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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
3
Report from Belfast signals government determination on Ulster issues. The London Chronicle notes the time limit for Ulster is decisive, with parties unlikely to expand activity this year. The piece frames government intent against separatist action amid ongoing political tension.
Adelaide May 25 The ARC race meeting accepts entries for principal events. Notable horses and jockeys listed among acceptances for the big races, with race conditions and weights to be applied. Confirmation of participants and potential favourites outlined.
The weights declared by Me G Meena for the Flying ant Pindar Hinsley to be run at Pinday on June ath include Getyan 10 3, Rabalike 12, Wungantoni Nat twa 74, and Tinkyr Hates with Getyan 13, babalaide 912, Golden Deer 810, Piri spouk 60.
In a rural council recount the tally shifted as Mr Carson narrowly led Mr Hickey after second preference votes were tallied. The result rests on contamination of ballots and later counts, with Carson gaining a small majority while Wiluna papers mostly aligned against Hickey.
Aled Matte expected Wilant boxes arriving by morning train but the Wituy box failed to materialize. The missing box reportedly contains two notes crucial to the event, and its absence unsettles plans for the day.
The notice reports Frank Green and Co selling Castlemaine Ale and farm goods including chaff oats bran pollard and flour at low prices. It also notes delays in the Returning Officer Mr R East reporting a box appearance at Meekatharra and potential poll declarations and writ timing, with explanations about writs and candidate suspensions.
Four smallpox cases linked to the steamer Kilchatlan arrived at Bunbury with the disease. A patient from the Hunsby Hospital contracted the illness and was moved to the Bunbury quarantine station. The town faced quarantine measures as boarding houses and inmates resisted vaccination while officials prepared declarations of an infected port.
Bunbury authorities have ordered a quarantine to guard exits, stationing outposts at roadways and preparing for port infection. Three inmates at the quarantine station are said to be ill with suspected smallpox, linked to recent arrivals at the Bunbury hospital and adjacent facilities.
Perth reports concern over hospital discharge laxity risking quarantine integrity. Telegrams note fresh smallpox cases linked to Kirrup and a nationwide tracing effort, while a local market advertises wool quilts and blankets at the Coliseum with limited numbers.
Football notes recount Thistle Moonyoununka’s improved play with new forwards and a spirited defeat for Moonoonooka. Visitors impressed with musical talent at Fresmason’s Hotel, amid hearty toasts, speeches, and awards honoring football figures and the Scotting community.
Members of the Geraldton Yacht Club will hold a general meeting at the Commonwealth Hotel on Wednesday evening the 27th. Acknowledge EMSKINE and Ky 1 as present. Secret agenda items may be discussed.
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