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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
3
London dispatch notes American interest in aiding the Irish Party through a potential fortune for John Reilmond, a nationalist figure. Lloyd George addressed a crowd of 6,000 warning citizens to recognize the government's stakes in the market and criticizing opposition papers for sensationalism.
In the House of Commons Sir Charles Lucas head of the new Dominions Department returns from Australia and says Commonwealth and Dominions governments and peoples wish to cooperate with Britain in common interests and resources. He hopes his visit signals more Colonial Office trips.
The Waratah returning to Durban after violent storms off Marion Island southeast of Cape of Good Hope. Despite two lookouts nothing was seen of Waratah or the Union Castle liner Sabine which left Cape Town on September 1 to search for the missing steamer.
London dispatch reports a Flying Fortnight contest at Juvisy near Paris with aviators like Qatham Puuthan. Over 20 000 spectators attend the flights and crowds return to the city cause a railway crush. The Surrey station crowd grows to 90 000 as transport fails and injuries are reported. By twelve o'clock about 30 000 are encamped along the railway track awaiting trains.
A postmarked report states the Young Socialist Party in Sweden, angered by the general strike defeat, mailed bombs to Gothenburg figures including Hammar of the Swedish Export Department and Sjoholm the prominent manufacturer. Ramana suffered finger loss on opening the device. Further targets were implied.
London reports General Dumede retired after he told a Paris Matin representative that the Moroccan situation risks peril for France. He claimed Spain has seized Nador and will target Taxa, noting Moroccan Fashoda sentiment excited Spain’s military faction and King Alfonso seeks compensation for Spain’s colonial losses.
London dispatch reports 2 000 000 pounds worth of naptha destroyed after a blaze at Kaban Contesvo Russia where workers ignited an inflammable mine triggering a teen day effort to extinguish and heavy losses. The Daily Mail cites that the Moorish pretender Duhhamare was not shot but exiled with restrained punishment and mistreatment amid courtly spectators during capture.
In the local court, judgments favor plaintiffs in several cases with weekly or lump sum payments and ordered costs. Notable items include Mills representing plaintiffs in multiple actions against Buxton Kidd Promoter Andrews and others, with various payment schedules and occasional imprisonment for default. An adjournment noted in Bilert v Nelly to review outstanding commitment orders.
The Turf column notes the Victoria Die Wet Pet Club asks inclusion of the Weedarra mums omitted from a prior list for the Flying Hamship. Eclipse Stakes and other engagements are listed, with Cassfield Cup acceptances published elsewhere in today’s paper.
Report by officers surveying the route to connect Western Australia with the Eastern States awaits presentation to Parliament. The consulting engineer notes the Nullabor Plains as promising and overall findings favor the railway's prospects. Survey cost is £21,000.
In a Sunday blaze at Bebistopol tram sheds Powell twice tried to reach caretaker Angus but was driven back by heat and smoke. Angus, found later, was dragged from the flames with clothing burning, revived after treatment and remains weak from shock after severe burns.
The State Full Court today refused a new trial in the libel action brought by Mr. Swinburne against the proprietors of the Age. Swinburne had won a verdict of £3930. The court's decision was unanimous.
In New South Wales the speech by Mr Brice Smith in the House of Representatives questions the permanence of a term in the financial agreement. He notes the Commonwealth to face its deficit and suggests the states would contribute 1,290,000 to meet the national shortfall if the material element is removed from the agreement.
The Mev Amos collapsed during a church service at Longmore and died a few minutes later at age 70. The incident stunned congregants and authorities are noting the sudden death during worship.
Melbourne betting lists latest quotas with Artillerie at 4 to 1 and Golden Supper at 8 to 1 for the Caulfield Cup, Post Town at 19 to 1, Parsee and Bin Bosk at 14 to 1, Dbobie and Iolaire at 16 to 1. for the Melbourne Cup Trafalgar at 4 to 1, Prince Foote placeholder odds, Post Town and Alawa at 8 to 1, Artilleria at 19 to 1.
Sir Joseph Ward of Timaiti spoke at a banquet in Wellington on November 11, saying conditions in New Zealand were decidedly improving and the country was on the eve of renewed prosperity, signaling optimism for the economy and public morale.
Perth October 12. The Se p larative Council sits no today. The Assembly adjourns to the 35th. First business is the third reading of the Land Act Special Lease Bill for a Rocky Bay lease to the Mt Lyell Company. Administration Act Amendment and Health read second. Fourth order: further consideration of Estimates in Committee of Supply. Opposition to reply to Budget is expected.
A fragmented report outlines bills including a permanent revenue restoration measure and a fisheries act amendment. It notes readings and committee references and mentions a civil action Inlandee v Albert and Co for 60 dollars alleged for advertising.
A private Melbourne letter reports fusion of conservatives and Liberals against Laborites and Socists in Victoria politics. It notes rising female political engagement, Lady Best’s saloon meetings, and a Cabinet gathering at her home. The piece also describes a broad upcoming fashion show with muslin coats, silk dresses, and millinery trends.
The article describes hats in cream, pink, black, and blue tones with ribbons, flowers, and lace, plus silhouettes like early Victorian shapes and turned brims. It notes Manchester department stock including boots, dresses, and embroidery heavy trimmings, with dressmaking by Mins Cher and orders for crepe and cambric outfits. It highlights materials like crepon, crêpe de Chine, and striped fabrics, plus accessories such as belts, buckles, and lace gauntlets.
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