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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
3
London dispatch reports a fire at a Centralville stockade holding convicts leased by the Red Feather Coal Company. Guards and fleeing prisoners clashed in the flames. Thirty five died, with several others wounded as escape attempts sparked panic and chaos.
Toronto timer correspondent reports Mr Welding, the Dominion Vi ot Fie Faner, travels to Finglomdici to arrange covers for a LAN loan talks. Negotiations between Ditown and Washington loom. A major factory explosion in Contos Ohio injures several workers and kills one. A wall collapse and a roof fall trap laborers amid flames controlled before rescue.
Deputation to the New York Governor seeks to veto a measure punishing intoxication offenses with mandatory hospitalization and confinement. The text, titled Twap trunkemye Dill, appears amid broader reports on Turkish forces suppressing Albanian resistance and village disturbances.
Mr OConnor in weekly papers criticizes unionist moves to press petty gain from King Edward's reign. The Daily Rowe protests the approach while delaying tactics are debated. The general motion is expected to be taken up next November.
Mr Buckards was appointed referee for the Johnson Versnew match. The decision accompanies a quiet procedural note from the league confirming official oversight and location details to follow.
In London on May 13 Jean Sale, a Spanish painter, shot at a painting in the Salon after a dispute over its removal. He wore a false beard to conceal himself, caused a panic among visitors, and was promptly arrested by police. The incident follows his earlier demands that the committee return the work to him.
A damaged report describes a recent accident on Schwerin Lake involving Grand Duke Maria of Mockleulvary Schwerin and her 12 year old son Duke Nicholas. The royal party were in a comahwing when it capsized during a May 18 event.
Fragmentary text notes a 32 kaot ba wan event and a duke with his grandmother reaching land, followed by the Mecklesburg life saving medal awarded for bravery.
Linden A Carnigio contributed 1000 to the fund for dependents of 33 men who lent aid during the Wellington caliary explosion fire. The incident centered at Wellington calliery and involved a significant local response.
Enormous crowds filled Westminster as the King lay in state. Government officials estimated tens of thousands attended the bier, with more expected through the night. Police reported large queues forming early, as mood and ceremony drew citizens toward the procession plans.
Telegrams report a horse carriage veered along a Sydney street striking an iron stand supporting a trolley wire. Occupants Mr John Wellington and Mr A R B Wittey were thrown out. Wittey sustained a sprained ankle, other injuries noted, Wellington suffered a concussion. Cab overturned and was crushed.
In Wellington on May 18 Trig reports from Dunedin that resident Wha hm sethe invested in rubber at Home a few months ago. The investment reportedly grew to £11,000, indicating a profitable turn for the holder.
Melbourne May 18 The Federal Cabinet considers foresight toward talks with premiers on slums finance relations between States and the Commonwealth. Ministers mostly oppose conformer while the Prime Minister presses for frontier meetings. A per capita return of 24 with WA slat provision, Hill type measures, and defence strategy are discussed with Kitchener scheme likely for modification. The cabinet meets again tomorrow.
In West Australia May The Acting-Prenier Mr F Wilson orders that only permanent staff at the Government Printing Office be paid for Friday when a holiday is observed. Casual and temporary workers lose pay if Friday is a holiday. A ballot was suggested to decide whether the office should close on Friday. The same rule applies to railways and all government departments, as the Trades Ballot supports abstaining from active voting.
Thomas Jours a 44 year old carpenter of East Perth was employed erecting a principal of a root at Goode Durrant and Co's Warehouse when a turn unsteadied him and he fell resulting in multiple rib fractures and a lung laceration. Doctors fear possible fatal outcome.
The Acting Premier Mr Wilcom was asked if he inquired into police instructions about suppressing betting outside recognised racecourses. He replied that new guidelines defining recognised racecourses had been issued to clarify the matter.
A fragment lists criteria forrecognized permanent features of stables or confining enclosures and admission charges. It notes that where permanent structures exist, or admissions are charged for some enclosures, or where definite racing fixtures are arranged in advance, these conditions prevail.
Mr Holman secretary of the Timber Workers Union notes a large rise in accidents in the timber industry. Using a new accident fund record system he now tracks all members paying in. This year about 30 percent of 750 paying members suffered injuries. Incidents include Davis mill workers at Hofwam Bush with a fractured leg, and W Heary at Mosiman Bush hurt by a fall breaking his leg.
Many applicants seek Tamil land in Experance Norseman district after inspection of the country. A letter from the Land Department says applications await pending personal inspection by the Surveyor General. A public meeting in the Town Hall will discuss the issue as settlers weigh elections regardless of land department action.
The inquest heard H Wilaga for the late partners Pope and Brown, Dudley H Pope for relatives. Abe Ueemmed testified Brown last spoke May 15 and appeared in good spirit. a room upstairs housed Agricultural implements. Dr Brown was found dead. cyanide cases were tampered with in May. The firm Pope and Barlow acted as selling agents and dissolved the partnership due to Brown’s ill health.
Evidence shows W. Castell Brown died from potassium cyanide poisoning after a confrontation at Pope and Brown's firm premises. Witnesses describe a scene with cyanide packets, a bottle of brandy, and scattered personal items. Coroner notes focus on the deceased’s mental state and timing of death, with corroboration from medical testimony about the poison’s effects.
An unnamed individual died on an early May day from cyanide of potassium self administered while in an unsound mind. The report notes the time as 1:10 and records the death as self inflicted amid unclear circumstances.
A fragment from a 19th century bulletin describes a postal item from Edinburgh dated Tuesday, with a half sovereign and wheat sample tucked in a red handkerchief. A 17 year old heir, a Canadian festival plan, and an unexpected request for money accompany the letter, while a grand stand ticket travels to the donor through Calgary and Quebec links.
Remains of K. T. Collier, a local resident, will be taken from Merrow Hospital on Sunday. The obituary notes the passing and specifies arrangements for the burial.
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