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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
6
London March 20 The Duke of Devonshire told a meeting of the Liberal Free Trade Club that the Colonial Conference would be safer with Liberals in control. He warned Unionists against reckless rhetoric and said indirect attacks on the legislative union with Ireland were as dangerous as direct ones.
London March 20. In reply to a deputation urging penny postage with the United States the Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr H H Asquith gave a non-committal answer. He said post office revenue has fallen short and future demands may follow after a select committee inquiry into post office employees ends. He added the United States must reciprocate any action by Britain.
The Thaw murder trial continues at Madison Square Garden Theatre with alleged new affidavit details. Mrs Thaw reportedly swore that Thaw abused her in the Tyrol and in Europe, causing injury and confinement, while she pursued legal action against Harry Thaw and Stanford White.
The Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman writes to Liberal MP H Beaumont denying any laxity in Lords reform. He states the government remains earnest and will not disappoint Liberal expectations or weaken plans linked to the King's Speech and opening of Parliament.
Market report from Tondon on March 20 notes prices fully sustained. Trading clips ranged from 10 percent to copper bar, spot prices cited at £105 to £106. Tin spots quoted £188 to £189, with other bar and related components mentioned amid steady demand.
Mrs E E Evans drapery at Fremantle destroyed by fire while owner is in the Eastern States. Insurances amount to £2000. In Adelaide a prison warders scandal led the Colonial Secretary to dismiss and transfer officials. Federal funds of £7000 allocated for emigration of Australians of good character to Africa. Multiple accidents and illnesses reported including premiss poisoning cases and a train fatality near York.
A Masonic Hall programme features a band concert and dance with contributions from Mes, Moretden, Misa Coleman, Messrs Rooke Walking and Fanner, quartettes by Messrs Hebel Bolton Rooke Grayan, plus C Chapman and Bamlenan KW. Light refreshments, and a children’s sports gathering on Saturday. proceeds fund the Claremont contest.
Elections report unopposed selections for the Upper Irwin Roads Board with Charles O Halloran Charles Maley and John Watson elected. Auditor results list Thomas Molster at 2 percent and A Meadowcroft. South Ward re elected A Meadowcroft with H W Rowsell as auditor.
The North Ward section of the Ough Roads Board lists HH Wamersey as 30 and A Meadowcroft as 7 with Ward Messia chincan and Wilton unyposed. Auditors A Meadowcroft approved appointment.
A garbled excerpt mentions Dean known to pro, fetal spiders, and a bee, with unclear references. It suggests people desire less food as they age, but details are unreadable. The fragment lacks coherent facts or identifiable subjects to form a solid news item.
British railways dispense about £1100 daily in compensation for injuries to passengers and for loss or damage to goods, highlighting the scale of claims faced by railway companies.
Land auction offering 300 to 4000 acres between Mingenew and Yandanooka in Murchison region. Described as premier fattening country with timber, salt bush, and good rainfall. Upset price from 12s 6d to 30s per acre, with 15 yearly promissory notes option. Inspection details and auction date listed with James Gardiner as auctioneer.
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