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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1920

Page

3

Telegrams Methylted Spirits Price Fixed by Commission

The Prices Regulation Commission fixed the price of methylated spirits at 1s 3d per bottle. The Wyndham Willys steamer Kwinana arrived two days overdue at Wyndham with over 150 Ta on board for the Wyndhem meat works. A willy willy encounter near Port Hedland led to a serious moment, and passengers praised Captain Wyles for their lives saved by the seamanlike skill.

Prices Regulation Commission Wyndhem Kwinana Wyndham Wyndhem Meat Works Port Hed Willy Willy Seormansi Wyles

Motor smash toll at Kalamunda rises to six

Perth April 21 the fifth death from the Kalamunda road disaster was Dorothy Ferguson aged three who died at Children's Hospital yesterday morning amid delays in removing the injured five hours after the crash. Doctors noted severe inadequacy of transport and called for more water ambulances in Perth.

Perth Ka'amundea Dorothy Ferguson Children’s Hospital

Sixth victim dies in Kala Munds Road disaster

Frederick Gibson, 19, of East Fremantle, died at Perth Public Hospital yesterday, bringing the death toll to six. Four others remain in danger as Robert Foley, injured when Churcher’s lorry crashed, recovers at home with head and body injuries.

Kalamunds Road Frederick Gibson East Fremantle

East Fremantle Water Works Dispute Spurs Labor Rift

A.W.U and the Minister for Works clash over interpreting the term carn al worker and wage issues as the government plans a reservoir at East Fremantle. Workers refuse to commence site work pending clarification.

Perth A.W.U East Fremantle

Building Trade Employers Stand for 44 Hour Week

Victoria reports Melbourne builders association employers resolved that after April 23 no workers would be employed unless they agree to a 44 hour week five eight hour days and four hours on Saturday. The firm action signals a full embargo and readiness to enforce the change.

Me'bourne Mreter Builders Association Me’bourne

Fire destroys Rose Bay Golf Clubhouse in Sydney

New South Wales reports a disastrous fire at Rose Bay Golf Clubhouse on the Hover Sydney course. The building burned this afternoon except for a billiard room and the office with damage estimated at £18,000 to £20,000, likely caused by a short circuit in the electric lighting. In Broken Hill, A.M.A delegates urged mine workers to abandon Round Hill and Silver Hill mines after an argument, with ten of twenty workers leaving and others pulled from under work.

Sydney Sydney Golf Clubs Rose Day Broken Hill De'egetes Round Hill Silver Hill Meith Aawe Phom

British Budget Figures Highlight Debt Reduction and Tobacco Rise

April 21 report notes total expenditure in 1919 far exceeded estimates by 144 million pounds while revenue surpassed forecasts, boosting chequer receipts by about 60 million. Tobacco consumption surged, helped by more women smokers. External debt fell by 86 million pounds as Free French loan discussed. Future plans include 234 million pounds for debt redemption this year and 300 million next year, with safeguards on floating and footing debt.

Don Aamasion United States Chemberain

Remnants of Denekine Army and Soviet Armistice Request

London dispatch reports Britain telegraphed Soviet Russia to conclude on armistice at Moscow. The reply emphasizes a humane treatment appeal for Dr Bela Kuns and notes Britain’s pressure in Eastern Siberia. It states Russians were disarmed by Japan in the region.

London Grest Briain Han Soviet Russia Moscow Great Britain

Perth race meeting accepts for Saturday program

The turf meeting at Perth lists acceptances for multiple races including Fitzroy Hurdles over two miles with High Head and Warambie among top horses, Kalamunda Stakes over one mile, Murchison Handicap six furlongs, April Handicap over one mile three furlongs, Apprentices Handicap seven furlongs, and Telephone Handicap one mile. Starting times are 2.5 pm for Hordes, 2.40 for Kalamunda Stakes, 3.19 for Murchison Handicap, 3.55 for April Handicap, 4.40 for Apprentices, and 5.15 for Telephone Handicap. (By Lochiel)

RACING IN VICTORIA AT WERRIBEE DEAD HEAT DECISION

Melbourne racing at Werribee yesterday saw Royal Token and Mone ten share the finish in the Hendicap event, a dead heat declared. The owners refused to divide the prize, prompting a rerun and another dead heat decision before eventual division.

Melbourne

Proposals Face Mixed Reactions in Parliament

London debates the Budget amid sharp criticism from Government benches, with Opposition likely to back it more. Mr Chamberlain advocates a bold plan to fund national goals through lending taxes, while some MPs oppose lowering Prime Ministerial lending taxes.

London Chemberains Paces

Labour Party Proposals Urge International Economic Body

The Labour Party executive issues a manifesto warning of postwar economic strains across Europe and calls on the British Government to establish an international economic body. It would review the entire economic situation and act with urgency to prevent further harm to Allied, neutral, and enemy states.

Labour Party Europe

Russian Situation Raises Tension in April Reports

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a tense Russian situation in April involving unclear players and shifting attitudes toward the Soviet government amid ongoing foreign and domestic tensions. Distinct entities are not clearly readable in the fragment.

Dutch Government Accepts Responsibility for Permanent Residence

A fragmented April report notes the Netherlands undertook responsibility for a renamed ex-Ko person in Utrecht province, with government authority asserting control over his comence TM and external relations. The oddly written dispatch names Mr Bontz Lance in connection with residence assignment within Utrecht.

Bontz Lance Netherlands Utrecht

Perth racing notes from a rough Waratahs derby card

Perth Tuesday racing column reviews the Sugar Days Goodwood meeting and Anzac Meeting at warters with references to Beckers Shyock Bowler and Le Lec. It mentions Little Rosemount Mortons gear and trainer McGrath as well as Mujahab Welcome and Promising Sonde of the Orient with entries for hurdles and the Adelaide Cup history.

Perth Beckers Goodwood Shy'ock Little Rosemount Goldeids Morton McGrath le Lec Volumen Ood Hugh Mu'jahab Warters Tagen Sonde Artieo Lewis Lockmaster Baby Do Dalwhinnie Cemeham

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