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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1909

Page

3

Prospector Killed by Natives in German New Guinea

Telegrams report a white prospector and companion attacked by natives near the Marthem River in German New Guinea. Dammukoblec was fatally wounded after a fierce clash. his companion, wounded, escaped with the other two men into the hills and reached Finch Haven after enduring severe hardships.

Bydeey Mewu Sydney Dammukoblec Marthem Dammukokle Dammkohler Appear Fila

Massacre in Solomons Reported by Missionary Letter

A letter to Methodist headquarters from Rev Nicholson details a massacre at Bagya settlement in the Western Solomons. It says followers of Site and the outlaw chief attacked Jo seph Bimskin's plantation killing a native family, labor boys, a female servant, and others, with bodies showing hatchet wounds and fearful signs.

Sydney Dudails Faiihly Joseph Bimskin Bagya Solomons Nicholson Binshin Abente

Escaped NSW prisoner George Harris still at large

Sydney reports George Harris, a life sentence prisoner who escaped from Parramatta Asylum to Lamatic Asylum, remains at large. Authorities note Harris showed signs of insanity for months and was awaiting transfer to prison.

Sydney George Harris Parramas Lamatic Asylum Harris Bes Set Harria

South Australia Labor Protest Against War Effort

South Australian government workers debate a protest against sweating and wage cuts. The Trades and Labour Council muzzles military and industrial warfare, urging a nationwide journalistic response and prohibition of troops in strikes. Copies to Trades and Labor Council of Australia and Labor Party are requested.

Australia Commonwealth Trades and Labor Coumal Baker Dalenc Cartier Trades and Labor Comnenle Fetwear Parliamentary Labor Party

The Coolgarlie Trageny Inquest Continues

The inquest on the murdered station attendant Feeeeetti was continued today. HutH Walker aged 11 testified that she was asked by Mrs Balaguri wife of the teen to say nothing about being asked to put the clothes away. The inquest was adjourned until November 4.

Conlgantia Statian Feeeeetti Huth Walker Balaguri

Newcastle Mystery Reveals Robbery Case Involving Local Youth

Police report a robbery connected to Bolgart railway where a teenage boy, seen in unusual clothes, may hold key clues. The incident occurred the night before, with a suspect believed to be connected to a broader local dispute. The investigation continues at the station with officers tracing movements and motives.

Bolgart Ieal

Debate on Seat of Government Bill and Canberra site

Mr. Mabon moved to adjourn the debate after explaining the measure authorises the Commonwealth to acquire territory in the Yeee Canberra district for a Federal capital site. The bill had passed the Senate and was under discussion.

Reeding Senate Comenonwealth Yeee-Canberra Mr. Mabon

Bermondsey By-Election Victory Marks Conservative Return

In Bermondsey the by election to fill the late Liberal MP Dr. Cooper produced a Conservative win. John Drempheris, Tariff Reform candidate, secured the seat with a solid lead. Liberals and Socialists trailed with modest totals as the poll closed.

Jamdon Bermondsey Dr. Cooper Lay John Dremphreys Tighes Dr. Salter

Opposition press hails Dumphreys victory in Bermondacy

Opposition newspapers celebrate Dumphreys win and portray Bermondacy as a swing index constituency. The Chronicle notes the result as evidence of the British representative system's failure and calls for electoral reform.

Dumphreys Bermondacy

Outrage At Polling Booths Sparks Election Turmoil

Members of the Woman's Freedom League entered two polling booths and spilled corrosive fluid on ballots and a presiding official. The injured judge was hospitalized with eye injuries as officials allege a deliberate bid to invalidate the election.

Invincible type battleship launched with Australian wines

A new Invincible class battleship was launched at Doverport and christened with Australian wines. The vessel is claimed to be the fastest warship, displacing 14 000 tons with engines capable of about 28 knots. A second class cruiser named Glourett also entered service.

Dovomport Hee Howr Glouerettt

Belgian Chamber Debates on Colonial Reforms and Changes

In the Belgian Chamber of Deputies the Ministry for the Colonies discusses reforms slated for July 1910 to December 1912. Proposals include restoring free trade in district produce now state property, reconsidering concessions to companies, and future tax and enforcement adjustments amid the administration’s charges.

Commission study on worm disease in Southern States

A Rockefeller ban funds a commission of doctors to investigate a worm disease in rural Southern districts. The group estimates about two million people are infected with a disease similar to the pinging sickness, highlighting a widespread health concern.

Iwondon Rockefeller America

East Chapman and Mr Erin Progress Association Meeting Notes

A local gathering at Mr Maynard's homestead discusses trucking yards at Northern Gully and Mount Erin road works. The group votes to keep the government plan, seeks a special grant from Mount Erin Estate profits, and asks Geraldton Roads Board to act on main roads while addressing road obstructions.

