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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

3

British Parliament debates tea duty cuts and licensing petition

In London July 14 in the House of Commons F Beowtden moved to reduce tea duties aiming to abolish indirect taxation. He argued no difference between duties on tea and sugar and warned against taxing manufactures while tea and sugar taxed. Huge petition presented against the Licensing Bill. Wesleyan petition 14 miles long, 616,000 signatures, wheeled in on a trolley by Howe.

Lendom House of Commons F. Beowtden Fee Buackburm Redmor Beowdke London Henderson British Labor Party of Commons

Leader Recommends Redmond for Peerage

A branch of the Irish League passed a resolution urging Prime Minister to grant a peerage to Mr. John Redmond in recognition of his services to the Liberal Party. The National Directory criticized the move as imprudent, opposing any coalition with the League.

London Leagus Dn Redmond Irish Perliamentary Party Liberal Party Teedmani

Olympic Games London July 14 walking contest result

At the Olympic Games in London on July 14 the walking contest saw British athlete Lacmer Webb finish second and Vietatia win. A separate report notes a proposed 24 hour airship battle with warships was postponed due to machinery glitches.

London Olysapte Gense Lacmer Webb Vietatia Losdos Suby Zeppelin Corman

South African Altairs Burning Tragedy Report

A chaotic transcription reports a deadly fire at a Brithersiere Warnes building in Durban. Three children died as flames spread while a volunteer attempted a rescue drill. The account is garbled with errors but centers on an accidental ignition and the children's deaths.

Pan Anglican Conference Nears Major Advance

London on July 14 reports a Pan-Anglican conference moving toward a substantial sum of £200,000. The agenda centers on church alignment and funding within the Anglican communion as delegates consider shared goals and resources.

London Allorata Congram Thamkenfering

Submarine Manoeuvres End In Accident From Faulty Spring

Lisstonanta Warren and Groves observed fumes from below and signalled. On Amwending they found the crew unconscious. The Howtemants wrapped their faces in wet cloth and attempted to assist as Groves shut the throttle and stopped the engines.

Lisstonanta Warren Groves Bumes Smi Lisatamant Groves Soress Aviher

Incident linked to valve failure in clinical setting

An incident is connected to valve failure in a clinical context. The patient condition is described as improving, with only eight cases left in recovery. The report notes ongoing recovery among most individuals while eight remain in treatment.

British wheat crop worst since 1804 and 1904

The Loddon Times reports a beuiah wheat crop that will be the worst in over a century, marking a severe downturn in yields not seen since 1804 and 1904. The forecast highlights agriculture stress and potential price impacts for farmers and consumers.

Loddon “Times

Persian Trouble Persists as Tabriz Remains Key

Persian unrest continues with orders not yet restored in Persia. Shal forces move from Tabriz, the northern district's principal city, affecting security and control in the region.

Orde Persia Tabriz North-Westers District

Departure of Lord and Lady Northcote in Melbourne

Telegrams report a public farewell in Melbourne as Lord and Lady Northcote departed, with crowds gathering to bid farewell amid the event. Legislative developments mention the Legislative Council resisting Lae Tax proposals after assembly redrafting and opposition criticizing preconditions.

Preumceston Legislative Council Lord A‘ Lady Northcote Mulbourne Lord Norihcote Melbourne

West Guildford head teacher found in river

The body of the head teacher at West Guildford school was found floating in the river after being missing for several days. The discovery follows a period of search by authorities and family members. The case is being treated as a death investigation with local officials reviewing circumstances.

Perth Loveridge West Guildford School

Geldfields Woodcutters Strike Ends With Award

The Premier, acting as arbitrator, has issued an award in the GeldGelds timber cutters strike. The award is accepted by both parties and the strike is terminated. Workers largely secure their demands, and the initiative increases the frame’s political momentum.

GeldGelds Timber-Cutters Ant

Fragmentary note on railway losses and treasry costs

A garbled excerpt discusses misdirections and losses tied to timber and railway operations. It hints at equipment or supply issues causing rail revenue problems and affecting multiple railway workers, but the text is severely corrupted and lacks clear specifics.

Amateur boxing tournament results contested

At the amateur boxing tournament Smith won the Tet TH event Taylor won the xt 6B event and Hebi won the tt 4B event. The decision in the last format was questioned.

Smith Taylor Hebi

Charge Against A Pearler Trial Verdict

The hearing of a charge against Wally Prittee a pearler of Broome under the Bankruptcy Act was conducted yesterday. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

Liewally Prittee, Pearler Broome

Albany political talk outlines reform and rail plans

Mr A Pipace spoke in Albany urging revenue from Jadt vale be redirected to light agricultural railways and land tax relief for landowners. He forecast a Moore Government win, while J W Clydesdale and T J Briggs were named as local contest contenders. The Agriculture Minister said the government would push for farming implement manufacture.

