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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
6
In April reports from London describe a Mexican earthquake killing three and injuring others. Agusta and Onetpes towns were destroyed, Pt. Avpulco partially destroyed. The Colina volcano was considered extinct.
A man entered the Bt Panty Minnesota station eatery on April 18 and forced the clerk to open the safe containing about five hundred pounds. He took the money and escaped.
London April 18 The Imperial Conference continued with expressions of regret for the death of New Zealand Prime Minister Richard Seddon and praise for his empire work A proposal for an Imperial Council was advanced by A Deskin and Sir Joseph Ward but the final decision was deferred to Saturday The defence question was discussed with Haldane, Secretary for War.
The Prince and Princess of Walos hosted a banquet at Marlborough House in honor of the Colonial Premiers yesterday. The event showcased diplomatic protocol with distinguished guests and formal toasts marking cooperation across colonies.
The President of the Conference received a telegram from J Chamberlain conveying thanks for conference wishes and expressing hope for complete restoration of health so he can soon resume his public duties. The message brought great joy to the Conference.
London reports Mr Cunningham, Lahore chief constable, upheld the Punjabi editor’s conviction and related sentences but eased imprisonment from rigorous to simple. A crowd stopped the carriage and attacked the police as the prisoners were escorted to jail, then men assaulted every European they encountered.
The article notes hostility in Berlin and Vienna leading Italy to withdraw a compromising suggestion aimed at enabling discussion of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's invitation of armaments proposals for the Hague Peace Conference. The piece appears in the Dutch daily Vet Vindersland from The Hague.
A fragment discusses the impact of England's call to reduce armaments and notes that while optimistic views faded, a breach of the Triple Alliance could have produced graver consequences. The terse comment reflects cautious analysis of diplomacy and security.
The Times reports the Imperial Government agrees on policies for future negotiations with France over the New Hebrides Convention. Lord Elgin is instructed to heed Mr Deakin's June despatch for better protection of indentured natives. Special focus is placed on women and children, hours, wages, and repatriation terms.
Fragmentary entry notes per ounce values and bids including Os ep and Har Bilver with amounts like £186 and £20. It records small unit prices and totals on a dated ledger line. The legible items list coins, prices, and terms such as 2s. Bil. per on.
Inspector Greentill of the Contest Board of Health returned from fields on Wednesday and traveled by morning train. He conducted official health inspections at Day Dawn Cus Mt Magnat Yalgoo Nannino. Premier N. di Moore visited yesterday and spoke with W. Moore, manager of H. Gray and Co., recalling his boyhood days in Gerasswo with former firm employees.
In a Perth criminal court this day the case against Dr Swanston and Harcourt Ellis for performing a legal operation on a girl named Murphy concluded. Dr Swanston denied any illegality and Dr Horrocks supported his actions. After closing arguments the jury returned verdicts of not guilty for both defendants and they were discharged.
Perth记 reports the death of Mr Padbury aged 87. He served five years as an elected member of the Legislative Council and previously as a member of the Perth and Guildford Municipal Council. His long public service marks the end of a notable career in local governance.
A summary of a gathering of ministerial supporters in Porth discussing the formation of a new committee and plans for Prime Ministerial conferences in Sydney. Other matters will be discussed as well.
The Full Court reversed a magistrate ruling on Mrs. Blight s claim for 462 pounds arrears of maintenance from her husband James Blight. It held the magistrate wrongly ruled section 51 of the Justices Act barred adjudication. The matter is remitted to the magistrate for determination with objections to a prior view left for later if needed.
The diamond drill at Cuo Town Blocks sits 876 ft down as underground work pauses due to fuel shortage. A 884 ton parcel from Queen of the May mine was cleaned at Cuo One battery for a return of Bloz. Also, three pockets totaling 150 oz were found at Posicdon rush, the largest 50 oz, near a gutter. Crow and Forbes nugget weighed 35 02.
Mr Brownlie laid the first brick for the new town hall and a flag was raised over the acer to mark the completion. The ceremony honoured the milestone in the civic project with local officials present.
Mr Holman M.L.A. declined to comment on the mugged compromise over the timber trouble last night, saying a statement was not necessary.
A Yarloop correspondent reports relief funds arriving satisfactorily while clerks from the office departed to the bush to perform funding work and assist in relief efforts.
Races at Gingin yielded several placings across trials. Navy Blue Wakeful and Lord Lindua each took minor shares in early stakes while Royal Car dominated the first and second district handicaps. Brunswick False Alarm Automobile and Flying Handicap results featured top three finishes for multiple runners including Ten, Cherter Belle and Beggarman. Ozone Farina and Picture led the hack race with podium positions.
The article warns that rocking a child to induce sleep can upset brain circulation and trigger distress. It cautions this habit may condition the child to cry for motion, risks brain and skull vulnerability, and urges avoiding rocking to prevent serious consequences.
The text advises gentle eyebrow grooming by brushing when needed and warns against depilatories for stray hairs. It recommends plucking offending hairs and then applying a mild astringent to finish, emphasizing care to avoid damage to the eyebrow area.
The article notes lashes falling as a natural process and warns that new lashes may not replace old ones. It cites two conditions: worn down systems and extensive exposure to artificial light. Advice includes daily tepid water baths, shielding eyes with smoked glass, and applying tea-based astringent pads to closed lids.
A Swedish government committee reports ideal sleep hours by age. Ten year olds should sleep twelve hours, seven year olds eleven hours, nine year olds nine to ten hours, and youths 14 to 21 years eight to nine hours. The panel links anemia and weakness in children to sleep deprivation.
Local shop advertises framing by OR Pictures emphasizing good workmanship promptitude and reasonable prices. Nearby customers are invited to bring works for framing and framing services with competitive rates and timely delivery.
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