Expansion plans for the North League region lines and settlements
The document outlines a broad program including extending rail lines from Nemnine to Moskstharre, explorations of coal and artesian wells, erection of grain shade at Geraldton, and the creation of ore treatment plants. It calls for government support, immigrant advertisements, a new district survey office at Geraldton, cheaper freight, and a potential push for a new state if league goals fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemnine
Moskstharre
Geraldton
Council of the League
League
Lasgue
Commonwealth
CABLES SHARKS EATING SHARKS RACING SWindle EXPOSED
London April 16 A daring telephonic betting swindle was exposed after the Keyfield races. Operators used lines between London Paris Berlin Vienna to sway leading bookmakers, padding bets and siphoning away thousands. The scheme exploited slow telegraphic service and direct phone links to manipulate wagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienne
Paris
Berlin
Vienma
Milk famine threats rise in Sydney amid supply dispute
Telegrams report a milk shortage in eastern Sydney due to a dispute between suppliers and distributors, creating a deadlock. A separate item notes a life sentence for William White after a criminal assault on a young woman, with commutation considerations. The piece also mentions a proposed boycott against Japanese goods by Chinese in Victoria and calls for Hong Kong exporters to avoid Japanese steamers, with plans to widen the boycott coast to coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
William White
Om & Young
Wyslung
Ing
Victoria
Australia
Hong Kong
British politics thwart Churchill as colonial secretary nominee
In a rare political aside, South Africa and Britain consider congratulating Ivects for averting the penalty of appointing Winston Churchill as Secretary of State for the Colonies. The move, if confirmed, would have shaped imperial policy and raised questions of leadership.
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South Africa
Winston Churchill
THE FAVORED SOUTH AND NEW RAIL OPENING
Perth April 16 The trial of Nurse Pearsom for murdering Lily Turner ended yesterday. Her counsel pressed for a verdict of manslaughter on grounds of absence of direct evidence. The jury found her guilty of manslaughter on grounds of criminal neglect. Sentencing postponed to rule on a defense point.
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Perth
Pearsom i
Lily Turner
Nore Pears
Jets
Cate
Anarchists Arrested in London Explosions Case
London reports say several anarchists caused a series of explosive attacks at Barcloon and threatened authorities and banks. Suspects Juan Kull Hermengilde Maria Querclty named. four others sentenced to four months to 24 years in prison or chained imprisonment.
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London
Aving
Barcloon
Smo
Wumechicla
Juan Kull
Hermengilde
Maria Querclty
Russian spy Zalakoff arrested in Herat disguise
London reports a Russian spy named Zalakoff, posing as a Mullah, arrested at Herat. He is said to possess maps and details about routes to Herat concerning food and water supplies, with unspecified further charges.
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London
Zalakoff
Mullah
Herat
Wire netting episode sparks NSW government case
Sydney reports the High Court reserved judgment in a special case connected with wire netting by the NSW government involving duty avoidance. The matter concerns government actions and potential exemptions in trade controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Igh
Nsw
Govecummat
Shocking Tragedy In Allendale Woman Murdered
A 16 year old girl Lilian Bridge, daughter of William Bridge, was found murdered in a paddock near Allendale. She had been struck on the head with a blunt instrument, her throat cut, and her body dragged. A young man is in police custody on suspicion of the crime. The killing occurred after she returned home around seven. Police continue investigations as details unfold.
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Allendale
Lilian Bridge
Wiliam Bridge
Dairymas
Amame
Tomebewk
Instrumet Ued
Chinese Labor on Rand Trial Upheld by Act
In Loman April 16 report the Intest Blue Book notes Lord Elgin Secretary of State for the Colonies approved a temporary renewal of undestured Dabai laws for Chinese offenders at Rand, pending the Transvaal Government’s removal of disabilities when feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loman
Rand
Lord Elgin
Transvaal
Saturday Half-Holiday Debate In Perth Meeting
A deputation from the Retail Trades asks for abolishing the Saturday half-holiday and restoration of the old order. The Minister will reply after consideration on the 24th. A large meeting last night at the Town Hall supported a fair trim to the system and unified treatment of the metropolitan area. The Premier was thanked for regulation levies and a deputation will prompt the Colonial Secretary. Speakers stressed signatures from children under age and those under drink influence.
