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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
3
A semiofficial Berlin dispatch cites Churchill's sincerity and intent to ease armaments. In Lisbon, an abortive royalist plot is silenced as authorities intervene. Ex-king Manuel’s wife recovers from illness as the couple moves toward Sigmaringen.
London reports the trial of Engine Driver Candle for manslaughter in the Alshill railway collision. Candle admitted signal neglect, broke down when asked about effects, and received a two month sentence. Also noted is Australian Bishop North Queensland addressing clerical poverty urging reform and visible care for parish clergy.
In New York on October 22 Mrs Pankhurst addressed a Madison Square gathering. She argued Parliament would not yield without violence and that if women could frame laws, there would be no organized opposition. The speech contrasted with Irish politicians who visit the United States on similar missions seeking finances.
Personal News notes Mr Augustus Hart eldest son of W Hart saddler of Watohem Victoria and nephew of Mitchells passes sinal examination in wireless telegraphy as ship and land telegraphist. He is the first Australian to pass the current government test with both certificates. Also reported is the funeral of the late Mr B W Dooley MLA Geraldton with a large representative gathering including Premier and ministry. A Labour meeting at Geraldton pledged to back a testimonial to Mr Dooley and raise up to £300 with aid from other town organisations. Also brief notices from Dongurra and Strawberry Methodist services and an item on Colinas fashion goods.
The inquest into the death of Mr W ta Bodiey near the Western Australian Worker site returned a verdict that there was no solid evidence explaining how he came to be on the rails. The government admitted dissatisfaction with recent cattle purchases and noted an arbitration path for disputes with the company under a settlement agreement.
In Perth on October 23 the Legislative Council divided 11 to 10 to remove a key clause from the Tarif Bill, limiting the licensing power for the metropolitan area. The Colonial Secretary declined to state potential effects of the decision. Separately, fire at Fischer's saddlery caused about £1500 damage to stock and machinery amid an origin still unclear. A separate stock discrepancy case at Army and Navy Stores led to arrests of grocer Thomas Machineky delivery driver Peter Hagan and others including Akachinsky and Benjamin Cowle on related charges.
Melbourne reports a patient, George Lewis, about four feet high, who escaped from Arm and Hospital wing after delirium trewman. He knocked a wardsman insensible, pursued the matron, threw metal at her, and attacked Nurse Murray before being restrained by Wardsman Fowler and staff.
Latest horse betting quotations list Derby and Melbourne prices with multiple entries. Berragoon Andetosia Radnor Harpiat Uncle Sam Yea Prince Dugow Pusijatua Wassail Cross Key Eiffervescence Auriter Audacity Ladies Man Belove Hallow noted with various odds and combinations.
Latest scratchings list Hallowmas Lavine Man and St Constant for Mougee Valley Cup and Dyvlan Alingans ite and Nomi for Melbourne Cup. All Enguzements features Stathkole Dordal Stratea Curha and John McCormack. Heavy rain at Sandown postpones meeting. Millinery at Pullers bargains.
Two men Douglas Hamersley and William Gable faced Geraldton police court for taking and working a roan gelding and using a bay mare owned by William Henry Angel of Moongoonooka. Witnesses described how horses vanished from a paddock and were seen in Georgina. Hamersley claimed the roan was used by someone else, while Gable said he found the horses and drove them to the farm. Fines were imposed: Hamersley five pounds for the mare and five pounds for the roan with costs. Gable five pounds plus costs for the roan. A separate case against Charlie Fong for maintenance was adjourned.
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