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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1912
Page
3
London dispatch reports Mr John Dillon at Reids County Meath lambasting Ulster Unionists for the Belfast riots. He brands their arguments as weapons of civil war and warns they would provoke civil strife against fellow countrymen despite Unionist opposition to Home Rule.
Flynn, defeated by Johnson, vows to claim the heavyweight boxing championship upon the champion’s retirement at noon tomorrow in Puphla Colorado on September 15.
Reports from Tokio recount the funeral of the late Emperor of Japan. The procession and burial at Kyoto included a ceremonial transport of the imperial coffin to a hill tomb and a seven hour cement sealing of the Mikado grave. General Nogi’s funeral is noted for its adherence to traditional rites and the sealing of documents.
The Observer reports that the British Foreign Office influenced by other powers has prevailed on China to repudiate a loan of ten million pounds arranged by the Chinese Minister in London. The proposal, tied to the Chinese government, faced widespread diplomatic pressure and was withdrawn.
In Schoeneberg Berlin Communal authorities approve 1900 pounds for experimental foreign meat purchases and plan to direct supplies to the public. They also offer a bounty to promote rabbit breeding for food purposes as part of wider demand for cheap meat.
The Geraldton Visiting Nurse Scheme held its monthly meeting in the Mayors parlor on Monday the 6th. Dr Muir Macmorran chaired with members Craven de Lacy Warwicker Ler and others present. The nurse reported 38 visits totaling 120 hours and £2 17s 0d outstanding £3 1s collected. A coupon system discussion led to printing 20 coupons per book with non transferability, and a subcommittee to canvass town for cow holders was formed. Revenue collection methods and prize matters were deferred to the next meeting.
An old advertisement invites visitors to the Porthenming Show to inspect elaborate displays and new spring goods at the Coliseum. It promotes novelty departments and lists a peppermint cure product priced at 1 shilling 6 pence.
Boulder hearings revealed Governor Miller supports a travelling bank to pay wages and accept savings for the Tramy AustreHan line workers. He aims to extend municipal banking provisions in policy, with a keen interest in savings bank competition and new bank permanence. Kalgoorlie reports a fatal mine incident at Ivanhoe mine, with William Newton, shift boss, dead after an earth tremor at the 1970 fret level. Perth coverage details a sensational promissory note case involving Edward McLarty and Reuben Green, ending with a judgment for the defendant.
Sydney reports two items of note a Labour League candidate to contest West Sydney in the federal parliament and the opening of Australia's first tuberculosis dispensary in Sydney offering free medical services. Government opposes salary increases for the Assembly Speaker Williz and the Chairman of Committees, withholding any rise this terms.
A Melbourne dispatch reports disastrous floods across the state with heavy rains swelling rivers mainly in the north east. Three fatalities are confirmed while stock losses rise and several bridges are washed away, halting coach traffic and disrupting rail services.
Jury determines collision resulted from driver Campbell’s error of judgment and health condition, not culpable negligence, awarding Elvis compensation total 264.
International cricket report from London Sept 14 notes Fay's Eleven chasing a target set by the visitors. Australia Hieven and U1 Key's side faced a strong but ultimately falling innings. Bray match ended in a decisive eight wicket victory for the Home Eleven after a mid game recovery by the touring team.
The Irwin District Agricultural Society anticipates an unqualified success for its annual show at Dongarra on Thursday. A special railway service from Geraldton at 9:15 am and a return chain train from Dongarra at 5 pm will run, with holiday excursion fares plus admission for Dongarra until Sept 26. First class fare from Geraldton is 10s. A large entry is expected across all sections, with two cups and tea guineas drawing attention. A concert and show bell are planned, and extra trains will run Friday morning for those attending.
A notice appearing in the Commonwealth Gazette invites tenders for the conveyance of mail between Dongarra Post Office and Railway Street. The document is published at an official post and specifies submission details and requirements.
Mr. William Carson of Mullens has been appointed a Justice of the Peace for the Victoria District. The report mentions Mr Mills of the Agelewitural Bank in connection with the notice.
Port Augusta hosts a ceremonial visit by the Governor General and leaders, marking the turning of the first steel to the Tasmanian section of the Transcontinental railway. A banquet followed at the town hall, with the King’s message praising the great national project and wishing it success for Australia.
Kalgoorlie reports ongoing labor strife as business leaders discuss committee intervention. A crowded meeting at the Worked Hall in Duglder heard secretary G McLeod say Abe Jower’s paid grades would receive increases amid the dispute.
A fragmented item notes A J Withers and Co and atti given to Thantry orders regarding Phare 55. The readable text is sparse with few clear entities or dates, offering limited context on the transaction or parties involved.
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