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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
6
London reports the French Chamber of Deputies votes 343 to 21 to support Premier Clemenceau and his policy that civil servants may not join trade unions, signaling government stance on union access for state workers.
London May 16 Sir W Lyne warned the Australian Mail Syndicate that failure to enter into an extra bond within a week will lead to the contract being cancelled. The notice underscores financial safeguards in the colonial mail service agreement and potential switch of duties.
Forty more agitators have been arrested at Rawal Pindi in North West India as letters to the Civil and Military Gazette from Mohammadan, Hindu, and Sikh groups condemn the sedition movement and denounce self appointed leaders of spurious patriotism.
Rand volunteers have been ordered to mobilise as the Transvaal Government decides to maintain order and prevent intimidation amid the Johannesburg mines strike.
Sir Thomas Esmoine, nationalist for North Wexford, urges Nationalists to accept the Administrative Council Bill or sever ties with the Liberals. Ministers fear the bill will fail, citing strong opposition in Ireland to secular school control.
Market report notes wool prices firm with the road to 124d. Tin spot prices at £120 to £191. Currency and exchange details appear in a brief commodity summary from London markets.
A reader under the signature PRO BONO PUBLICO criticizes council neglect of the road in front of Victoria Hospital. He warns that rough pavement endangers ambulance transports, especially at night, and urges immediate remedial work and a first class approach from the railway station and from the town for future accident victims.
A very heavy fall of rain yesterday affected Perth with damage to property in low lying areas. In Leederville residents waded knee deep to reach their homes while Fremantle streets were flooded.
On inquiry at a late hour last night it was ascertained that Mr J W Bateman of Fremantle, who has been very seriously ill for some days, is in an extremely low condition and said to be sinking.
A warrant for George Porter who absconded from Swan Hoys Orphanage last Saturday is cancelled as he was not committed by court order. He will be returned to the institution on Saturday and his younger brother will go to his mother.
In a partly heard case Mrs Keegan sought compensation after taking out letters of administration believing her husband dead and receiving Crown compensation for land resumed for the Cataract dam. Keegan petitions for mandamus to force a new valuation. Mrs Keegan does not recognise the applicant as her husband and has not sworn an affidavit. The case remains in progress.
Melbourne reports the Gaming Suppression Act aims to close Chinese gambling dens. Police seek quarantine orders for a dozen pa-ka-pu and lottery shops on Little Bourke Street. Four quarantine cases granted, others adjourned.
Sydney reports a dire agricultural outlook as a prolonged dry spell grips New South Wales. In the Riverina crops require replanting, lambing is disrupted, and sheep losses have mounted, with rainfall seen as crucial to avert further damage.
Fre mantle court fined Chew Lung ten pounds for possessing opium valued at fifteen pounds. The case centers on illicit drug possession and legal penalties in Fremantle.
The tim ber trouble update notes four Yarloop workers who refused to work at Jarrahdale yet were paid for full time. One man had 20 years at Millars. The Carpenters' and Joiners' Union passes a resolution condemning timber produced by workers paid under 1s per hour for eight hours, urging members to refuse such work pending trade endorsement.
Arrangements are complete for a Canadian lacrosse team to tour Australia this season with guarantees secured, marking a notable international sports exchange.
At Perth Cricket Ground the City Council accepted trustees offer to take the ground over in trust. The Cricket Association argues for consideration of the matter and moves to test the legality of the proposed transfer.
Major General J C Hoad will inspect the 3rd Squadron Australian Light Horse Regimental Band A Company WA LR and the Cadets at Geraldton on Friday 24 inst A detachment of the WA IR will parade Monday evening 20 inst full attendance desired Musketry prizes for the Regimental Bands and A Company will be held Wednesday 22 and Saturday 25 inst Half yearly officer examination for appointment and promotion is underway at the Drill Hall Geraldton with officers under Major Buchanan supervising
The remarkable case of John Keegan was before the Full Court today. Keegan, according to the affidavit, returned after 15 years wandering to find his home vacated by his wife.
Copies of the Guardian may be obtained at Mr. E Hackett's.
The Premiera were entertained by Liberal Colonial Club and Palmerston Club as Mr Deakin voiced The Oversea Dominions toast. He noted colonial proposals for mutual advantage and potential door choices by the Motherland. Sir Joseph Ward and Lady Ward depart London Friday with Laurier optimistic on a Vancouver to New Zealand steamship link cutting travel to about 20 days.
The Conference concluded with Sir Wilfrid Laurier proposing a mail service between Great Britain and Australia and New Zealand via Vancouver, an 18‑knot line aiming for Sydney in 24 days from London. Canada pledged up to 250000 pounds. New Zealand offered 100000 pounds. A fast 23‑knot service would need 300000 to 400000 pounds. The proposal was amended for harmony and carried unanimously.
A crowded city meeting heard Dr Jamieson and Mr Deakin discuss the Conference on Empire consolidation and preferential trade. Deakin praised indirect gains from delegates sacrifices while foreseeing temporary denial of preference and urging faith in the nation’s inspiring future. Sir W Lyne criticized the Imperial Government for a callous stance on preference.
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