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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1907
Page
6
London reports a large influx of Jewish refugees arriving at Tangier from Casablanca on the Moroccan coast. Tribes from Angora now control Casablanca, with natives declaring a holy war and killing several Europeans while looting shops. Dr Merle, a French resident, notes tensions and killings of native wards.
A French Spanish force closes on Casablanca after the Ga lilee threatens bombardment. Moors allow 200 Europeans and Jews to leave amid desecration of the Christian cemetery as tribesmen dig up and arm corpses. Raisuli says Kaid Maclean was captured for insincerity and offers liberty talks via Reuters.
Judge Landis fines the Standard Oil Trust £5,969,000 for 1,462 anti-rebate violations. J. D. Rockefeller, president, was playing golf when informed and remained unmoved, resuming his game despite the ruling.
The Roosevelt administration confirms the American fleet is heading toward the Pacific for practice maneuvers. The Herald notes mixed reactions including bewilderment and concern that the dispatch may fuel anti Japanese demagoguery and provoke new tensions between the United States and Japan.
County cricket report notes Middlesex beating Gloucestershire by an innings and 140 runs at Bristol. Former Melbourne player Tarrant starred with 98 runs and nine wickets in Gloucestershire's second innings, including four wickets in four balls.
Four barefoot mmaprap men witnessed the Ione, a 16 ton lighter, wreck off Geraldton after sailing in stormy weather from the Bay. The crew abandoned to a dinghy, reached the shore near the Chasman River, then walked to town to report the disaster. Captain Lane lost gear valued around £80 en route to Cossack.
Miss Jessie Carrick aged 13 will join a musical family in October and a seventh daughter now at school in New Zealand will join a year later. Mr T L Brown MLA seeks all papers on Sir John Coode's twenty year old report on the path. Mr M F L Troy MLA. Marine from the Murchison on Vilas waited to present this morning in Perth.
The month of July posted revenue of £190,005 and expenditure of £201,910, producing a debit of £11,105. Consequently the gross deficit stood at £220,633 for the State.
Sydney reports heat as Webb the world champion received the stake from Field and Towns' backers. Referee Rush is blamed for a foul decision. Webb is urged to row Towns again within a month with large bets and expenses discussed. Towns maintains he was not beaten on merit as Webb dominated from the start.
Melbourne August 4 The Prime Minister A Deakin attended Cabinet for an hour or two today but his medical attendants refuse to allow him to resume work for a week or two.
At the Quirindi inquest today on Maude Fletcher who was shot by her sweetheart George Toft and then clubbed to death with the gun butt a verdict of wilful murder was returned against Toft.
The Turf Melbourne August 5 reports a lively run on Boomerang for the Caulfield Grand National Steeplechase with Boomerang moving to sixth as a strong favourite, two points ahead of Cardinal Blueskin Dog af War and Boindale. Dirham appears an unlikely starter.
At the Perth Police Court in 1906 the number of cases heard was 5,578, compared with 5,517 in 1905. Drunkenness accounted for 1,257 cases, with virtually the entire increase due to this category.
Several deaths reported among aboriginal residents at Whim Creek due to den cue fever. Local officials note illness spreading among community, urging medical attention and preventive measures.
The Boulder branch of the WAMA voted to donate £25 to assist in the defence of Idaho strike leaders charged with the murder of Governor Steineberg.
The Melbourne senate continued debate on the Transcontinental Railway Survey Bill with Nield and Mulcahy opposing. Sir Josiah Symon supported the bill and the second reading passed 16 to 8.
Thomas Walsh who vanished on July 19 near Katanning was found dead on Tuesday within half a mile of a settler’s home. He appeared to have wandered in delirium, dying from cold and exhaustion after a period of hunger. Search parties had scoured the area, and the body lay in an open place.
The public is urged to help the captain and crew of the Ione wrecked off the coast a few days ago. Captain Lane lost instruments and furniture, men lost nearly everything, and four are in straitened circumstances. The life of a crewman was saved by the captain at great personal risk. Subscriptions have begun from local clergy and residents to aid recovery.
The Corricks delighted a crowded Geraldton audience with a varied programme of pictures and music. Miss Alice Corrick and Miss Ruby Corrick impressed with vocal and cornet pieces while Mr Chris Young drew strong applause for his facial expressiveness and bold singing turns. Encore demand rose for Killarney and Coming Through the Rye as the recital closed on a high note.
Four grocers and fruit sellers wrap and go to Constantine via Gardner, prim. Readable fragments indicate wholesale and retail trade activity with names and places implied.
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