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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1907
Page
6
London reports a vast horde of Arab horsemen charging the French camp at Casablanca under heavy artillery. Led by a Kaid in red, they pressed in close formation and retired largely untouched despite intense sea and ground fire. A third attack faltered.
London dispatch reports Mulai Had now ruling Southern Morocco plans to pacify tribes, win French recognition, then march to Fez to proclaim himself Emperor. Moora forces attacked Casablanca again as French warships fired 30 shells destroying a Kabyle village.
A collision between the Bordeaux Paris express and a goods train at Contras reduced carriages to matchwood. One hundred fifty people were rescued from the ruins. eleven killed and two injured.
An electric motorbus carrying 28 passengers skidded while descending a Sheffield hill and was wrecked. Three passengers were killed and the rear injured, some fatally. The incident prompts inquiries into speed and road conditions.
London August 36 Mr R B Haldane announced that Campbell Bannerman’s motion passed in the Commons outlining that the Commons decision prevails within a single parliament. He said this aligns with the Liberals’ long term programme and would be pursued even over twenty years.
Mr H H Asquith the Chancellor of the Exchequer at Cortham argued the country must decide if it will let a small minority in the House of Commons acting via the Lords strangle and mutilate measures the people's elected representatives wish to pass.
The House of Lords passed the Small Holdings Bill after amending to restrict women from serving as mayors or chairmen of councils. The House of Commons retained the amendment, the Lords yielded, and the Bill was enacted.
Sun day enacts a divorce law in New York State making married persons convicted of infidelity liable to half a year in prison or a fine of 50 pounds, or both. Officials expect the law to cut divorces by about three quarters.
Over the last year about 38,000 men and women have been banished from Warsaw to Siberia as political prisoners, reflecting a harsh crackdown amid ongoing unrest.
Officially announced in Washington that 16 American battleships will depart for San Francisco in December. A flotilla of destroyers will sail concurrently but not accompany the fleet.
London report August 2 notes Nottingham did not sustain a defeat during the cricket season despite a challenging match.
Commercial note indicates a strong wheat market with Australian sales at 37s. Copper spot ranges from 77 13s to £77 1s, tin spot at £167 5s to 167 15s. Teal quoted £20 to C2 2s 6d, antimony at 81s 9d, silver rare at 2s 7 7d.
A protest signed by 1,866 residents and local clergy was presented to Collingwood Council. It opposes electing Dr. Coulson as mayor over Dr. Evans, who allegedly refused to keep intoxicating liquors in the mayor's cupboard. The council voted that a councillor should not be debarred from mayoral election for disallowing the cupboard policy.
In Melbourne on August 26, Wm. Alfred Strachan aged 14 took his own life at Bendigo after being reproved by his mother. The tragedy highlights family distress leading to self harm among youths. Police reported the incident and the death will be investigated per local procedure.
Melbourne reports a record year for Victoria trade with imports totaling £25,234,245 and exports £28,917,992. Treasury officials announce a recorded surplus of £814,000 for the year as of August 26.
Mrs. Francis W. Knight died at North Sydney after a snakebite suffered in Sydney on August 25, with authorities reporting the incident as a fatal bite and noting it occurred yesterday.
An incident near FP Air yesterday saw Kelly violently assault a Chinese gardener. He then attempted suicide by cutting his throat in a desperate bid to die.
Nannine August 27. A well-known Murchison identity, Mr. Lawrence Lonergan, died in the hospital here on Saturday night from the effects of burns received six weeks ago.
Perth City Council in this day decision to borrow £25,000 to fund a range of public works projects. The resolution names the loan amount and purpose, reflecting council plans to advance city improvements.
Adelaide August 26 Miss MKenzie 21 riding from Oakbank to Mount Barker was knocked down by a fractious horse and died en route to the Adelaide Hospital. Her brother recently perished in a mine accident at Broken Wall.
Perth officials fail to clear up the disappearance of £360 from the Savings Bank account of prospector Rees. Withdrawn by an unknown person, the case remains unsolved and under investigation.
The Premise will submit this afternoon to the General Assembly a resolution declaring an opinion on the tariff issue. The move signals a formal stance by the group on current economic policy and legislative debate.
A speaker warned the proposed Federal tariff would injure West Australian primary industries and plunge the state into a period of low mood with grave danger to its existence. The remark reflects concern over economic impact and state wellbeing.
At a Fremantle Chamber of Commerce meeting last night the tariff was freely discussed but no agreement was reached. The chamber contains both Protectionists and Free traders, reflecting a split stance on trade policy.
Speaking at West Perth last night in support of Mr. Simpson's candidate ture the Premier warned critics who advocate an income tax that they would not get one this year but would face it next year Municipal subsidies would likely be reduced by 20 percent this year
Colonial Office split into three departments and rearranged. Transvaal seeks strengthened garrisons due to larger native population. Monaco seeks extradition of the Goolds for a murder in Monte Carlo. Quelch derides Hagus Peace Conference as a thieves supper. Wurtemburg expulsion, Cape Colony moves to curb meat monopolies. Russia orders construction of many warships in England. Socialists Conference near-free fighting. wild schemes proposed. Sicily reports a brutal murder with body parts found in four trunks, Mafia suspected. Raisuli defeats Shereef’s army. £2,000 pay of HWS. Assistance missing, warrant for officer’s arrest. Marriage with deceased wife’s sister bill passes. Conservative wins Bury St Edmunds, Liberal vote down.
A general summary notes that Mr. W. P. Crick former Minister for Lands in New South Wales was struck off the solicitors roll and ordered to pay costs, which he refused. A prospector named Rees discovered £360 withdrawn from his savings account under impersonation seven months earlier, with police unsure how to recover the funds as the government won’t reimburse losses. The NSW government paid duty on the balance of the wire netting. The Federal Parliament shows reluctance to magnify the affair. The missing Kelmscott boy Salter’s body was found by his mother in the Canning River. In Melbourne three detectives pursued three criminals. gunfire and bottles were exchanged, with two burglars captured and one wounded escaping.
Tonight's tariff meeting hopes to see wider female attendance as the heavy impost affects women more. A passenger locomotive requires about 120 gallons of oil annually to stay in running order.
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