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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
3
Vienna reports a naval battle in Albania with Albanian defenders holding positions until a wall fell. Serbian claims target An Athagiana and accuse her of aggression as Albanian forces fight to hold their ground. Sergine vows not to reveal levels after defeating insurgents.
The Talohist newspaper quotes P. S. Smith claiming Ulster Unionists would block Home Rule by force. The Daily Telegraph questions if excluding Antrim Derry and Armagh from Home Rule talks is a concession. Mc Smith is said to have consulted leading Unionists in England and Sir Edward Carnegie before the statement.
Ottawa reports the Bochern Government is reexamining naval policy with a strong chance that the Naval Bill will be reintroduced without changes. The Oct 3 note highlights renewed attention to defense planning and bill readiness.
London reports alarm over a potential widespread lockout in Lancashire cotton mills. Glasgow firms face a fortnight of supplies and fear 8000 girl weavers could lose work. Officials state as many as 690000 people may be affected directly by the threat.
London reports that following the Sir Swart Samuel case, army orders include no injunction preventing MPs from being assigned to government contracts. The ruling clarifies that MPs may not be barred from such shares.
Immigration officers at Ellis Island processed jockey Bernard Dillon and well known variety artiste Marie Liogis after they arrived aboard the Olympie on October 2. The couple claimed marriage but failed to provide proof, prompting remand to Ellis Island for a formal inquiry.
Melbourne reports a government party expedition into the north eastern division aimed at capturing natives linked to prospector Werner’s murder. Wire message says ringleaders in the attack were arrested after a clash in which four natives were killed and several wounded during police pursuit.
The Greenough Show featured a strong showing by entries led by Ake Greenough with notable scores and medals. Prize winners included D. Jas Reynolds and W. B. Mitchell with high point tallies, while Gold medals were awarded for top paints in the exhibit and officials praised the event.
Telegraphic report from Perth details a cold blooded crime near North Dandutup where Dorothy Molyneux wife of farm manager Richard Solyarms was killed. Charles Odgers, her former lover and suspect, remains fugitive. Odgers visited the Molyneux home after disturbances in Mr Molyneux's absence, fired a weapon during a confrontation, and fled into the bush. A neighbor and Mr Molyneux later found the murdered wife. State population for September shows 316,485 with a rise of 1970.
Sydney October 3 Justice Pring opened a Royal Commission into charges by Mr Wade against Sir Griffith. Wade attended but offered no evidence as five topics were deemed covered. The sixth charge about land at Mediow in the Blue Mountains was excluded. Proceedings ended within minutes.
Sydney reports the New South Wales estate of the late J C William of theatrical fame sworn for Probate at 193,038 pounds. A disastrous fire at Oye Haka last night destroyed a hotel and toy shops. the brigade used dynamite due to water outage to blow down the buildings in the path of the fire.
Cricket opened with a premiership match at Queen's Park Geraldton where strong local teams competed. The report covers players such as Rock Jenner Maley and McDonald among others, plus railways and Belmont Park racing results with hurdles plates and handicaps listed for various events in Australia and England.
Fragmentary OCR text about regional football with scattered phrases. Mentions suggest a coastal and tropical theme, with unclear teams, places, and dates. Core facts are not readable, but the piece references football and regional travel or play.
The Northampton court adjourned as the Abell v Stricker assault case failed to reach a verdict with the charge reduced. A busy railway week, rising crops including a record harvest forecast, and community events mark local life. Weather swings from extreme heat to rain improving road conditions.
The notice lists a farm sale including heavy and medium draught horses, wethers, goats, hats, furniture, bedding, and household items. Items like chairs, dining table, wardrobe, chests, curtains, and bedding are included with shipping to Marl and other locations on a Tuesday sale date. The text indicates a change in the selling time.
Fragmentary notice notes land and estate sales on Gromough Road Water Valmont. Mentions Jane Mock and Carleen Auctionser as agents with deposit terms and a twelve month plan at six percent. Details are incomplete and unclear.
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