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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
3
London reports Wales defeated Scotland in a rugby match, claiming victory with two tries to Scotland's none. The account references press coverage by the Daily Chronicle and notes a political tie to statements by George Hollamby Coonan.
London dispatch reports a decision to substantially raise the naval estimates for the current year with a still larger increase anticipated for 1900. The move signals growing defense spending and fortifies the fleet.
A sensational balloon affair in London reports Mistress Assheton Jarrord with Pollock aboard. They ascended and descended rapidly, landing at Verdin Fort at night, the car overturned and the balloon ripped open, ending the journey abruptly.
In Tokyo Genwal Viscount Teranchi, Japan's war minister, delivered a blunt speech claiming Japan's military strength in the Pacific. The remarks are described as abrupt and provocative, signaling heightened tensions between America and Japan.
In the Dinizulu trial two natives testified that the accused ordered the murder of a loyal chieftain. They said he upbraided the viceroy for obeying his orders to kill a certain chief, detailing the alleged command structure.
London February 3 The Cape Colony Ministry lineup announced by the Treasurer Mr Morciman Minister for Works Mr Saver Minister for Agriculture Mr Malan Colonial Secretary Mr Dowal Attorney General Mr Barton with the new cabinet to govern former colony affairs.
London February 2 report says the new Transvaal bill legalising Asiatic registration regulations is approved in India with a settlement on terms honorable to Asiaticity in the Transvaal. The move gives great satisfaction among authorities and observers, though it stirs controversy abroad.
London reports further American bank failures with the Oriental Bank in New York and the IMfome Rook of Brooklyn both closing their doors, signaling intensified financial distress and a widening crisis.
Harry Thaw, acquitted on the murder charge of Stanford White as sane, was cheered by a crowd today. He was accompanied by his wife. In Britain Columbia the Legislative Assembly debated a Natal Immigration Act and a bill on the treasure way, reading it a second time.
The text discusses how an old horse requires careful feeding and work, with emphasis on gentle treatment and avoiding harsh enforcement. It stresses the need for thorough soil preparation before planting and the fruit tree’s cultivation as life progresses.
Telegrams report a coachman struck by a train near Nelson injuring Milling Mrs Tilbury and others. Picnickers at Bermagui suffer ptomaine illness but recover. A water spout damages Chisholm farm in Armadale. A barge capsizes near Townsville with two fishermen. one drowned, the other clinging to the boat until rescue. Floods close bridges and suspend rail traffic statewide.
Archer Bennett faces charge of attempting to rob James Heywood in Melbourne on January 2. Witnesses testified to Bennett being struck and restrained during the incident. A separate hearing heard Wary Brown, accused of theft, claim distress over a missing silver plated arm and pawn tickets found in the suspect's room. The defense noted she sought funds to wire her parents in Tasmania. The court fined her 40m. Remarks on the Portuguese royal tragedy and a potential republic in Oporto were reported in the Melbourne press.
England cricket report notes Pires innings first in the sequence with Somings and total details unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Fragmentary OCR lists names Gunn Laven Carroll Hayes Carroll Hobbs Dalves Laver Hutchings Laver Carroll Bardstall with unclear outcomes and marks, suggesting a partial standings or pairing note from a historical sporting record.
Melbourne on February 3 reports Viztrisas delivering a poor display on renaming day as Ramsa overwhelms them. Viztrisas fall like ninepins while 241 innings closed. Victoria resumes an arc at tempt and ends stumps at one wicket for 35, Cityground match context noted.
Melbourne cricket update reports the Victorians improving by mid day on the tenth day as Trott was 29 not out and Carroll 13 retired, with a score of 4 for 8 at lunch.
England defeated Melbourne this afternoon by a substantial margin. The match concluded with Woodford and Jones among scorers while Carroll and Jones fell to Barmes. Final scores listed as 9-6 for key bouts amid a brisk competitive showing.
Meteorite notes Cesrovitch and Lady Foots were frightened at Canning Park on Saturday while Avrum Ii bred horse won a race at the summer meet. Elevation may be sent to New South Wales to weigh in at Mountain King. BL O'Connor may accompany. Antonious breakdown linked to Mr Geary WAJEC.
This Day report cites Sir John Forrest giving evidence before the Native Commission. He claimed natives were not useful on his explorations and often accompanied by one or two intelligent natives. The Canning enquiry continued, with Tobin and Moody accusing visits of immoral practices as alleged by Blake’s critics.
A fire broke out at Trvinson’s jewellers shop in Burtick Street Perth overnight. About seventy feet of glazing and fittings were destroyed before the brigade could subdue the flames, with substantial damage to the building and interiors.
The weosy fortnightly meeting of the Geraldton branch of the ANA was held in the Parish Hall last evening. President Mr B C Sartlebt chaired. A large attendance including visitors and several Indies discussed sending suggestions to the general conference and electing a board director for the district. Mr A T Davies was elected freesaree, Mr Wetking retired with regret, and Mr D Vascoe joined the committee. Rev C A Schroeder then spoke on The Pogit ainus of National Life. a full summary will appear next issue.
Moot EB Snell L Kruger A Davies W H James Geraldton and H J Ryan Walkaway are at the publishers office Constanting Gardner.
The council notes total receipts and expenditures totaling £267.00 and adopts a finance plan to bank all receipts daily. Committees propose payment of caretaker honorarium, review of financial statements, road works to prevent drift, and surveying land for sale. Several public works and land matters are discussed, including water supply reserves and lease renewals, with actions to be taken on goat removal and quotes from contractors.
Town Clerk and Redident Engines inspected the finishing near Point Moore. They found the grant insufficient to carry out the work and considered applying for more funds, but the suggestion was stopped. Minor correspondence and health inspector input were dealt with. The board discussed a public service improvement and new charging methods, referring the issue to the sanitary committee.
Geraldton Police Court heard Nicholas accuse Casey of assault after a Club Hotel incident. Witnesses described a street row ending with Nicholas sustaining facial injuries. defense claimed self defense amid prior threats. The bench dismissed the indictment, noting police overreach and Casey’s good reputation.
A court for the revision of the voters list for 1908 will be held in the Board Room Central Greenough on Tuesday February 11 at 2 o clock pm. The meeting seeks to update eligibility and correct names for the electoral roll.
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