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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
6
London reports New Year Eve banquets in New York hosted by Mrs Minnie Fishe Griffen for millionaire friends. Guests arrived with ornate pets while menus featured unusual dishes as prize pigs received asparagus and sprouts. Participants included fresh game, birds, and small mammals.
London reports a chaotic scene as a cakewalk parade forms outside the Cathedral. Women drive pigs through the streets while crowds cheer and press in, reflecting a pandemic era spectacle.
A bottle recovered on a Londonderry beach carried an authentic document offering the only news of the liner Huronian missing since 1902. The message reports the vessel battered by a terrible gale and rapidly sinking, providing the sole record of its fate.
In the Elliott Junction collision that killed 19 passengers and left several severely injured, the driver Gourley has been remanded on a charge of homicide and drunkenness. Gourley denies intoxication.
London Jan 3 dr Motono Japanese ambassador in Paris assures there are no insurmountable difficulties between Russia and Japan over the fisheries question.
The Arabian Rebellion report notes four thousand Turkish soldiers were sent to Nejd in Arabia to quell the rising. Two thousand died from disease and starvation, one thousand deserted, and the rest returned to Basra in a deplorable condition. Nejd lies near Koweyt on the Persian salt route along the proposed railway, with Abdul Azis bin Fy proclaimed as Ameer.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Mr. Bryce, newly appointed British ambassador at Washington, has been offered a peerage. The note is dated London January 3.
A terse Reuters dispatch states General Vonderlaarta, Prefect of St. Petersburg, has been assassinated amid ongoing unrest in Russia. The report notes the event as a critical blow to regional governance and security operations.
London reports Prince Von Buelow the Imperial German Chancellor issues a letter warning that Socialist Democracy threatens the Empire. He argues Germans oppose a personal regime and urges the Socialists to temper their methods, noting defeats will warn moderation.
A life boat from Ryde capsized off the coast of the Isle of Wight. Two crewmen were drowned while the survivors endured terrible hardship clinging to the life line all night.
Disturbed Servia faces ongoing plots by conspirators and it is anticipated that King Peter of Servia will abdicate the throne amid political turmoil and pressure from factions.
The committee of the English Rugby Union advised that the New South Wales Union should not send a team to Great Britain this year. The move reflects caution about scheduling and travel amid ongoing rugby relations and logistics.
In Berlin, Prince Von Buelow hints socialists victory could trigger a coup d etat referencing Napoleon. Liberal factions show rivalries while the Coats and Social Democratic parties exhibit solidarity amid the election turmoil.
The interstate and local inquiry on January 3 was largely inconclusive with furymen questioned. no evidence of special importance was produced as the discussion proceeded without new revelations.
Melbourne and suburban sites resumed work on building contracts with unionists still resisting while both sides assess the final outcome. In Adelaide operations restarted at major buildings as employers guarantee higher wages amid ongoing dispute.
The Times argues that only universal military service on the Continental model would justify building a tunnel beneath the English Channel, linking England and France in a bold strategic plan.
A large Portsmouth structure housing the entire camp equipment of the Southern Army Command burned yesterday. Estimated damage runs into many thousands of pounds.
A collision between two passenger trains on the Chicago Pacific line near Alta Vista Texas yesterday killed 35 passengers and injured 21. Twenty nine Mexican laborers among the victims were burned to death as the wreck occurred after a night telegraph operator failed to transmit orders to the westbound train.
The Premier intends to revive negotiations with the Federal Government at an early date regarding ice control over the Northern Territory by the Commonwealth.
A recount of the Senate election reveals 85 credited votes for Labour candidate Crosbie at Hindmarsh who may have been misallocated to Playford. Discrepancies in other districts are being checked and if confirmed, Anti Socialist candidate Vardon could defeat Crosbie.
May King and the English bred horses Curtain Lecture and Rhubarb-korpees travel from West Natralia for Melbourne autumn racing. Jane May King is likely to join Mr. Hickenbotham's team ahead of the campaign.
Archibald Gallagher and Wa Best received the Royal Humane Society silver medal and certificates for saving Robert Jones after an explosion at the Asselated Northern mine in Kalgoorlie.
Father Anselm MacCormack died at New Norcia after a long illness, passing away the morning of January 3. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the monastery.
At York Police Court G. a Hevens, town official, pleaded guilty to embezzlement charges. He was remanded to the next criminal sessions in Perth for sentencing.
Major Wynyard captain of the MCC amateur team leaves Wellington for England after an injury in the match. Armstrong and another player are unavailable for the South Australia game, replaced by Hickson and Rexland. Ten players express willingness to tour West Australia for a series, with names Macartney Johavin Bardsley Bubb and others forwarded for approval.
The 220 yards state swimming championship was won by H. Rab her at Sydney on January 3. The race established Rab her as the state champion, with Kart Sydney noted in source text.
W A of West Australia claimed the Australian chess title at a congress held in Christ Church. He defeated Barnes, the New South Wales champion, to win the championship in the Slovensh round.
The death of Baroness Burdett-Coutte at 92 was reported with details of her service as private secretary to Earl Beaconsfield Disraeli and her later tenure as Conservative MP for Nestaviatie. Remains were interred in Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
The Ravelstone State battery at Peak Hill operated for three weeks under manager Albert Bull. Reported outputs include Atlantic North with 30 tons and 4 ounces, Mt. Pleasant 75 28 tons 17 ounces 12 dwts, Eldorado with unspecified tons, Iona and Undersight entries, and Mount Pleasant 20 tons 8 0 2 pounds bdwt. details are incomplete and in cryptic form.
Buyers for Christmas delicacies sought in Mountain region. Local sellers invite offers for assorted festive treats and specialty foods. Authorities urge prompt response due to limited seasonal stock.
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