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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1909
Page
3
Commander Peary wires Mr Taft from London in September offering to place the North Pole at the president's disposal Taft replies with thanks and uncertainty about how to proceed and congratulates Peary on the achievement.
Dr. Cook declines to grade his responses to Commander Peary's allegations until scientific data support the accusation. He will present observations to a chemist's council representing nations. He claims Eskimos were nomads and not Peary's property, noting he paid tenfold the asked amount to engage them.
Canadian papers claim the North Polo as Canadian territory under old boundaries. A polar war rages in Amer rive with Beary and Dr. Cook partisan campaigning amid vigorous vilification.
The article reports objections by Osborne and others to Commander Peary’s North Pole claim. It notes disputes over Dr. Cook’s data, Peary’s honesty, and the pace of his march, with figures claiming 16 miles per day during active travel and 35 miles per day near the end, prompting questions about miscalculations.
J Walms of New Stock speaks on a September 11 1909 letter by Thoms Henderson about Burges of Nerrs Tarra hiring three shed hands for 26s a work. Henderson sought guidance from Houston and Brown with wire instructions to join or oppose the Victoria district action and potential breach of the Pastoralists Association Australian Workers' Union agreement. The writer notes threats of trouble tied to limited communications and secretary guidance.
Telegrams from Sydney report a forthcoming strike by North Shore Gas Company employees. Rumors say Australian Gaslight Company workers may join. North Shore unionists demand a conference with the manager to settle grievances including outdoor wage rates. directors agree to the meeting and an adjustment of disputes is expected.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives discusses whether states retain per head entitlements after debts are repaid. The Prime Minister notes the 2s per pound credit for interest and suggests a perpetual Council of Finance to manage debts under public control. Bruce Smith asks about sinking funds. PM confirms an implied Commonwealth obligation to provide for one.
In the House of Commons Mr Asquith said any German hint toward a pact to reduce armaments would meet a cordial British response. The National Zeitung says British sea supremacy will soon be secure. In Miass, Russia, a masked gang robbed the post office, killed the guard and three policemen, and wounded ten others.
In Commons Mr Rummerlel (Labor) questioned crew steadiness of the missing Waratah. Mr Winston Churchill of the Board of Trade prepared to speak pending a formal inquiry. Capetown Sept 10 Sabine given final orders for a three month search with naval officer aboard and a searchlight for night work. An Adair hydrographer assisted in planning. Proposals based on Waikato findings aim for eight to ten knots.
Victoria reports the Federal Postmaster-General has removed the embargo on correspondence to Messrs. Watson and Gutmann of Tattersall's Cub and Harrackstreet Perth who were previously denied mail.
Edward Plarkson, noted American capitalist and airw nate, dies at 62 after relapse and indigestion. His passing triggers heavy selling on the New York Stock Exchange as markets anticipate the impact on equities.
West Australis notes from Perth report court disruptions during the Martha Rendell and Thomas Morris murder trial as a juror and defendant strained under proceedings. Morris collapsed after luncheon and was aided by Dr Tyme with the judge planning to finish by Monday. Busselton reports Harry Mackie charged with abducting 17 year old Caroline Miller and fleeing to New South Wales before capture. Geraldton mentions St John’s Presbyterian Church 16th anniversary services with a morning parade.
The Australian Eleven trailed Lord Lontesborough's team by 31 on 1st day as they stood at 98 for 8 after being sent in. Noble and O'Connor fell early, with Hartigan, Hopkins, Bardsley and Armstrong among the top scorers for the visitors. Mararney remained not out joining Taver as the innings closed at 35.
The annual meeting of the Victoria District Cooperative Flour Milling Company was held at Mununie Hall with about thirty shareholders. Directors reported progress on the mill and plant, and urged uptake of 2,000 additional shares to cover building and machinery costs and liabilities. Several farmers pledged shares and wheat deposits to support bank advances and ongoing operations.
The Railway Sports committee lists handicaps as declared by Mr. F Critch for the Open Handicap to be run on Thursday next. The note mentions markets and several entries including Camber Gist Pronie Flops Stendin Sil Ruffies to match at J.3.s Big Store.
Fragmentary text warns trespass or hunting with guns on Woodburn or Hillside Estates paddocks and mentions law directions.
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