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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes describe The Earl of Roache urging Falnburgh to keep a single chamber in a reform plan. The statements imply preference for a unified legislature and swift decision making, with emphasis on a potential propect for urgent measures.
Lonton reports on December 12 describing France's churches invoking the Public Meeting Act to require public worship. About two thousand documents were seized at Monsignor Montagnius’s residence. Bishops largely favor Church and Reparation law, while Vatican negotiations seem paused. Clergy confronts possible prosecutions and many bishops and priests leave their residences.
Cape to Cairo railway plans emerge as Lonton reports Britain negotiating with the Congo Free State for a strip of territory in Central Africa. The potential corridor would connect Britain’s empire across the continent, fueling Imperial railway ambitions.
German South West Africa reports promise of army reduction by 4000 men before April, but the Reichstag Budget Committee trims the budget by a million and a half amid signals to the Kaleo telegraph and the chairman about returning to fund the war against rebels in the southwest colony.
South Africa defeated Lancashire by 11 runs in a December 13 game. The contest showcased strong batting from the visitors and steady fielding to secure the win.
London reports in 13 that the agents general discuss a proposed bill to require declaration of formulas used in manufacturing proprietary articles in the colonies. The discussion notes the measure aims to regulate and standardize ingredients for consumer protection.
Prime Minister Sir H Campbell-Rannermin and the Archbishop of Canterbury held a conference in London on the Education Bill. The House of Commons yesterday passed the bill in toto by 416 to 107, with amendments into effect.
Inia reported ab Johannenhans that experiments made with new rock siri?
The readable words suggest a claim about 14,000 bites enabling 80,000 tasks and a statement about South Africa undergoing revolution, but the text is too incomplete to identify people, places, dates, or concrete events.
A December report from London details a rebel uprising in the Chinese province of Kwang Li. Officials encountered some interference, with limited molestation noted among Chinese authorities as the movement unfolds.
Australian freight interests in butter faced substantial losses of between £90,000 and £100,000, as discussed by the chairman of the B C Co. He noted declines in view contracts and weathering conditions affecting shipments, while analyzing the broader impact on mail and freight operations.
The new Transvaal Constitution sets a two chamber legislature with a 21 year old voting base and six months residency. The First Parliament will have five year terms with fixed pay. The Second Chamber will have 15 members nominated by the Crown for four years. Dutch and English are recognized, and laws on imported labor are to be reserved by the Governor. The assembly is to hasten the termination of labor.
The Full Court orders Crick to attend and show why his name should not be struck from the roll of solicitors. Hearing set for Thursday with deadlines noted. Interstate and local notices accompany the procedural action as part of the December 4 docket.
In Perth the state Parliament faces prorogation as Roth Madsen signals a delay to the Assembly and Council amendments to the Mines Bill. The proposed changes, regarded as crucial for workers, were rejected.
General summary notes M A Shaw extradited from ten to seven years for embezzling £9900 from Noyes Bros in Sydney. Georgie North died by suicide in Wellington, New Zealand. The Steventon bore at Canada?ty produced 150000 gallons daily. Victorian butter exports rose to £1,000,000 over five months, up 36 percent. John F P Norris a protestor? wine killed by a ball of earth at Hancock's near Black Range township.
The fragment references persons and brands in a vague note about framing pictures and television sets. It mentions potential names like Constanting Gariner Leiner and tasks related to display or framing, but details are unclear and no concrete events are described.
In a quiet election day in Western Australia, Labour crept ahead as voters chose candidates across Senate and House contests. Geraldton saw Wittenoom and Pearce deadlocked, while WA Party led outside Geraldton. referendum backed constitutional amendment. Official tallies include Pearce 23,450 and Needham 21,820 for Senate with Labour favored to win. Forrest's lead in House races and various divisions noted amid incomplete counts.
The Eastern States show a government and anti Socialist coalition outnumbering bourites with Mr Deskin’s large majority. The West Australian predicts partition state later. Gould Walker and Millen win Senate majors. House results include Dalley W H Wilke defeating R Howe East Sydney mola defeat J E West Eden-Monaro Avotin apeate defeats J Longmuir Hume Sir W Lyne defeats J Gibb Macquarie E S Carr defeats Sydney Smith Postmaster General in Reid Government Riverina J M Chanter defeats Sir J Graham
Victoria Simon Fraser and J M Coll are certain for the Senate. Tuncliffe appears to secure the issue, while Tate Crouch defeats Tevine and Nicol Ge land loses to Janees tay.
South Australia votes place Sir J Symon and Vardom at the top of the Senate tally with Crosby Blundell and Weing close behind. Minister for Defence is hopelessly out. other contenders include Chataway Sayers and R J Sayers amid tight contest indications.
Tasmania reports Cameron and Clemons lead the field with Keating, pushing for the House of Representatives. The contest features G and W. Push, and J. Clemons, amid a crowded campaign.`
A fragment notes Mr Reid's opinion on elections and hints at party dissatisfaction with an unappointed figure. The text suggests ongoing party activity and debates around appointment.
Mr Watson, in an interview, says Labour Movement supporters argue against Reid and the press. He describes the four rows of the fight and the reasons offered by backers.
Quarter Sessions hears Elizabeth Cooper, late postmistress at Guilewa, charged on remand with misappropriating letters valued at £8 in May. A jury is impanelled with Mr Hafner as foreman. Accused pleads not guilty. defence led by Palfreyman. Crown Prosecutor outlines offences. several witnesses to be examined. hearing continues tomorrow.
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