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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
3
In London on February 98 the Chairman of the Congregational and the headship Church endorsed a manifesto affirming their adherence to Christian doctrine while endorsing progressive evangelical theology The Rev K Campbell is cited as supporting the manifest to ease theological unrest noting the Papal Encyclical opposes Modernism
London reports King Edgant Inavis will depart London on Monday for five weeks. Chinese stokers at West India Dock protest debarment. union seeks halt to deportations of Irish seamen and Chinese who faced wage cuts.
The Ring presented the Edward medal to Chandler and Feerson miners for conspicuous gallantry in saving the lives of two women and a man in an incident at Louon on February 35.
London February 28 Sly Fremeis Kardott, co respondent in the Boyd v Boyd divorce, has been ordered to pay £5000 damages.
A Telegraph-like report from the Wegro republic of Tayti says a British aide-de-camp was stoned while leaving the president's residence. The president refused to apologize, and the captain of the cruiser brought his guns to be removed from the residence before he apologized.
British reports hint at ill health forcing Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman to step down as premier with Mr. Asquith poised to succeed him. The Licensing Bill introduces compensation clauses, shifting liquor trade control to the state and reducing licenses over fourteen years, impacting about 32,000 licenses. Central Licensing Commission would oversee compensation, provoking strong opposition from allies.
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The Czar thanked a large Duna deputation for efforts to improve peasants tenure yet warned that landlords rights must not be disrespected.
Telegrams describe two attempts to disperse a group near Colruaryfs with natives resisting. A second incident required two natives to subdue the group, but a windward factor hampered the effort. The text characterizes the blacks of the Muckay Range as treacherously hostile to whites.
The War Office approves the Victorian Agricultural Department's plea for compressal fodder and requests a quotation for 25 tons. The Admiralty also approves Mildura raisins and asks for a quote for a large supply.
A sensational Persia event reports three people killed and twenty wounded after two bombs were thrown at the Shah in Tehran. The Shah escaped unharmed. no suspects' identities are confirmed and reports vary on the attackers.
A deputation urged the Government to buy the Barn Wood brewery buildings and convert the site into a butter victory factory in Perth. The Minister promised to consider the matter and to assist in establishing a butter factory if dairy men invest and show interest.
In Bunbury harbour the steamer Elane caught fire while loading Collie coal from Yorth on February 29. The blaze was quickly extinguished. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion of the coal caused the fire, a setback for Collie coal used on ships.
The Agent General of Australia suggests subsidising the Wonderer W.A. Band to cover the main cost of sending them to London for the Franco British Exhibition. He notes 1400 pounds to hire the King's Colonial Band and proposes public funding to cover the rest plus the Australian government support for the trip.
February date in Victoria details a wage dispute with conductors on the Badilarat drama. Workers receive 206 per week from fifty-six hours, drivers refuse to operate in sympathy, others have been engaged, and the suevios (sueves) case proceeds.
In Sydney Ultimo a fresh plague case is reported. A collision occurs as Corriello Dative breaks from Newcastle wharf and sinks against Stanford. Royal Commission evidence into Newcastle colliery troubles begins with boycotted participation. Colona J. G. Remington, general manager of Mutual Girs Aasoois ton of Australia, is found dead in bed with a bullet wound. Demased had suffered ill health.
Miscellaneous London notes report a new noiseless rifle using empire powder and an electrowope fan, with American newspapers predicting a warfare revolution. Other items note Polish land expropriation bills, Madagascar's governor opposing native employment in the Rand, and an Egyptian surplus.
Due to irrigation Fgyot achieved a surplus of two million last year as a result of irrigation work.
Samdou February 25 reports Mr Chamberlain has traveled to Cannes the famed watering place in South France for a visit. Supported by sparse lines, the note confirms a personal journey and destination without further detail.
King Alfonso and Premier Antonio Maura plan a visit to Hacedona where bombs were thrown recently to show resilience against anarchists. The move is seen as imprudent while papers warn of bird damage and pests. Prices listed for hazes and protections appear in the clipping.
Perth Morning notes nominating Walter Roach as Labor candidate for Metropolitan Sumation Province. Benign items report sanatorium plans near Albany and await Queensland migration for work. Two Foy and Gibson shop assistants arrested for theft. Local taxation and rent valuations debated with council claims. Crime case and insanity defense described. Train collision near Northam with derailed cars and an explosives magazine. Sir John Fore visits Geelong and urges policy on use of...
In Perth this afternoon officials discussed surplus water from Mundaring weir for the metropolitan area. The meeting touched on revenue, reducing outflow to vendors and venues including Gilda WATC and Perth Publicans. A Turf Club dispute arose as Royal Standard Hotel licensees, led by Mr Bolls, were barred from attending the racecourse today.
At the City Police Court this morning Walter acting PML delivered a decision in the case of John Elliott charged with destroying entries in a ledger relating to Frederick Illingworth M.L.A. The court overflowed, the preliminary case found a prima facie cast, Elliott reasserted his defense, and was committed for trial at the Criminal Court with bail set at 200 pounds.
Fragmented opinion piece discusses a West Australia vegetarian tea room and hospitality toward visitors, criticizing meat avoidance as a social issue and suggesting a French chef. It mentions parliamentary politics, Labor and Ministerial party hints, and the new Australian citizenship debate. A Broadway restaurant project is noted with a roof garden and £200,000 estimate.
Pall Mall Gazette reports England’s cricket side was evidently outclassed in the recent tests in Australia, winning only one of the matches. The article notes the visitors showed limited success across the series.
The Gurstilcn cricket team to take part in Penn Country Week received a hearty reception at the railway station. Oakabella Station’s Mr. 8, BR. Piktott donated 5 for a trophy to the team. Mr. Elliott weighs how the trophy will be shaped and awarded.
Today's match was reluctantly abandoned as the association could only provide one ground and both Geraldton and Wanderera could not play elsewhere. The fraternal eleven could not field a team for the available ground.
A Wednesday committer meeting of the Gerald ton Amateur Rowing Club set plans for scratch races on March 1. Officers for stroke seating were named Foss Barnett Wolff Ford and Heron while four oared boats were repaired for training and overhaul. Members were photographed at Millee's studio with several prominent rowers visible. A new photo session is scheduled and attendance required by 9:20 a.m. The stroke committee will select crews for the scratch fours in the morning. A sensational goldfield discovery near San Bernardino County California sparks a rush to the claim.
Tenders invited by the Water Supply Board Geraldton for pipes tanks fittings and related works. Includes bids for rising main from Grimshaw's Valley to conservation tanks at Mont Beat and cast iron as well as wrought from pipes for renovation, with inspections at the Engineer of Water Department offices in Perth and Geraldton. Supervisor of Works position offered with salary up to Five Pounds per week. bids due by March 14 for some items and March 25 for tank works.
A public auction listing titled Termant Sale notes Geraldton Suburban Lots 155 and 156 and Victoria Location 1481 on 40 acres with a parcel at Victoria Location 2727 2797 ecru. The notice cites James C. Kidd and Mackenzie in March 1903, detailing sale terms and party roles.
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