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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 30, 1911
Page
3
The Governor of the Bombay Presidency notified the local turf club that due to rising betting, races at Poona or Bombay will be banned unless racing days are capped at ten per year. Bookmakers will be abolished and a tote system introduced.
Berlin May 29 The German Navy League reports 1031 937 members at the annual meeting held Saturday. A resolution was adopted urging the construction of a third armoured cruiser each year until 1917. Admiral Ver Koester notes Britain has one armoured cruiser with speed 23 knots and over. Those at 21 knots would place fifth in Germany’s navy.
London sources report the British Prime Minister lauding the empire’s confidence in dominion leaders, signaling a new era unreturnable. The Economist notes dwindling support for a centralized Imperial Defence Fund, Laurier resists euro militarism, and Henderson’s critique stirs Australia while Africa accepts £1,009,000 annual garrison aid amid dominions’ navy protections and local spending.
May 29 London reports suggest bookmakers favor Sunstar under Joel's ownership while rumors of a plot to derail Sunstar surface. Elaborate precautions guard the horse with box surveillance nightly as Stern rides. The Daily Express and Sporting Life note large prices and ill will surrounding Joel.
Telegrams from Melbourne report land tax receipts up to date amount to £87,902. Western Australia contributes £3,884 of the total. The figures reflect ongoing payments across regions.
Brisbane reports sufficient workers ready to run gas works at Brisbane and South Brisbane with both companies rejecting the Premier's offer to arbitrate. Unions statewide will consider a general strike in the dispute.
In Auckland on May 2 a case initially believed to be fever is diagnosed as a plague form. Authorities report plague infected rats found in several city cellars, raising public health concerns.
A local note describes children’s hacking coughs at night and mentions a product called Peppermind Cure by Woods. The item raises questions about safety and effectiveness amid parental concern.
West Australia Fremantle May 22 A tram accident involves Ruth McKinnon aged four who ran in front of a Beaconsfield tram. The motorman could not stop in time and she was dragged about 15 yards. She suffered a fractured forearm and a lacerated scalp but is out of danger after treatment for shock.
The writer condemns carpenters in Geraldton for demanding 3 3 a day claiming a strike to force higher wages. He argues a fair wage should be set and warns against blackmailing the public. He suggests petitioning the Premier and calling on the General to mobilize tradesmen locally for immediate work and broad satisfaction.
A series of brief notices from Murchison reports Ted Lehmann plans to buy a one and a half acre fruit and species farm near the Darling Ranges while T Weekley exits the district. Wees levy family prepare to relocate to Bunbury then Victoria. H Marwood travels to Perth with plans to return. Geraldton’s Mrs turkey named matron for Young Australia League overseas tour. Bishop Kelly receives a warm welcome at Content School. Journalist Poray suffers partial paralysis but recovers with care. Day Dawn raffle prizes awarded in RC bazaar and council complains of poor horse care and feeding standards in the Geraldton district.
A settler's wife, Mrs Bashall, was driving home when a frightened horse bolted the sulky. She suffered a broken arm, a dislocated other arm, severe chest injuries, and remains in critical condition.
Yesterday evening a two year old girl from 45 miles from Dridge town followed her mother to feed fowls. She picked a tin and threw it into the fire then ran back home engulfed in flames. The mother extinguished the fire and the child died two hours after admission to hospital.
The Newcastle Weekly Chronicle reports a standout day at Fp som racing. Hixley, Watsdn’s apprentice, dead heated in the first race on Corea with Proud Scot, then won the Betc worth Selling Plate on Figure System and the Kingswood Plate on Brilliant. Frank Wotton rode Slieve Roe to win the Tadworth Plate and Melody to capture the Hyde Park Plate, marking a standout day for the Epsom establishment.
MES demand increases minimum carpenters wage to 15s 0d per day. after a May 29 change, workers walk off sites citing a 15s 6d daily rate. Employers resist and cite contracts already based on 13s 4d. several journeymen told to stop work to avoid union friction. Contractors report paying 15s 8d to their men in some cases.
Reports from Geraldine describe heavy rains and a promising water supply as settlers prepare for land selection. Government tanks near Murchison River are nearly full, aiding new pioneers. Two new blocks in Rowes and Wundi Will estates open for selection with prices from 26s to 35s per acre, applications due after June 6.
Henry Snowdon of Northampton declares his occupancy in the local district room or occupy space at Hampton Northampton not presently licensed. This statement is signed with a dated hand as part of a municipal or legal filing.
In a seven furlong race the second horse saved from the Stake by finishing out of the money. Nomination was due by 19 acceptance 5.
Leading hotel near railway station and post office with stone building, stables, and extensive sheds. Lease offers invited for 10 years with a £259 bank draft by June 14, 1911. rental £8 weekly, stock valued at 30 days, turnover around £4,000, furniture and plant £1,000, cash terms £1,000 plus £500 monthly, 6 percent added, or 5 percent for cash. Possession by July 1, 1911.
A letter from James W. Hopf, Municipal Medical Officer, notes government interest in a Geraldton Visiting Nurse scheme. H Carson, M.L.A., requested subsidy details and district scope. Hopf asks for nurse appointment conditions, service area, and other work information before a firm recommendation.
A meeting is set at the Drill Wall this evening at 7 15 to form a military gymnasium class. Past classes were successful and organizers expect the new class to become wary der (illegible) and attract interest.
A May 20 2011 item notes the inauguration election and a request for a strong roll-up. The terse fragment references EE Seer and four ones but lacks full names or places.
Victona Pictures have drawn good crowds at the Masonic Hall every evening since Saturday. The programme repeats tonight and tomorrow evening the Olympia programme will be shown with a mix of dramatic and comic subjects promised.
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