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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 28, 1908

Page

3

Corbett Proposes Inquiry into W monasteries Inspection

London February 26. Mr XV Z Corbett Conservative MP for North Down gave notice to introduce a bill to appoint commissioners to inquire into the need for adequate inspection of woman monasteries and convents. The House refused leave to introduce the bill and the matter was dropped.

London XV. Z. Corbett North Down House of Commons

Prince Henry and Queen Wilhelmina escape injury in Hague crash

London February 27 report Prince Henry and Queen Wilhelmina of Holland were involved in a driving accident at the Hague yesterday. Both royals escaped injury and resumed their engagements.

London Prince Henry Wilhelmina of Holland the Hague

British Columbian judge condemns provincial disloyalty over treaty act

In London on February 2, a British Columbia Full Court judge condemned the provincial Parliament for disloyal conduct in defying the Dominion of Canada by attempting to override the Aliens Restrictions Act and its treaty engagements.

London British Columba British Columbia

Censorship dispute sparks drama figures in London

In London on February 260 dramatists led by Dr James N Barrie Sir W Gilbert and A W Pivero formed a deputation to Home Secretary Herbert Gladstone seeking a Court of Arbitration against censor decisions. Gladstone expressed personal sympathy and promised to consult Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman soon.

Londor James N. Barrie Gilbert A. W. Pivero Herbert Gladstone Home Affairs Playa

Franco-British Exhibition gains government approval

London reports that the French Senate unanimously sanctioned participation by all branches of the French government in the Franco-British Exhibition to open in London shortly. A separate note from London states British hop growers urge government action against foreign competition and consider import duties, with a select committee appointed to inquire into hop industry conditions.

London

Leopold's Congo claims stir Belgian cabinet crisis

Reuters telegram from London reports that King Leopold's demand for personal compensation for the Congo Free State sparked cabinet alarm and threatened resignations. Ministers insisted the initial terms were too lavish, forcing the King to modify his demands.

London Leopold Belgium Congo Free State Winnin

Congo Free State Criticized in Commons Debate

In the House of Commons, a Liberal resolution by Ar Lois Jones urged reform of the Congo Free State, condemning admin and its impact on native liberty and economic rights. Sir Edward Gray said Britain would act in its own way and the Free State had forfeited international recognition.

London House of Commons Lois Jones North-West ‘Moreland Congo Free State Free State Edward ‘Gray Foreign Affairs Great Britain

Zakka Khals Disheartened as Willcocks Forces Win

London reports from India indicate the Zakka Khals are greatly discouraged by defeats at the hands of General Sir James Willcocks and by failed attempts to entice nearby tribes into rebellion. An early submission by tribesmen appears likely as Willcocks advances against the Zakke Rhiel Afridis amid a two days armistice. In other dispatches, Portugal faces financial strain and considers selling minor possessions to foreign powers, with Delagoa Bay, Angola, and Timor among the proposed transfers to Great Britain, Germany, and France respectively.

London India James Willcocks Willcocks Line Delagoa By East Africa Great Britain Angola Germany Canton River Timor France

Ballabat Tram Conductors Strike Over Wages

In Ballabat a group of tramway conductors staged a morning strike over pay. They earn 18/6 to 26/- weekly for 64 hours, seek 35/- with a 20/- guarantee for casual work, and refuse to sign a prior agreement. Car service continued with other staff filling vacancies as managers discuss terms.

Ballabat Cochrane Amon Trans Managir D. J. Cochrane D. J. Cochrane When Interviewed This Afternoon By the “Advertiser

Amusements Cast List Notable Names Published

A fragmentary amusement notice lists individuals such as THOMAS KINGSTON Chinche TIartisan Leonard Willey Archia Golding McGloud Grogan McMalu Frank Graydon Vivian Edwards Tommy Smith Lawrence Hardinge Horace Petlinghill T. W. Lloyd Gardini Stanley Lucas Grant Raland Staveley Colonel Drew J. B. Athalwood Rinwles Browster's Butler among others in a program.

Ommrry Thomas Kingston Stanley Lucas Grant Raland Staveley Drew J. B. Athalwood

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