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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1909

Page

3

Debated Death Duties Bill Faces Adjustments in Commons

London dispatch from September reports in the House of Commons the Fidnce Bill being debated with amendments. Mr Balfour noted proposals on gifts to minors and business starters affecting death duties, while Lloyd George’s changes to marriage settlements drew Liberal criticism. He also teased the idea of treating spouses differently for death duties versus income tax.

London House of Commons Balfoar Jtn Toll Lloyd Goorze Cianeelion Cheqier Balfour Loyd George

Egyptian Delegates Back Egyptian National Party At Geneva

One hundred twenty Egyptian delegates and several MPs attended the Young Egyptian Congress at Geneva. Mohamed Farhi Bey declared Egyptians would not ask Britain for a constitution, seeking it from the khedivo instead. A paper read in English by Mohamed Alaidy argued that putting down anarchy is not England’s business, then a telegram urged the Commons to evacuate. Kettle and Hardie urged Irish sympathy with Egypt as England’s welcome in Egypt had worn thin.

London House of Commons Mesam Keir Hardie Barnes Labor Kettle Geneva Mohamed Farhi Bey Egyptian National Party Egypt Great Britain Khedive Mohamed Alaidy Englasd Finglands Businen Mexico Poland Congress Commons of Promisr Feynt Irelaral England M.P Oimmons

National Armaments Resists Reduction Talks in Austria Hungary

Austrian and Hungarian ministers resist the Union Government's demand for naval and military credits. Plans include provision for four projected dreadnoughts for the Austro-Hungarian navy as part of their arms program.

London Fragmear

Foxton to Tour Continent and Australia

Colonel Foxton will depart England on the 26th for a continental tour. He will board the Orient to Naoka on October 10 en route to Melbourne. Colonel Bridges, chief of intelligence in the Commonwealth Military Board, accompanied him to Exglant to study military objects as part of preparations for next year’s army maneuvers.

London Bridges UN Commonwealth, Military Board Colom Foxton Exglant Germany Foxton England Naoka Melbourne

Aerial feat in France by Santos Demont near Paris

At Saint Cyr fifteen miles from Paris Santos Demont, a French air pioneer, reportedly completed a five mile dash in five minutes across country in an aeroplane. The craft cost about £2000, and Demont had publicized his patents.

London Saint Cyr Paris Santos Demont Ben Santon Ditmost

Defence of Australia Naval Plans Praised by MP

In an interview Mr Alfred Lyttleton MP extols Australia’s patriotism and self sacrifice in establishing a naval college. He says such steps will aid manning national defences and strengthen naval capability for the country.

London Alfred Lyttleton M.P Auxtralia Naval College

Milner views on British naval college and farm schemes

The passage notes Australia’s enthusiasm for Lord Milner and his approval of British naval college and farm initiatives as desirable. It reflects historical optimism about imperial cooperation and educational and agricultural projects linked to naval strength and development.

Farus Australia Lord Milner Cisnally Bothes Naval College Aml

Polar Exploration and Peary Reporters in Sydney

An army of reporters gathers in London and Sydney as Peary aims to present concrete proof that Cook did not reach the North Pole. Peary plans to await Cook's statement before acting, predicting final knowledge within months.

London Tenner Conmenier Peary An Battle Harbor Syd Sydney Commanier Peary de. Cook North Vale Dr. Cook

Canadian Engineer Says Import of Yellow Iron Needed

London dispatch reports Mr. Schreiber, a Canadian Government Engineer, states that it will be necessary to import yellow iron to construct the remainder of the mountain section of the Grand Trunk Railway.

London Mr. Schreiber

Coolgardie Races Result and Handicaps

Coolgardie Racing writes up results from the afternoon meeting. Carbine Medles over 2 miles, King of Seats 3.12, Ulo Chum 9.12 in Coolgardie Handicap. Burbanks purse and Cannoneer in Londonderry Welter with Milner 0.3 and Keeton 5.5, Laughing Water 8.7. Kingston Stakes lists Marella 7.12 and Katoomba 7.12 with Independent 7.30. Protests by Hayward over Scowan riding Asurine and Marella’s interference with Katoomba are dismissed.

Coolgardie Rept Afternwon King of Seats Ulo Chum Burbanks Cannoneer Londonderry Welter W Vows Milner Keeton Laughing Water WD Powe Marella Katoomba Independent Hayward Scowan Asurine

Melbourne and Sydney racing trainees head for Australia

Melbourne on September 15 reports Hickenbotham's team for the A J C amating including Trafalgar Brookomy and the two year old Baza bound for Sydney. Kaala Lum pur and others may also depart as betting quotations appear for Epcom Wandicap and Metropolitan Stakes with several horses listed at various odds.

Melbourne Hickenbotham A.J.C. Amating Trafalgar Brookomy Baza Sydney Kaala Lumpur Squirm Wyancarie E. Kelly Leo Winsign Philip Worth Confederate Atest Epcom Wandicap Flavinius Parsee Blue Book Hyman Martine Maltoze Son of the Marsh Golden Slipper Aborogiate Silver Hampton Hoax Blue Nook Flavel Mosobel Ryradgerie Ned Didue Bawbee

Tie It Up For the Parsonage? Constantine and Gardner Geraldton

Fragmentary text discusses wing good per and paresl with mentions of Constantine and Gardner in Geraldton. Probable note about combined efforts or harmony in a project. Details are unclear, but the fragment names two individuals and a place.

