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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
3
Melbourne May 7 Premier and Sir William Lyne attended the Premiers Conference. Deakin faced questions on payments as States push for development and redemption loans. West Australia seeks development loans while New South Wales desires redemption loans.
Melbourne coroner Cole conferred with experts on the Bendigo train brake trials. He noted jurors were told to be prompt and postponed the trials until the jury could be pressed for a week. The jury responded and the matter moved forward.
Melbourne dispatch reports Melborne gresser M Leemas injured after a wall collapse at Yallock Toesisy transport pit. He was pinned by a heavy dray wheel for hours before a passing boy found him, worsened by a heavy rain and crushing danger.
Adelaide reports the death of racehorse owner Willy Wally at Glenelg aged Unknown while Fremantle prison guards recount a suspected stabbing incident as an Afghan inmate Nadjir Mahomet attacked a European with tailor’s shears daggers. The assault left a superficial wound and did not end in fatality.
An Afghan and a European fought in the block leaving both bruised. the Afghan received 7 days slow confinement on bread and water while the European got four days on bread and water. Also notes a prospector's death with John Pickering's remains under.
From thirst in Perth on May 1, John Pickering’s body was found at Jigalong Creek and identified. No foul play is suspected, no inquest planned. Pickering was part of Colresvy’s surveying party and had traveled from the rabbit-proof fence to Nolingime with two camels on November 9. He likely died from illness or exhaustion. murder accusations were dismissed.
The Supreme Court sat before Justice M'Milian and a jury on a slander suit by Frank Moris against Thomas Ryan. Moris claimed Ryan falsely accused him of stealing gold from Marmont mine while Moris was employed as a overseer. The defense denied the statements and claimed privilege or malice, with communications judged as potentially truthful. The trial began but not concluded as of adjournment.
Melbourne May 7 The Monthera Developes Time for t Devel te in Federal matters 10 day Toyake Mc Deakin whether his attention had been drawn to the fact that the West Australian Government to charter and run steamers to the ports along the North coast the reasoning hat the that peorhaee private steamship companies excessive freights and fares retard development of the North-West portion of Western Australia In view of great benefits such state enterprise would confer on the Commonwealth would Mr Deakin consider subsidising State steamers as Government now did the private company which maintained a connection between ee and the South Sea Islands unable to grant direct subsidy would Mr Deakin take advantage of fresh terms recently asked by the present carriers for tails for the North-West Coast to terminate their contracts and transfer the same to ships about to be chartered by the State Government Mr Deakin in reply said he had heard of the project The Commonwealth could not enter into a second postal contract until the present contract terminated but he would co operate with the Government of Western Australia in every way possible.
The case Dee v Dee was called for dissolution of marriage with George Dee as petitioner, seeking custody of eight children and £500 damages. Ellen Dee filed a cross petition for divorce on adultery and cruelty. The couple, married in 1886 at Dongarra, worked at Bongsa station where alleged misconduct occurred. the case is progressing.
A newspaper notice lists Guardian subscriptions at 34 per quarter, 6d per year for advance post free, with annual rates showing 3a 0d per quarter. The text reflects old currency and pricing formats.
London May 7 reports an earthquake shock today near Mt Etna causing damage to several houses and leaving inhabitants panic struck for a time. The tremor affected nearby villages and prompted emergency responses.
A Natal Legislative Assembly bill proposes that no indentured Indians land in the country after June 1911, that no men trading licenses be issued after year end, and that no licenses of any kind be held after 1918. Indians were first brought to Natal to work in cotton plantations and later spread across many sectors.
In yesterday’s Reichstag the New Guinea Mail Subsidy debate led to scrapping the proposed service to German New Guinea and Singapore. MPs also agreed to cut the Australian-Japanese line grant to £11,200, reflecting budget tightening.
The Ship-building Trade reports men locked out amid a dispute in Britain. The Right Hon. Winston Churchill, President of the Board of Trade, will attend a conference to decide the matter. The trouble centers north of England and aims to resolve industrial tensions facing shipyards.
Suffragettes of the War Path chased Winston Churchill amid wartime tensions. The brief item notes disruption and political pressure as ministers face challenging times in government.
London reports Brigadier General Willcocks leads 25,000 British and native troops in the northwest frontier campaign against the Algiris. Afghan forces suffer defeats at Lasdi Ketel as Afghans prove unable to face artillery and suffer heavy casualties. Shelly is killed amid ravine fighting. Frontier raids provoke British concern over Amreea loyalty. Munster Fusiliers and detachment seize a Beiligh block-house at Landi Kote and Dundes village after fierce combat. tribesmen suffer about 300 dead.
The Two Thousand Guineas Stakes results report showing Norman TI finishing first. Details on the runner’s position and times are limited in the provided fragment.
The document outlines the Northern Development League's objectives to unite northern constituencies north of the 20 degree parallel, promote industrial expansion, and secure parliamentary support for industrial policy. It calls for cooperation with newspapers, propaganda to advance the league's aims, and an alliance with the Eastern Goldfields League to foster primary industry development and curtail unproductive public works. It also details membership, proposed rail and infrastructure projects, mining and water resources plans, and government aid to spur development and immigration.
The text outlines scattered items including a district survey office at Gosaldton, supervision by a district surveyor, freight and wharfage issues, and a resolution about the league's goals. It mentions whether to advocate creating a new state and mentions the 29 degree parallel of south latitude as a dividing line under Commonwest administration.
The Water Shard Committee proposes an extension for supplying exetron pipes. Officials were not notified about the extension and nine signatures supported the request. A meeting is set in Courtical Chambers on May 15, 1073, with Mayor John G. Smith presiding.
Mackenzie conducts a midweek livestock sale including pale son on Wednesday May light heavy draught horses milking cows with calves fat cattle calf at foot suitable work horses and harnesses. Auctioneer Mayron at Geraldton on 2b 230 today.
In the Supreme Court of Western Australia Samuel F Moore v G W J Norris, Sheriff to sell on a Saturday at noon under a former sale, the defendant's interest in lands in Chapman District. Locations 207, 2172 and 2191 totaling 400 acres, fenced, improved, with houses, sheds, stables, stockyard and water access. Geraldton notice May 1 1908.
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