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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
3
Mr Ramsay Macdonald says the Labor Party will strongly object to the passing of Mr Havelor Wilsons Unemployed Bill. The bill would maintain registered unemployed and dependents at public expense. He warned demonstrations would follow any effort to approve the measure across the country.
Lord Rossbery presided at a Liberal League gathering in London on March 12. He argued for naval supremacy and free trade. If forced to choose between protection and socialism, he favored protection.
The Anglican Bishop of London argues for a 21 year limit in the Licensing Bill. In London March 13 the Scottish Small Landholders Bill faced Lords scrutiny with Lord Chancellor promising conciliatory amendments if passed to committee. Lord Rosebery, backing an amendment, reports he wrote to the Times noting the bill’s unaltered return after seven months despite Scottish agricultural authorities support.
London reports the Home Secretary responding to the Shipping Federation and railway firms over the Eight hours Principle. He denies it would raise costs per ton by 18d but concedes it would reduce output. The bill faces amendment on a few key points.
In London and Scotland, Mr Walter Preedy's talks attract thousands of migrants. He argues reduced ship fares would unlock migration if shipping companies grant lower clone fares. Mr Veed supports the New South Wales Government in lecturing on migration policy.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman’s health is reported to be improving as doctors monitor his condition. The Prime Minister’s aides say he is resting comfortably and responding to treatment, with no new complications announced.
Thin bodies of six miners were found suffocated in the lower workings of Hampstead Colliery in Birmingham after a fire broke out. Rescue teams reported the area quiet, a chalked door bearing a religious message, and the grim scene described as a peaceful attitude amid the tragedy.
Leften March 13. The Druce Company, Ltd., held a meeting yesterday and decided to wind up the company. It was claimed that all subscription capital had been exhausted and liabilities approached £300.
The South Australian agent Orsfhil reports 12300 Mare 13. Price, the premier of South Antiodia, who is now in WonHom as the representative of its government, seeks action on the matter.
State at the Friaro British Exhibition notes Mr Veeksias consents to a one year suspension of his term from mid July. Arrangement deemed satisfactory. Mr Junkins presides in London to support the Frilish Exhibition amid favorable prospects.
The report notes Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier of Canada, advised by influential quarters not to prepare an invitation to the American fleet at Magdaleos Bay in North Mexico. The American government reportedly preferred to avoid provoking Japan and chose not to issue the invitation.
Evelyn Thaw seeks the settlement of £10,000 and an annuity of £2090 revived from her husband’s family. The case rests on her claim that she divorced due to her husband’s alleged insanity at the time of marriage.
London March 13 Mr Jellicoe the New Zealand solicitor now in London who quit Dinizulu defence due to Colonial Office interference has written letters to newspapers. He argues the Australian and New Zealand governments would not back Downing Street policy of last September and warns of forthcoming suffering and injustice for the Zulus.
Japan is reconstructing and groasly extending the fortifications of Fort Arthur and Doku, and the enormus barracks which ween erected are full of troops.
King Edward, son of Biarritz in France, is said to be in better health. Amid regional chatter, another note mentions King Alfonso in Barcelona.
In Barceloom on March 19 King Alfonso had a narrow escape during a visit. A bomb had been discovered under a landing stage. Two officers were found. one exploded while being removed in an armoured vehicle.
J Murskem and J Horiguchi escaped death after their cart loaded with goods toppled over a wall in railway yards. The horse reared, the cart dragged its occupant, then the cart halted and the rider fell free. Murakami suffered internal injuries and was hospitalized after quick medical aid.
Telegrams from Sydney dated March 13 report a serious strike among wharf labourers. Regular coastal company crews unload steamers while interstate crews, delivery clerks, and other permanent staff handle perishable cargo. Future shipments are uncertain until labour guarantees emerge and women are not yet involved in the strike per the union secretary.
This morning at Fremantle the position states all cargo destined for Sydney and Newcastle will be refused pending further orders. No additional details on parties or dates are provided.
Melbourne March 13 In the Federal House of Representatives Jesse moved to Sir William Lyte to introduce a bill that would absolve the Commonwealth from returning to the States any portion of the fourth part of the customs duties that remains unexpended at the end of the financial year.
Reports from Melbourne dated March 13 note members of the Commonwealth Parliament pushing to organise a trip to New Guinea. The High Court continues to handle new protection cases, with arguments nearing completion and occupying attention.
Sir Alexander Peacock, a certified barracker, entertained visiting fire brigades, with Peacock named an honorary member of Mount Morgans brigade. At Ballarat competitions Cus Brigade led ladder and engine events, Englehaws won several aggregates, Hitchcock Shield went to Englehaws, and the next demonstration is set for Gestong.
At Melbourne on March 18 a dispute at Faccoquiss et Narbethong led clerk Sparke to accuse two brothers Welter and Albert Evans of unfair riding. The brothers attacked Sparke and Constable Deeley when he intervened. Walter Evans was arrested as the crowd mobbed the constable and the scene ended with the officer drawing his revolver to restore order.
William Isles has been discovered and charged with the murder of Mrs. Gra hang, the Ballarat mystery victim. The case centers on the Ballarat mystery unfolding with authorities naming Isles as the defendant in the homicide.
A bill aimed at settling industrial disputes was introduced in the New South Wake Parliament. The measure seeks a structured framework for dispute resolution and may affect employers and workers and related bodies.
The trial of Etherington, Hartung, and Stewart for alleged frauds on the Agricultural Bank began. Etherington pleaded not guilty. A strong defense was anticipated as the proceedings opened in Perth.
The Executive Council has ordered that Smith be hanged on Monday in March at Fremantle Gaol. A letter from the condemned man to the murdered man's parents describes his grief, claims others framed him, and pleads for their help and a final visit. The date and details reference a death sentence and a dramatic plea from the prisoner.
The Perth newspaper reports Henry Clinton Jr. writing a harsh reply to a man named Smith and urging him to reveal all details surrounding the death of Clinton’s son. Clinton calls for justice and pleads that Smith expose the root and participants in the crime, hoping to ease his family’s burden.
The Northampton sports start on Tuesday next March 17 at the race course. Declared entries include Geo. Bertson's Persimmon, W. Foley's Topsy, W. Orye's Sonny E, J. Sims' Frog-and-Kang, 87 W. Spence's Tin Kettle.
State electoral rolls for the Assembly urge all voters to inspect the roll at once as a general election could occur any moment. Instructions list locations and offices where the roll may be inspected and where to submit the grouping form if not listed.
The source lists publishers and agents in Geraldton Walkaway and others including Mere E Snell G Kruger A J Davies W H James and M J Byam as the office of the publishers for The Guardian.
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