Parliament prorogued yesterday in London
London reports that Parliament was prorogued yesterday amid routine comms as August 2 records show the session adjourned.
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London
Geraldton Guardian in Geraldton, Western Australia
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
6
Movement Against Land Lords Urges Deputation to Surrender Lands
State of Ireland August 29 reports the Miltown Galway branch of the Wrieh League resolving to send a deputation to the graziers urging them to surrender their lands in November before stronger measures are taken. Inflammatory speeches by Irish members are noted.
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London
Miltown
Galway
Wrieh League
London Clergy Urged to Refuse Deceased Wife's Sister Marriages
London August 9 The Bishop of London urges clergy to refuse to solemnize marriages with a deceased wife's sister or to lend churches for that purpose. This stance marks church opposition to such unions and calls for adherence to church law.
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London
West Australia’s position on kerosene and tariffs
Melbourne dispatch says the Australian Customs Minister reported 15 million gallons of kerosene in the Commonwealth, a 12 month supply, with no duty paid and no price rise justified. West Australia’s mining and machinery duties discussed, Frazer urged removal of duties on imported gear, while Fowler backed a form of New Protection amid tariff debates.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
E. Frazer
Kalgoorlie
West Australis
Australia
Lt Linea
Protectionista
Tariff Commission
J. M. Fowler
Perth
Protests Across West Australia Prompt Great Remonstrance
Perth reports a significant public display as a great remonstrance unfolds this day with both Houses of Parliament adopting united motions. Citizens gathered to voice concerns over local governance and policy directions in a rare show of cross chamber consensus.
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Perth
Remonstrance Against Tariff Hurting Western Australia
The Legislative Council and Assembly of Western Australia protest the tariff proposal's impact on the state's cost of living and key industries. They warn of rising prices, reduced wages purchasing power, unemployment, and harm to mining agricultural and pastoral sectors, urging federal representatives to consider WA's significant regional interests. The remonstrance stresses WA's large land area and developmental needs within the Commonwealth framework.
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Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly of West Australia
Commonwealth
Australia
West Australia
The Wire-netting Episode in Sydney
Mr Carruthers announces distribution of wire netting rescued from the Federal Government for practical use. The Customs Department has initiated proceedings against Sutton and Co the carriers who removed the netting.
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Sydney
Carruthers
Customs Department
Sutton & Co
Old Age Pensions Proposed in Parliament
Melbourne August 29 In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr Kirton submitted a motion calling for the payment of old age pensions to all work-out miners and workers at an estimated cost of £400,000.
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Melbourne
Legislative Assembly
Land Tax Assessment Bill Passes Assembly Reading
State Parliament reports the second reading of the Land Tax Assessment Bill carried. Mr P Stone spoke in favor of the measure.
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Perth
P. Stone
Opposition voices clash over proposed land tax bill
Mr. W. J. Butcher of Gascoyne and Mr. H. Brown of Perth condemned the tax as ruinous and unaffordable for settlers already unable to meet debts. They argued the £150,000 levy would burden country and town residents, with Labour members opposing exemptions in the bill.
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W. J. Butcher
Gascoyne
H. Brown
Perth
Coroner's Inquest Finds Death By Drinking At Roebourne
In Roebourne on August 29 the coroner's jury found F. Grayson died from complications of disorders caused by excessive drinking. They added riders condemning Dr. Burton's conduct as callous and negligent due to the man's poverty, denounced authorities on the ship Charon as inhuman, praised Constables Smith of Port Hedland and Rogers of Cossack for their care, and noted Dr. Burton is EM at Port Hedland.
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Constable Smith
Port Hedland
Constable Rogers
Cossack
Dr. Burton
Fatal mining accident at Shepheard Narra mine
Intelligence comes to hand of another death at Shepheard Narra mine. About 10 oclock Wednesday morning earth fell while the victim was with his brother, causing suffocation. The deceased leaves a widow and two married daughters. Remains taken to Geraldton and interred in the Church of England Cemetery with lodge members in attendance.
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Shepheard
Geraldton
Church of England
John Shipton Lodge
1.C.C.F
Heart of Friendship Lodge
Bendigo
Victoria
Boys Rescue Work by Central Mission of Victoria
Rev G H Cole led a well attended town hall meeting under Mayor F G Armstrong to showcase the Central Mission of Victoria’s work rescuing children from city slums. Lantern views and Cole’s talk highlighted the mission’s progress, with portraits of Sisters and workers, Melbourne views, and the mission farm. Donations were pledged by many attendees.
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G. H. Cole
Central Mission of
Victoria
F. G. Armstrong
Cole
E. Pope
Mr. Cole
West Australia
Cheapest drapery shop near Union Tank Cass Broa
Advertising brief notes a drapery store offering city prices and daily new goods. Emphasizes small profits and quick returns as the motto. Location described as near Union Tank on Cass Broa, aiming to attract shoppers with cheap textiles and constant new stock.
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Cass Broa
Newt
Union
New Gooda
Nick
Advt
Midwife Sues for 10 Pounds 3s 9d in Local Court
Mrs Lenz, a midwife, sought 10 pounds 3 shillings 9 pence for services. The case, heard during Governor-General's visit, adjourned due to RM absence. After evidence, non-suit was rejected. defense evidence heard. judgment awarded to plaintiff with costs.
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Costa
A Woman in Thibet First European in Sacred City
Frau Filchner, wife of Lieutenant Wilhelm Filchner of Berlin, becomes the first European woman to enter Thibet and the sacred city. She recounts perilous journeys with her expedition, including relief from savage attacks, fording streams, climbing mountains, and mapping the region with scientific observations. The party endured threats, near destruction, and harsh cold while maintaining diplomacy and discipline during the Thibetan voyage.
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Frau Filchner
Wilhelm Filchner
Berlin
Laochou
China
Thibet
Forbidden Land
Automatic theatre door eases audience exit at venues
Mails for the Eastern States are gathered by R M 8 Victoria closes at Geraldton Post Office at 10 pm on Sunday September 1 with late letters at 5 30 am on September 2. A new automatic door opens when stepped on a platform near the door designed to aid rapid theatre exits, not for street usage.
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Victoria
Geraldton
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Interstate
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State Parliament
Crossley
Saunders & Stewart
W.A. A. R. Morrison
Wineberg
Geraldson
Marine Terrace
Roebourne
Narra Tarra
W. A. G. Walter
B.M
Long V. Linthorne
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