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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
3
London May report notes Sweeper II as favorite for the Derby and records a deadly cinema fire at Vila Real. The blaze engulfed a cinema showing the film Madehit with two doves present. casualties and escapes are listed with limited identification of victims.
May 29 dispatch from Waris notes a considerable force of tribesmen renewing an attempt to attack Bez yee terdlay. The brief item emphasizes renewed military action around Fez with limited details.
Berlin May 29 reports Kaiser Wilhelm to establish four seaside rest homes at his own expense to house monthly groups of one hundred and eighty destitute Berlin workers children.
A governor's order blocks a scheduled Flynn championship event and related work in New York City. The prohibition halts prize fights and affects participants connected to the disputed match.
The committee released a report to the Senate faulting Captain Loch of the Californian for inaction during the Titanic disaster. It cites lax discipline aboard after the hit and blames the British Board of Trade for lax oversight, noting 508 lives lost.
In Mazatlan yesterday officials executed several rebels sympathizers including Amone Ahone and Robert Alammeds, a Mexican millionaire. Alammeda had been in hiding awaiting a pardon before his home was surprised and captured.
Mr London May 38. Mr Clarke, appointed to inquire into the strike, reports that the grievance over employing watchman Thoms stemmed from a misapprehension. He blames the Government and urges strict adherence to the agreement. He calls for both sides to a conference by the Board of Trade on Friday to resume work.
Adelaide May 29 reports the latest betting odds for the Birthday Cup event and details from race day. Melburne May 22 notes principal results and prominent horses like President and Ronnie George. Adverts mention cheap crackers, drapery, clothing, and stationery, with buyers sought for general lines.
Telegram report from Adelaide notes the Federated Licensed Victuallers Conference denouncing the practice of providing free lunches in Melbourne hotels. It cites estimates of 10 000 meals daily and costs of about £1 per year per house, urging abolition. The same bulletin mentions Liberal candidates for the Senate election and updates from Melbourne with boxing around Seckokl and Solan.
A report from Sydney on May 3 notes harbor activities for a couple hours in the morning with trapping movements and general traffic conditions described as orderly, with no railway accidents reported.
London May 28 Australia forged a decisive lead after a sensational day in the first test against South Africa. Australia 148 in their first innings while South Africa replied with 265, then Australia faced further pressure to set a target of 68. Matthews delivered a double hat trick in bowling and Whitty starred with 74 across the match.
The report lists several matches with Australia winning by wickets or innings, including Nottingham and Northampton fixtures. Noted scores mention Australia 370 at Northampton and 104 by Australia in another game, with margins like innings and 138 runs. May 10 and May 4 are cited with venues such as Lords and Nottingham.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Williams with attendance from family and parishioners. The Holy Trinity Church of England congregation reported and adopted the annual report and balance sheet. Warden Gervase Tom and People’s Warden H Snowdon were elected along with other vestry members.
The report notes a lively program last night with a popular Empire orchestra delighting the audience. The Howard-Hassan Company and the Howard Bros are mentioned with hints of forthcoming surprises and possible revelations.
A fire at Sud Joinery sawmills in Arncliffe results in the death of second officer George Woxfenden of the Arseine Fire Brigade. The timber yard suffers damage estimated at £13.
A newspaper man faces prosecution over a case labeled e6. Details remain unclear due to damaged text but the item notes a legal action against a media figure and references a rigid timeline or charge designation.
Perth relief effort for Koombana disaster continues as funds collected by the Koombana relief fund in Perth grow through May. Authorities record contributions from Fremantle and other districts to aid victims.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a successful school concert raising funds for the library. The article notes wheat samples for state experiments, upcoming planting in districts, and lessons in wheat growth. It mentions a new police station contract progressing and a Melbourne Sydney trip of the postmaster and wife.
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