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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment references a February work period of eight hours tied to a House of Leniwons setting. The readable text is unclear on names, dates, or actions beyond the work duration and location.
London reports a strike by Anndramated workers and allied unions in Sunderland over wage reductions. A full stoppage risks 33,000 jobs as troops are deployed to deter unrest amid the protest, reflecting mounting industrial tensions.
An explosion at Glebe colliery near Sunderland on February 20 killed four men and injured several others in the vicinity. The blast occurred during routine operations at the mine.
A late night explosion near Sunderland in Washington Village, North East England, killed 14 people and caused significant damage. Thirteen workers present at the site saw four fatally affected, with ongoing reports of working conditions and prior accidents under review.
Thieves stole miniature portraits of the Queen's daughters from Carl Slontschel's studio in West Norwood and sold them to a public house proprietor. The culprits received a twelve month sentence for their crime.
London reports the British made Native motor car setting new marks for 50 200 and 150 miles with an average speed of 83 miles year. Arthur Tyne a dentist jailed for seven years is linked to a case with Dr George Wildwil and a large American marriage scandal involving many noteworthy figures.
A severe influenza outbreak in London reaches an alarming scale with around 100,55 cases reported. The Prime Minister and MPs Haklam Bircell and Moet are among the sufferers, according to yesterday’s Commons discussions.
London February 21 The British Postmaster General Sida Llores Uuxton adopted a committee recommendation led by Mr Hale to raise annual salaries by 1,000,000 pounds. Newspapers denounce the move as union pressure and protest ongoing employee agitation while Pall Mall Gazette notes employers control those who pay.
The court martial condemned General Stoessel to death for the fall of Port Arthur, while proposing ten years imprisonment in addition to maintaining his honors. The London Times reports the sentence as deserved and references the czar’s potential commutation.
The Pilgrim's Club hosted Sir Whitelaw Reid on the eve of his London departure. Reid asserted no prospect of war with Japan, and warned Britain would be drawn into any clash should Japan attack territory. The remarks framed a midsummer view of U.S. and Pacific tensions.
The article notes many Japanese leaving California and other U S territories after recall by the Mikado, with prisoners released. Sir Wilfrid Laurier orders the release of two Japanese imprisoned by courts in British Columbia under the Asiatic Immigration Restriction Act.
The American fleet reaches Callao Peru commanded by Admiral Evens signaling a display of power in Peru while the Senate ratifies the treaty with France solidifying alliance and trade terms between the two nations.
London reports progress toward nationalising battlefields. Canala pledges £60,000, Uriebue £120,000, with public subscriptions expected to reach £120,000. The drive aims to fund preservation efforts and support related projects.
Lond February 20 A famous Singivarius violin belonging to Eugene Ysayd the Belgian violinist was stolen. The instrument valued at £1000 disappeared after the thief laid it down in a town, with efforts underway to recover it.
Cricket report from Sydney on February 21 notes England’s improving wicket after a rain interruption. England won the toss, Australia batted first and were bowled out for 137 with Gregory top scoring in a cautious innings. Play halted at lunch with England 3 for 19, Hardsta not out 1. resumed later with Hardstad advancing to 17 before rain ended play. First innings details list Macartney, Nobby, Hatchings, Gregory, and others among the wickets.
A scratch match between the Perth team and a scratch side from the Associa was played with Perth batting first. Water Stokes sustained a deep facial injury from a ball and required three stitches. The innings total was 657 for the scratch side, Perth replying with 179. Notable names included Stokes, Campbell, Ward, Humtson, and J. Broken.
A ghastly explosion at the Hercules powder works in Beckley, London area, unleashes ten tons of dynamite in an outbuilding. Four whites and 24 Chinese workers are reported dead, with the incident described as terrifically catastrophic.
Official statement notes 125000 people in New York City require relief, highlighting scale of need faced by the city and the ongoing relief program. Government figures underscore resource pressures and urgency for aid.