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Perth
Trensgastures
Defini
Inter
Tove Hell
Thane Revolutiome
Colonital
Thei Mary
Timber Pay Dispute Shuts Down Grembushes Yard
On April 16 a timber dispute at Grembushes halted work at the Timber Corporation Ltd. Workers protested a demanded pay raise, which was refused. The men were paid off yesterday and warned that more stoppages could cut supplies if others refuse to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grembushes
Timber Corporation
Iitd
Victoria District Test Club Trials Schedule Announced
The secretary Mr 2 S Msckestic announces the Victoria District Test Club meeting on Wednesday April 28. Trials include Trial Stakes of 10 sovs over 9 furlongs with horses Prospector Riches Little Hee Runnymede Daybreak Crown and Feather Ivy Doorock Mayflower. Seaside Handicap 13 sovs 7 furlongs lists Keenbok Heport Jack Combat Tremendus Carbins Evolution Lochreal Hector of Troy. Flying Handicap 10 sovs 5 furlongs features Report Le Grande Carbina Tiresia Ricins Ornament Mafeking Crows and Feather Doorlock Waverley Heber of Troy Mayflower. Geraldton Handicap 25 sovs 11 miles with Kingbolt Jack Combat Prospector Radium Day Break Lovereal Mafeking Aloctor of Troy. Farewell Handicap 10 sovs 6 furlongs includes Titennia Ornament Roomywede Crown and Feather Evolution Ivy Doorlock Waverley Heeber of Troy Mayflower. Weights to be declared on Tuesday April 21. Acceptances due by 10 p.m. Friday April 24.
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Smsckestic
Antues
Victoria
Wolpesday
Apel
Prospector
Riches
Little ‘Hee
Daybreak
Crown and Feather
Ivy
Doorock
Mayflower
Kéegbok
Heport
Jack
Combat
Tremendus
Carbins
Lochreal
Hector
Troy
le Grande
Carbina
Tiresia
Dooriock
Waverley
Geraldton
Kingbolt
Mafeking
Aloctor
Roomywede
Evolution
Doorlock
Heeber
Fire Brigades Demonstration Representatives Named
Geraldton fire brigade delegates listed for all events at the demonstration with D Pope G Pascoe A O Neil A Ml and others serving in hydrant, coupling, pole and ladder duties across Fours Eights Sixes Ladder Eights Engine Eights and related tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culder
Geraldton
D. Pope
G. Pascoe
A. O'Neil
Been
A. Ml
Beck
O'Neil
A. Hall
E. Theakston
Sixen
D. Pepe
AG. Pascos
A- O'Neil
A. Hell
G. Pascos
Nuil
8. Burns
B. Thaskston
J. Leo
D. Tope
C. O'Neil
T. Buras
D. O'Nal
A. O'Nel
F. Pascoe
T. Burns
Pascoe
E Theakston
G. Pascom
Geo. Pascoe
D. Pore
Famous Kerlin Church Burnt in Swedon War Relics Lost
The famous garrison church im Ber lim bes Seen burnt in Swedon on April 16. Several flags and relics from the 1870 war preserved during the move were destroyed, with only one flag reportedly saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedon
Im Berlim Bes
Fire at Elimandort Stud Kills 32 Thoroughbred Mares
A blaze swept Elimandort stud in Kentucky destroying 32 valuable thoroughbred brood mares including Toxpread Rukios. Firefighters battled the flames but the animals could not be saved. The loss raises concerns for regional horse breeders and the impact on upcoming racing seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elimandort Stud
Kentucky
South Africa Accepts Invitation to Triangular Chicket Match
London April 16 South Africa accepted the Mary Jebons Club invitation to send a team to a triangular contest arranged for 1908. The match will feature a South African side joining the Mary Jebons Club in the event.
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London
South Africa
Mary. Jebons Club
Will of late David Syme lodged for probate
Melbourne April 16 The will of the late David Syme of the Age was lodged for probate. The estate valued at £70,585.
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Melbourne
David Syme
Age
The Perth Tragedy
Police follow leads as detectives state no further developments in the death of O Hara. Authorities believe foul play is involved and seek the assailant. Post mortem results to be kept secret until the inquest on April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Conmrd
O'Hara
Justion
Ami
Boxing Contest Mentioned With Torn Towel Exit
A boxing match between Kimg and Jessop ended as Jessop sketched his towel at the 71st round. Another bout in Hkaly was noted, with the headline The Golden North.
