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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary report from London dolling with a March gathering at Queens Mall where Sir Edward Carson mentioned a heated exchange over a counter offer for an amenity tied to the Hill hotel rule. References to civil war and government actions are noted but unclear.
In the House of Commons on May 2, a motion for a thin reading of the Welsh Discat tornt Hill passed by 82 percent to a high vote despite opposition calls and Liberal cheers.
London May 20 John Rhoiles a Bradford warehouseman fatally at his work inherits £170 000 from a man of the same name a colliery owner at Houtebradt Berlin May 20 Knipp family pay £430 000 under German war levy Hertha Krupp owner pays £345 000 Sorbriton Tournament Brookes defeats David 6 9 in second round singles at Sorbiton lawn tennis tourney
Perth May 21 executive council retires from magisterial posts Me A S Hoe Perth Poller Court Mr Jurca Cowan Perth Local Court and Mr C Dows Carnarvon. Attorney General Walker says decision on successors awaits retirement of officers. The harvest yields a new Australian record with 3 206 000 acres harvested for 4 013 800 bushels of wheat. Ministers debate WA potato inspection fees and call for uniform charges. Offshore wind and seas summarized with region weather notes. Ad for Gigantic Colleveunt shop urging customers to visit for discounts and fashions.
The report explains delays in the Legislative Council recount across provinces due to informalities and long distances. It notes Liberals and Labour contenders, with Somerville leading in Metropolitan Suburban and Peters in South West Province facing second-count uncertainties. Locals await final tallies expected midweek as vote scrutiny continues.
Franklin Green and Co provide box results showing Clarke (Lib) ahead of Peters (Lab) with 2000 to 1335 votes in East Province Complete. Other districts note Morrell and Kideon (Lib) in Metropolitan Province, Jenkins (Lib) in Cooppoagt, Holmes (Lit) unopposed in North Province, and Millington (Lab) unopposed in North East Province after a recent by election.
Empire Day events outline a full day of activities from ten o clock arrival of country children to a grand procession and speeches by the Mayor. Volunteers and financial supporters are urged to help with lunch packing, refreshments, and prizes. Evening entertainments include pictures and a football match with schedules interwoven with railway services and special trains.
Auction includes 3 Superior Heavy Draught Mares, 10 Tyortd Manes and Gettings, 4 Spring Carts, 2 Drays, 10 Se of Leniting Hariena, Joset Sulky Harness. Entries invited with no reserve. Located at Wash, Springs. conditions described.
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