peppermint Care for night coughs and colds.
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