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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
3
Australia receives a sizable meat contract flow related to wartime needs as reports indicate the War Office has approved substantial allocations through Allied channels. Details remain fragmented in the dispatch, but the agreement signals a boost in supply for defense provisions amid ongoing global tensions.
Fragmentary report notes the execution of a sentence for a man named Duxia, aged around 16, linked to a Middlewx Anwithnes case. The record states he was committed in 1873 after confinement for nearly forty nine years. He received a three year imprisonment and a preventive sentence of seven years.
Debate swirls over how fortifications at the Singapore base are being expanded without proper provisioning. Secretary Worthington Evans notes the fortifications are currently undergoing review and rework.
Police raided offices tied to a large liquor distribution scheme amid disorderly conduct charges. The probe names hundreds of alleged participants including wealthy socialites, officials bribed, and four major breweries. Schany Torrico is cited as a leading organizer behind the operation.
Perth April 7 Cabinet reviewed AJ Drarknell who was sentenced to death for the junior suspect who appeared again at the verdict. The Executive Council commuted the punishment to imprisonment for life with a reprieve. Bracksell is 61 years old.
James wen MeCr faced the Criminal Court with charges of bigamy after a second marriage with a woman known as Dire Chemberle Tough. The Chief Justice heard that the heaviest demand was that the second spouse knew the legal wife was living. Ken was sent to goal for 1X month, Tough released on bail.
Victoria Bawea reports a surplus of 2 604 085 pounds with assets totalling 37 447 pounds of which 62 61 pounds and earnings at a high rate. Offices moved to Sidney Melbourne April. The Federal Office of the Kenmrn Italon plans to transfer street bourne to Sidy in a fortnight. President T Walsh and the notary Raibure will relocate to Sydney within two weeks.
In New South Wales the Seamen's Union remains on standby as Commonwealth officials appeal to members of the Painters' and Dockers' Union from Corkatos. The agitation involves workers shifting toward Fremanes as discussions continue.
In Perth on April 6 the public voted decisively against prohibition for a two to one margin, with about 35,21 voting for dry and 12,40 for wet as figures. the outcome ends the campaign and signals a shift toward potential state control of liquor. Businesses suffer short term downturns, while wages and prices across tea rooms and cafes rise with plans for future regulation and investment debates.
Easter program at the Soldiers’ Pictures features Corn ered Warmer Brow classic with Marie Prefost and a mystery plot in New York’s Chinatown. The White Tiger and See Your Own Country First are also advertised along with The Vagabond Trail and Fighting Moon. Saturday shows include Night of the Tiger and other attractions at the King’s Theatre.
The Western Australian Turf Club announces acceptances for Saturday’s meeting. Entries include numerous horses for the Alan tag en Wait listed plates and river handicap events, with names such as Cadilla VA, Nentfout 84, Ayr love 82, Mountaim Beant, Conteh Easingwoh 10. A detailed field of runners and odds is provided.
Saturday racing results list Wieacy Hanles Brown Stay Narily Boy Hix Nibs Plumtagenet Plate Exster Mile Tich Peckham Vaucan and other placements. Junior Handicap Ainsom Moir ette Wedgelike Onborme Brokey Exaore Mivet Handicup Wennerup Laie Munabont. Monday Metropolitan Handicap st Vincent Maldern Matpeoe Hiren Produce Braken Brown Pace geetteare Worthywiak ri.
Final acceptances for rooms listed in Perth include Kowaleen 7 13 Jene TS Valamitn 7 3 Nostalg ia 12 sk D2 Litspund BD David 9 12 Avcaral Barkwood 9 1 Te Kara Wil Virgin Gobi x10 510 Kingston.
Elder Sasith and Co report their monthly mass at Nakawe on the seventh with herd attendance from nearby districts. They sold 44 sheep 1 pig 21 cattle and 3 horses, while agents note yarded 7310 sheep and 1076 cattle at Midland Wednesday market. Prices show declines from last week with slightly easier trade and mixed quality offerings including steers and heifers across ranges.
The church outlines Easter observances with Good Friday and Easter Day services led by Rev. Samuel Whe re and Rev. William G. Reckie. Schedule includes 8 am Litany and Ante Communion, 11 am service, 7:50 pm Easter sermon, and 12 noon communion on Easter Day. Special afternoon hours and a children’s program are noted, with the Board of Management meeting Thursday and Boys’ Club activities at 6 pm.
A scrambled 1885 notice collection outlines an extraordinary ward election central ward candidates and polling hours, plus a road district act notice and a tender call for a school removal. It notes nominations received for vacant shore board seats and cautions against uninvited attendance at a meeting.
Owing to church services the usual Picture Programme will not commence. Lill 8.30 p.m. on Good Friday.
In a tempestuous stage tale Priscilla Deas stars as a fearless fighter amid volcanic chaos and hidden foes. The action pits bold rivals against a perilous plot as loyalties shift and danger erupts behind the rivalries.
Notice is given that all persons with claims against the estate of Edgar Robinson of Gerskdton must send particulars in writing to Perpetus Executors Trestees and Agency Company (W.A.) Limited at St George's Terrace Perth by April 27, 1625. After that date the administrator will distribute assets, with regard only to proven claims. Dated March 27, Downing and Downing, George's Terrace Perth, solicitors for the administrator.
In Perth, WN Bartlett advertises that Mr Harred, a special representative of the firm, is in town with power to make allowances on pianoforte purchases. Contact via Telephone 361.
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