Tring Papw Constantine Gardeer Geraldton Stolzenberg Pat m Constantine & Gardner

Premier Waile seeks federal site surrender in territory plan

In the Legislative Seribl Premier Mr Waile moves an action to authorize surrender of about 10 square miles of territory for a federal capital site. Two square miles at Stevia Bay are included with an estimated value around £1,000,000. The measure aims to define land for the capital project and the land proposed to be surrendered is detailed in the motion.

Squley Seribl Waile Asive Nation Wenitory Stevia Bay

Chamber of Commerce Congress debates imperial trade policy

The Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire discussed preferential trade and a planned Imperial Conference. The London Chamber urged governments to act, while an amendment proposed appointing commissioners to investigate the issue for the empire’s components. West Australia extended welcome to visiting delegates with full facilities arranged.

Congress of Chambers of Uommerce Empire London Chamber of Commerce London Chamber Congress Chambers of Commerce West Awetonia

Debate on constitutional reform in Perth Assembly

In Perth on Sept 16 the Legislative Assembly debated constitutional reform with Bath urging a referendum of electors on adopting a uni-cameral system. The government opposed the proposal which drew unanimous support from those endorsing reform. The motion was defeated 2 to 19 after a long debate lasting until 9:30 p.m.

Perth Legislative Assembly Bath Vigoroim

Australian Eleven Collapse in South of England Interlude

The Australian eleven, after delays, played South of England at Pleven yesterday. Australia were all out for 170 in the first innings, with Armstrong taking 6 for 11. South of England replied with a strong second innings total. several players bowled by Douglas and Vineet, as the match wound down.

London England Hovie Maine Simitlin Australia

Audacious Bank Fraud Attempt Targets London Banks

A daring plot tried to defraud four London banks of 120000 pounds. A bogus Rio de Janeiro prompt directed payments to a man at a Bloomsbury hotel for nearly 40000 pounds, with officials at the Russian Bank and others alerted. The crime was traced to a former South American Bank employee. two other similar visits yielded no money.

Toray London Rio de Janeiro Bloomebary Gracechurch-street Kin de Fanciro Burgery South Ameriona Bank

Burglary at Coolgardie Targets Nicholson and Co

In Coolgardie a burglary disrupted funds held by Nicholson and Co related to a Maggie Woore Harry Roberts season. Thieves entered last Thursday and took money, while Nicholson and Co reportedly refused to hand over £44 booked for Friday. Messrs Keenan and Randall act for the theatrical organization and threaten Local Court action to recover the amount alleged due.

Coolgardie Nicholson and Co Maggie Woore Harry Roberts Wa U Ivon Eines Mesro Keenan Randall

Mechanics' Institute approves new additions bid

A meeting of the committer opened tenders for additions to the Mechanics' Institute. Jenner and Hafner bid 819 10, Bennett 819/10s, Bennett's tender accepted, work to start. Quarterly meeting noted healthy bank balance as presidents Pope hosts. A villa and office on Eleanor and Durlacher streets proposed at about 750, with borrowing up to 730 approved to proceed.

Institute Mesers Jenner Hafner W. Bennett Bennett Pope Eleanor-Street Durlacher-street Durlacher Atrert Veneittre

Notice of Estate Claims for Charles Seymour Palmer

Notice to all creditors of Charles Seymour Palmer late of Northampton Western Australia farmer who died at Gerakston on June 6 190% to send particulars of claims to Olive Lillian Palmer administratrix and Arthur F Abbott solicitor 42 St George's Terrace Perth or Harold Wilson solicitor Geraldton by October 7 1909 after which date distribution will proceed based on notified claims only. Abbott agent for Wilson Geraldton.

Charles Seymour Palmer Northampton Western Australia Gerakston Olive Lillian Patmer Arthur F. Abbott St. George's Terrace Perth Harold Wilson Gerald Tom Olive Lillian Palmer Supreme Court of Western Australis

Valedictory to Major Buchanan in Geraldton Town Hall

A small farewell gathering was held in Geraldton Town Hall on Tuesday evening to honor Major Buchanan. Local military friends organized the event with music, toasts, and a musical duet, while Captain Cowan and others praised Buchanan’s leadership and the cadet movement. A presentation for his daughter and a subsequent dance followed the program.

Tusalay Buchanan Sual Ann Overtur J. B. Rooke Wang Copurades Buchansm Tromber Lieut Jose Kidd Davis Shackleton Helms Geraldton Cowan Tierce Everyoie South Nava West Salon Krotchmar Pimf Miesa Major Buchanan Mills Cernldton

The Produce Markets Perth Latest Quota Themes

The Produce Markets in Perth reports the latest quota themes dated September 16. Adelaide wheat prices are listed with values in pounds, indicating market tips and regional price signals for buyers and sellers.

Perth Adelaide

Notice for Woodburn area dog and gun restrictions

Public notice warns that hunting with dogs or firearms in Woodburn areas is prohibited and will be prosecuted. William Wilson seeks competent person to write something. application details reference Henry Willa and Co with unclear location Moorkstan, Missouri.

Woodburn William Wilson

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