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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

3

Great Britain's Naval Estimates At British Parliament

Reuters report on the U K naval estimates criticises the size of spending on new ships totaling about 7.5 million pounds. The Times notes only a nominal rise while a real increase is under 14 thousand pounds, with claims the program is temporary and likely to grow. Lord Tweedmouth defends Admiralty plans and declares ample war plans and range knowledge.

London The Times Admiralty Lord Tweedworth Jocmormndum His Majesty's Theatre G. Williamson Mitepock Guslong Victoria Brewster J.G. Williamson Thomas Kingston Robert Brough Messrs, Tranes' & Coy Olm Farrell Comedy Courant

Army Estimates Propose Reduction of Forces in London

The Standard comments on the army estimates from London dated February 25, deploring a proposed cut of 5000 regular soldiers. It argues that Mr. Tialdane’s rationale for a territorial army supports maintaining the pavrizot artillery forces, opposing a reduction of a thousand in that unit.

London Tialdane Thousan

Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman Slowly Recovers

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the Prime Minister, is making slow progress toward recovery after suffering influenza. He remains under medical care but shows signs of improvement as the nation watches closely.

London Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Boen

Macedonian Question Debate in House of Commons

In London on February 20, Sir Edward Grey, the foreign secretary, addressed the Commons on the Macedonian issue. He said railways favor trade and that a concert among the Powers could settle the question if the concert is firmly maintained, expressing confidence that agreement would prevent calamities.

Edward Greys London Pebroury House of Commons Sir Edward Grey Horeign Affairs

Count Metternich II Entertained by London Chamber

Count Paul Metternich of Germany visited the London Chamber of Commerce on February 2 to respond to a toast. He stated there is no skeleton in the cupboard between Britain and Germany and voiced belief that good relations provide protection rather than arms and aggression.

Chamber OF Commerce London Paul Metternich Geelong _ MANTELco Hinds Melbourne Germany

Million Indian famine relief beneficiaries reported

A Calcuta telegram states that more than one million famine sufferers in India are now receiving relief aid. The report highlights vast needs across regions, underscoring ongoing humanitarian response during the crisis.

London Fran Calcuta India

Gallingers seeks ship subsidy for Australasia and Philippines

Senator J H Gallingers introduced in Congress a Ship Subsidy Bill authorising 16 per mile payments to second class vessels for outward voyages to Australasia and the Philippines. Churchill noted in Commons that Chinese workers on the Rand averaged 14 per thousand mortality while Nyasa-Joined natives in the Premier Mine faced 106 per thousand.

London J. H. Gallingers New Hampshire Las Congress Australasia Winston Churchill

Boxing title bout in London ends with Dri zcoll victory

Featherweight championship match in London sees Jim Drizcoll defeat Criffin of New Zealand after a closely fought bout. Criffin is disqualified by the referee for batting after being warned to desist from the preliminaries.

London Jim Drizcoll Crifin Criffin Chabaiing Ennet Porqusys Jango Muzata Marwood Young Pay Miller AY Young Ey Ly Paton Melbourne Tacwell Wuclion Ul Messra Whyte, Just & Mgore's Solicitors Melop Stre

German Convicts Transport Plan Rejected in London

In London on February 4 General Lieber proposed transporting German convicts to colonial penal stations. The motion was debated but ultimately rejected, leaving the plan unresolved and pending further consideration by authorities.

London Pohruary Lieber Pitt Urrinan Onion

Fine Rainfall in New South Wales Reported

Sydney notes general soaking rains across the state improving pastures and dairy feed. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming to cleanse the stomach, aid digestion, and improve appetite.

South Wales Sydney

Crown Lands Sale Notice in Vernerstevel Township

In the auction of crown lands at the Atellan Roomy of Blomfiehl Brown and Co. Gockong on Wednesday, the Twelfth day of March 1908 at Bluven o'clock com. Town lots in Vernerstevel include Lot 1, 2A, and Lot 2 with specified frontages and areas.

Geolans Geelong Atellan HH. Blomfiehl Brown and Co. Gockong Whursday U.arch Bluven Heelong

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