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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1910
Page
3
A vast royal mourning display unfolded in Calcutta on Friday as about three hundred thousand barefoot Hindus marched twelve miles from Sangitenwa 16 Maidan. A life size portrait of the late king led the procession, surrounded by white attire and embroidered drapery, symbolizing unity and loyalty amid national grief.
A chaotic report from May 23 describes a ghastly tragedy in Sunderland. Five victims are said to have perished or wounded as a neighbor discovers a man with a severed throat on his doorstep. Four children, all under eight, lay on the floor amid a grisly scene. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
In a London commentary, May B argues for a pacific approach to political questions. The piece notes the Crown has shifted from a popular sovereign to a younger, inexperienced successor, suggesting not all blame rests on King George and hoping for prudent counsel to prevail.
Mr Patten, noted in American Happenings, reportedly made a large profit amounting to £360,100 from 30,000 bales of cotton after cornering the wheat market in Amerie. Half of the proceeds were pledged to Haves in France, with the remaining half to Bremen.
London May 23 A clash at a Limited Irish Lodge convention in Cork drew 5000 onlookers. Redmond led a tribute to the late king as factions clashed with sticks stones and bottles injuring many. The scene highlighted Irish Home Rule tensions and potential constitutional delays amid political strain.
Mr Gladstones at Capetown urged blending to erase distinct racial aptitudes in a motion praised as brilliant for a noble war effort. The Geraldton Guardian offered twelve months free delivery to Commonwealth addresses on receipt of 12s 6d.
Telegrams from Acthowrne report vacancies after six year terms and retirements. Contests likely for 17 seats across five metropolitan districts. Nearby judge comments warn of strong remarks following a separate libel trial where Patrick Hill faced seven counts of subornation and one of attempted subornation. verdicts found guilt on all counts and a five year nine month sentence imposed amid public shock.
In the Poulder Local Court on May 2 the Amalgamated Drivers Association sued Kalgoorlie for breach of arbitration seeking £31 allegedly due for free mob levies. The dispute stems from a rift within the Kulzoorlis branch over secession and proposed variations.
Banbury on May 23 saw the recovery of a body described as badly mangled and dragged, with officials stating the remains show a fatal outcome. The disturbing scene follows reports of a violent incident and ongoing inquiries into what happened.
In Sydney on May 23 Vittoria Howth Australia Western Australia and New South Wales attended a conference at Trades Hall where a resolution favored forming a federation of tramway employees in the Commonwealth. A draft constitution will be sent to state associations for approval as the search for the missing steamer Warntal continues. The Wakefeld search ship called at Kerguckn while the whip Hoskop arrived at New Tantle from Kerguelen Island.
The Pure Food Conference opened with delegates from most states except Western Australia. The aim is harmonising regulations under Pure Food Acts. The Federal Government participated, and the conference is to consider a standard food label and enforcement across states, with law actions if any state sets up conflicting standards.
West Australia reports Perth on May 24 as Black stands trial again for alleged embezzlement from Freedman and Co. with shortages totaling about 1,700. The defendant reserved his defence and faces further commitment for trial.
In the Kalgoorlie Local Court W Gillis sued the Great Boulder severance G4 Company for £3 would recover unpaid wages. The magistrate awarded costs to the company and ordered the plaintiff to pay. The appellant appealed to the Full Court arguing against the verdict and law. The Full Court upheld the magistrate, dismissing the appeal with costs.
Correspondence to the editor cites a 1910 clipping praising a Saturday half holiday. It notes 134,000 members after 32 months of experience, counters critics who warned ruin, claims benefits for shopkeepers and workers, and supports extended rest with wage adequacy while warning against wage laws harming domestic markets.
Crowther writes in defense against a Lith inst report alleging farmers seized sheets from the Rail Wes Department for long cleaning and used tarpaulins to protect produce. He argues railway workers know their wheels, warns about wet weather damage, and hopes sheds are repaired for the season. May 7.
James Moore of Marine Terrace writes to clarify local chimney sweeping practice in Geraldton. He states he has performed the work there for over 16 years, noting that few residents have chimneys suitable for cleaning. He seeks acknowledgment from authorities following municipal discussion dated May 23, 1910.
Fragmentary OCR notes connect the name Thomas Henry Parker to a dispute involving Simday trading at the Shamrock Hotel on the 5th. Details are unclear, but references imply a legal or investigative context. Further readable text needed for precise summary.
Fragmentary entry reports an event involving Thomas Hamden Parker in Geraldton on May 24 1910. The text hints at potential injury or danger to someone named Lesinees sea, but details are unclear.
An inquest was held into the death of Richard John Coll whose body was found hanging by a strap in Queen's Park. The jury found the death due to mental unsoundness. The proceedings note witnesses who reported mood difficulties and medical staff who moved the body to hospital. The verdict cites death caused by mental incapacity.
The Geraldton Football Association held its weekly meeting on Monday. Plans for erecting a grandstand and updated dressing rooms were discussed with hope for suitable arrangements. A Weather Committee was formed to decide on playability. a red flag at Freemasons Hotel signaled game postponement if conditions were unfit.
Market report notes rising demand for fowl and turkeys with good prices. A plant and fruit sale event was postponed on Wednesday. Items sold at a local court bailiff sale included pumpkins cabbages apples and various produce with mixed prices. Prices for ducks fowls and turkeys are listed with currency and weight details.
The Mayor Mr. J. Urcky announces a suitable site for a Geraldton water scheme near Farry Tneta Estate north of Wacgrrakine well. The catchment on Nurta Tarra Estate blocks 16 7 and 2649 spans about 50 acres ironstone formation yields non saline water suitable for domestic and boiler use. Core borings reached ironstone at 10 to 12 feet in all cases, promising a reliable supply to address Meraklion’s water shortage.
Advertising notices report that at the Geraldton Road Board meeting held on the May th day, a general rate on rateable unimproved capital values is devised in accordance with The Road Act 1902. Ww. & Hobren, chairman. James C. Kidd, secretary.
Geraldton Roads Board invites expressions of interest for tenders to be opened Friday the 17th. Highest bid will be considered and evaluated by the board. Signed by James C. Kidd.
An applicant named L Hansen signs and dates a request for a Publicen's General License on the seventeenth day of May, 1919. The document references a licensed public house and boarding house operations pending the grant. The wording is archaic and partially garbled but indicates a license for serving or managing alcohol and related lodging activities. The content centers on formal procedural authorization.
Householders' Certificate for a Publican's General License is listed with names CF Speed R Gooway Mt Fuller Geo Laing and Bonlay solicitor for the application. The fragment indicates an official license request process with local parties involved.
Application for a Wayside House License in Western Australia. Justice of the Peace records the license held under hand dated May 18 1910 by Joseph Ritchardston.
The document notes a May 18 1910 date with LB du BOULAY as applicant for a householders certificate at Wayside House license. The fragment references interpretive terms and spiritual war phrases surrounding the application.
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