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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
6
A large portion of the treasure stolen from Mr. Chas Wertheimer’s Park Lane home has been found in a Clapham house. An Italian suspect using the name Smith has been arrested. The stolen property was valued at
Countess Vilma Festetics daughter of a wealthy Hungarian magnate was disinherited by her father for marrying a gypsy violinist and has been left penniless in London.
Nationalists denounce Irish Party leaders for backing a council bill they deem unsatisfactory and inadequate. The protest reflects strong opposition within Ireland to the proposed governance measure.
In the House of Commons Secretary of State for India Mr J Morley stated warrants were issued for the arrest of two prominent Punjab agitators who would be deported to another province. The Standard links the unrest to Western influence on the natives.
London May 6 report from Newmarket shows the principal event, the One Thousand Guineas, with Withelm by Orme Connie Lassie owned by Mr W Hall-Wakter, Flutality owned by Lord Falmouth, and Sixty owned by Mr Arthur James. results reflect a tight field in the classic race.
Commercial London reports the metal market with bar silver at 28 shillings six pence to 3s 6d. Wood-Sales disrupted by fans. Copper spot between £102 10s and £102 19s 6d. Tin spot at £192 and £192 10s. Lead range £19 12s 6d to £19 17s 6d.
Melbourne May 9 Sir John Forrest said he never suggested that NSW dictate to the Federal Parliament where the Commonwealth capital should be until Mr Carruthers came into office. He noted the Commonwealth Parliament had chosen Dalgety and until that decision was reversed the Federal Government could not act to substitute another.
Sydney May 8 Mr Carruthers delivered his policy speech stating a projected surplus of 1,350,1000 pounds for the year and foreseeing tax reductions totalling 720,000 pounds He also suggested reforms to the Arbitration Act and the introduction of a wages board system in New South Wales politics.
The registrar said the clergyman seemed to run a marriage bureau and had celebrated 283 marriages from July 1 to December 31, 1906 with 41 instances of false age statements. The case is part heard.
The Board of Health considered the Mitchell baby farm inquiry report. It calls for the resignation of inspector Misa Lenihan with a £30 honorarium and gives chief inspector Smithy three months notice that his services are no longer required.
Kalgoorlie May 9 Miners served with a Chamber of Mines citation claim a minimum wage of Ils Sd against the existing ruling of 10s and 10 6d. The dispute highlights wage standards in the mining district and potential changes in pay levels.
The will of the late Harry Williams has been lodged for probate. The gross value of the estate was not to exceed £54,995.
A billiard match last night pitted visiting English player Inman against Fred Lindrum in a 1000 up event with Lindrum receiving 400. The contest was close and exciting, with Inman winning by 1 point after the cradle stroke was barred.
In response to a Timber Combine wage rise, 300 men applied yesterday with thirty engaged under the Masters and Servants Act. Mr Teesdale Smith says he could have secured 200 more and plans to start a Jarrahdale mill early next week. Workers face four weeks service and possible action if absent. Labour leaders in Perth denounce the offer, arguing skilled men will not accept it.
Police Court proceedings against Holman Jones and Ryan were continued yesterday with mill hands called for the defence. They generally denied that Holman advised dis continuing work. The case is ongoing.
In a brief interview Mr Hang Irvine, MLA, says the Black Range district has a promising future but has been overrated by press articles. He foresees permanent prosperity and abundant capital for legitimate mining shows, if investors are assured labour stability.
The McKellar will case proceeds in Perth with a hearing today. Details from the ongoing proceedings outline contested provisions and potential executory questions as the court weighs the will’s validity.
The Chief Justice noted two administrators appointed who had received £1000, calling it an extraordinary amount and suggesting the estate was being exhausted. He commented sarcastically on the many solicitors and nine bar members representing diverse interests as the case continued.
Mrs. W A G Walter invites a group at the Residency to form a committee for the approaching Australian Women's Work Exhibition. Members include Mesdames Walter Slungerford Pope du Boulay Herbert and Miss Thompson who was named secretary pro tem. Also notes nine Sisters of St. John of God at Subiaco will go to Beagle native mission to teach native women. A river sighting ends with a schoolboy quip about not being home yet.
TENDERS. BE invited for the followings works etc and close with the under signed on WEDNESDAY the 15th inst at 5 p.m The lowest of any tender not necessarily accepted Eastern road gravel supply and spreading best gravel 200 yards between Railway line and town boundary 100 yards between Goulds and Railway 100 yards between Giles s and Gould s Separate tenders 2 Construction about 20 chains gravel road between Gould s and Roberta 3 Construction from 15 to 20 chains gravel road between Beeson s and Moongoonooka gate Chapman River Road west Construction about & chains gravel road near Angel s gate MT Erin Kojerina Siding Road Construction about 20 to 30 chains gravel road adjacent to Sidime Road Fastern Road to Moon Yoonooka Siding Clearing about 70 chains one chain wide 2 Construction about 30 chains gravel road Edward Road Construction about 20 chains gravel road past turn off to Racecourse Siding Specifications on application to the Secretary s office James C Kidd Secretary
The minister for works calls for bids by noon May 21 for the fencing contract at the Cue Warden’s Quarters. Details are at the Warden’s office Cue and the P.W.A.D. office Geraldton. F. L. Stronach, Under-Secretary for Public Works.
Mr E Wolf, recently at Subiaco where he opened a branch drapery, returned to town in poor health and prefers the Buy. Mr J Taylor’s daughter sick with typhoid in Werth is out of danger and to move to a convalescent home. The Governor-General and Lady Northcote plan August visit to Sir Frederick and Lady Bedford. Ebenezer Cooke, commissioner of audit, died in Adelaide aged 74.
During summing up in the Crick Willis trial Justice Simpson recounted phone hoax attempts to reach him claiming to come from the Chief Justice and a respectable solicitor. He warned jurors to be wary and said detectives believe they know the man behind the voices.
Judge Simpson discharged the jury after another failure to reach a verdict. The defendants were bound over on the second and third counts. The judge noted that several letters had been sent to jurors and warned that writers would be dealt with exemplary if found.
Officers sent to America reported satisfaction with meat quality used by the army and the conditions of preparation and canning by contracting firms. The King conferred the Order of the Bath on Prince Fushimi.
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