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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
3
A damaged report recounts the sinking of the Vole Turng after collision, with fire raging on deck. Survivors and crew attempt lifeboat launches as German and British forces respond, while passengers and officers face mass casualties and dramatic escapes aboard the Carmania.
London dispatch says Dublin Tramway Co and other employers issue notices targeting strikers. Mr Murphy, defender of employers, says they will not recognize any action led by Larkin, warning syndicalism and sympathy strikes will spell disaster for workers.
Lawlon October 13 reports the Mernine Poet stating the Imperial Government has not refused to hold a conference to din ate the naval defences of the Empire. A conference among dominions is deemed necessary, but no meeting exists now. A visit by Australian ministers may occur.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a land dispute within Maltewa centers on the site of the Agricuttund Hall. A public works plan and council meeting led to a unanimous decision to surrender the matter to the Bevel for resolution.
A Melbourne deputation of Commonwealth public servants pressed the Prime Minister on the Public Service Act. They claimed the Commissioner had used his power to grant or withhold annual increments in higher classes unfairly affecting officers generally. Mr Cook promised to refer the matter to the Commissioner.
Hobart on October 13 reported a tragic blaze at Gordon Hi Providence Valley Hobart where two year old John Walker sustained fatal injuries after his aunt tried to save him. An accidental fire is believed to have started by a child with matches setting his clothes alight.
New South Wales reports Rauiall Rowley of Balmoral drowned after diving at Balmoral Beach. He struck his head on a shallow bottom, spine broken near the neck, and did not surface. Companions searched, found him motionless and he died from his injuries.
The Geraldton British Football Association’s final council meeting was held at the Freemasons Hotel with President Mr Frank Green in the chair. Officials praised referees linemen and workers, noted financials showing receipts of £7 6s and expenditures of £4 10s 6d, and discussed player transfers and draft rules under WA rules. A group photograph was planned.
Obituary notes Geraldton born Mrs Robart Uorfing mother of Sir Harold Wilson and Me Dudley Pope who died in Fremantle after eighteen years since leaving South Australia. Several police and local residents named, including Constables Creeper Robinson and Newhawt, with postings and leave plans. Messages note health concerns for Mr Dooley and a local shop touts meeting customer needs at Waller's.
A Geraldton audience at the Town Hall enjoyed a Saturday concert by a local society formed five months earlier. Mrs dames Beitan Sherlock Hemwled and Lacy led the effort with Mrs Lacy as conductor and Mrs Sherlock as accompanist. Performers included Pickering Randis Belles J E Stome Turner and several Misses, delivering operatic pieces and ballads to a warmly receptive crowd.
The provided fragment lists Geo Smith Clapp E Dawson and T. Smith with Proclamation details for Burton W J Thomas and T G Smith. It references a nomination for the Ladies' Bracelet and hints at an intended postponement or day change.
Reader urges Geraldton musical circles to consider Hugh McMahon, famed Australian band workman, for band master and teacher. If his role is unavailable, he asks the local management to prepare and seize the opportunity. Metronome column notes Coliseum cash buyers offering high class drapery at low prices.
Mackenzie & Co Auctioneers announce an on site auction at the premises of OC and H Locks Merino on Monday October 1013. Highlights include a cooler ease wire stretchers metal enshrement set child’s patent tray chairs and numerous items as C and H Locks move to a new location.
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