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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

3

Bomb explosion hits Irish landowner residence in Tipperary

London reports a bomb exploded yesterday outside Mrs Chadwick's home, a landowner in Dallimack, Tipperary, following an eviction of a tenant. In Geovagh Mountains, Sligo, peasants blocked a postman delivering registered processes to tenants who refused rent, prompting two hundred police to respond before withdrawing due to threats.

London Mra Chadwick Dallimack Tipperary Ireland Geovagh Sligo

Financial corruption taints New York leaders report

American Affairs in London cites Mr. Jackson the New York Attorney-General and business men condemning private bankers methods as resembled by the Tammany Tweed Ring. Metz the Comptroller warns the panic persists and that full confidence must return for better times nationwide.

London Jackson New York Tammany Tweed Hhe Hanks Metz

Canadian Japanese Immigration Prohibition Announced

London dispatch reports the Canadian cabinet approved regulations banning all Japanese immigrants except those arriving directly from Japan. Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier renews the contract with the Canada Steamship Company for July terms and seeks New Zealand acceptance, without reply yet. An appellate U.S. court frees San Francisco Mayor Schmidt, jailed for extorting money from innkeepers.

London Ottawa Saya Tapa Sie Wilredaurier Canada Ite Caion Steamship Company New Zealand Appellate Court of United States Fugees Schmidt San Francisco Im ‘Teurant Keepers

Unemployed Protests in England Foiled by Birmingham Council

Report from London in January cites a planned protest at Birmingham municipal chambers by unemployed workers against enforcement of the Unemployed Act. The attempt was foiled as Lord Mayor argued Birmingham’s distress was not acute. Mention notes ten thousand unemployed in Glasgow.

London Birmingham Authorium Glangow

Busmen Strikers Dismissed in London Note

London January 30. Eight hundred busmen who went on strike have been dismissed. London January 1. Sir James Crichton Browne forms an association for extermination of rats with new methods tested. Admiral Sir Arthur Wilson, commander in chief of the Channel Squadron, trials a new corrector on deck behind armour that could revolutionize sea control.

London Bess James Crichton Browne Sir Arthur Wilson Channel Squadron

Glastonbury Abbey Gift Presented to Anglican Church

Ms. Jecdine of Nottinghem presents the historical Glastonbury Abbey to the Anglican Church. Tradition holds King Arthur and Queen Guenevere are buried at the Abbey.

London Jecdine Nottinghem Glastonbury Abbey Arthur Sod Guenevere Thu Abbey

Australian Rear-Admirals in London Install New Commander

London authorities announce the appointment of Rear-Admiral Sir Wakadi Boor as the new Commander in a ceremony at the Austral Club in London yesterday. The formal change of command follows naval tradition and marks Boor’s leadership transition for the Australian fleet in Europe.

London Austral Club Yester Sir Wakadi Boor

Australian theatrical tour secured by Ada Crossley

At a London banquet Mr Charles Williamson the Australian manager announced Ada Crossley will tour Australia and New Zealand in September following an engagement at Hotel Bus.

Inchie London Chisrles Williamson Ada Crossley Australia New Zealand

Famous tennis player Doherty ready for this year's matches

A renowned Lawn Tennis Championship of England holder, Doherty, who did not compete last year, will contest in the forthcoming matches this season.

London Doherty England

Engine nam ed Lemoime arrested in Paris over diamond scam

An engine named Lemoime was arrested in Paris on a charge of duping a South African mining magnate out of £64,000 by falsely claiming the ability to manufacture diamonds. Meanwhile thirty four Turkish battalions have been concentrated near the Persian frontier.

London Lemoime Paris

South Africa Chinese Question in early 1900s

In London on January 10, a report notes about 36,000 Chinese cousins in the Rand mines area of South Africa at year end. The Johannesburg Trades and Labor Committee urged strict enforcement of the Asiatic Restriction Act in full.

London Rand South Africa Johannesburg Tas

Prussian Finances Show $2.5 Million Deficit

The Prussian deficit for the year stands at two and a half million. Despite this shortfall, expenditures are reported to be increased on a broader scale.

London

Abyssinian Raid Ravages Tinlian Someli Land

In London on January 30, reports say two thousand Abyssinians raided the high Tinlian Someli territory, killing and plundering numerous nerchemta.

London Tinlian Someliland Nerchemta

Assistants Union Appeal Thwarts Wrestling by Shopping

Telegrams from Sydney report the 30 Assistants' Union at Brokem Hill urging shoppers not to encourage wrestling by shopping on Saturday nights. Minister for Defence Ewing commented on the matter.

