Chamber of Commerce meeting adjourned for want of quorum
The monthly meeting lapsed yesterday for want of a quorum and was adjourned for a fortnight. At auction last Saturday fruit vegetables and fowls were on hand with prices noted. A railway guard was remanded eight days after tampering with a mail bag. A Chinaman's cart horse bolted injuring the vehicle. Narra Jarra saw a traction engine plough trial with 17 acres per day, claims of 25. Municipal back premises altered increasing open space for sanitation. A city social and dance is planned for tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
H. S. Mackenzie
Alfred Andrewe
White Peak
Northampton
Narra ‘Jarra
L. Burges
Messrs
G. L. Thressell
Fremantle Asylum inmate attack and other frontier items
An inmate at Fremantle Asylum attacked Warder M Ewan with an iron bed bar on Wednesday last but was intercepted by Attendant Gray who was severely wounded. The assailant was sedated. The Attorney General's view on government action against the Timber Combine over a lockout is that interference is not justified. Police Court cases against Messrs Ars, Holman, Jones and Ryan for alleged strike activity continued. Judgment given in Albany for Mrs Peters against Princess Royal Oil and Mineral Company for £300 with costs. appeal noted. Federal legislators visit Thursday Island to find most town and business owned by aliens. In London, a suffragist melee prompted a dramatic rescue of a woman from a mounted police horse, followed by a stranger awarding a sixpence to the rescuer who declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle Asylum
M’ewan
Gray
Timber Combine
Mesars
Thursday Island
London
Mary Baker Eddy in Boston Horse Incident
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy founder and head of Christian Science suffered shock when her horses bolted while driving in Boston. She returned the horses given to her to the donor. The passage also notes a claim about the cocoanut name deriving from a distorted human face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Boston
Premier's letter on wharfage charges for Western Australia
The Premier's Office in Perth reports Cabinet decisions affecting wharfage and handling charges at ports south of Geraldton. Free wharfage may apply to wheat and horticultural exports via Fremantle, with specific costs for Geraldton and Fremantle, plus inland transport. Inward and outward rates will align with Fremantle Trust scales, with exceptions for timber exports and Harbour and Light Department jetties. Exemptions apply to goods already taxed at another state port. handling charges remain in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Geraldton
Fremantle Harbour Trust Commissioners
Fremantle Harbour
Fremantle
Commissioner of Railways
Harbour and Light Department
French scientist Dr Danysz returns from rabbit extermination work
Dr Danysz, a French scientist pursuing experiments in rabbit extermination, is returning to Europe aboard the RMS Indis. He complains of the obstruction he faced in his work. The Hon W Patrck, MLC, is in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danysz
Europe
R.M.S. Indis
Attar and Roses Price in Paris London Markets
A historical note states attar offers strong fragrance with over 4000 units of oil needed for lib. It mentions the pea sant fetching about 18 per ounce. In Paris and London the same product sells for 5 pounds per ounce.
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Paris
London
Advertisements warn trespassers at Glen Garry paddocks
A notice from D. and J. Grant dated May 10 1907 states that any person kangarooing or otherwise trespassing in Glen Garry paddocks will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glengarry
J. Grant
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Fitzgeraldat
Aul-gustus Street
Atables
Isthaea
Premiee
N. J. Moore, Pretier
Chamber of Comerce
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
Marine Terrace
A. S. Kent
Biz
J.G. Smith’s Big Store
Crossley
Saunders & Stewart
W.A. A. R. Morrison
W.A
Roselea Nursery
W. Jones
Chas E. Chapman
R. Guscott
W.A. Bank
Constantine
Smart
Geraldton Club
James C. Kidd
Guardian” Office
Walkaway Station
G. E. Sewell
Mount Hill Station
George Baston
Sale
Blackstone
A. R. Morrison
Geraldton Cycle, Motor and Engineering Works
Frank E. Davis
E. Lee-Steere & Co
General Commission
Coldfield
National Mutual Life Association of Australasia, Limited
Orient Royal Mail
South British Insurance Co
Swan Brewery Co., Ltd
Prize Ale & Stout
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