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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
3
A blaze at the United Hot Factory on Devonshire Street in Sydney caused nearly total destruction of the premises early today. Fire crews reported considerable damage to the building and surrounding area as authorities assess the incident.
A young man named John Clune was moved to the Coast Hospital from North Sydney a few days ago and died from plague. The Board of Health has been unable to trace the source of infection.
At Central Police Court in Burney a married woman Janet Barker faced charges of causing the death of Aletanier Brown of Sydney on April 25. Brown’s body had been exhumed at Waverley Cemetery. Barker was remanded for a week on the murder charge and jailed on a separate count for stealing jewellery valued at £100 from the Curator of Intestate Estates.
Australian applications were received for the position of Commissioner of Railways. The Interstate Railway Conference held in Melbourne on May 16 discussed privately the capece object of achieving uniform working methods across the Commonwealth.
In Melbourn yesterday Frances Walker filed for divorce claiming years of marital strain from her husband, marked by heavy drinking and ill treatment. She testified the husband, once an accountant, descended into drink again and caused her to leave.
A bill to transfer the Northern Territory to the Commonwealth will be introduced in the House of Representatives next session.
The Premier of New South Wales Mr Wade urged States to stand firm on rights, refusing to ceded their fire powers. Honey Colles shot his sister in law Ads Colles at Howthorne after drinking heavily in Melbourne and suffered hallucinations. The court, praised by Justice Heckett, directed the jury to find Colles not guilty due to insanity and intoxication.
Waller Miller, a foundry worker, was repairing machinery when he was caught in the belting at Crs- Hlomeine. He sustained severe injuries and died within an hour. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
A motor vehicle traveling from Macedon to Melbourne crashed into a lane near Diggers Rest this afternoon. Mr Clarke was killed instantly while Archibald Hall the engineer and driver suffered serious injuries with both arms broken. The car overturned two or three times and was found parked by the roadside. Clarke, a married man, invented an apparatus for treating mineral sands and residues now in use in several places.
Perth May 16 The Government has appointed a staff to probe fares and freights along the Nor West coast. The move aims to uncover rate practices, shipping costs, and potential abuses affecting trade and passengers in the region. The inquiry signals a push for regulatory clarity and market transparency.
Perth May 16 Mr. Troy MLA returned from the East in good health. In Moliscome he underwent operation to remove pieces of wood from his body dating from boyhood. The operation was performed by Dr Ryan. He visited Wardell NEW birthplace and was presented with a watch by friends.
In perfect afternoon conditions Railway forwards Hawkes Walsh and Maynard spark a hard fought clash. Maynard scores behind and Ramshaw snares a late goal as Railways win 4 4 to 3 7 amid intense play and frequent ball contention.
Melbourne May 16 The Coroner's inquest into the Sunshine station disaster will resume on Monday with key evidence expected. Altogether 435 compensation claims have been lodged.
Wellington May 16 reports New Zealand state owned cal tiers show a profit of £8000 for the year.
Dorothy Mills of the Model School Sydney won the challenge cup presented by Lord Meath, president of the Empire League. The cup was awarded for the Empire Day test.
Further revelations expose the Murder Syndicate and a decoy ruse involving women and a farm. A woman named Guinness was caught burying a murdered body, and the syndicate reportedly used power to evade inquiry. Several actors invited to the farm with a decoy girl disappeared.
Perth May 16 directors of the Marval Loch company face a legal case after a cold mining firm’s chief legal manager is arrested over a missing £30. The incident sparks investigation in Western Australia.
The Parliamentary Party led by the Premier will depart Perth on June ath for Meckatharm and other centres. Mr Holman M L A will accompany them and later visit Murchiron centres, covering about comehousand miles over six days.
Midland Railway Company held a large divisional land sale. Seventeen blocks changed hands under the hammer and several other blocks at Coomberdale were sold.
Miner Brophy reports a phenomenally rich find near Laverton with several thousand ounces of gold in specimens from the site reef. The discovery promises a major bonanza for local mining interests and signals a potential boost to the area's mining prospects.
The preferential voting tally shows Allen 38 percent, Haynee 40 percent, Jenkins 47 percent, Molloy 53 percent, with notable flux in support. The fragmented counts indicate shifting voter preferences amid a fluctuating Metropolitan Province race.
A local notice advertises a special sale offering reduced prices on tea bags and related materials. The fragment indicates discounts on tea products with mention of a bag and unit pricing though details are incomplete.
Metencita notes from Sydney sales and Victorian stud history. Mentions Haut Rice, Bit of Portland, St Athens, and Australian owners buying horses for Adelaide Cup prospects. References imported sires Fistal and Carbine line, two year olds in South Australia, and races like the Nursery Handicap and South Australian Stakes. Also cites Poseidon breeders W and F A Moses planning to race the colt’s half brother. Poseidon’s price history and recent Sydney Cap performance.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names such as Maca Soell L nrnger J Davies W H James and Frank Tide. It mentions railway trading saloons and an office of the public, with unreadable details about the action or authority.
Tam courses and Bow Bae, who raced at Cue last month, have been sent to Perth to be trained and raced in company with Fe Grands. They are under Bert Lee with ongoing training.
Fine weather and good attendance accompany a mixed South Australian racing card from Adelaide. The Fisher Stakes field includes Willy Wally and Wooroom, with Kismet and other sophistications in the Handicaps. Details of times and tote dividends are partially legible amid the damaged OCR text.
Racing results report from Perth May 1 with trial stakes May Handicap Galloway and Welter Handicap outcomes. Listings show horses Cartom Bumdaleer Platteburg and odds betting. Also presents a controversial political opinion about recounts and liquor publican candidates amid local option debate.
Sale at the Residency on May 27 1908 offers a piano Thurner table flower stands American rocking chairs cane rockers armchairs pictures bookcase music stool carpet screen dining room extension table sideboard lamps clock feather suite of eight phonographs kitchen large table chairs cookware utensils bathtub ware clothes hanger bathroom water heater sun dryers hall stand clock yards garden tools lawnmower roller hose fittings sprinkler and many other items.
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