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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1911
Page
3
Non-unionist difficulties spur miners of the Anthracite Association in Swanses to authorize five collieries with 3,800 workers to suspend work. At Great Mountain colliery, workers also strike in protest against employing non-unionists.
At Darlington a large gathering of North Eastern Railway Company workers launched a movement to press non unionists to join the union. Secretary Williams of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants noted that when a few asked for better labor conditions, they were taunted about non unionists' claimed contentment and urged to share benefits won by collective action.
London Sept 4 Major Taylor, renowned cyclist, sustained a concussion of the brain after a fall during the half mile race at Ipswich yesterday. He was knocked unconscious and rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
Paris reports an outbreak tied to protests against high meat prices. Emissaries to the General Confederation of Labor participated in riots at St Quentin as mayors in nearby towns buy hullicks and slaughter animals but sell meat at high prices. Evidence to a commission links rising cattle export to meat inflation. Proposals favor unrestricted import of cattle from Nigeria and Madagascar.
Berlin dispatches note a grave tone in papers about Germany facing Sedan day. The Deutsche Zeitung questions army leadership amid Moroccan tensions. General French inspects French frontier defences while German ties with Britain and France are strained. Maneuvers in the North Sea leave no battleships.
A large crowd estimated at around 100,000 people including women and children gathered in Treptow Park to heed a Social Democratic summons. They marched peacefully against wartime agitation over the Morocco affair and called for peace among nations as Reichstag members and parliamentary candidates addressed the gathering from ten platforms.
Mr E Robinson reports recent station visits and productive season in the south beyond Port Hedland with favorable northern conditions. Dr Henry Fraser of the Straits Settlements Institute of Medical Research links beriberi to phosphorus deficiency in food noting rice polishing strips essential nutrients. He advocates mixing polished rice with germ or cheaper grades to restore phosphorus and prevent beriberi. Children’s hacking cough noted at Ugont Crpevoiad Dar Ow.
Wellington reports Sir Joseph Ward declaring the Post and Telegraph Department revenue the highest per head in the world. He notes revenues exceeded £1,000,000 last year, based on population, highlighting strong financial performance for the department.
Leonard Curtis, manager of the Verald newspaper, was found dead in his Kapunda office yesterday. Police report a determined suicide after he consumed Lysol and shot himself four times in the neck. A mirror suggested he watched for the revolver’s mark. He had been ill-wathed for some time and was last seen at a musical evening.
West Australia Menzies Sept 4 The Laverton police report the death of Thomas Olman of Ida. A post mortem finds death from a blow to the temple allegedly by John Ray who had been arrested in connection with the affair. An inquest was opened and adjourned.
News from New South Wales reports a man Cowan found dead at a East Cobar Chinese garden gate with two head wounds. Two Chinese arrested. Separately, writs for damages issued against Speaker Willis and Sergeant at Arms Christie over Assembly remarks. Wade described as overbearing amid suspension threats. Also a petition against MP Petty’s Liverpool Plains election return over irregularities.
A Sandstone disturbance leaves an Italian suspect injured as authorities investigate the affray. Further details are unclear as the injured party is reported to be receiving care and names are withheld.
The Premier planned to visit on November 15 and address a town hall gathering. Speakers Miller and Armstrong addressed electors, praising Carson’s work and urging support for the incumbent. A motion of thanks passed, with statements by Wilson and others. Geraldton officials Gelder and Parker attended, while Dawley and Drew spoke at meetings during the week outlining further civic activity.
An OCR fragment lists brands and categories of alcohol from a department store, including brandies and whiskeys. It mentions spot cases, Crawford's to Canadien Club, Highland Cream, Dad's, Lomon Hart and Sams, Marie Brizzard, and various text glitches. The piece references rail or boat delivery and notes the Highland Cream Whisky as specially recommended.
Peace is fragile as both sides remain firm in Lithgow with a prolonged struggle likely. More tree laborers join blast furnaces while several Newcastle district collieries may idle for a week. Hetton and Wallsend wheelers strike, and Lambton coal pit idle over wage issues following the recent work stoppages.
A female passenger on the steamer Van Linschoten is gravely ill with smallpox. Public Health authorities report two doctors saw her at Hritbane and initially suspected measles. They failed to warn authorities or take precautionary steps.
Advertised property in Mullens District near Portton has 13000 acres of pines and red soil with good rainfall. Upset prices 15s to 19s per acre, terms 10 percent deposit, balance by progressive payments up to five years. Plans available at Perth office. Auctioneer James Gardiner expects sale delays, property to be offered later. Also sale of household furnishings at Greenut Street residence by H S Mackenzie, with partial instructions for sale.
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