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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

3

Shipping Strike Threatens Lockout of 30,000 Workers

In London England February, masters warn a lockout on the 15th affecting 30,000 shipwrights and joiners unless the wage dispute is settled. The conflict began when employers proposed a ten shilling cut in time rates with a further sixpence weekly reduction in March, triggering industrial trouble.

Worlhdave England

Balloon voyage ends in Verdun Forest crash

In London an extraordinary balloon ascent carried Mrs Assheton Harbord and pilot C Pollock into a storm. The craft rose swiftly and carried them 60 miles per hour toward France before landing near Verdun Forest. As they alighted the car overturned and the balloon ripped.

London Webruary Touliy Assheton Harbord C. Pollock Verdun Forest France

German Navy to receive further increases in 1908

London February 3. Reports say the German cabinet plans substantial increases in naval estimates for 1908 due to Germany's progress. A still larger addition is expected in 1909.

London Germany

Fragmentary British Columbia note and Moroccan clash report

A messy OCR fragment from a British Columbia notice refers to immigration or education policy and Asiatic restriction debates, while Morocco reports describe Colonel Routesourd engaging the Mazumbas with French casualties noted. The text also advertises dental services and a company register notice dated January 30, with scattered incoherent lines.

Monarchs and cabinets shift amid European unrest

British dispatches report King Carlos and the Crown Prince of Portugal killed at dawn, provoking consternation at Buckingham Palace as King Edward and Queen Alexandra react. A monarchist coalition forms with Senor Franco’s support, while a new cabinet in Cape Parliament names Merriman as Premier and Treasurer. Tariff reform dominates Southern Hereford politics as Macnamara decries campaign rhetoric and freetrade backlash.

Alexandra London Carlos Portugal Edward Queen Alexandra Manuel Sever Franey Progeeseint and Regeneration Parties Senor Franco Dking Merriman Cape J. Ky J. W. Sauer Malan Dewaal Rurinin

Irish land question debate in the House of Commons

In London on February 4 the House of Commons debated the land question in Ireland. Mr Long criticized cattle driving as a result of a compromised administration, while Birrell defended government policy and denied any corrupt bargain with Irish Nationalists. The session was adjourned.

Reuter London House of Commons Long Ireland Es Henrir Birrell

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