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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 22, 1909

Page

3

Telegraphic opinions split on Broken Hill strike actions

Telegrams report divided views on a wage strike involving workers at Broken Hill and Port Pirie. Picket lines and protests face mediation as leaders urge return to work with penalties and appeals for peace amid negotiations with the Proprietary Company and Mr. Delprat.

Adelaide Port Tite Delprat Anyon Wevss Nadmittel Renton Voriaion Mork Pirie Broken Hill

Tragic Self Harm Attempt in Claremont

In Claremont, Western Australia on May 22 a farmer from Muwra named William Henry McNamara tried to kill himself with a knife after his mental state deteriorated. Family tried to have him admitted to an asylum and then to Perth Public Hospital where doctors treated a deep wound to his right thigh but held little hope of recovery.

Perth Claremont William Henry McNamars Muwra McNamars Claremont Lu de. Gillespie Ge Gillopie

Death of Dr. Flecker Shocks Peru Community

News of the death of Dr. Flecker stirred deep feelings in Peru yesterday. A young medical professional, he was well established in Subiaco, where he had practiced for several years. After falling ill on Saturday, he rapidly developed a severe septic tonsillitis and died of heart failure Thursday night.

Placker Peru Subiaco Flecker

Large Fire Devastates Stores in Collie Street Block

Fire at Collie on Lower Throssell street destroyed W E Sraith tailor shop and damaged eight wooden shops in a block near the Crown Hotel. Fire brigade fought the blaze with scant water, sparing neighboring Smiths shop and a grower’s shop owned by W Hartley, who was about to leave town. The blaze threatened adjacent buildings but was brought under control with efforts focused on saving the Crown Hotel block.

Collie Mey Throssell-street W. E Sraith Crown Hee Collie Fields Smith Init W. Hartley Sinopey Crown Hotel

Flames drive through shops as wind aids spread

Fire swept through multiple shops including Weests Bond Waters Lorie and B Reynaction in under an hour as Watts and Ezywalkin Boot Company premises were pulled down to halt the blaze. Losses total at least £5000 with most stock saved except writers' stock.

Weests Bond Vhemixt Waters Lorie B. Reynaction Watts Nevesgift Ezywalkin Boot Company

Cables Report on Wealven Affair and Debt

The Wealven case dated May 2 notes Joan of LI in trouble with a debt of £96 17s 6d. The document mentions Tondo and Australian 34 yore cenit, with unclear references to Deve and Chreefuld. Further readable details are limited due to garbled OCR.

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Prison riot and assault at Fremantle gaol Tailors shop incident

An altercation erupted at Fremantle gaol when prisoners lined a tailors shop wall for coats. A blow sold to a white prisoner and Aiga Chandler was accused of assault. warders intervened and both men received punishment after a disciplinary inquiry.

Yosterday Pris Fremantle Amither Amoius Fea Sion Chad Halane Aigia Chandlee Kelly

Press Conference Delugates VP Ottawa

A garbled account of a press conference in Ottawa mentions Lord Grey and the Governor General of Canada. It references support for Britain's crown and wartime unity, with cheers and patriotic sentiment amid labor ministry rhetoric and calls to honor British subjects.

Lanityni Hsube Tralian Wryss Otuwa Karl Grey Canada Great Britain Oval Musivatio

Mysterious Balloon Reported Over East Indies Night Sky

Police and sailors in England and Tundea report a strange balloon seen at night near the east coast. The vessel, described as a decumpitoine design, is suspected of spying, with authorities preparing cautious observations near Murpegny and the Nelly Sea as investigations begin.

Tundea East Iudist Nelly Sea

Australians Bowled Out by Marylebone at Lord's

The Australian eleven faced Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's as they opened the fifth match of the tour. The weather was fine but Australia batted poorly with four wickets down at one point. Thompson of Northamptonshire delivered notable bowling after lunch, helping dismiss several Australians as the innings closed for 174.

London Marylebone Cricket Club Lord's Axtatralia Lords Alc.c Thompson Northamptonshire

Fortune value after Rogers death unsettled in American markets

London reports on the value of the fortune accumulated by the late St. H. Rogers, director of several American corporations. Copper, oil, and steel stocks show little change as markets digest the impact of his death.

London Bay Sf. H. Rogers America Ciimeen Rogers Rue Cere

French Labor Troubles Spark Partial Paris Strikes

General strike declared by the French General Confederation of Labor prompts a limited response with fifteen unions among workers ceasing duties in Paris. Otherwise, tensions loom as the labor movement mobilizes amid mounting unrest.

Handi General Confederation of Labor Humly Auvvea Paris

Sybil's Soliloquies and the Town Ball Entertainment

A fragmentary critique of a variety show featuring Sear h Teoubadours and the Jester, praising the performers Comminghan and Manda Surly Whow, noting strong audience enthusiasm, stagecraft, and the Town Ball acoustics. References to future events and fashion observations accompany mixed impressions of songs, costumes, and overall reception.

Siege rumors and stock market notes on coast

Fragmented report mentions a siege state near Shilon on the Black Sea and gunfire linked to Constanti nope while noting 10 009 rifles found at the Yildiz Palas amid wholesale wheat sales at 130 cents in Chicago. It reports wool saless, pensions aid, engineers from Victoria, and Lord Northcote criticizing Britain amid Mediterranean tensions.

Shilon Black Sea Owitar Constantinope

Publican’s General Licenses Sought in City Ad

Fragmented notice seeks licenses for a publican and alterations to a building at Filggreald street Gerakitot et hens. Names Frank Wallace Myce Marine Terey Garaldian Ludwiline fu vue Aplyphisant Phusehibler appear in the filing. The advertisement requests a general license renewal with specific local conditions and attached signatures.

Filggreald Trolwston Ted Beers Mablie Hotel Prentices Frank Wallace Marine Terey Garaldian Ludwiline

Federal Politics Briefs Reflect Labor Party Turmoil

Fragmented OCR style notes show Labor Party splits amid candidate debates. Rawle ends Labor ties while Mr. Fowler’s letter to the Western Australian party secretary surfaces. A December 12 dispatch questions Pemence and potential nominations for the next parliament.

Pence Sinvster Galen Macey Henisht Qi Betton

Fusion of Anti-Laborites and Te Aged Debate

Report of a heated political alignment with anti-labor groups and Te faction contending over positions. Notes an expected government vote next week by a large majority and mentions Josey Cook’s upcoming visit. Ills and adjustments cited as solvable though difficulties remain.

New South Deakinites Sethine Tate Josey Cook

Alexander Cly deedale charges withdrawn in informant's request

The charge against Alexander Cly deedale formerly Mayor Mr. Mau net for keeping unproven conduct was withdrawn at the informant William Maykin's request. Maykin's counsel praised the outcome as a decisive victory. Also noted: HB Carson's removal sale to be cleared at cost price.

Alexander Clydeedale Mau~ Net Yyverunen William Maykin Maykin HB Carson Sae

Personal items reveal illness and recoveries at Adelaide hospital

The note records Mrs Mattie Berton seriously ill with typhoid fever in a Veith hospital, while Mr Linc Chapman shows improving mobility with a cane. Mr Chapman’s father died after Insson’s arrival. Mr E Y Butler arrived to relieve Mr Raymond Etrot as clerk of courts for a fortnight. Mr Thos Speedy of Narra Tarra is seriously ill.

Macmorran Mattie Berton Veith Linc Chapman Chapman Insson Adelaide E.Y Butler Raymond Etrot Thos Speedy Narra Tarra

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