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Pectli
Apeih
Kimg
Jessop
Hkaly
Ovvetante
Rich Specimens. Retbourm Item of April 6
Rich specimens of gold enamel appear in a report from Retbourm dated April 6. The text notes two prises or items described as valuable and of notable gold enamel, reflecting a minor historical observation.
Boxing match set Burns versus Squires in London
A boxing match has been arranged between Burns the American world champion and Squires the Australian boxer in London on April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Burns
Squires
Smuggling Arms Baffles Officials Across Persian Border
Advices from Quetta report arms being smuggled into Tadis in unprecedented quantities along the Persian border. The development is a disquieting feature in the political situation. Chrysanthemum Show rescheduled due to premature blooms with exhibition on April 19 and 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quetta
Arma
Tadis
Eastern Sporting Odds and Weather at Donsaster Day
Odds list for the Easter Cup with Maranti at 2 to 1 and Bright Sted 3 to 1. Sydney Cup favorites include Maranti 3 to 1 Peru 4 to 1 and Togo 7 to 1. Elevation remains among regulars at Reskdwick track despite stiffness with improved prospects for the Donsaster Handicap.
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Bydieey
Doscasterie
Ogst Maranti
Bright Sted
Tamgaros
Lomgehemps
Legation
Rom Hay
The
Owl
Castaway
Maranti
Peru
Togo
Sto I Jack Smith
Gaby
Tortem
Gerremis
Reskdwick
Doncaster Acceptances and Court Action Note
Fastern racing and Doncaster acceptances listing numerous horses including North Head Melo drama and Snowy River at Sydney April 16. Also notes a Perth court continuation of a Regis War case with Deltor offering to set aside 23 per fortnight for creditors. offer accepted by Receiver and court ordered payment via military paymaster.
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Bydney
Doncaster
North Head
Melodrama
Lord Merv
Bright Steel
Gaby
Legation
Castaway
Decolletic
Makhine
Climax
Lady Rythone
the Owl
Vangaros
Absentee
Rose Key
Warhee
Toga
Black Mark
Oboe
Aigles
Longchamp
Snowy River
Maranui
Rouvray
Sydney Cap
Peru
C Tion
A. N. Comrie
Perth
Deltor
Municipality invites tenders for two valuations of rateable property
Notice announces invites tenders for two valuers to assess rateable property within the municipality under the Municipal Corporations Act 1906. Further particulars are available on request at the municipal offices and all applications are to be returned by 4 am Tuesday next. Town Clerk David Pascos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otice
Public Works Contract Notices From Western Australia
Public works contracts to be received by the Minister for Works until May 5. Includes Holive Quarters and Lock-up Additions with particulars for stations at Meekatharra Cue and WAL, and Sandstone Polices Buildings from Black Range. Details at Warden’s Office Cue and Sandstone, and P W A D Office in Geraldton.
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Hom
Moos
Tulio
Meekatharra
Ollie
Cue
Wal
Aldton
Black Range
Geraldton
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Madeavor
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Mingseew
England
NEW British Ministry
Pears Case
Victoria District Turf Club
Fire Brigades
Kerlin
Davos Will
Golden North
Easterrn
James C. Kidd
Colonial Gas Association, Ltd
Geraldton Giasworks
WM. Beeton
Menager
Ictoria
H. S. MacKenzie
Fastern Racing
Adye
Oliver's Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
Marine Verrace
A. S. Kent
Fancy Goods
Marine Terrace
Dongarra Race Club
Dongarra
Wis
F. Herbert
Walkaway
Turt Club
Fay
Omy
Pelea
Hay K. Maley
Oswell
NSS
Butha
Esplanade
Hanlon
W. H. Browne
Messrs
Frost & Shipham
Regis Opticians
Charles Point Drug CO
Legislative Council
Central Province
H. Carson
Masonite
Tall Hiton
Donganras
Pam
Serge New
Moana
H. Cansux
Eeeptarine Tiatabe
Gerasihian
Church Porch Fund
F. L. Stronach
Onike
B. C. O'Brien
Volsion
Palon
Tom ‘S Wireiun
W. Wowsed
Crowther
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