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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
6
The King and Queen arrived in Dublin amid enthusiastic crowds with continuous cheering and fluttering handkerchiefs. The royal pair expressed great pleasure with the reception and reported no dissent during their drive through the city.
The Maharajah of Cashmere declares disloyalty in India stems from universities that churn thousands of degree holders with no jobs, leaving them discontented and prone to agitation.
The steamer Nithsdale bound from Bunbury to Karrachi lies ashore in a hazardous position at the mouth of the Indus River.
Principal men from several important Morocco tribes disapprove Raisuli treachery toward Raid MacLean and offer aid to secure his release. General MacLean writes in good spirits that neighboring headmen have blocked Raisuli from moving him elsewhere.
Speaking on the Land Values Bill in the House of Commons, Mr. A J Balfour warned that adopting the principle of voting the unearned increment in Scotland would extend to England. He argued ministers planned a fundamental tax change and followed Henry George, treating Scotland as an experimental ground for radical ideas.
Commercial London on July 1 reports spot copper at 99 pounds per hundredweight, tin at 192 pounds and 10s, and tead at 21 pounds 178 shillings 6d.
Social gathering Wednesday night drew many in fancy costume with Miss K Henry winning first prize as Mercia and Mr F Warwicker taking best Gordon Highlander. Numerous attendees listed with varied outfits, some legible, many unnamed.
In Melbourne on July 11 Sir John Forrest argued that chaining aborigines by the neck was not inhuman. Mr E Frazer for Kalgoorlie repudiated the statements, saying West Australian opinion favors neck chaining as more humane than wrist chaining. He noted current chains weigh about seven pounds, lighter than the past when Dr Roth reported.
July 11 report notes James Thompson and Sons named in Mr Darceys Assembly allegations over diseased meat. Thompson defends the charge as trade jealousy while Botany authorities find no fault with his slaughterhouse.
Ellen Hanrahan was committed for trial at Camden yesterday on a charge of administering strychnine to her mother, Bridget Higgins, with the intent to murder.
In Adelaide at a joint sitting on July 10, J V O Loughlin won the vacancy created by Vardon’s unseating. The Premier supported O Loughlin while the Opposition backed Vardon. Vote tally stood 32 for O Loughlin and 26 for Vardon.
Melbourne reports July 1 that the Government plans to raise old age pensions from 8s to 10s weekly. It also advocates prudent railway constriction and the acquisition of lands for closer settlement to boost rural productivity and settlement.
Three courts-martial convened yesterday over the stranding of H M S Pyramus on a coral reef near northeast Queensland. Captain Fitzmaurice and Navigating-Lieutenant Hurst were found adverse, showing a slight error of judgment, while Gunner Collingwood was already reprimanded and released without prejudice.
Payne, an employee at Midland Junction Workshops, fell onto the rails in front of a shunting engine. He was dragged under the cow-catcher and died instantly, with his head nearly severed and both ankles broken. Several witnesses saw the accident after he left work to see a doctor.
Sydney reports a Free Labourers Union formed yesterday in opposition to the Coal Lumpers Union. The new body is expected to recruit around 600 members as it seeks to assert independent labor representation.
Sydney report says Nicholas Baxter aged two confessed to murdering Mrs M Namara in Newtown after entering via a broken door. He struck her with a stick, tied her neck, and fled with jewellery later found on his person when arrested.
In the Perth Assembly last night Mr Holman resumed the Address in Reply debating government administration and legislation. He launched a vigorous attack on many departments and was repeatedly called to order by the Speaker.
The Italian Commission reports promising prospects for settling colonies of Italian agriculturists in Western Australia. It indicates about 100 families may be sent out to establish new agricultural communities.
Mr H S Mackenzie reports a Saturday sale on July 6 with fruit and vegetables and few fowls sold. Prices realised include oranges prime 8s 6d to 6s per case, inferior 5s 6d to 58, tomatoes ds to 3s per case, cabbage 9d per head, beetroot 1s 0d, carrots 1s 2d, parsnips 1s 4d to 1s 8d, Swede turnips 2s to 1s 2d, celery 1s 6d, fowls 4s 6d to 4s, cockrels 3s 6d to 3s per pair.
An elderly man at Tol Payne was killed in a horrif accident at Perth Central Railway Station yesterday. He stood at the edge of the platform and was suddenly struck as he attempted to throw up his hands, authorities reported.
Land parcels adjoining Mingenew offer 130 acre tracts of good quality soil. Upset prices range from unspecified to 22 shillings 6 pence per acre. Terms require a 10 percent deposit with the balance via promissory notes in equal annual payments over fifteen years at four percent interest per year.
Four quarter acre blocks fronting the Railway Station in Mingenew offer good prospects with a land sale by The Midland Railway Company of W A Ltd. Plans and details available from Perth offices and stationmasters. 20 percent cash deposit, balance by promissory notes at 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 13 months, interest free. Auctioneered by James Gardiner Halsbury Chambers Perth.
A nearly new BAP Black Stone stationary engine is offered on trial by A RK Morrison at Geraldton Cycle Motor and Baring Worka.
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