The Russian government proposes major naval spending in two plans. The first staggers forty million over four years to build four battleships annually and to establish a Baltic naval base. The second plans two hundred million over ten years for battleship construction, all to be built domestically in Russia.
Police in St Petersburg arrested 35 people connected to a terror plot aimed at high Russian figures. Some suspects carried bombs. clashes occurred as gang members fought with captors during detentions.
London reports a plan to cut the British garrison in South Africa to 12,000 men, as authorities reassess defense needs amid ongoing imperial actions. The move signals a scaling back of frontline forces in the region.
Foglish Labor Leader Keir Hardie faced an egg attack after a meeting at Protein last night. Police intervened as supporters and hecklers clashed outside the venue.
A chaotic town council gathering in Daiming Spain ended with masked assailants entering and fatally shooting the mayor. The assailants fled, and authorities attribute the warder’s action to political revenge motives.
Telegrams report Melbourne February 21 events as natives' association chiefs meet the viceroy of Victoria to block abolition of the state governor and oppose a free university. Premier opposes governor abolition but backs a free university. other items note trades council advisory, a death, eight hour strike calls, coal company demands, and Queensland proclamation uniting houses for a March sitting.
An American staying in a boarding house in Adelaide attempted murder targeting Mia M'Niven. He fired at police when they attempted arrest and was shot to prevent arrest. The American is believed insane.
Elaine Jobesce, described as a male attire wearer, is merested at Madlant Junction for welling a bores believed stolen. Lr. Lovegrove orders famiga tion at ports. ships from Sydney face cargo tolls. Sydney Stubbe, ex Mayor North, will contest the Metropolitan Suburban province in upcoming elections. Applications invited for Director of Agriculture. The Premise and Colonial Hecretacy chased an emu in the new State motor car. the emu was captured and released. Henry Waller Mills fined £10 for a Licensing Act breach at Police Court. Canning Expedition inquiry finds immorality charges unproven. natives treatment deemed justifiable given situational exigence. The WA Amateur Swimming Association hosted interstate swimmers at the Amateur Sports Club.
A fragmentary correspondence recounts auditors examining the Demonstration Act, Fire Brigades Board accounts, and related oversight concerns. Gardner notes lack of replies from the brigade and indicates ongoing scrutiny of finances and conduct during the period.
Errdetest precautions appear in a damaged OCR item mentioning Febe Suu Mfne and earlier events.Readable fragments reference a preventive action and a scene involving individuals at an event. Names and places are unclear due to scanning errors.
Tenders are invited for the supply of pipes tanks and fittings for the town water project. Also for steel tubes for a drainage court and iron pipes for rehabilitation work. Submissions due by Saturday at Count Chambers and Cornell Chambers. Applications invited for Supervisory Works position with salary 45 pounds per week. Timber supply bids and trenching materials also requested with inspections at Port City, Geraldton and Town Clerk offices. Also notices for church foundation stone ceremonies and confirmations in Northampton and Worthampton with event times and transport details.
A small procession of unemployed protested with a red flag and sign reading Australia for Australians No Dagoes. Labor Tender Bradburn said the protest opposed government importation of Italians while many local men wished to work on the land.
Meekatharra mining report shows 510 tons processed with 140 ounces produced, averaging just over a fraction of an ounce per ton. Shareholders W. Lu. James and T. Ryan traveled from Geraldton to attend the day’s proceedings and hear expected returns around one ounce per ton.
In Kalgoorlie the Government Geologist reports lodes split into Western and Boulder groups. Western lodes are well defined with quartz shoots proven from 1,600 to 3,200 feet, showing higher values deeper. The Minister urges £200,000 for prospecting to extend work beyond 1,000 feet.
Tuapee tion invited with showings of the property. Contact H Mackenzie, Auctioneer, Geraldton, for further particulars. Miss Brede, late pupil of Str. ik WArey Irvine, Perth, prepared to receive juvenile pupils for the planforte including theory, for terms apply.
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