Maynard Kojsrena Gully Mount Erin Mesars Forrster Bros Thompson W. Saunders E. James Kojerens Rojarena Northern Gully Fmst Commissionerio Railways Northern Sully Menia Cua Geraldon Roads Board Upper Chapman Board Six Mile Well Mesnrs P. Maloney Woolhomee

French Scientist Reproduces Microbes on Film

Reuters reports Jean Temmandom, a young French scientist, reproduces in magnified cinema images the microbes in a drop of blood and the sleeping sickness microbe to eel-sized magnification. The experiments aim to aid scientific research and understanding.

Spook Bureau Opens to Contact the Departed

London reports Mr. Stead opened a bureau for the spook Julia to enable communication with the dead. He claims remarkable conversations with the deceased including Gladstone Smith and Disraeli on politics. Disraeli cryptically adds Publish thin if you Mike peembe think you a fool.

London Stead Julia Steall Gladstone Smith Disraeli Mike Peembe

Danish Parliament Radical Ministers Refuse Court Dress

In the Folketing, 114 members of the Lower House are noted, with Radical ministers declining to wear court attire and to salute the title Excellency. The premier’s wife is identified as a shorthand writer in the assembly.

Folkething Parliameant

Cape Colony Premier Opposes Tin Pot Naval Program

In the Cape Colony Assembly Premier Merriman and Transvaal delegates opposed publishing the Imperial Defence Committee report. They urged future British naval programs be discussed by colonial parliaments before adoption. The aim was to avoid ill conceived naval plans and ensure colonial consent.

Goudos Cape Colony Legislative Assembly Merriman Earl Crowe Imperial Defence Committee

Indomitable Drawings Lost in Naval Papers Leak

In the House of Commons Mr McKenna disclosed that the contractors for balding the sea cruiser at Wewick lost confidential drawings of the battleship Indomitable. The vessel has been in commission for some time making the documents highly valuable. A new cruiser was launched later christened with Australian wines and named Indomitable.

Renwick House of Commons McKenna Wewick

Prince Foote Dominates Blue Riband in Turbulent Race

In the Melbourne turf, Prince Foote led from the carrier rise and won the Blue Ribbon by six lengths with betting 5 to 2. Alawa took the One mile quarter race at the Helena Vale meeting with Trafalgar close behind, time 1m 74s. Other results include Coburg Stakes at 380 sovs and races at Perth with Myall Prince winning hurdles and the October Handicap claimed by Persistent.

Prince Foote Manata Matilator Sir Falcha Mala Lady San Ayray Damibo Lord Foote Carrier Time Ynias Sre0es Melbourne Save Alawa R. Lewie Trafalpar J. Barden Golden Siipper Hickey Post Town Bilwe’ Book Gaby Pendil Ord Nolan Artillerie Nushka Nyman Trafalger Hyman Coburg Kerfie Mabuery Perth Myall Prince

Native horse names praised and Melbourne Cup plans noted

In Araminia the WA T C secretary backs native horse names as useful. Mr Wickham hopes Meteorite’s owners will nominate him for the 1911 Sires Produce Stakes. Melbourne reports Hickey to ride Lord Nolan in the Cup and Prine Foote slated for a Melbourne Cup ride by W H McLechlen.

Araminia Wa.t.c Wickham Melbourne Hickey Lord Nolan Prine Foote W. HL McLechlen

Market Alterations Open with Fragmented Name List

A fragmented OCR line lists names or terms such as DELAWARE, LADY SAN, ABERDEEN, MANANA, IDYLL, SIR EDWIN, and DIABOLO with numbers like 100, 60, 180, suggesting a catalog or classified notice. The snippet ends with Subject to Market Alterations.

Paice Gardens The See Programme Attracts Patrons

The See programme brings creased patronage to Paice Gardens The management seek a first class summer season. Pride of plate is given to The Gricket on the Hearth though A False Oath Old Italian Cities and The Spy are thought superior to previous screenings. Comic studies are of unusual merit. The programme will be repeated tonight.

Iun Prate

Auction Sale at Public Auction By Mackenzie

HH Mackenzie will sell by public auction on Wednesday November third at 3 pm on account of Mesers W W Thompson late Lands Inspector A E Brown and others. Furniture household effects and pot plants including sideboards leather dining suite bedsteads wire stretchers extension table sewing machine washstands chairs lounges settees bed linen cushions linoleum two volumes Standard Dictionary paintings cutlery ferns and pot plants strong forms.

MacKenzie W. W. Thompson A. E. Brown

Unclear Horse Pedigree Fragments From Breeding Note

Fragmentary OCR lists mares and foals with names such as Tulipa and Mercy and sires Bloodshot Be Swithan and Positanombro. The text hints at in foal statuses and homeward bound references but lacks coherent narrative or complete details.

Tulipa Anoruvee Fino Pusil Mercy Marvellous Marcedet Bownd Be Swithan Dims Bownd Norte Tiger Tiger Lily

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