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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1907
Page
6
London reports that German newspapers criticize Sir H Campbell-Bannerman’s Nation article on Britain’s stance to the international peace movement. Paris Temps follows by saying peace conference aims are illusory and will disappoint believers.
A severe explosion hit a dynamite store at the mouth of a tunnel linking New Jersey with New York City and Long Island. Twenty workers were injured, the blast was felt sixty miles away, and hundreds faced a near disaster as the tunnel workers escaped death. Dozens of nearby buildings were wrecked and the ground opened in a massive crater.
The Transvaal Ministry led by Mr Louis Botha reorders the cabinet and includes Nationalist leader Mr Edward Solomon in place of Mr Cullinan. Sir Richard Solomon was offered a portfolio but declined.
In the English Channel the British steamer Geelong collided with the Norwegian steamer Frogner. The Frogner sank and her crew were saved by Geelong. Dover harbor authorities sent aid to the Vaderland which is ashore on the Goodwin Sands with many passengers aboard. Two German steamers collided near the sands. nine crew were rescued, captain and seven others remained with the sinking vessel as a search by tug continued in the fog.
Mr Joseph Chamberlain looked very ill as he began his journey at Dover yesterday heading to St Raphael in the French Riviera. The scene centered on his frail condition during travel and the formal departure.
Sir August Manns, renowned musical director of the Crystal Palace, has died. He led orchestral programs and conducted concerts that defined the era's musical scene, earning acclaim for his contributions to public music in London.
In a Washington conference, Senate and House committee members deleted an amendment in the Agricultural Till remaining packers measure. The change would have required all meat products to display canning dates from major packers.
The California lower house approved a measure effectively barring aliens from owning land in the state. The bill, aimed at Japanese residents, creates restrictions on land ownership by non citizens and marks a hard policy shift on property rights for foreigners.
Fremantle residents W. H. Russell and W. C. Powell narrowly escaped drowning when their 20 foot boat the Kallara was swamped by heavy seas off Carnac Island after a Sunday fishing trip. They clung to a rock ledge as currents and spray battered them, Powell aided by Russell who dragged him to safety. Italian fishermen provided food and got them to Fremantle with police rescue support.
Melbourne reports the 8.8. Kanowna, which caught fire Sunday, will leave for Western Australia to norrow. The vessel is practically uninjured by the fire, with only a few rivets loosened and some plates bulged.
Sydney March 4 Justice Heydon President of the Arbitration Court delivered sharp criticisms of the Arbitration Act. He said access to the Court was blocked the area of its operations narrowed to vanishing point freedom of movement restricted and all its operations paralysed.
In Melbourne on March 4 Dyed Garmente remains a strong favourite for the Australian Cup with Mira and Ellis next in the betting. Realm Dividend Blue Spece Oesian and Tulkeroo follow in order. Antonious shows mobility but is a doubtful starter.
A youth named Archibald Anderson drowned in the Yarra yesterday in a remarkable manner. He was seen to sink suddenly and when recovered his body showed a set of false teeth lodged in his throat, blocking his breathing.
Kenneth Hardy, son of the Rev. Andrew Hardy, was accidentally shot and killed. The incident occurred apparently due to an unintended discharge, authorities reported no foul play suspected, and the family mourns the loss of a local resident.
A bus lad employed by Ve Hardy brought a gun to the verandah at Warragul to shoot rabbits. While passing through the verandah the gun exploded, the charge tearing into Hardy’s back. He died seven hours later. Inquest returns verdict of accidental death.
The Premier told the Press yesterday there is no truth in rumours of contemplated changes in the Cabinet. No reshuffles are planned and the government remains at full strength.
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Upper Chapman Roads Board held at Nabawah on February 23 note correspondence on supplying water for teams, road connections, windmill piping, and a protest over a well, plus resignation of a member, contract payments, and a list of accounts totaling £154 18s 10d. Foat’s motion for the supervisor’s compliment vote not put by the chairman.
Tenders accepted include Causeway Challowooka John Cooper nine pence? nine pence? Norris road nine pounds seven shillings fd reconstructing five mile Gully road wing repairs Cudjereena Mt Erin road W Bunter per chain and two pounds for Maloney Gully Resolved tenders to be called for five chains macadamising and gravelling on Wallaby White Peak road Maitland Gray allowed to discontinue his Narra Tarra contract until rain comes.
The Royal Mint total for the year reached 1,159,475 pounds with 452,226 sovereigns and 40,115 pounds of bullion plus 4,025 pounds silver bullion. February metal receipts at Perth from the Murchison region totaled 25,244.96 ounces across Cue Da Pda Mt. Magnet Nannine Owlers Black Range Peak Hill Yalgoo and others. January 1st year total metal receipts stand at 258,331 ounces with overall sources yielding 118,875.28 ounces in February.
Navy figures show a thousand fewer men and expenditure down by 1,472,000 pounds. Shipbuilding costs pass the million mark with hints of three extra zeros. Imperial Conference attention rises as Nellie Stewart plans Australia visit for rent. Canadian rifle team may join British squad in Australia. Newfoundland premier touts a new Atlantic route saving 32 hours. London elections spark excitement. Gramophone speeches roam streets. Life insurance declines 80,000,000 dollars in 1906. Hamburg America Line orders a new liner the largest ever. Swiss baths to be provided aboard ships. American Expatriation Bill renders five years abroad as alien status for Americans.
Mayor calls a public meeting in response to a signed requisition to discuss the advisability of forming a regress association in Geraldton. The move comes after prior journal discussions and reflects local interest in organizing the effort.
Bids for alterations and repairs to the Geraldton Hotel will be received until Saturday the 16th month. Specifications may be obtained from W. Moore, agent for Mrs. Caroline Scott.
Constantine and Gardner are agents for the New Monarch a new visible writing machine Yost New Century and other standard makes They offer cash or arms in exchange for purchases or exchanges of typewriters prior models and related devices.
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