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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
6
London reports disturbances in San Francisco sparked by two unionists dining at a Japanese restaurant. Other unionists demanded they relinquish or be expelled from the union. both refused, leading to a mob attacking the restaurant.
London reports the Californian Grand Jury returned true bills against 89 persons over bribery tied to San Francisco public services. Among those indicted are Eugene Schmidt the mayor Abraham Ruel and other prominent officials.
At the opening of the Irland Ty Quarter Sessions Currann said that although the country was officially reported peaceful it was in a worse state of disruption than ever before, highlighting lingering lawlessness in Ireland.
In a cheerful letter from the South of France Mr J Chamberlain writes to Viscount Tumour that he hopes to be back in Parliament at the beginning of the next session. The tone is optimistic about resuming his duties in politics.
A Rand strike erupts as mining and financial groups meet in Johannesburg. George Allen, chairman and managing director, states mine owners are prepared for a long struggle to settle the dispute with workers once and for all.
Forty British editors touring Germany as guests of a cross section of German public life continue to receive lavish hospitality from German hosts. The delegation, representing diverse political views and social realms, travels under a joint committee auspice.
Personal Mr S Burges of Narra Tarra traveled aboard the R M S Marmora from London and stays in Perth before Geraldton. Public service inspector Mr Green aboard s s Jarra making an official port round. Dr Riley Anglican Bishop of Perth plans a Geraldton pastoral visit next week. Mr W Clarke Geraldton Public Works officer touring the overland telegraph line to Onslow with tank and rainshed inspections, returning in about two months. Major General Hoad received a civic reception from Perth City Council on Tuesday.
In numerous European galleries pictures are dusted using air syringes. The method applies controlled air blasts to remove dust without direct contact, reducing abrasion risk to delicate surfaces.
Brisbane May 30 news reports the Premiers' Conference continuing to iron out financial relations between Commonwealth and states. New South Wales proposed long term payments with sliding scale over five years starting 1911, supported by Victoria but opposed by South Australia. Queensland and Tasmania favored a nine to eight year shift, while West Australia resisted. The NSW Carruthers withdrew his plan, Victoria pressed a revised amendment that failed in a division: For NSW Tasmania WA. against Victoria Queensland SA.
Mr Justice Barton in the Court of Disputed Returns reviews a petition by Mr Blundell against Senator Mr Varden Vaughan. The petitioner argues many ballot papers rejected for initialling on the wrong side should be admitted. The case is part heard.
Richard Riley faced the Criminal Court for the March 23, 1906 murder of Ross, a barmaid at Surrey Hills. The victim was murdered by throat slashing and wounds to head and body. Riley was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death after an insanity declaration.
A timber workers defence committee appointed Pearce and Ryan to confer with Millars Co. leaders Teesdale Smith and McNeill on settlement proposals. Conference to be held at Jarrab le today with high secrecy. Company plans to start operations tomorrow if talks succeed despite ongoing dispute.
The report notes loggers keeping Nos 5 and 6 mills supplied while relief funds reach £300, including £155 from Barrier Mineral Association and £71 from Murchison A.W.A. Indigestion caused at Jarrahdale by a note from Light, Walsh, and Woolcott led to notice to vacate dwellings and concessions from the social relief committees.
Norman J. Herridge, advance sdea for the Corricq family of entertainers, was found dead in his Exchange Hotel bedroom this morning. He apparently died during undressing last night, with his bed igna atro. Death is believed due to heart failure.
In the Fremantle tramway incident McCombie claims he rode as a passenger then jumped for life from another car. The Tramway Board plans charges of leaving a moving car. Miss Fyfe and Mia Fallon recover, and motor man McNamara shows slight improvement.
The Full Court yesterday issued its decision in the McKellar will case, outlining in detail how the estate should be apportioned among heirs and beneficiaries.
A drive by Sydney business figures seeks Deakin Lyne and Hughes to speak at a public meeting on federation and conference outcomes. Leaders met Mau g Monday. public sentiment grows against Carruthers antifederal stance as federation benefits are cited. The Works Minister orders Lawlers Board to collect rates for property within the old boundary now outside Black Range district. funds will transfer to Black Range upon gazetting. action planned against delinquents.
The passage notes that up to 40 million sleepers are fed yearly on global railways. It mentions vaguely the United States use of a TO con and a solicitor's six-and-eight penny fee tied to coin history. It adds that dromedaries can travel eight miles per hour for 10 to 12 hours when unloaded.
Alfred James Harris of Walkaway Victoria district declares intent to apply at the next Licensing Meeting for a wayside house license to sell fermented and spirituous liquors at his Walkaway residence on Victoria Location 1259 with four sitting rooms and nine bedrooms. A householders certificate affirms his good repute and fitness to keep an inn or public house, signed May 1907 by local residents and solicitor A H du Boussy. He also applies for a billiard table license for the same Walkaway premises.
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