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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1913
Page
3
London reports weak demand from the buying public for New Zealand loans. Underwriters signed an informal pact to avoid underwriting new issues for a period. The Globe and Pall Mall Gazette note the market needs months to recover and the public prefers waiting for lower prices. Loan failures are weighing on Western markets.
The Daily Mail reports a stalemate as the Government refuses to set a definite plan for Home Rule. Unionists declined to propose a firm basis for negotiations and urged the Government to lead in calling a conference.
Captain Inch declares panic among the Volturno voyage crew was minor and those who died were among the first to be launched. He says the rest of the crew behaved splendidly. An inquiry is ordered in Brussels into claims the Belgian crew acted badly after the outbreak of Aire.
Telegrams report a disturbance at Britfort Deep Lead Mine in Ballarat where strikers held a meeting and rushed the mine. Two non-unionists were forcibly taken from a sleeping group while the others fled to the shaft. Whackers pursued and knocked the shaft door as police arrived on the scene.
Melbourne reports the Postmaster-General expects a million of the new 1d stamps ready in days to replace the Kangaroo issue. Designs for other values are planned. the penny stamp will be two shades of red, the half penny red and green, and the blue Bid Stamp will feature the kangaroo with lyre bird tails and a kookaburra.
A large Geraldton gathering at the Commonwealth Hotel backed the push for freezing works, chaired by W. Brownrigg. Provisional directorate steps were outlined, with G. Fielder named honorary secretary pro tem and a broad local committee added. Estimates suggested £40,000 needed, but speakers urged early action to diversify from wheat and boost meat export, rail links, and regional capital.
Local officials discuss funding for a freezing works to supply Singapore and Java markets. Proposals range from £15,000 to £40,000 with strong opinions on government help, local shareholding, and the expected profitability from fat lambs and poultry. A provisional directors group is formed and a report due at the next meeting.
Seguy's Pictures presents the magnetic "ant Taylor" dance feature amid a program of cinema offerings. Local patrons are invited to enjoy a selection of motion pictures and related showcases at the theater.
Public notice announces the timber and iron portion of a firm’s business has been transferred to Ger aldton Timber Conpas from October 1, 1955. The notice thanks clients and states purchase from Fallowfield and Co and continuation of support to successors Pallowfield & Co. The manager A. B. Builder signs.
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