This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
3
London news reports the German Diet adopted a modified bill restricting expropriation of land owned by Poles in West Prussia and Posen. The measure reflects efforts to Germanize uses prior to potential broader policy shifts.
A fragmented report notes a compromise arranged under the Shah of Persia linking to parliament suppression and a civil list reduction of £30,000, with claims of valuable concessions for the regime and press controls amid unrest.
In London on January 16 Sir Harry Maclean commented on Moroccan affairs noting activity attributed to Moocish reports. The remark suggests ongoing interest in Moroccan matters and related diplomatic attention.
General Tamade, commanding French forces in Morocco, fought a 16 hours battle with Mulai Hafid’s rebel force, a brother of the Legitimate Sultan and claimant to the throne. The engagement halted Hafid’s troops from marching on Fez.
A packed Pretoria gathering of citizens approved the Transvaal Government plan to compel Indians to register under the Registration Act, signaling support for the controversial policy.
In Parliament Mx of Slackburn, a Labour MP, questions the government's pension scheme. He argues that funding from rates would render pensions a mark of charity, criticizing the plan as stigmatizing for recipients and urging a universal approach.
In London January 16 the National Directory of the United Irish League reelected Joho Tedford as president. In Dublin January 17 the Nationalist party met and motion praised Cardinal Moras for service to the Irish Nationalist cause, with calls to place the Board of Trade on a dume-basis and to move amendments on other departments.
London January 12 debate over Herbert B Poland and the Druce case. A letter argues the prosecutors misused criminal law and that the father’s barrel fact was clearly proved. A counter letter from Kimber and Coburn defends the prosecution and supports the Duchy of Portland claimant.
Suffragettes attempted to force entry to the official residence of Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. Yesterday about nine bodies of demonstrators confronted the doorway on Downing Street while the Cabinet sat. Police intervened and arrested four. the aggrieved protesters persisted briefly.
Witnesses describe activists who burned themselves to the rails outside the residence, forcing police to break the dhaina to seize the arrest. The event underscores a dramatic method used to compel authorities to intervene.
In a London dispatch dated January the report notes President Hoosev it aims to have the United States build five Dreadnought type battleships each year with Captain Hobsos of the Navy cited in the effort.
British press courteously congratulates Australia on their win in the test match while noting the English team might have performed better if the heat had not been so intense.
Washington despatches report great uneasiness over sensational rumors about the destruction of the Japan fleet. Vice Admiral Baron Salto in Tokio says he would reveal fleet dispositions if needed to calm U S fears. President Roosevelt thanks Brazil for hospitality to the fleet and says the goal is to protect peace and justice against potential aggression.
Toedon January 17. The London paper The Tribune declares the public tires of long teat tests under existing conditions. It urges limiting tests to four days to encourage real cricket and curb stone-walling by teams.
The third season match saw Geraldton take wickets as Ward and Howell bowled for Mercantile. A slow scoring day left the board sparse at 6lth wicket while Stokes and Wolff added 94 for Mercantile. Stokes compiled 31, showing careful defense and timely hitting.
A garbled report claims the Deitch iron ship HariGeld may have been lost after wreckage washed ashore near Vancouver. The item mentions a £2,000 sum and references marriage ceremonies with many women, while noting a concession by the Cunard Company to end a rate cutting war.
London reports that negotiations between Canada and Japan yielded a verbal promise to restrict migration of Japanese arrivals. The note suggests a shift in policy aims amid the anti Japanese sentiment of the period.
London reports Japan informs China that a parallel railway south of the Manchurian line cannot be built as it would violate the spirit and wording of the Pekin treaty. The exchange underscores delicate treaty constraints affecting regional rail expansion.
A Sydney sports note reports E Turner extends 17 month engagement with Hickenbotham's stable while Wallace’s Bad Streak is rested. Antonious shows good forms, Posridos is spelling at Windsor Farm and now back at Randwick. James Mesagine suffers a paralytic stroke. his new owner is a Perth publican awaiting further developments.
Fragmentary report notes a stallion fracture at a local stable. No clear details on location or entities. Authorities urged caution as veterinarians assess the animal's condition.
Races at Helena Vale enjoyed cool afterscom weather and fair attendance. The event list includes entries and times such as Ric Grande 7.1 and 7.13, Botting-St0, with various results and placements recorded for the day.
The fragment describes a mock cricket match at Dongarra on Monday with players Bert Kidd and W Stokes among nine Dongneta teams. It then shifts to discussing a mysterious explosive called duanite from Major Duan of the US Army, claimed to shatter heavy armor, and a voting device using colored lights and glass discs behind the Speaker's chair to record yea or nay votes, signaling efficient counting and security of the vote.
An old verse recalls McPherson ringing a fire bell to awaken townsfolk as a fire rages. Firemen race to the scene, engines head out, with a chorus of reactions. A second column notes stock case at Walkaway on Saturday and health talks every Tuesday at the Town Hall Committee Room.
The notice lists Guardian copies obtainable from publishers offices in Geraldton Walkaway and other locations, naming Mesar Es Snell A J Davies H James and M J Ryss among those at the Office of the publishers Constantne and Gardner.
Notice lists a revision court under the Electoral Act to revise Central Province Division in Geraldton on January 29, 1903, and a stock sale by W B Mitchell Inc offering 700 mixed sheef 9 draught horses with good terms. Also announces water works construction plans and job opportunities for a book-keeper salesman or storeman.
The document lists expenditures and credits for the Greenough District Road Board including transfers to the Treasury and Bank, secretary's intimations, and a total balance. It notes estimated current value of assets movable plant tools furniture and more, with a certification by the government auditor and the rates payer auditor.
Notice states the business of H J Broad is sold to Mr. William Willcock from January 1, 1908 and that accounts owing should be paid to S Haddy. Willcock requests continued public support and promises to supply best goods and attend to customers' needs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.