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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
3
A garbled note describes Ma Tighes Cable, a New York governor candidate, calling attention to poverty in New York City tenements. It mentions a museum exhibit on natural history and compares living conditions unfavorably to London, noting widespread filth and hardship affecting thousands of families.
In London on March 15 reports say Congress refused to deal with President Roosevelts licencial reform proposals and warned that an extra session will be summoned.
London reports five Pennsylvania officials including an architect and contractor have been found guilty of swindling the state capital project to the total of 1 901 000. The case centers on the building and furnishing of the State capital.
In London on March 15 a ten day investigation led by Mr Justice Eady concluded with a court order requiring Dr Robins to surrender heirlooms stolen from the Marquis of Townshend’s custody. The Marquis produced evidence and the court directed restitution of the missing items.
London report notes British patent policy requires local manufacture or loss of rights. The drive prompts many new factories, including one family purchasing 24 acres in Cheshire to build aniline dye works.
The Hom Jas Gully eldest son of Lord Selby ex Speaker, charged with abduction of his child under custody order. He is imprisoned in Brighton. Wales beat Ireland in rugby by one goal and two tries to nil. A Great Central train derailment caused by an engine and five carriages to plunge down an embankment. several passengers aboard but no serious injuries reported.
The Spectator labels Lloyd George and Churchill as backers of reform aims while Liberal MPs face calls of social betrayal. The Unemployed Bill debate sparks claims some Liberals seek alignment with socialists, urging railway and canal nationalisation, forestry growth, and expansion of industries.
John Burns, President of the Local Government Board, was attacked by opponents of Mr Wilson's unemployment bill in Loatia on March 15. The Licensing Bill and related remarks appear in the same dispatch dated March 18.
Chartered Accountants warn the Licencing Bill would fail commercially without tax cuts. The Irish Nationalists decide to launch a Home Rule campaign in every English constituency.
Telegram report from Sydney on March 7 describes a strike by union carters, drawmen, and lorry workers against non union companies on North Coast, Milawarra, and Newcastle areas. Workers burned, unhitched, and reharnessed horses as mobs clashed with drivers. vehicles were disrupted and roads returned to normal amid taunting and laughter.
Mr. John Redmond speaking in Manchester argued that contracting cut clauses in the Education Bill would unfairly affect Catholic schools unless their grants are substantially increased.
China apologizes for lowering the Japanese flag and agrees to compensate Japan over the seizure of the Tetsumara. Japan will ban the import of arms and ammunition into China by Japan, forming a satisfactory settlement between the two nations.
March talks between New South Wales and Victoria proceed over a planned subsidised shipping link between Millouri e and Kan Alma Dy a pianist fronts the Sun day Times in Sydney amid libel claims tied to a mention of a black professional vigilist and Jaci Jobmon in a disrupted text segment.
The report alleges General Havkmoff reflected on General Pock’s honor during testimony about Port Arthur’s surrender. It claims Pock challenged Havkmoff to a duel at neutral pace locations, with General Smirnoff reportedly resisting the challenge as superiors ordered him to abstain.
In British Columbia the position on Japanese immigration is described as absurd and dangerous. The refusal to wire naturalisation papers to Japan is said to provoke greater indignation among Japanese residents than any other anti-Japanese movement in the province.
London dispatch reports rioting in Tirunelveli Madras district where municipal buildings were burned and looting occurred. The unrest follows clashes with authorities as casualties rise. A separate note mentions Germany planning colonial projects with a seven and a half million currency estimate.
A cautious tempo defined the cricket test with West Australia declaring at 362 for seven and England pursuing. good batting by W A Rowe yielded a century while West Australia fought back with steady fielding. The match ended in a draw as both sides battled through long hours with scattered dismissals and incomplete scores.
A compact summary of match results for England against Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and others. England secured several innings and run wins, drew several fixtures, with Australia claiming a few two wicket and close victories.
Victoria report records Frank Leslie a bootmaker fined five pounds for betting with a woman. A large parish meeting at Christ Church Geelong resolved to pursue Canon Nash restitution after suspension by the Archbishop. Melbourne Cooperative Brewery reports a profit of nearly thirty three thousand pounds.
Federal Affairs report from Webourns on March 16 notes leaders push for a wireless web graphic service at Cape York and Inland Goode Island. It also references Premier Bent's request to postpone the Federal Surplus Revenue Fund and a Great refusal.
The steamer Newark Castle of the Union Cartla Mail Line is hopelessly wrecked north of Durban Natal. All crew and passengers were saved.
The Commonwealth Arbitral Court rejected new protection proposals and refused to declare wages paid by several Victorian firms as fair and reasonable.
Broken Mill Basch 1 reports no sign of a settlement in the butchers' strike. A crowd gathered at Kidman Bros. shop, obstructing access as customers waited. Police cleared the passage to restore order amid the unrest.
A crop has occurred at Block 1 Broken Hill. The railway line was considerably damaged and underground damage continues. The low mood runs by surface 14 about ten feet deep.
A blaze swept the house and contents of the Mayor on Hay Street West in Perth this day. Fire alarm and water pressure reportedly failed, hindering efforts to control the flames. No further details on injuries or casualties available in the fragment.
Reported in Fremantle about an opium discovery connected to the Chinem house. The claim cites an informant who allegedly aided Customs against Chinese opium smugglers. A raid timing is contested by witnesses amid conflicting statements and fragmented testimony.
Fragmentary report notes a large seizure at a Fremantle Chinese chop, shifts in South Province seating, a National Liberal party dispute, a president’s resignation and withdrawal, Smith the Day Dawn murderer resigning from a post, water contamination fears at Port Hedland, and a nurse's yard disturbance investigated by police with no major findings.
Hardy arrives in Geraldton from Fremantle to aid Nicholas team en route to Singapore. Aboard the Charon Malay sailors fought near hay, pipes and horses. Blair was wounded after a Malay drew a knife. crews’ knives were seized, then handed to police on arrival at Singapore.
Postal note reports clumsy outward mails and garbled delivery terms. The fragment mentions a post office issue with unclear wording and possible mix ups in handling, suggesting operational confusion within the mail service and a need for clarification or reform.
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