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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
3
Delegates from ports across England push for immediate women’s enfranchisement at a London conference. A march to the house ends with police arresting twenty, as contingents of suffragists clash and crowds surge in the street. Several prominent figures are detained.
London February 12 the death sentence on Mrs Gould who murdered Madam Levin at Monte Carlo has been committed to life of real servitude the phrasing reflects a historic court outcome and assigns harsh punishment to the defendant
In St Petersburg the Russian Foreign Minister signaled to the British ambassador that Britain does not deny Drilsin's paramount position in the Persian Gulf. The remark concerns the Anglo-Russian agreement debate and underscores Persian Gulf influence.
In the House of Commons Mr. John Burns, president of the Local Government Board, said legislation would be brought forward this year to deal with unemployment as the inquiry into the misibility of the State and railway issues was discussed at length.
London reports Taft in Kansas City warns of need for strong measures to control trade and social reform. The Morning Post notes Asiatic Immigration Bill approval in British Columbia. In St Louis, the National Congress of the American unemployed demands state support, enforced inactivity for jobless, free transport to work sites, and a thirty million pound relief appropriation as a monster march on Washington looms if unmet.
Senator Nelson Aldrich outlined a plan to inject 100 million pounds of new money into trade channels within forty eight hours. The measure aims to stabilize markets and restore liquidity amid the financial panic.
London reports show strong public ambiguity over the assassination of King Carlos and the Crown Prince. The Times Lisbon correspondent notes widespread sentiment, while the Standard cites Portuguese cynicism toward the accomplices' capture. Subscriptions flood families of the slain. republican papers call for the equerry's prosecution. A requiem mass is planned in Melbourne.
In Melbourne the Governor-General and the State Governor presided over a service watched by about three thousand people, with a large congregation present to witness the ceremony.
Lord Elcho told the London County Council they would lease the site for Commonwealth public offices at the same price as paid by Victor Fin. With no advance from the Commonwealth the site would soon be opened to other bidders or competitors.
London, February 12. A fierce fire at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Newcastle, England, was halted by the quick action of inmates and bystanders who knotted sheets and ladders to rescue fifty children and themselves.
London reports Zakke Ebel Alkdis leading a punitive expedition of about 4000 fighting men against Indian frontier raiders. Lord Kitchen orders two main columns with a reserve brigade to move from the Indus border to Bazar Valley where Zakk Khel Afcidis will winter. The plan follows border raids and Imperial authorities defend the action, while Mr. John Morley defends the expedition as sanctioned to quell Indian raids.
In the Reichstag during the Budget debate, Herr Von Schonh, Germany’s foreign minister, acknowledged M. Pichon's clear statement on Moroccan policy. He said Germany supported the Baghdad railway for economic reasons and ridiculed reports of plans to fortify the Persian Gulf harbor.
The article reports fears of assassination amid removal discussions of Dinisulu and reviews delays and limitations in legal defense. It notes Natal Government blocking defense facilities for Sir Ellicoe, the New Zealand and London solicitor, and asserts no real reason for him to quit his brief and return to England.
February 12 report details Hon. Janes Gully, eldest son of Lord Selby, fleeing with his ten year old child. Separated from his wife, the child was placed in the wife’s custody as detectives traced the pair to Sweden where the child was recovered under that custody agreement.
It is reported in Sunderland that Laing and Co. are likely to be restructured and that all creditors will be paid in full on a pro rata basis, with London directors overseeing the arrangement and the firm resuming operations under a new trading name.
Telegrams report a successful regatta linked to Albany Week events with the Denmark re tote to be cut into 100 sem blocks. Mr M'Callum of the Trades and Labor Council has been asked not to criticise the department, and he says he will not comply.
Perth publicans denounce higher municipal assessments as Beauparis wins the mile and Healy takes the hundred yards in a local swimming meet. Time 23 min 16 2-5 sec. The municipal defenses conference recommends government maintenance of hospitals. J W Horan, a Cheiton Brothers College student, is a Rhodes scholar finalist. A Perth producers club is planned. Dr Cortia Reideut Magistrate Derty faces a manslaughter charge in the Gerald-ene death case.
In Sydney on February 12 casual labourers struck, expanding to a general timber yard walkout in North Sydney and Pyrmont with about two thousand men idle. Demonstrations at the Town Hall followed as thirteen timber vessels remained unloaded. Fears spread of wider industrial action and higher wage disputes at Dudley Colliery, Newcastle, while a Japanese Consul General appointment was gazetted.
South Australia reports Adelaide Glass Bottle Company extends tin plant at Port Adelaide to boost supply for WA and SA markets.
Melbourne reports the Senate debated the duty for five hours before leaving the duty exit wan. Mr Fincher, the Federal Labor Party leader, said a national time of shipping would be established soon. In Melbourne this afternoon May, who allowed aged chores to stand all day in the street without food or drink during hot weather, was fined 205 and 300, appearing at the City Police Court.
Annie Rur Singh, a European woman married to an Afghan, died at Victoria Public Hospital after an apparent rat poison ingestion. The incident followed a troubled marriage with police involvement for disorderly conduct. Her husband Har Singh was deeply affected by the tragedy.
A successful bazaar and gift sale for Greenough Methodist Church took place at St Catherine's hall on Wednesday. Mr Clinch son opened the event, Mayor J G Smith chaired, and a varied programme entertained attendees. Ladies guided stalls and a committee managed the proceedings yielding a keenly-run, well supported sale.
The North Murchison Racing Club outlines its April meeting program with trials and handicaps including the April Handicap seven furlongs and the Flying Handicap five furlongs. Criticism is leveled at the Western Australian Times for biased handicapping coverage and calls for a better course for future meetings.
Latest quotations show Scotland at 7 to 1 for Newmarket Handicap with Dusky Morn and May at 0 to 1 for Tanparos and Intria 42 not Pink. Australian Cap lists Tartan and Apologue at 4 to 1, Lady Dunotes at 6 to 1, Meliioon and Tulkeroo at 1 to 1, Booran at 1 to 1.
Misspelled and fragmented want ads seek a married couple to return wife and perform house duties. a young woman to care for a pair of mules. two apprentices to be treated as family. an experienced keeper for bottled hay. and an industrious man to manage 3009 sheep, with German language noted.
At Tuesday night’s Mire Brigade meeting the group decided to immediately wire Ballarat to arrange a new competition. The decision reflects urgent plans to establish a fresh event and expand local athletic engagement.
William Aldingald Allen Banks of Bruns Phity and Company Limited Geraldton applies at the next Licensing Meeting to obtain a Gallon License for premises at Durulavler Street Geraldton. Notice dated February 7 1900. A W Banks and A B Bovtay Marine Terrace Geraldton signatories.
Notice from Pallowfield and Co states that permission to treasure the Abrolhos Islands will be granted only with a written comment from the Lessios. The anuncio warns observers that access is restricted and authority rests with the named party. The document appears as a brief legal notice or advertisement type.
Public auction on March 4 1906 at 4 pm on Marine Terrace Geraldton offers a valuable town property comprising Lot 5 frontage 4644 feet to Marine Terrace and depth 2221 feet. The site includes two shops and the well known Masonic Hall with stone wood and iron construction. Hall has hosted public entertainments for years and is centrally located in Geraldton WA. Terms at sale.
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