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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
3
The steamer Archer returns to Quebec after hoisting the British flag on several islams in the Arctic Ocean. The report notes strict new Chinese mining rules to push out foreign capital and warns from South African Premier Mr Botha that Asiatic immigration threatens the Transvaal.
Two red Indian chiefs in the northwest territory of Canada were convicted on a charge of strangling old and useless tribesmen. One was hanged, the other committed suicide. Mr Keir Hardie had a long interview with the Viceroy regarding education of Indian natives and emigration to colonies. The health of the Austrian Emperor is causing grave anxiety.
Telegrams report ongoing creep at Newcastle with forecasts of more building damage. Other items note Victoria unimproved land tax relief bill and Trades Hall Council opposition to cycle duty citing starvation wages. Ship Althild wrecked off western Tasmania coast. crew casualties and missing mariners. five days of coast wanderers rescued at Mastafyker lighthouse. Partridge and Sons tannery and kerb mills at Adelside burnt down.
Melbourne reports J C Watson leader of the Federal Labour Party will withdraw from politics at season's end due to ill health. The Labour Party backs the Federal Government during the session. The Commonwealth Government will be represented by sources in campaigns in New South Wales breweries trying to bar employees from adding a union label to products. The case highlights brewers flouting Commonwealth law. The Federal Parliament set candle duty at 3d per lb.
Mr Harry Brown asks to frame charges over advances to Mr Slingwort using Savings Bank funds. Timber workers cooperative scheme progresses. Four boys Merritt Bishop Urancour and Stolfers save Miss Cam from drowsing. Proclamation Day Monday a Perth public holiday. Dr Dermer recovering after Fremantle injury. Artesian bore strikes water along the Wooramel and Gascoyne border in the North West.
The Midland Railway Company faces compulsory purchase threats as the Premier replies to a deputation in Perth this day regarding railway matters and government action.
The district delayed the Newcastle Bolgato railway project as the Midland Company demanded high land fees and held large private estates. Government powers of compulsory purchase were considered if fees were not reduced to advance construction.
The Minister for Mines at Menziva proposes to reduce crushing charges and modernize public batteries with necessary plant additions. Cyanide charges would be reduced and sands and slimes bought from prospectors. Thomas Speight, former Day Dawn town clerk, is committed for trial for disappropriation of Municipal Council funds. Two women at Cut are fined for fortune telling.
A. J. Wagner a solicitor of Murchisom is reported to have died by his own hand at Menzies today. The case is noted as a personal crisis and represented as a deliberate act. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Contested at Queen's Park this afternoon Mercantile posted 143 to win after Geraldton reached 118 for five. Campbell top scored for Mercantile with 12, while W Stokes and D Drewry bowled well for Geraldton. final margin 74 runs.
Poseidon wins the Caulfield Cup at the Perth course amid strong betting and large attendance. Apologue and Welcome Tryst set early pace as Poseidon secures victory, owned by Mr HB Den, trained by Mr I Earshaw, extending his record to 17 wins from 27 starts.
Glorious weather aided a Moonooka Polo Club practice match this afternoon. A special Geraldton train arrived at 2 o'clock, with others traveling by road. A large crowd attended as tea was served. players included W. McKamzir Grant, D. FE Grant, A. Grant, J. Giles, T. Giles D, Mitchell, W. Hanlon, J. Carson, W. Caron, and D. Pear. The Red team won 3 to 2.
In Geraldton Reverend Edward Saunders, Anglican minister and rector, won a weight guessing contest to raise donations for church funds. Kin members recall his knack for estimating weights and plan to give according to their own weight in subscriptions. A Kalgoorlie conference favored Saturday half holiday and discussed permitting Sunday football. the treasurer noted car considerations.
The notice names CONSTANTING and GARDNER as agents for the New Monarch the new visible wing machine. It lists Yost New Century Denemore wscline and Cosh oe terme among makes represented.
Classified notice from Mia Carr of Mariny Terrace seeking a second-hand Singer Trophiad Machine in good working order. Contact details not fully legible. Would respond to offers from sellers with intact device and reliable condition.
Australian Natives' Association calls a preliminary meeting to reorganise the Gerakiton Branch. The gathering will be in the Committee Room of the Town Hall at 7 pm on Monday, the 21st inst. T. E. O'Donoghale, General Secretary for Western Australia.
The Geraldton municipal notice announces rate arrears collection following a November 1 rate reduction. To enforce payment, legal proceedings will begin for all rates in arrears after the 2nd of the month. David Pascoe, Town Clerk.
Tenders are invited with installation for the right to provideAf termoon Ten on ground race day. No tenders are accepted early. On the night of Pwobesa’s Booth, Wallace’s Hotel Walkaway will auction it on Saturday the 36th inst at 10 p.m.
The Northern Farmers Cooperative Society Limited seeks prime wheats at top rates. Inquiries should be directed to the society’s officer at the corner of Filagereld Street and Marine Terrace, Deraldtos. G. Ek. Watbon.
Bellgrove and Ken Nedy dissolved their partnership by mutual consent. Bellgrove will continue the business as signwriter painter and decorator, and all orders entrusted to him will receive his best and prompt attention. Bellgrove 17 October 1917.
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