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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
6
London October 2 Liberal MP for Lynn Regis Mr Bellairs said British naval estimates were being cut annually while German estimates rose and he would desert the present Government if the policy was not reversed.
London October 2 Mr. Lloyd George President of the British Board of Trade said that in the next session the Government will disestablish the Church of England in Wales unless the House of Lords compels the Government to appeal to the country to reform the Lords.
Lord Balfour of Burleigh, Conservative President of the British Constitution Association, urges Conservatives and Liberals to set aside petty political differences and unite on the broad basis of anti Socialism.
London reports Mr. Ramsey Macdonald, head of the Labour Party, denouncing the new Protectionist tariff as doomed and ineffective for workers. He urges state ownership of industries including tobacco making and iron and steel works.
President Rooseveldt told about 10 000 in St Louis that Panama Canal works progress well and should finish in six years. He warned Americans must keep a powerful navy to prevent canal loss and a second class U S. He urged cooperation to curb trusts and hinted at constitutional changes if needed, while aiming to use the existing Constitution.
An American syndicate offered the Ontario legislature to buy 1,000,000 acres at double the settlers' price. The offer was refused as Ontario would not support the policy of enabling large estates.
Lord Curzon has issued a public appeal urging subscriptions to complete Oxford University’s endowment. The drive seeks a quarter of a year’s funding to reach the target and sustain the institution’s finances.
The British Government has purchased 30,000 acres in Argyleshire Scotland to reestablish experimental timber growing.
Severe sentences are being handed down in Russia as authorities pursue harsh penalties. Officials describe the cases as examples of firm action against crime and subversion. Local observers note limited public details on charges and defendants.
Members of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party are convicted of sowing disaffection to the reigning family among soldiers and sailors, an action described as aimed at undermining loyalty and stirring unrest within the armed forces.
English Radical papers condemn Keir Hardie agitation in India as playing with fire. They argue self government benefits educated Canadians and Australians but not uneducated British colonies, warning of risks to imperial governance.
The Bishop of London defeated President Roosevelt in a tennis match in a notable cross‑sectarian event.
In London a thread mill strike and intimidation attempt targeted workers at Coats thread mills in Paisley. The Fergustie Mills, part of the same firm, are to be closed and the firm promised to pay wages during idleness.
The next session of the German Parliament will extend the new partial tariff to Britain and all colonies for a term of years, unless it prejudicially affects German trade with Australia.
Melbourne on October 2 reports a military school will probably be established in connection with Melbourne University. The plan may place Melbourne among cities hosting a formal military education program aligned with the university.
Melbourne reports October 3 as Senator Dobson moves a resolution for universal age pensions on German lines. Deskin opposes new protection schemes with wage, price controls and tobacco duties described as protection run mad.
Melbourne reports the Victorian Budget revealing a surplus of £812,000 as of October 3. The finance disclosure highlights a favorable year end balance and outlines implications for public funds and future spending priorities.
Joseph Shomas, an exportee, was shot and seriously wounded. The incident involves the transport department of the Victorian railways. Investigation underway to determine motive and assailant.
Mr M Larty a member of the 1 per House addresses Perth on land tax versus income tax. He names Northam as a key locale and advocates adopting a new tax system. The discussion highlights fiscal policy and public revenue strategies.
The Servian Government had two prisoners sand-bagged inside their cage for backing restoration of the former dynasty. A mob outside cried Down with King Peter, but the crowd was quelled by military officers.
Captain Lee reports thriving aquatters across the Pearl era Association. Geologist Kohl releases a glowing report on Ashburton district mines, emphasizing lead and copper prospects.
The United States Post Office proposed a penny postage for letters up to one ounce in weight to Great Britain, aiming to simplify cross Atlantic mail rates. This plan would reduce costs and encourage more correspondence between the two nations.
The Fishing Industry reports Grimsby unloading five hundred vessels with twenty million herrage as a record catch, signaling a peak in fishing activity and output for the season.
The Fremantle Exhibition attendance was satisfactory last night. A 54 pound dream catch was made at Canning Bridge by Mr. Smith, earning the Angling Club cold medal for the record catch. Fremantle Chamber of Commerce protests against ring control clauses by Federal authorities for the pilotage station. Exywalkin Company weighs factory plans due to workers' wage refusals. State shows 4 521 departures in three months, excess of 603 over arrivals.
An inquiry reveals contractors overcharged Mile End workhouse while repairs were shoddily done and Barbed the board’s surveyor approved the work.
Austria and Russia, following King Edward's guidance, urge their envoys to curb marauding bands in Macedonia and bar Greece, Servia, or Bulgaria from gaining territorial benefits. The move aims to suppress raids and push for reforms in the region.
A syndicate has been formed in Sydney to contest in Chancery the claims of George Horton Morris to the Page estate worth a million pounds. The action was announced on October 2 and involves interstate and local interests.
Mr Reg Tindal popular account ant at Messrs J M Ferguson Ltd wed Miss Josephine Craix at the Catholic Church this afternoon. He received a presentation from fellow employees yesterday.
Preliminary announcement notes an auction by Mackenzie under J Mills Stock Department to sell the Rabbit-Proof Fence plant including heavy and medium draughts, spring cart, buggy and light horses. Also included are drays, carts, buggies, sulkies, harness, tents, tools, boring plant and related equipment. Government experts selected the lot as superior for work. The sale is planned for around the end of October in Geraldton.
Public auction on Friday October 11 at 12 noon in Geraldton auctioning two lots fronting 135 links to Marine Terrace. One lot features a shop and warehouse, in a prime location opposite the Post Office. Also offered are Geraldton Town Lots 350 and 351 at Shenton, and various sites in the Spree of Francia Thao, with details on application. Sale to be held at Mears J. M. Ferguson's premises opposite Post Office.
The W.A.G.R. Geraldton Agricultural Show runs October 9 and 10 with an excursion train set from October 7. Trains from all Northern Line Stations arrive by October 10, with return services available until October 16.
Train schedule note lists Walkaway to Geraldton departures at 7.35 a.m. and 8.45 a.m. with arrivals at Northampton and Northam on October 9 and 10. Geraldton services depart 6.30 a.m. and arrive 9.40 a.m. Northampton arrives 10.10 p.m. by order.
Me W Bennett announces his study of brickmaking on the Chapman River. The business is run by Mr Hy Pridmore with long experience and proven qualifications in bricktrac ts. Bricks in any quantity or design supplied at current rates, pressed bricks a specialty.
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