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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
3
Melbourne June 7 The Braybrook railway disaster inquest will resume tomorrow. Professor Kernot is not yet sufficiently recovered to give evidence. It is expected that the evidence will be concluded by the end of next week.
A deputation including Melbourne and Henderson waited on the Minister of Defence to seek an inquiry into alleged friction between certain military officers and the National Rifle Association of Western Australia. The minister promised to consult the Inspector General or Major General for action.
Melbourne court today heard Frank Lyons aged 22 brutally assault Nora Lingard. Judge Moule imposed three years and six months in prison along with a fourteen stroke flogging.
A man identified as James Hart, a married resident of Fisternick, died in a train incident between Camberwell and Auburn after leaping from the embankment. The driver could not stop, and the decedent’s head was severed at the rails. Hart had been missing for several days and left a family behind.
A Port Darwin incident revolves around a missing under sixteen girl. Inquiries point to the pearling jogger and Stephen Castro, a Filipino diver, as the abductor. Police chased Castro by motor launch and retrieved him. the case involves abduction and shooting. A separate strike at the Government Printing Office sees workers protest wage disparities with outside offices.
A man formerly in business as a barber in Sydney visited several hotels during a holiday. While standing on a house steps in Surrey Hills, a woman pushed him causing a fall that left him with a heavy head injury and he died almost immediately.
The second mayoral banquet in Perth featured speakers Premier, Treasurer, and Mayor Mt. Molloy. They condemned the Federal Treasurer’s policy, praised land settlement growth, and expressed optimism for the State’s future.
Mr Roe resolved the legality of billiard saloon games in the Clarence Billiard Saloon case. Harry Power and J McDonald were charged with keeping a gaming house. He ruled American Pin Pool and Murrumbidgee betting unlawful and fined each £10.
Messrs Muir and Anketell will conduct the survey of the Transcontinental Railway up to the South Australis border. They commence work immediately and expect completion in about nine months.
A local notice reports stock at Bartlett The Bootman must be closed to make room for incoming shipments and cattle hand movements. The brief notes the need to clear space for cows arriving soon.
The notice records a population increase of 479 for May, bringing total to 28 395. It lists June dates and mentions the Pilliunwerthy Party led by Sir Pryter planning actions affecting Marchivon centres, including Meeks Mae.
Perth January 4 coroner reports Norah Odgers death ruled as death by own action in the case of John Odgers. The jury returned a verdict that Odgers shot himself, remarking he had saved himself from hanging.
A miner named Robert Dunn aged 35, a South Australian native, fell from the cage and died at the bottom of the shaft. Two other men were being hauled to the surface after the accident in Kalgoorlie on July 4.
Irwin Roads Board met at the Courthouse Duingarra with Delmage Clarkson Waldeck Rowland Criddle and the Secretary. Actions include minor repairs to the old school premises funding limits, gate fencing on Yardarino Road and Church Street work plans. Requests from residents on footbridge and land encroachment were discussed with possible site visits and tenders to be called.
A scrambled item notes Boviel faced with delayed action using Bonarda Boys intel. Mentions Barilatt's Noctan and damp weather, with special value for a school boot display. Reading includes several garbled names and places.
London June 4 The secondment of the Government s Finance Bill was easily defeated. Hon A J Belfour and Mr Bonar Law led the Tarif Reform Party in the debate while the government response came from Mr Winston Churchill and Mr Balfour. Asquith defended free trade arguing it yields stability for Britain. Three free traders voted against the Government.
London reports June 4 that Turkey resists any interference with Samos autonomy and urges Grocor to abstain from fomenting unrest in Macedonia. Also from June 4, news from Montana about three boy brigands stopping a train and shooting a frightened passenger attempting to flee.
A damaged report notes a painting once stolen in 1908 has been found under a doorway. London authorities say the work by Gainsborough was recovered, with details unclear due to the fragmentary OCR text.
London on June 4 awarded Lord Dudley the Freedom of the City of London. He called the honor a delicate compliment to the people of Australia and expressed gratitude for the gesture.
General Botha sent a letter to the family of the late Sir Redvers Buller. He praised Buller as the hardest of fighters and said critics of his To cele campaign were undeserved. The remarks reflect a defense of Buller amid ongoing debate over his conduct.
The Derby drew an immense crowd under fine weather at Lemdon with the King’s party in attendance. Siquoriatts led to win followed by Primer and Llan grein in second and third as eighteen horses started. Per vier finished thirteenth. Time about 30 2-5 seconds.
Mr Abs Bailey stated he doubts Australia refused to participate in triangular cricket for financial reasons. He promised to do what he could to encourage them to take part, signaling ongoing tensions over funding and involvement.
A letter to the Feiter describes a Labor Party meeting at Druids Hall where bailiff Mr T L Brown is accused of misstatement in a claim of 301 pounds. The writer recounts going with a party to settle 329 pounds plus expenses, seeking a detailed statement of the extra 25 pounds, which Brown allegedly refused to provide. The writer says he had to hire a lawyer to obtain particulars and arrange payment.
The excerpt argues Mr Brown’s possible conflict as a bailiff in a Crown position. It notes his reluctant conduct and suggests he would have earned more had he objected. The text questions the legality of a MP holding such a place of profit and calls for an explanation.
About fifty five settlers from East Chapman Lower Chapman and Merrin districts met at Narra Tarra last evening. They proposed forming a branch of the Northern Development League to press for a central railway route through productive land and to coordinate with Nabawab and other branches for a deputation to the Premier.
Peak and make a sereey and follow the Chapman Valley. No 4 routs would serve five people where No. 1 would serve one. Government reportedly had £11,000 in hand for the Mt. Erin deal and funds should be spent there. Nabawah residents would be equally served with the No 4 route. A proposal to build the line from Bluff Upper Chapman Valley to the present terminus was carried. Delegates from East Chapman Mt Erin and Lower Chapman met to seek a common opinion. Officers elected: President Wm Saunders, Vice President F Morgam. About 45 members enrolled. Thanks offered to Chairman Burges and to T. L. Brown and the press.
Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Alexander Maison late of Billahglong Station Mur Chisom Western Ame Umalis Station Manager deceased are requested to send their claims in writing to the Administrator Lashlan MacDhereen Harold Wilson Geraldton Solider of Arthur BF Abbott Commercial Bank Chamber St Neorge's Terrace Perth by June 8 1900. After that date the executor will distribute the estate among those with valid claims. Dated May 1 1900 Arthur F Abbott Perth agent for Harold Wilson Geraldton Proctor for the Administrator.
The Geraldton Roads Board lists tender openings for gravel road works and expansions. Projects include Rudd's Gully to Crowther Road, Sams Road, Gremough Road, Eastern Head gravel spread, Mt Erie Northerly Road near Grant's tanks, Brin Rogerina Siding Road, and Eastern Road turn off. Specifications available on application with completion targets by early August. James C Kidd, Secretary.
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