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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1907
Page
6
London July 22 The French Budget Commission voted 200000 pounds for a new airship similar to the La Mattie. The design aims to provide a longer range vessel after recent frontier tests.
London July 20 Lieut Addison of South Australia won the King's Prize at Bisley with a score of 318 Armourer Padgett scored 319 but was disqualified on a technical point Great crowds surrounded Addison as Ear Roberts led the triumph and Princess Christian pinned the gold medal the prize carried £250 with the medal
Australian riflemen win eight of twelve prizes offered by the London City Corporation for colonial scores. In the Grand Aggregate the top shooters were Morton, Dawson, McColley, Shaw, Ardill, Edwards, Addison and Cutler.
Sir Thomas Graham Esmond, long standing Nationalist M.P. for North Wexford, joins Sinn Fein Society and calls for Ireland to end begging in a foreign legislature and from a foreign people for the restoration of its liberties.
Bombay Governorship in London announces Sir George Sydenham Clarke, formerly Governor of Victoria, has been appointed Governor of Bombay succeeding Lord Lamington.
Pelmer a well known pugilist nicknamed The Box of Tricks has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for the manslaughter of Robert Chest on a race train from Epsom to London.
London reports Korean troops mutinied on Friday escaping barracks and attacked Japanese forces. Japanese reinforcements killed and wounded about 40. Mob burned the residences of the Premier and other Korean ministers. Seoul quiet for now but country folk fear fresh riots as arsenals are guarded by Japanese troops ordered to destroy them if needed.
The new emperor orders punishment for the deputation that went to The Hague to protest Japan's treatment of Korea, amid rising tensions and reports of unrest as rebels seize control.
Egyptologist Rustaf Jaill reports discovery of Greek and Coptic manuscripts including 25 new leaves tied to apocryphal sayings of Christ. The find highlights ancient Christian text variants and warrants further authentication by scholars.
In July, Johannesburg strikers cabled Mr. Winston Churchill then under-secretary for the colonies, asking for support for the repatriation of all Chinese on the Rand by February or to provide passages to England for 3,000 strikers.
An excursion train with 800 passengers collided with a freight train on the Marquette Railway in Michigan. Thirty five killed and numerous injured as survivors recount the disaster. Local authorities launch rescue and investigation efforts.
In the weekend Davis Cup matches Brookes defeated Gore and Wilding beat Roper, with Barrett and Pedlar also noted in the session.
Commercial note from London dated July 21 shows merino and crossbred wool selling at firm, full rates with keen competition. Prices range 92d to 235d for wool. Copper apot quoted £94 5s to £95. Tin spot £183 15s to £184 5s. Lead £20 15s. Bar silver 2s 74d.
Interstate and Local Melbourne July 22 reports Sir John Forrest criticizes Sir William Lyne's choice of site for the High Commissioner's offices in London. He also opposes Lyne's plan to circulate Commonwealth news via Government offices, arguing such news would reflect the governing party.
Peter Barrett a longtime Launceston resident and former member of the Legislative Assembly died yesterday. He represented Launceston for 20 years in state government.
Last night Mr A Stuart aboard the workman’s train from Midland Junction to Fremantle passed Karrakatta when a rifle bullet entered the open window near his head. The incident occurred as the train was in motion and no one was reported injured. Police investigations are underway.
Kalgoorlie July 22 David Nicholas Maher former head slaughterman for Messrs Hatcher and Uhr charged with defaming Samuel T Hipwell managing director by affidavit claiming bullocks killed by him were unfit for human consumption Inspector Day said the meat appeared healthy and only carcases were seen He noted cattle with tuberculosis in Kalgoorlie and questioned inspection when cattle were killed in the absence of inspectors George Glen livestock inspector Eastern Goldfields testified cattle sometimes killed without inspection Local officials said two men now did Day and himself were busy and some cattle were killed without inspection by others
Arrangements are being made to give a cordial reception to Lord Northcote the Governor-General of the Commonwealth on the 15th prox accompanied by the State Governor Sir Frederick Bedford Meetings have been held by the Municipal Council Chamber of Commerce Progress League Geraldton Roads Board Greenough Roads Board Agricultural Society and Farmers Club It is proposed to entertain the vice regal party at luncheon a formal reception at the town hall and a banquet in the evening Citizens are urged to cooperate and the committee invites suggestions from residents.
The Brisbane Labour Party meeting on July 22 declares the party will sit on the crasy benches as a distinct entity.
Obituary item from Launceston dated July 22 reporting the death of Herbert Gatenby owner of the Rhodes stud of black sheep. He died on Sunday following a notable career in breeding and agriculture.
Father Sheehan of Greenrush was a passenger aboard the Nor West by the g s Minilya yesterday. Mr J M Crew M L C and Messrs T J Brown and P Stone M L A were passengers by yesterday morning's train for Perth. Mr W Patrick M L C also proceeded to resume his legislative duties.
Rainfall measured since Sunday reached 52 points by 8 a.m. today, bringing the monthly total to 3.44 inches. The June record stands at 6.32 inches, placing the year’s total at 20.84 inches, well above average. Letters and country correspondence are held for next issue.
Public auction in Perth offers 75 000 acres adjoining Walebing Station on the Midland Railway Line. Blocks lie 7 to 15 miles from Moora station, with fences and ready stock access. Upset prices range from 12/6 to 27/6 per acre, 10% deposit, balance via 15 yearly instalments at 4% interest. James Gardiner, auctioneer.
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