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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
3
In Perth on September 3, during arbitration proceedings Justice Burnside listened to evidence on the cost of living. Workers and employers presented arguments on whether prices have risen or fallen. The exchange highlighted the impact on hotel and restaurant workers as the court weighed the broader economic effects.
A jumble of brief items mentions land minister T Bath and C A Hudson with remarks on crop yields. There is a report of the death of explorer Mr Auld aged 73. Other items touch on maternity benefit illegitimate children and WCTU activities, with unclear details and references to press cabinets and declarations.
Commonwealth revenue shows totals for two months at 2 704 300 pounds versus 22 404 571 with a rise of 211 589 against a year’s dip. Post office receipts fall from 531 885 to 348 107. Education Minister RU Bigns resigns. K M Grant also resigns as Minister of H4action amid Geraldton trading ads. Adverts promote a bargain week and drapery sale at Red House leading Drapery Establishment.
Rome reports that Britain to Turkey talks aim at transforming Egypt into a protectorate under a Turkish British settlement. Compensation for abandoning suzerainty may total about £20,000,000. talks linked to Tripoli war terms. Also German Kaiser recovery from rheumatic attack cited with speech praising current Germany.
London reports the Admiralty is taking urgent measures to accelerate construction and repairs as wartime demands intensify. officials urge rapid mobilization, with personnel and resources redirected to shipyards and dock facilities to meet strategic targets.
In Monmouthshire delegates attend a special service led by Bishop Well ly, condemning theft from workers. The sanusl congress of the British Tasdee Ublans tyenns holds the gathering as part of the moral appeal.
Final acceptances announced for Boulder Cup and Great Western Steeplechase feature Cooge d Esteire Sparkie Lady Dudley Dingwall Saladin Fortate Tia Muralite Boidal Cambillo Carma mah Footman Greenbank Stirling Lilyveil Lord Mural. Betting odds shown for Estec prices and steeplechase lines mark downes. Cash-only after June 2008 at Fuller and Co Advt.
The article highlights Major Sheets involved in fundraising entertainments for charitable aims. It notes a financial arrangement tied to a ball and outlines how shares would be distributed beyond a base amount. It praises his leadership, cites a testimonial denying false accusations, and mentions a hospital aid committee.
In a weather interrupted cricket spread, Australia led by 187 and 179 for six at stumps against Surrey and Middlesex. Kent appeared later as heat hampered play. The match paused with Australia at 179 for six after early innings of 187.
The report covers weekly market prices for fruit vegetables and supplies, noting fruit prices for oranges lemons apples and other produce with figures per unit. It records poultry prices and mentions a shift in the weekly goods dispatch day from Friday to Saturday and hints at additional local notices and improvised figures.
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