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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1907
Page
3
A S81 Petersburg cable notes Russia has executed 705 people since the first Duma dissolved, marking a grim eight month record. A separate report from London cites a near collapse of the Duma chamber due to venting apparatus failure, with no members present when the accident occurred.
The March V A T C meeting at St Kilda saw Charment win the St Kilda Cup with Rhohard second and Green Mountain third in a day affected by heavy rain. Wagering and race order noted as the weather delayed the program and postponed events to Monday.
In Sydney the Western Australia eleven faced New South Wales in a first test at the Wickets. WA endured early setbacks as Kelly strained knee and Coyne Hew failed to play. Evans and Evers led and WA posted 107 in reply to NSW's innings. Visitors finished day two at 29 for 2.
Heavy rains cause washaways along the Murcliison district line, with key breaks south of Yowergabble. Trains from Geraldton and Cue faced detours as crews rushed repairs, fearing further damage from more rain while work continued to restore communication.
An early Sunday incident near Day Dawn resulted in the death of William Rhodes, a Day Dawn resident. The wheel of a Wigine train from Cue struck him around 2 am, severing the man’s fate along the line as wreckage stretched 120 yards before discovery and awaiting an inquest.
The St Patrick Day sports were held in fine cool weather with strong attendance. Principal events produced results including a Maiden Race of 100 yards where a protest was entered and a Sheffield Handicap 120 yards final where runners Dibbings Brand Abearne and others competed.
The Mildura, returning from Wy with 450 bullocks, struck a reef off Nor West Cape. The crew landed at Onslow after abandoning ship as waters filled the vessel. Early reports say no lives were lost, though details are scarce and the steamer may be a total wreck.
A fragmented ad style note markets four Robur tea grades. It touts Special as delicious and cheap, contrasts with Nov 1 Grade, and hints at price and flavor comparisons among tea tasters and general consumers.
A youth unknown identity shot Police Commissioner Rasliesky during a parade in St Petersburg. The assailant fled the scene as chaos followed the attack.
A terrible mining accident is reported at Klein Rosselyn colliery in Alsace with few details. An explosion is thought to have occurred and authorities list several killed or seriously injured though precise figures remain uncertain.
London reports Belgite the Sorvian capital saw a serious leather boot factory strike trigger rioting as police escorted 200 non unionists from Krugujevatz. Unionists mobbed the guards, gunfire killed one and wounded twenty. Cambridge beat Oxford in the annual Boat Race by four and a half lengths amid strong wind and rough water.
A cage supporting a mine bucket broke at Johann colliery in Rhine Prussia, dropping the cage 400 yards and killing all 22 aboard. Separately a socialist colony in New Jersey was burned, inmates leaping from windows. one person died and several were injured.
Melbourne reported that Thomas James Healey of Oatleigh has learned of his title and vast property due to the death of Sir Thomas Flenney, his grandfather. Healey has tilled the Vesoria farm for 18 years and now enters a new social standing with the title and wealth.
Reported Sunday that Joan Wren lay in critical condition after an assault at an election meter site on Thursday. John Ween, noted for his ties to local mining, was injured, with doctors describing his state as dangerous as investigations proceed. Captain Piper, long associated with New Chum and Mount Magnet mines, is considered for a Whim Creek copper works post in Roebourne.
A mural fire in London on a Saturday night destroyed three large warehouses in City Foid Lonlon and damaged other buildings. Estimated damages reach £200,000. Meanwhile Crick and Willis were arrested as part of land scandals with the Attorney-General deciding on further proceedings in Sydney this afternoon.
sensational rumors claim the arrest of Dr Swanston in Perth on Sunday will reveal damning evidence against other medical men in court proceedings and spark further inquiries as details emerge during the case.
Jor lor Mice Mitchell was brought before the Police Court yesterday. The police asked Jaye to withdraw the charge as the Coroner has views to commit her for trial at the Criminal Sessions on a murder charge. The request was granted.
Dr Elgee, 1808 born in Toilia, died after bogey accident and heart failure. A Perth staffer turned Midland Junction physician, he served as councillor, JP, Licensing Bench member, and founder of Lena Vale Public Hall. He married Amy F Lee Steere and left two children.
Fire alarm sounded just after 10 pm at Evans drapery near Fremantle Town Hall. Fire brigade, aided by strong water pressure, subdued the blaze but substantial damage occurred before it was controlled. Initial witnesses struggled to reach the telephone exchange for help.
Heavy rain across Perth and eastern districts disrupts sport and transport. The test cricket match is likely to be interfered with while seven miles of railway near Malcolm washed away, suspending services toward Loomdra. Floods threaten further travel and utility services.
Byline-less summary notes flood WA coast and mining towns. Reports of heavy rainfall near Geraldton, mine incidents at Nayral Tarra and Greenbushes, railway section damage near Nannine, and local officials promising repairs. Notable births, deaths, and movements feature editor John Norton and journalists Frank Wittenson and W J Butcher. Local sports include Cambridge and NSW cricket results and Perth rail updates.
On Friday April 8 at 2 pm the Midland Railway Company of WA Ltd auctions land adjoining stock stations Yandanooka Nangetty Yarragadee and Uraba with good roads nine miles from the railway. Magnificent terms include 1 percent cash deposit balance in 15 equal annual payments by promissory notes with 4 percent interest. Plans and details available from James Gardiner Auctioneer Perth.
Pretensor Tyland and a 20 member troupe with 2 homes set up on the Ground near the Gerakiton Hotel for a brief engagement tonight and tomorrow. Miss Hyland to showcase Olympia act with a shoulder high ride while Ming Gerivuie and Myland perform wire and trapeze stunts. Mr. Tom Hy- likely to follow with more acts as the show opens.
A poetic cry of secession laments Northern control and Eastern dominance. The speaker urges Western unity, rights, and a future free from oppression, warning that decades of wrongs fuel creeping bitterness and potential rebellion. The piece paints camp life, nervous drovers, and a volatile atmosphere as fate shapes a destiny of conflict.
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