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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 30, 1914

Page

3

Liner and Liner Collision Feared After Empress of Ireland Sinks

A Canadian Pacific liner collides with the Norwegian Storstar off Quebec. Empress of Ireland and Storstar vanish with over 900 feared lost. Passengers include Salvation Army delegates and many Australians. Rescue efforts fail to locate either vessel.

London Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Company Empress of Ireland Montreal Liverpool Storstar Quebec Empress Ireland Sopet Saucera Inka Salvation Army

Billiards Match Result Between Newman and Gray

London on May 2 reports the latest scores in the Newman versus Gray billiards match. Newman revived 2000 with a score of 6689 and Gray posted 4360.

London Newman Gray Reavives Wray

Personal Items and Local Appointments Recorded

News from Cue and Moora includes departures to South Australia and Mingellew, a student class gift to Mr Lasscock, and a death announcement in Cue for Mrs Hall’s family. Midland Railway role changes bring Mr BR Murray and Mr Geo Smith as successor. new Justices of the Peace named Arthur Charles, Samuel Berman, and Ernest Frederick Sander for various districts. W McKenzie Grant joins Geraldton Licensing Court with T A Kidd noted as resigned.

BR. W. Greville Porth South Australia Aml T. Lasscock Bert Lasscock Cue Melbourne Mre Hall Wits Bob Hall Jas, White BR. G. Murray Moora Bow Midland Railway Co Busiunas Mingellew Murray Geo. Smith Hewen Arthur Charles Ch Greenough Iniow Victoria Badery Berman Geraldton Ernest Prederick Sander W. McKenzie Grant Geraldon

Central Province election declares Harry Carson winner

The Central Province Legislative Council result was declared at Town Hall with Sir Harry Carson winning over Labour candidate Jas W Hickey. The first count showed Carson 570, Hickey 1001, with an informal tally of six. Carson led by a majority of 192 after the final count, and Hickey conceded amid thanks to the Returning Officer and supporters.

Central Province Legislative Council Wilma Stone Mc Carson RB. W. East Harry Carson Jas W. Hickey Sam Elliott M. Lae Omeet Hickey Lal Carson C.J Os Stone Lil Caron C.P Law H. Carson LLC Oficer Fhr Western Australis Geraldton Hear East Irwin Tee Tre Country Party Country Liberal Hiseuseest Jas W. Hickey Uarron Vieh Arson Hea Bear

Delayed First Count Delays Final Result in Irwin District

In the Irwin district the initial tally was postponed due to inexperience and informalities. Even if the first count finished earlier, the final result could not be announced until the Witunsex message traveled through Sandstone to Mnets tarra and then to Geraldton.

Irwin Mnetstarra Geraldton

Trade Embargo and Building Dispute Shock Bunbury

Telegrams report a Bunbury meeting where the embargo on the town was debated but not eased. Six patients remain in poor condition except two showing slight improvement. About 3000 idle men face reduced trade amid a building trades dispute. rumours claim a cash-for-goods system may be pushed until the dispute ends.

Bunbury Heapene Siettjen Nal Otewebury Traders Association EL. Stump Matron Andrews Rade Gyuros Thorn Emmasbo Ee Monay Gota McCallum

Opposition Alters Tactics In Postal Voting Bill Debate

Melbourne May 24 officials report the Opposition shifted tactic to back the Postal Voting Bill in the House of Representatives after four speeches. The sequence included a forced first reading and a second reading set for Wednesday as Government strategy remains tied to Labour action and potential double dissolution.

Melbourne House Representatives Cook Labour Party

The Governor's Tour to Dongarra

Ouwr Don garra correspondent reports that His Excellency the Governor will visit Dongarra. The trip fulfills a promise from his earlier Geraldton visit and residents expect a hearty welcome. It is hoped Lady Barron will accompany Sir Harry.

Ouwr Dongarra Govervor Geraldton

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