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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
3
London debates in Parliament discuss whether Britain urged Spain to spare or extend aid to Ferrer condemned to death. The House refuses leave to adjourn as tensions rise over foreign interference and Spain’s internal matters.
Fragmentary text references protests and tensions between groups and leaders. Mentions Laborites and Caithos Firs with attacks alleged. specific places, dates, or outcomes are not provided.
In London on October 20 Lord Churchill spoke to a crowd about suffrage. He condemned violent protests by suffragettes and urged opposition to concessions on franchise to women, arguing strict adherence to the status quo would prevail.
The English Billiard Association awarded Gray, the Australian billiards player, record certificates for breaks off the red and for the compilation of S W L. Gray also received a silver medal from the association.
The Cam, with M. Tevetaky, Russia’s foreign minister, sails from Yalta in the Crimea to Odessa aboard the Standard toward Italy. The General Labor Confederation of Italy debates a proposed general strike with strong opinions. Only extreme Socialists oppose it.
In the House of Commons the Ranger report was read and amendments to the six clauses disposed of. Opposition protested Lloyd George failed to produce the revenue estimates and a revised budget. Lloyd George said he would not issue an estimate without an explanatory statement. Lords’ rights to reject money bills discussed, Marquis of Lansdowne to guide the Lords amid tension. The Budget faced criticism as a tool for reform.
A cyclone swept Eastern Mer aol causing wrecks near Coobanda with fears of European casualties. Three West Australians the Rev. and Mrs White and Mr King are listed among the injured or missing. No cable has been returned from them.
In Perth on October 20 the Legislative Assembly devoted most of its sitting to a motion by Mr Price of Albany. He argued the mail contract with Orient Steamship Co would hurt the State and urged using Albany as the eastern mail dispatch port. The house adopted Bath’s amendment to add Albany as a port of call for the mail service.
The session advanced the Worker Compensation Act Amendment Bill with a third reading of the Permanent Reserve and continued debate on a private member’s bill. The Will reading was agreed, licensing provisions debated, and an amendment allocating five courts passed 23 to 17.
A man named Forgstti is seriously injured after an apparent attempt at self harm earlier. police doubt suicide and suspect foul play. Post mortem results do not confirm suicide, Italians complicate information, and the case remains shrouded with no clear practical results yet. Bunbury reports a separate case where Harry McKay is charged with abducting Caroline Millar under 13 with carnal intent. Millar testified reluctantly and the jury returned a verdict of guilty on a lesser charge.
In Hobart the Labor government faced a no confidence motion led by ex-Premier Sir Frisk Lewis during a House of Assembly meeting. The chamber adjourned the session until Friday.
In Melbourne on October 20 the Country Party met amid sharp debate on whether to oppose the second reading of the Land Tax Bill or allow it to proceed unopposed. Strong differences emerged within the party on the fiscal measures and legislative strategy.
A meeting sequence shows Putnam and peers interviewing Pooler Murray about amendments in committee. Officials anticipate favorable consideration from the Ministry for amendments moved by the Country Party. A Labor caucus discussed the financial agreement stance with Prendergast and others, noting no final decision yet on the party's attitude.
In the Senate Milken and Pearce discussed funding for a Naval College with an estimate around £35,000 to £40,000 from the New South Wales Dreadnought Pound. The House considered Defence Bill amendments restricting wartime conscription and training camp provisions. A proposal to extend annual service for ages 18 to 26 failed after lengthy debate as costs were cited at £1,750,000.
A large afternoon crowd gathered as polo season opened with six teams named from Blue and Red sides. The Rel won the first and sixth prizes, Blues took second, and Rede secured the third, fourth, and fifth prizes. Perfect weather highlighted the event, with ladies serving afternoon tea and a Melbourne telegram wishing success.
The Olympia Pictures presented a new, varied program at Palace Gardens on Tuesday night with several educational and humorous films. A private experiment with electric lighting will debut tonight, and the venue lies about a chair away from the hotel on Fitzgerald Street.
Retail Shue will be closed all day Wednesday at 12 noon. Ernest H. Brede, secretary, notes the temporary closure.
A column blends costume ideas for a fancy dress event with local social concerns. It discusses orange themed outfits, headwear, and trims, and mentions a fashion-savvy public with notes on motherly charities, church gatherings, and a London shampoo case. It also covers upcoming variety meetings, infant care debates, and shop displays with striped linens and summer fabrics.
Mrs. Oswell advertises a wide array of ready-made outfits and fabrics. Cambric coxtures, Sicilian skirts, lawn dresses, and embroidered trims fill the racks. Children clothing features openwork frocks and degsire styles while baby garments range from yarvtats to elaborate millinery. Footwear, gloves, and table linens fill the Manchester department as men’s wash suits and summer attire complete the stock.
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