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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
3
London reports that Japan pressured China over a seized steamer. China conceded, releasing the vessel and apologising, while Japan signalled it would uphold national dignity if further satisfaction was needed.
London reports Japan will consider China's proposal to return Tateumars assets to Japan and to curb war munitions trade with the mainland, signaling a conciliatory stance amid tense negotiations.
London March 8 The Portugese delegate at the Portoria Tariff Conference hopes to secure for Delagom Bay pre eminence in the rads of the Trans vaal. Toulon March 8 Many Zain rebel have been rolesard by the Government of Notel.
A brain disease specialist Dr Forbes Winelaw, in London, was fined £50 for lodging in an unlicensed house. The incident appears in a brief report with other notes on public affairs.
London March 9 Mary Robinson who stood charged with perjury over testimony at the Beckett Deuce trial was again brought before the court and remanded for nine weeks An additional witness Margaret Harton aged 73 was also charged with perjury and remanded until Thursday Bail was allowed
A London report states the formation of the South Atlantic Trading Company with capital of £190,090. The firm will hold Kerry licenses to operate in the Goujh Tunccomile and Nightingale Islands and pursue general tracts in the Pacific.
London reports on March 8 that the Knickerbocker Trust in New York and the Bank of Kansas City have resumed operations after the panic caused by the Knickerbocker Trust failure. The brief notes the resolution of the financial disruption and the return to normal banking activity.
The Republican Committee of New York State has endorsed CE Hughes a New York lawyer and Governor of State for the presidency at the November selections in New York.
Governor General Forl Urey invites representatives from major imperial parties to attend the Canadian Tercentenary ceremony, signaling a broad imperial gathering. No further details on dates or attendees are provided in the fragment.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Quebec children and Canadian women with ambiguous claims. The readable words reference misquoted names and a notion of assault or negligence, but there is insufficient detail to determine person, place, date, or event.
A London report discusses a March letter from the Kaiser to Lord Tarvet. The Kaiser questions the identity of Lord Buber and criticizes perceived bold actions by the Windsor Castle governor. He suggests focusing on naval matters and avoiding risky schemes.
London report says the Berlins Tageblatt ridicules the claim that the Kaiser’s seer can be treated as a private utterance linked to another country’s foreign policy.
A Times correspondent asserts that Lord Tredmouth leaked a draft of British naval estimates to the Kaiser before Parliament. Mr. Balfour questioned the matter in the House of Commons. Mr. Asquith said Twestmouth showed the Kaiser's letter to Sir Edward Grey, who agreed the communication is non official and should be treated as confidential.
In London on March , reports of the Ormond motor races in Florida record M Fore tin driving a 60 hp Rinault car one hundred miles in 72 minutes 56 seconds, claimed as a world record. The notice also references the assassination of the King of Portugal.
Investigations into the assassination attempt on the King and Crown Prince of Portugal suggest several men were involved and that those killed or arrested were only part of the gang.
A blaze aboard the mail steamer Mongolia was largely contained to the cargo hold where passenger luggage is stored. No major injuries reported, and fire crews worked to prevent spread to other compartments as smoke filled the lower decks.
Abbe Loity, a French priest and author of several biblical works, has been sentenced by the Pope to greater excommunication.
London report describes a Bulgarian murder near the Greek Consulate at Salonika Turkey. An interpreter at the consulate was killed within fifty yards of the building.
A large Burton-on-Trent gathering of brewery employers attacked the Living Bill. Lord Burton warned the bill would cause ruin for his firm, which holds about £2,000,000 invested in licensed houses and mortgages. A sinking fund to cover losses would prevent dividends.
In Geraldton Local Court before Mr RB Geo Acting R M several cases listed with judgments or adjournments. Notable entries include Lacey v. Commissioner of Railways with a deferred amount, Johnston v. Forrester noting paid debt, and multiple judgments entered for various claims with costs. Several adjournments to the next court date and payments arranged by consent.
Fifty members of the Stock Exchange presented protest to Mr. Ascuih against a licensing bill described as confiscatory depriving investors of security in their debentures.
An exhaustive inquiry led by Justice Kenny clears Lord Ashtown of involvement in the Glennahiry explosion that damaged a Glenahiry house last year. Inspector Preston is criticized for altering the report accusing the lord. the County Court confirms an award and damages.
In Nathalia Victoria a church dispute saw Rev J More installed to supersede Rev George Gladstone. Gladstone refused to allow the service and a makeshift gathering under a tree formed as opposition. Evening police kept Gladstone from entering the church grounds.
A report from Sydney dated March 9 recounts a tragedy at sea. The schooner allegedly found wreckage on a coral reef in the Pacific where the cook, a foreigner, killed the skipper and mate in cold blood. He then persuaded the cabin boy to stay aboard as they drifted for weeks before they reached safe haven.
Wellington March 9 Captain Figland of the atsauer Nicrod resigns from the Antarctic Expedition due to ill health.
In Sydney on March the Opposition in the New South Wales Parliament contemplates moving a vote of censure against the Government.
Victoria March 9 Melbourne reports the publisher of Sporting Jude was prosecuted for publishing betting information. The prosecution was withdrawn after the defendant undertook not to offend again.
The English cricketers landed from the steamer Muoltan at Fremantle yesterday. A large crowd met them and escorted them to Perth by the Zephyr. In the evening they attended an invitation at the Palace Garden. Captain Jones denied any friction among team members.
Perth Paragraphs from Fremantle note the funeral of the Rev M W Venn of Dardanup Park near Mune bury to-morrow. Other items report deportation for an immigrant caught at Geraldtos, plans to bring in 200 Victorians and 50 Queenslanders, and comments on Crown Law methods by Justice Booth. The Government will take over the Coolgardie to Widgeruooltha line in April. A civic reception for the Melbourne Lord Mayor in Fremantle, the Morris Cafe opening, and a military concert at Town Hall are mentioned amid poor auction attendance and a new criminal find at Mosquito Creek awaiting development.
A historic account celebrates Windsor rescuers who braved wreckage to save ship crews off Abroskoa reef. The poem honors noble volunteers who faced danger without fear, urging townsfolk to remember their aid with gratitude. It notes a Guardian subscription rate of 3d per quarter or 12s 6d yearly in advance and mentions a post flow.
Germany announces the launch of the first German Dreadnought named Nansan with strict secrecy. The Kaiser oversaw the ceremony, and no foreigners were allowed on site.
London reports Count Hohenan faced harsh charges by Herr Harden over alleged depravity. He was tried by the Court of Honor, sentenced to dismissal from the army, and to forfeit all pay and decorations.
The Chief Electoral Officer Mr E G Stenborg announces an electoral roll update for the Legislative Assembly. Electors are urged to inspect the roll at once, with locations listed across Geraldton Greenough Mullewa Northampton Walkaway and other districts, to ensure names are correctly recorded.
Advertisement details a lost cheque on Union Land drawn to G F Ree with payment stopped and finder urged to return to G F Burcows of Taurens. Also notes sale of household furniture including an upright grand piano by Belle with no offers reluwed and signs Owen O Nell.
The Greenough Roads Board election is rescheduled for March 19 following the resignation of Mr. George Baker. The extraordinary general ward poll will be held under the Roads Act with Chairman Ronde Lufice and Returning Officer A C Clinca.
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