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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
3
A brief note cites the Small Holdings Act in Enge land hin bin prodouncal with Earl Cartington referenced. In three risks, 3,000 applicants sought rights to eighty square miles amid the unfolding case.
London January 23 announces Arthne Hinderson has succeeded Keir Hardie as chairman of the Labor Party in the House of Commons. The brief notice notes a leadership transition within the party as it prepares for parliamentary duties.
The chief secretary for Ireland stressed the difficulty of governing a population desiring reform. The dispute centered on land bills, which the House of Lords reportedly mutilated, rising discontent and prompting prosecutions and jury losses following perceived injustices.
London January 2 His Majesty the King opened Parliament today with Queen Alexandra amid much enthusiasm. The ceremony marked a formal start to the session with royal attendance and public interest high.
In England the hydropathic tribe proprietor at Malvern wins £7500 damages against the District Council over water contamination causing a typhoid outbreak. London reports note the UK Mutual Steamship Associations critique police and ship authorities for failing to curb Asiatic desertion. Vanity Fair proprietors ordered to pay £5000 for libel. London mentions King Edward and Queen Alexandra planning a visit to Denmark next month.
Lemion reports in January discussing leading naval experts condemning the employment of submarines for Australian defence. The piece weighs strategic options and implications for maritime security.
The commission probing the Dublin Castle regatta theft reports inability to uncover crucial clues. No suspects named, details sparse, and the inquiry remains open as investigators pursue further leads.
The New Zealand professional rugby squad All Jorda met York today with York scoring one goal and one try and New Zealand one try. The game was exciting throughout with most scoring in the opening ball and a lively opening period.
In London on January 2 the Daily Mail urges public inquiry into the remount of five officers of the Lancers placed on half pay. Captain Bryce Wilson claims he was a victim of Colonel Graham’s confidential exports and seeks scrutiny.
London report from January 29 notes the Anti Asiatics Crusade cites Japan. In the Japanese Diet yesterday the Minister of Foreign Affairs declared emigration would be rigidly controlled by the Japanese Government.
Colonial Secretary in London says it is time the rest of South Africa trumhnuorated with Natal in the strongest term owing to the way that colony is being overrun with Aurances and unrest.
After Gladys Vanderbuilt's marriage a customs office party visited the house and carvesacked her trousseau, charging duty on every item though the duty was eventually paid. The bridal aisle featured Japanese cherry blossoms and orchids in bloom.
English doctors testified that they treated Thaw for insanity years ago and observed him dancing like a madman in a nursing hospital. The Stock Exchange of Pittsburgh, USA, has reopened after a three month shutdown during the financial crisis.
The French Chamber of Deputies overwhelmingly expressed confidence in the Premier's Moroccan policy, delivering a strong show of support for his leadership amid responses to affairs in the region.
London, Tamar 29. The reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and France was signed yesterday.
Visthoulme reports the Minister of Agriculture to Vier lrig says an irrigation project could irrigate 750000 acres and settle 300000 people, at an estimated cost of 1,300,000 pounds. Parliament also approved another irrigation plan for 17000 acres. In Melbourne, Senator St Lager questioned the Customs Minister on state rights unification, with the Vice-president affirming adherence to the Constitution.
The Ballarat mystery deepens as surgeons doubt the body found in the shaft is Mrs. Graham. A leading Ballarat surgeon says internal organs could not vanish quickly and notes one organ would take about twelve months to disappear. Marine inspector Mr. Crouch says he saw a woman’s hat similar to one found with the body four months ago. If not Mrs. Graham, she would likely come forward. Mrs Chalk, lodging mate, reports she left Morph Jet for two weeks and never returned.
A fire at Redmond's grocery on Thurlue Street near Wanneroo Road in North Perth caused the building's parapet to collapse. Captain Maller was killed, Constable Strapp and several firemen escaped serious harm. Maller was recently commended for bravery rescuing Mrs. Lockyer. funeral arrangements are being made.
Water remains scarce in Norseman as residents and individuals install condensers and plants to harvest moisture. An arbitration court ruling by Justice Burnside bans solicitors from appearing in arbitration proceedings.
George Dickens was committed for trial yesterday on a charge of setting fire to a house in Carmseatrest Fer Mantle on November 25 in Perth This Afternoon. Edmund Haworth, formerly a dentist in the city, was committed for trial in the City Court this morning on a charge of obtaining £20 by false means.
The court met Wednesday with Mr WA G Walter presiding. Moe nt J M Drew and P Stone M L A attended along with electors. Complaints claimed many Petroma names were omitted from municipal lists. Voters summoned to show cause why names should not be struck off were not all present. The Registrar will hear claims and add eligible names.
In oppressive weather the match continued this morning. Tarrant scored 206 in a single innings for Victoria, as Victoria totalled 206. New South Wales began their reply, with dismissals at 46 and 166, Noble not out 10 and Gregory not out 40. Victoria’s 30 for one featured Hopkins 25 and Nobbe 24. NSW trailing Victoria’s strong showing by innings and runs.
The note warns there will be no play this afternoon as it rains in Sydney with likely cancellations and delays.
The report notes Tarrant faced grave risk of dispenlifi cation if he continued playing first-class cricket in Australia and he chose not to play. It discusses his Victoria involvement and potential Marylebone Club rule changes, including limits on playing for multiple counties in a season.
Muery Smith faces murder charges in the Clinton at Dey Dawn case and remains held at Freigntl prison. Reported from Perth this morning, he appears unable to sleep over four nights and is in a notably low spirits state.
John Terre Edols, who escaped from Claremont Lunatic Asylum two weeks ago, eluded capture yesterday but was recaptured after a long chase.
Melbourne January 2 The English Victoria game will not commence until Saturday as teams prepare for the Triween contest in England V Victoria sports coverage.
A chaotic retrospective on recent local races and contenders. It highlights Gascoyne, Relinnes, and Floral with mentions of Hasiap and Wandering Wilke descendants. Weight lists for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cups are cited, noting English breds and import restrictions affecting entrants from WA.
The argument supports a Port Hedland to Marble Bar railway with a port terminus at Port Hedland. It notes modern improvements make Port Hedland superior to Fremantle, analyzes tidal challenges, basins, and draft limits, and warns against costly alternates like Balla Balla. It surveys mining prospects around Lalla Rookh and North Poles district, including ore bodies, past profits, and high extraction costs in the region.
The report surveys mines and prospects within 30 to 43 miles of Marble Bar Western Australia. It notes a 300 foot underlay shaft, ore values around an ounce per ton, and promising properties awaiting railway access. Notable sites include Bulletin Deep at Camboo Creek, with a 10 head battery and high timber costs.
Advertisements announce a tender by the West Australian Government Railways for the Refreshment Room at Walkaway Railway Station, with bids due Thursday February 13 1908. It calls for proposals from contractors in Geraldton and outlines deposit and format requirements.
Acai lemonade and ginger ale variants linked to Chapman are noted in a brief product mention. No further details on flavors, availability, or branding are provided in the fragment.
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