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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
3
Tensions surfaced within Prince Bulow's faction amid disagreements over the Arch ta issue and opposition to the death dation in the Herman Government tax plan. Other policy disputes were reported as the party debates its stance.
A London dispatch reports a Bog slide near Kilmora Galway driving eighty residents from their homes. Two trains collided at Loughport causing injuries and a fire after a third train derailed. The incident left several people hurt as rescue efforts proceeded.
The Orient Company's cee steamer Oxterley could not proceed as the vessel stalled forty feet away due to winds freezing the akids. The Imimeh was postponed. Telegrains from Loalen to Karachi reported distance 4( SMM) miles without repetition. Departure notes list Wallabies for America and Austral Club reception for Lady Northcote with many colonial figures in attendance.
A London report states President Roosevelt is involved in a libel case over remarks about his cabinet. It notes a French firm’s Panama Canal rights and says the U S House condemns Mr Willett for attacking the President and seeks removal of his report from congressional records.
The California Assembly delays action on anti-Japanese measures by a week amid opposition from lawmakers and press. Governor hinted to veto unlikely if passed. W. G. Smally cites local political motives as Japanese emigration shifts. Hearst urges Pacific fleet to stay, Roosevelt briefs Congress on San Pedro harbor fortifications.
The War Department states that fortified positions have no relation to the recent aggressions and that the people must remain prepared for continued hostilities. Officials warn that peace and security rely on vigilance and strong fortifications.
Fragmentary text describes Chinese New Year holidays, village unrest, mine labor issues, and police firing on crowds. Mentions Zululand paramount chief granting widows aid and resisting relocation, with references to Bawbaata and Usuin. details are garbled.
A powerful earthquake near Naples caused widespread destruction. One survivor emerges after being buried for twenty two days. Foreign relief responds as London funds reach £150,000 for Italian quake relief efforts. Madinie Melba plans concerts in Naples to aid survivors.
In London in June Mr RR Haktine British Secretary of State for War admits broad fear that socialists spreading could hurt credit. He notes excess capital available if investor confidence returns. Conservatives refuse to back free food policy. Joseph Chamberlain, slowly regaining health, contemplates another Parliament run. Sir Horace Phinket pushes Irish agricultural co operation and fed loan schemes judged secure if governance holds twenty years.
About one thousand cooperative societies have been formed this year with an annual turnover exceeding two billions. Local officials report rapid growth and expanding member participation across regions.
Berlin statistics indicate Goat Eousin’s trade in 1908 fell by £10,482,000, with Germany down £45,004,000, the United States by £95,426, France by £18,260,006, suggesting broad monetary impact across major economies.
Three men were ordered to enter into recognisances of fifty pounds and to be of good behavior for twelve months or face six months imprisonment. The exodus from Broken Hill continued with many heading to Adelaide along the Darling River as Sydney labour officials sent representatives to Broken Hill to report developments.
In West Australia police investigate a jewellery theft from Mrs Cerlett wife of the Cremimme Hotel licensee. The items were taken from her wardrobe and the matter remains with authorities as a police inquiry proceeds.
Notice states future leases will reserve phosphatic deposits as Crown property, with deposits being re served to the Crown and the land held under Crown authority.
Storms lash Hinstow causing river and coast damage while Mildura’s organizer Miss Winner Watson, introduced by Lincoln Foesteat, spoke at George's Mall about Western Australian Women’s National Listens. She notes many branches and fifty thousand members in the Eastern States.
Local report notes a Union Jack display at Perth Central School admired by children from Perth Worth Britain and Port W areas. Details on event and participants remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
Heavy rain drenches Leonora with reports of intense showers. W. K. Selling, assigned in Perth, is slated to transfer to the Cue district on February 11.
Melbourne reports seizure of about 300 pounds of opium in two separate consignments. The government orders destruction of the drug. A race incident at NBN with a horse named Fadl stirred the crowd as a rider entered the home turn. One man was unconscious and later taken to Skill Hospital with a concussion.
Interstate Cricket Sydney January match reports New South Wales batting first ended at 3 wickets for 365. Scores list include Takings, Bardsley, Ransford Cotter, Smith, Armstrong, Noble, Sundries, with Wisten and others contributing as stumps were drawn. Guardian Office notice appears in fragmentary text.
Twelve people have been arrested on a charge of gold stealing. They will be presented in court on Monday, with Sir Loke Qdiel appearing for the Ninco Association.
Perth reports today's grain prices with Wheat prime and flour grades listed. Figures include prices for cob, wheaten prime and medium, and assorted contracts, with variations by lot size and quality.
The onshore exhibit features Australian made garments and crafts judged for material and workmanship. Notable displays include TM Limited and H Carson with diverse clothing, draped fabrics, and homewares. Judges awarded top marks for display quality and craftsmanship across multiple stalls including Fennsman Co and Fuller Co for innovative domestic articles.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention individuals Davies McN Raethtt and scores for material and workmanship. The text is garbled, with missing context and unclear event or results. No coherent narrative or dates can be established from the provided material.
Report on the English Royal Show noting Mr Tenry Trinkling of Wilhrove Eoghan winning first prize for Lincoln wool. Dudding’s exhibit praised for its high quality. Additional content describes dipping methods, equipment, and opinions on wool handling and dips used by Thad Mang, with references to other UK and Newark sources.
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