A. Pipace Albany Vale of Jadt Moore J. W. Clydesdale Canning Cat Briggs J. C. Fowlkes

Funeral Held For Leonard Evans In Accident Shootings

The funeral for Leonard Evans, who was accidentally shot by a schoolmate during play, was held yesterday. The incident occurred at Buchremyers, with authorities and family detailing the tragic accident and mourning the loss.

Leonard Evans Buchremyers Souk Plese Yootarday Je Bemral Wes

Cadet Firing Party Marks Grave Ceremony

Largely attended observance as cadets fired three volleys over the grave. The firing party then played the Last Post, accompanied by muted dawn. Many wreaths were laid.

Northern Wheat Belt interview details rough rover journey

Mr Alex Crawford former Chapels Experimental Farm inspector and Acting-Director of Agriculture speaks in Geraldton after a 600 mile trek with two young mules. He praises mule performance, discusses fencing, wheat potential north of the Murchison River, rainfall averages, and hopes for open up of the Yanan country with a railway to boost settlement and land use.

Alex. Crawford Chapels Experimental Farm Gernicias Northampton Mr. Crawgford Murchison Crawford Wynton Murchison River Murchison Hous Australia Watherso md Rushie Siitlers Tim Optivie Marthison House Nation Yanah Yusak Geraldton Lamilien Mt. Erin Land Purchase Board England Perth

Guardian Way Obtained From Key Personnel

The Guardian Way is secured through Mees and several collaborators, including F Shell J. Kenger A. J. Davies Wr. W. HL James, with distribution coordinated by Mr. Tamer Halker's Reetors. Public access details remain limited.

Mees F Shell J. Kenger A. J. Davies Wr. W. HL James Tamer Halker

Geraldton Skeleton Shed Row Reaches Railway Office

A damaged letter from Mr T Le Brown discusses a skeleton shed at Geraldton station yard. The Railway Department advised extra accommodation is needed, pending Mr Short’s next Northern railways tour, with a formal reply to the deputation from the EC and the Commissioner’s ward.

T. le Brown Tun Geralion Wes Railway Department Gerakiton

Geraldton City Band Children’s Ball at Band Room

Geraldton City Band plans revival of youth program with Mr Davidcom as new factor. Last night a children’s plain and fancy band contest organized by Mrs Barlow drew many youths in pretty costumes such as Edna Steele Ivy Gibeon Muriel Hippee and others. Evening stretched to a late hour with refreshments and dancing for adults.

Geraldtom City Beal Davidcom Barlow Edna Steele Edma Stele Ja- Pancer A. Wright Xwien Girt Floerie Stokce Line Gibson Gindyn Logan Myr- Me Urch

Labor Selection Ballot in Geraldton Electorate

A report on the Labor selection ballot for the Geraldton electorate notes friction and factions over the process. Returning officer Mr. Dooley announces the results as supporters rally behind the favored candidate, while critics claim the ballot was manipulated and allege procedural concerns. Officials say investigation facilities were provided and union unity is reportedly satisfied with the outcome.

Geraldton Dhan Thasta Dooley Solpetal Porgonel Brown

Adoption of Memorandum of Association for Nation of Asociation

The document outlines the adoption of the Memorandum of Association by Nation of Asociation before Begia. It details guardian roles, organizational aims, and governance structure intended to formalize the entity's legal framework and public accountability.

Begia

Ward Brothers Iron Works Endure Local Demand in Elwesatret

The Ward brothers operate a thriving foundry and blacksmith shop in Elwesatret near H. C. Bishop's Palace, producing wheels weights and ironwork. They oversee every step, employ multiple forges and machinery, and supply customers across Victoria district, Morekison field, and beyond, with plans for future forges and wagons already in progress.

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Geamen Warnes Victoria Geldfields Woodcutters Mr. Alex. Crawford Northern Wheat Belt Guardian The Geraldton City Labor Selection Victoria District Co-Operative Fleet Mid T. L. Brown J. Cantelo J. J. Smith Winneberg F. and R. Ward Nesoethile Elwesatret H.C. Bishop's Ward W. H. Taflesica Watcheroo Morekison Godfield Witl Nur Prite Champian Blawere Seni Wmith Amd Fran Han Advertiren J. Gleeson, Tobaccaniat, Porth Trartlett Rome Aipeenis Public Wworka Coxraact Tes Geraltcom Potter Kepai Bessi L Stronach Uniker Mabie Works Girls’ High School Mis Lavem Bootenal Assembly Riely Etetary Bartlett's Bootmes Warime Terrace Garuhiton L Kruger OW Famay Steck the Bootems Veriie Terrace Oliver’s Clothing Company Masonic Hall Marine Terrace Geraldien A.S Kent Oswell's Lailien Rill Gomerics Ry Frank Hagin Clinch Wile EEN & Co’s Ert Towr Renain Premier Boot Palace W. B. Armitage Rees i Orga Rere U, Geraldton Wolff & Co's Woleh Co Goowle Chance Munich Moraklton Tar Tenienaen Mario Terrace Reasomelie Hental Louis Eskell Collinm-ntreet Vic Adelaide Manche Tennace
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