Brokem Hill Allermins Sydney Ewing Delmce

Rail line washout mars Brisbane on January news

In Brisbane on January 10 heavy rain caused washouts along the Quesne Dene area near the river. Water covered streets and rail lines, disrupting passes and triggering alerts for residents and travelers. Local officials warned of continued flooding risk in affected zones.

Brisbane

Victoria writ over excise duties on harvesters

A writ has been issued against H. V. M'Kay of the Sunshine Harvester Works in a scheme to establish commercial rights abroad to stimulate trade. The case will come before the High Court in a fortnight.

H. V. M‘kay Sunshine Harvester Works High Court

Walter M Cleary Held for Trial in Express Wreck Plot

Adelaide January 10 Walter M Cleary aged 97 is committed for trial for attempting to wreck the Adelaide express He confessed to placing five pieces of time from the line and then lying down in the bush to witness the outcome

Adelaide Walter M'Cleary

Launceston River Steamer Nireo Destroyed by Fire

In Launceston on January 10 the river steamer Nireo was completely destroyed by fire. To prevent the pier from catching fire the steamer was cut adrift and left afloat.

Launceston

Births Deaths and Mar Wingers Act Enters Operation

Perth Pars Pert Tams Day reports the Births Deaths and Mar Wingers Act coming into effect Tuesday. Robert Hyland attempted suicide in the Bictom rmojoourss. injuries noted.

Robert Hyland

Motions in Express Deny Warwicker Statement on Penalty

In the Express, B. J. Hanlon denies Warwicker’s claim that Hanlon said no penalty would be carried on Chaddex warre. The piece notes stewards and committee actions, upcoming meetings, and racing developments in Australia and New Zealand with references to figures like Mr. Power and Mr. Richard Wootton.

B. J. Hanlon FF. Warwicker Hanlon W.a-T.c Inchais Jeruary Wertralia Richard Wootton Smmson ML Coumbes Amerean Bee Nippon Solution New Zealand Sperlatoe Simon Sine Posiedon Mountain King Bothem

Belmont Park Races Results From This Afternoon

Belmont Park racing results list trials and plates with results for Shot Silk Albian and The Bev in trial stakes, Bete Noir and Floral in Belmont Park Plate, Pumice Loch Shiel and Little Mary in Galloway Handicap, The King Flashlock Beggarman in Welter, and Greta in Belmont Park Purse.

Perth Albian Bev Galloway Sore Tuctonge & Chainsellis Loch Shiel Little Mary Cuero Vite the King Flashlock Beggarman Greta

First Day of Test Cricket at Adelaide

Adelaide January 10 There was good attendance with about 6000. The weather was fine and wicket wet. England's captain Jouss was unable to play, Fase acted as captain. Hayes did not alter the victorious Melbourne side and Hayes led by scoring 48 as Australia ended day one on 279 for nine.

Adalnide Jouss England Fase Melbourne Hayes Saoring

Second Day Adsaide Cricket Report Sees English Wickets Fall

The Adelaide match continues with Englishmen opening well before wickets tumble. A rough summary notes a collapse with scores slipping from 98 to 146 and 194, while the witch and costs are mentioned in passing.

Adslaide Wees

Mercantile Victorious In Batsman Heavy Match

In England this evening Mercantile defeated Wootarra with a five wicket win after a hard fought match. Mercantile posted 166 in their first innings and then bowled Wootarra out for 75. Halligan top scored with 19 and Dunk added 8 as Wootarra fell short. In Mercantile's second innings they reached 184 with strong batting to set up the victory.

Mercantile Stampa Ware Wootecarts Halligan

Geralston C C vs Rambler club collision in afternoon cricket

Geralston C C scored 121 with Becton 28 Carson 25 and Stokee 16 leading the innings. Rambler club reply collapsed at 38 as Hale 17 and A Wouse Jr led visitors' batting. The piece comments on racing influence and betting culture affecting public opinion.

Geralston C.C Rambler Club Geralston Ing Becton Carson W. E. Stokee Jack Wolf Ramblers Vis Hale A. Wouse Jr

Geraldton Water Board plans water works in Geraldton

Notice of intention to proceed with water supply works within Geraldton Municipality. Plans include trenching and pumping works at Grimahaw's Valley Mt Scott storage tanks and town reticulation. Specifications under Water Boards Act available for inspection. objections to the proposal must be lodged within one month with the minister.

Bersby Water Board Geraldton Grimahaw's Valley Mt. Scott Public Works Terth Municipa Iinister

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