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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
3
Inquest into the death of Alice O'Brien near the racecourse hears Mrs Stace testify she found the girl faint at Naree Browns house and was asked to fetch the nurse. Browns account says the girl fainted and later moved away after a bag and parcel were given. The inquiry adjourned without a clear resolution.
Judgment delivered in Perth reports tram strike leaders fined after Judge McMillan found involvement by Joseph Perris and other miners. Johnson fined £54 and others £10 each, with hard labour options or two months’ imprisonment in default. Diver granted appeal rights. Police search linked to Kurrawang mine incident.
Melbourne Aug 3 the Northern Territory Tramefar Bill was discharged from the Senate owing to a technical error in the introduction in the House of Representatives during the Federal Land Tax debate. Members spoke on unimproved land values and taxation, with arguments that the bill aimed to break up large estates and was confiscatory.
The speaker notes adjusted inspection charges to penalize out-of-state imports. He cites a £100 fine for taepenian fruit admission, while the true expense exceeded £10. Mr Tudor is called into the matter for inquiry and possible oversight.
Melbourne August revenue totaled £522,086, a decline from £005.56 recorded in the prior August. The month’s revenue figures reflect broader financial trends and fiscal stance amid Commonwealth relations.
The Austan jockey Frank Wootton closes the gap on leader Moher in Fayland’s jockeys list. Wootton trails by ten wins as Derby day approaches. The Daily Telegraph highlights the need to supply ready-made farms for Midland Reeling Company of Western Australia.
From Our Qwy Correspontent Aug 7 reports a fatal train cart incident near Towatharrn station. Master Arthur Brown Yang died after a wheel crushed him while attempting to save his younger brother. A Requiem Mass was held in memory with sorrowful tributes.
In Kalgoorlie a busy dawn at the track featured trial runs for the Goldfields Newmarket Handicap. Thorima’s saddle slipped causing a riderless moment before a paddock misadventure. Perkeo beat First Tach in a gallop between two others as dawn light grew. Arte sian, the Kalgoorlie Cup winner, has been sold for 80 guineas to Mr Connolly via Mr Deter ton, with firm delivery yet to be arranged.
London August 31 reports a fuller version of the Kaiser's Monday speech. He asserts divine mandate and unity for the Empire, praising loyalty to Prussia and the monarchy while urging Reichstag acquiescence to constitutional subordination. Some journals praise the speech, others note Conservative bias and opposition from the Socialists who staged protests.
London reports the Copenhagen congress urged abolition of imprisonment for harbor desertion and proposed wages paid to substitutes for disobedient seamen. It also called stripping a seaman's certificate as proof of ability and urged global seamen unions affiliation to enable worldwide union privileges by showing membership.
Kalgoorlie September 3 list of likely runners with betting odds for the Goldfields Newmarket Mandicap to be run at Bouster on Saturday. Packeo, First Loch, Brilliant Boy, Thorine, Amirina Flo rim and Apple Charlotta among the names with various odds.
London August 31 The International Surinlist Congress sits at Copeshagee Denmark and weighs a proportional armament cut by strength of each nation. British delegates expect Liberals in the United Kingdom to favor such an agreement. German delegates call it impracticable in Germany. Russia says it cannot influence the Duma. The forthcoming Weirh stay election could shift the council toward discussion.
The frog industry in France is large with nearly 5,000,000 frogs produced yearly for domestic consumption and some exports. Nighttime harvesting lines parade tar-soaked ingots and frog catches follow bearers who collect frogs by the dozen, while frogs are served in omelettes fried in butter or breaded and grilled. Prices quoted include about 64 per dozen for prepared frog dishes.
Johannesburg Times correspondent reports that the South Africa Union revolts over the motive problem cut clean above party lines, making the issue no longer a partisan question and challenging traditional divisions in the debate.
London dispatches report former president Theodore Roosevelt touring Colorado and Kansas, highlighting a triumphant political tour and denouncing a trust. The piece notes Roosevelt’s continued public activity and commentary on economic issues as he engages voters and addresses party dynamics.
A garbled fragment describes a worm that crawled out and caused destruction. The readable text mentions a worm related event but lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes to identify a full news item.
In Vancouver a speech denounces illicit movement of trusts as harming residents. A preliminary hearing in the Police Court cites Lang and Ketchell as unwelcome in the city. Roy White faces a stealing case with Attma Singh testifying about a missing sum and goods. The accused admits failing to pay into the bank ledger. trial adjourned for witness proof. Judge Gee sentences the defendant to four months hard labor for a similar offense at Greycough.
Geraldton Council resolves to borrow £12,000 via 30 year debentures to acquire the works and undertaking of the Colonial Gen Association at Geraldton. Sealed tenders close Oct 11 1910 at 12 noon, with cash deposits of 9 percent and options for a premium. Debentures issued at £100, interest 4½ percent, redeemable after 30 years, with Council right to repay early.
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