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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1907
Page
6
London May 13 reports that amid treaties arranged by Japan to maintain the Orient status quo, Tokyo grumbles in Berlin as Germany is treated as a lessee of Kiaochau. The Times correspondent notes Japan welcomes the Franco-Japanese Entente Cordiale with cheer.
London May 13 80 conspirators who planned simultaneous killings of the Czar in three groups have been arrested. The arrest followed 34 conspirators arriving at Tsarskoye Selo near the Czar's palace in small groups, among them several Reserve officers.
His Majesty the King received General Louis Botha premier of the Transvaal in a special Saturday audience.
Volcanic activity increases at Stromboli in the Lipari Islands off Sicily as eruption ejecta and new craters spread toward eastern inhabited areas. Loud rumblings echo through the locality. Mount Erie in Sicily also emits significant smoke volumes.
Tommy Burns, who defeated Jack O'Brien in Los Angeles, is matched to box 45 rounds with Bill Squires on the thirtieth. The bout is for the boxing championship of the world and will be staged in California.
Imperial Government to guarantee Transvaal five million. American murder sensational involving ex governor of Idaho allegedly killed by Miners' Federation order. Irish Council Bill opposed. German press on Franco Japanese treaty viewed as shift in German policy. Punjab governor inspects Lahore fortifications amid deportations, meetings banned, garrison reinforced. Lyne and Chambers discuss Australian Commerce Act as seven hundred Australians depart. Cape colony note on marriages to coloured women.
Mr Harris named postmaster of Geraldton arrives from leave and will assume duties at month end, relieving acting postmaster Mr Gale. The change marks the formal transition in town mail operations.
A statement on lithium as the lightest solid, noting a cubic foot of mercury weighs 13, 550 ounces and lithium 590 ounces. It also records the Great Western Railway England carrying 800,000 passengers by rail motor cars and 612,800 by road motor vehicles in the past six months.
Perth reports Swan Orphanage manager Rev A Burton discussed missing boy George Porter. The mother Mrs Stott, four years married, did not seek custody until the boy could earn wages. She remarried as her two sons entered the orphanage, keeping them four years. Porter worked six weeks at the W A Exhibition and lived with his mother who received 20 shillings for his keep. A well known person is said to be custody caretaker.
A Melbourne express passenger reports near Rookwood a man hidden by the fence raised a rifle and fired at the passing train. At Goulburn investigators found a small bullethole matching a pistol shot, detailing a suspected shooting incident on the railway line.
A miner named Wall was working 1501v below the surface when a fall of earth struck him in the Berri erin mine. He sustained a fatal head injury and was taken to Nungarra Hospital, where he died later yesterday. An inquest was held today to investigate the incident.
A Russian sailor freed from prison at Fremantle declares he was never on the ship Vera’s articles and complains of his treatment. He says he holds commissions from editors of two Russian papers to write on various subjects.
Considerable excitement at Jarrahdale today as Millars staff arrive to start work. They are met at the Assembly Hall by about 50 union men and escorted by Mr Teesdale Smith the general manager amid a hostile reception.
The mill schedules a restart tomorrow as Mr. Smith outlines vacant positions to a hall crowded with about six dozen women who protested with cheers hoots and groans. He offered former workers first refusal, but none accepted.
The hearing of the charge against Messrs. Holman Ryan and Jones was continued yesterday with defence evidence presented.
Frederick Tyler faced the Criminal Court yesterday charged with shooting at Captain Hare the Commissioner of Police with intent to kill He defended himself saying he did not intend harm only to draw attention to his case The case was adjourned.
The Acting Podmaster informs Sir John Forrest that the condenser telephone system appears impracticable under present conditions in Perth and Geraldton, but trials will be conducted to assess potential improvements.
Two men named Eliott and Bates, who reportedly convinced the Minister of Lands of their land prospects, left for London after visiting Mr Stirling. They accuse Australia of false pretences and plan to reveal details on arrival in England. The Minister of Agriculture says they made no proper efforts to select land. The Colonial Secretary suspects the men are not genuine in their complaints and that they had no real grievance.
Reports describe a surge of enteritis cases in Boulder with medical figures highlighting illness among residents. A controversial statement by Dr Sawell caused public reaction as death notices reference the fever and its impacts, while officials note limited treatment options.
A group of doctors, many of them supporting the claim, openly questioned the purity of the water supply. They argue the epidemic’s cause lies in the unseasonable weather, with several signatories backing the assessment.
The Imperial Conference discussed forming an Empire bond at one per cent on all foreign imports as a general affirmation. Lloyd George criticized it as unfair, while Laurier and Ward held cautious or opposing views. Proposals on naturalisation and universal penny postage passed, with ongoing talks on imperial cable, Pacific interests, and Pacific conventions. The Timex lauded Deakin for his services.
Police Court before Mr J G Smith J P. Ernest Mayle pleaded guilty to drunkenness and unlawful presence on Pope and Brown premises and was fined 10s or seven days. Rue Singh charged with unlawful wounding his wife Annie Singh. sergeant requested eight day remand as complainant is unfit. Bail refused. Singh remanded while wife remains in hospital.
On Viscount Tredegar estate at Caerwent Monmouth the remains of a handsome Roman villa have been unearthed. The report notes a practice related to the death sentence with persons under 16 years of age referring to a legal caution.
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