Navigation Conference Opens as British Delegates Met
London March 27 The Navigaton Conference opened today. Sir Joseph Wart XI reports very pleased with prospects. Biramn Lyne of Australia notes conciliatory feeling among British delegates.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
6
London March 27 The Navigaton Conference opened today. Sir Joseph Wart XI reports very pleased with prospects. Biramn Lyne of Australia notes conciliatory feeling among British delegates.
Alarming dispatches report Romanian peasants in revolt with a siege declared on Bucharest. Troops are ordered to use shrapnel if crowds do not disperse as the unrest is linked to land reforms and tenant grievances.
The French Foreign Minister issued a resolute speech declaring France determined to force the Sultan to observe a near first international standard, signaling serious trouble in Morocco and raising tensions with the Moroccan leadership.
The note references a person named J Chamberlain and mentions activities in the Riviera and improvements in altitude. It presents as a fragmented personal brief with unclear dates or organizations. Further context would clarify the subjects and actions described.
Mr A Deakin Prime Minister of Australia receives the degree of Doctor of Civil Law from Edinburgh University. The accolade marks international recognition of his service to Australia and Commonwealth ties.
A notice indicates Rallan Agrouil aims to appoint a Mo Engeite Inc. to address the alleged tenancy thaw. The action centers on the appointment and its official authority.
London on March 26 reports spot copper at £97 12s 1d per ton and tin at £182 10s to £183. Toad prices rise to £19 6s 3d, wool remains brisk, prigon moves from 3d to 132d, and Australian consignments sell at 309 3d per marter.
The Wa ter supply site hand boring has not proved satisfactory. Officials claim potable water exists at depths greater than the deepest recent Public Works well and express confidence in the scheme’s authors and that adequate water will serve the town.
The text of the new railway agreement, published in Melbourne, states Sunday time shall stand alone and that making up time or booking off excess time may be done during the fortnight. The remarks come as all effects at City Tattersall's Club were sold and Wren promoted the town plan.
The seventh day of a miner’s enforced imprisonment at Bonnie vale passes with pumping ongoing to lower water and reach the prisoner at level No 10. Diver Hughes remains at the flooded shaft, bringing nourishment and hope as Varischetti and friends exchange Italian letters, Hughes a 44 year old Welsh rescuer with family in Queensland.
Court to hear inquiry into wreck of the Mildura with the captain charged by Port authorities. Proceedings ongoing this day as Thorpe and others await decision from the court on the alleged negligence in the incident.
The Perth City Court heard yesterday that Ellis and Dr. Swanston were charged with illegally acting as instruments in an alleged scheme involving Elizabeth Murphy. The case detailed interactions with Hamilton Robinson, travel to Geraldton, medical advice, and payments totaling 50 pounds. Adjoined until the next morning.
Report notes many prominent politicians including Mr Watson and Mr Reid mentioned in connection with the High Commissioner appointment. General agreement points to Ministers being decided and Sir John Forrest likely to be appointed and to depart for London near year’s end.
OT Men's Working Shirts to clear B 1/6, Merino Singlets 3/11 for 2/6, Men's Sex Md. for 4. Special clearance room at J.G's.
In Coolgardia an Italian miner Variaschetti, entombed at Wontralia East Extension, is reportedly to be reached by divers Hughes Hearne and Curtis after signals were heard. Surface observers photographed the divers on return, and Hughes plans to bring Variaschetti to the surface the next day as passage through the shaft area is prepared. A letter from Variaschetti expresses gratitude and farewell to his mates.
Auctions Friday April 5 at 2 pm at Linthorns Hotel Mingeneew for fifty magnificent Midland Railway lands ranging from 300 to 4000 acres. Properties near rail export ready with ten per cent cash and fifteen equal payments at 4 percent interest. James Gardiner authorized to sell with plans and details at Perth offices.
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