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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
3
Paris May 1s Madame Caillausha and others face trial on a charge of attempted murder linked to the shooting of the editor of the Figure. Reports mention an Angiosapanese alliance secured and Japan provinces governance remarks. The text reflects chaotic OCR with unclear names and places, but centers on a high profile political crime and international implications.
Reports from Sofia and London describe renewed Turkish atrocities in Eastern Thrace with Greek peasants fleeing to Demotiki and Demnagat and their families left unprotected while other items note Churchill looping a monoplane and railway workers pushing for eight hour day and wage increases.
The Turf at Coolgardie lists acceptances for the tomorrow meeting in West Australia. Notable entries include Minever, Tiwaneubin in the Venetian King Aplige Gun Autumn Handicap, and a Welter event at one mile two furlongs featuring Muralite, Affaire d'Amour, Native Heath, and Whirligig. Other entrants include Lann, High Society, Jupiter of Lond, Fermoy, Dailey's Wandicay, and Mural Lass among several others.
From Our Own Correspondent a private letter notes Mr J Marwood sails home by Saturday amid ill health. A successful evening at King Wall last Friday included a euchre party and dance for the RC church. Complaints about ongoing dry weather persist. little hay has been made and some laborious tasks remained. News lists wool goods and blankets offered at low prices.
In Northampton the contest between Caron, Hickey, and Stone crafts a tight race as 2300 votes counted with about 200 remaining from districts likely favoring Caron. Second preferences could decide the result with Labour support hinted as decisive. First count shows Chapman leading in Chapman line areas, others trailing. Counting to resume Thursday with remaining boxes from Coomberdate and surrounding districts.
Final figures indicate Liberal candidate J. F. Allen gains four votes in the recount with Somerville remaining unaltered. Across provinces the results show varied margins with Liberal majorities noted in South East and North provinces and several unopposed seats in Metropolitan, North and North East provinces amid fragmented second counts across regions.
Frank Green Co Perth May 19 reports expressing opinions on council elections with Mr Scaddan declining to comment until full results. Opposition leader Mr Frank Wilson says voters show sympathy for Parliament and oppose abolishing the Legislative Council. Mrs W H Fuller and daughters return from four months holiday in the Eastern States to Geraldton. Mr J Crothers back from holiday in the East looking better. Mr Irwin Watson, formerly of Mingenew, returns to Geraldton aboard the Gorgon after a four month holiday.
Tenders for the deceased estate of William Criddie due by noon May 20 offer multiple town lots in Guildford and surrounding properties. Auction will also include Geraldton parcels with Brick Villa and Water Factory site, led by AMLESS KIDD and Mackenzie & Co. Clauses note mortgage terms and viewing details.
An auction notice for May 25 1914 lists furniture including bedstead dining table couch chairs and cabinets to be sold by Ames C Kidd and H Plant at a site beyond Government School. The sale features many sundries with absolute reserve and invites further entries of livestock gear and harness.
List of grocery items with unit prices including Geraldton Flour 14/6 per 150 lb bag, Best Butter 1/3 per lb, Nestles Milk 74d per tin, Prairie Milk 6d per tin and 6/- per dozen, Oatmeal 1/6 per 7 lb bag, Globe Magic Soap 10d per bar, Robur Tea 1/7 per lb, Caerlemaine Ale 4/- per gallon, and other staples like cereals, dried peaches, and poultry supplies offered at low, bedrock prices.
The half yearly rate payers meeting will be held in the Council Chambers Geraldton at 8 PM on Thursday 24th inst. Nomination closes seven clear days prior to the election date. Elections to appoint members for Yuna, North, Central, and South wards and an auditors post are announced with polling places listed and officials named. May 1st, 191F, notices from Cooper and others included.
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