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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
3
A Chester to Liverpool express derailed near London causing two carriages to telescope. Fifteen passengers died and many injured as cars caught fire. Bodies were heavily mutilated and passengers unable to escape before being burned.
London Sept 17 British navy reports two warships will be laid down at Devonport and Portsmouth docks by Christmas. They will be built for exclusive use of liquid fuel with a storage capacity of 2500 tons.
London September 1 It is announced by the Admiralty that British warships will be provided this year with a new vertical firing gun to be used against airships and aeroplanes. The gun fires shrapnel shell and has a range of over five miles. It can be aimed with elevation of Sideg. Accident on a Worship.
London reports a severe accident aboard the battleship King Edward VII when a breech-block blew out. Several crew were injured with at least one fatality on the spot and others in critical condition.
Advices from Switzerland report peace talks between Turkey and Italy facing key differences. Turkey wants Tobruk retained as a port to the Hinterland, but Italy opposes this. Italy favors Turkish terms but rejects guaranteeing a Turkish loan, while agreeing to cede Aegean Islands with protections for Christian inhabitants.
In Budapest on September 14 the Hungarian Diet opened with violent scenes. President Tisza was subjected to virulent abuse as police moved to eject around a hundred opposition members. Several members were carried out, Karolyi escaped police, Esterhazy was bitten, and after the chamber was cleared, Ministerialists gave Tisza an ovation.
A fresh development surrounds a contract between the Chinese Ambassador and a London firm for a loan of 10000 pounds. Half a million pounds have been paid to the London firm, which insists on proceeding with the loan despite opposition from six powers. The syndicate firm doubts Abing will denounce the signed agreement.
In Paris at Longchamps officials will seize the winning horse’s saliva for sealing in glass tubes, to be tested by an expert analyst for cocaine, strychnine, caffeine, and other poisons in response to doping rumours. London notes Wrills claims he did not hear the gong after a disqualification in round fourteen.
In Melbourne on September 16, Mr. King O'Malley laid revised plans for Western Australian electoral divisions on the table and gave notice he would move for their adoption in the House of Representatives.
Melbourne reports a thief stole £150 from a merry-go-round van run by Weniger in Wangaratta, £50 of which belonged to Stony Baker. A sensational fire outbreak in Traralgon at 3 am gutted a shop owned by Samuel and Mrs Phillips, four children narrowly escaped, mother burnt as flames engulfed the building.
The Board of Pontzel will forego a share of profits and add it to players who toured. The Board’s dividend totals about £230 per player. Total receipts for the 1908 Australian Eleven were £15,228, with a shrinkage of around £2,000 on the current tour.
In Western Australia the House discussed amending the Public Service Act and banking rules, then E B Johinstone moved to declare all university education free and abolish fees at State schools. After a long debate, the motion was adjourned. Port Hedland reports Captain Mclellan fell ill aboard the Moira and died after a prolonged illness.
Geraldton extended their Broome Cup winning streak by beating Boogardie by 70 points in round seven. With only two matches left, Geraldton remain unbeaten, facing Sandstone on August 25 postponed to next Wednesday and Day Dawn on September 24. Next week’s club shoot covers 800, 500, and 700 yards with 7 shots per range, open to financial members only. Scores against Boogardie show strong performances from Trigg, Woodward, Smyth, Biencows, Rowe, and others. Weather and economy ads follow.
Geraldton Football Association met at the Railway Hotel with delegates Wilkins Schmidt Dineen Forsyth Tindal and secretary C O H L present. Accounts for Mt Magnet v Geraldton totalled 53 with a 12 credit. Ramshaw’s absence due to injury approved. Brigade v Railways fixture set as pivotal for premiers. Magnet Geraldton draw selected number 204. claimant to receive prize of 115 pounds with payment on presenting the number.
Government reserves rights to resume land for railway stations water supply or public purposes for a twelve month period after survey. Land parcels described with prices per acre and references to abandoned purchases and grazing leases, including locations 4832 6456 4357 5885 and associated conditions under Parts V VI. Descriptions cover 2 500 acres to 4 099 acres with varied rates and former holders J H Powell J E Powell R Cutts and J M Callity.
The Yona Farmers Association held its monthly meeting on the townsite the 15th. J dea Taylor Hall Seis Broughton Roskams and Rodall were noted as members or secretary. Geo Buch enan resigns as vice-president and C Smith elected to fill vacancy. Members Brown digg Weston Hill Reney and Davy added. Railways discussed and petitions from Geraldton District Traders Assoc urged Saturday service. farmers oppose changing to Wednesday. Meeting closed with thanks to the chairman. One hundred eight points of rain recorded first week. crops well advanced. Minderoo expected soon. ads urged orders at Red House for Singapore and Summer Suits.
Sir John Forrest attended the sod turning at Augusta for the Trans Australian railway and revisits Port Augusta after forty two years. The piece notes his hope to ride the first Western Australia to South Australia carriage, and mentions the Rev A J Priestly taking up a church post in North Fremantle and Mrs Priestly’s health. It also covers Mr John F Marwood and family departing Cue for Northampton after thirteen years there, praising his civic work and long service to Cue.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a favorable weather spell with bountiful rain, early crops near binder readiness, and stock thriving. Farmers are optimistic as lighter dances wane and a quarterly party is planned. Rainfall since January reaches 18 inches.
Fragmented reading shows Victoria District Tuif Club and a committee chair call regarding secretary duties. Mentions Geraldine Auction and a date September 92 at 1 16. Name Giese appears as a participant or observer with unclear role.
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