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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1925
Page
3
A chaotic scene at Beslin as excited crowds cheered the Beslin victory over Marsial Himdenbu amid banners and songs. Reports described imprecise spellings and unclear events but noted a ceremonial display and public celebration.
Paris correspondents attribute the result to women voting in force, citing a surprising majority for Marshal Pétain in France. Lloyd George responds to the political mood, calling the leadership’s stance exceptionally stupid while urging steadiness amid the upheaval.
Five members of a racing gang attacked Georgy Kent, turf commission agent, near Keston fen on Saturday. Kent had earlier been slashed from basil to elbow by a similar gang using razors, reflecting a pattern of violent assaults in the area.
Fragmentary text references an absent official, mentions Albany, Ger es Archea Tindal, and a Mr. Mensie with context of a governance act. Contains garbled names and phrases about a railway matter and administration shifts.
The piece highlights a local vaudeville program with acts and a world famous rider. It notes the cast including Lake, Jerge Dowling, Robert McKim, Nook Starea, and Louise Pus eods and mentions two featured attractions with local appeal.
John Cahill aged 70 residing with his wife on Coyde Street Bayswater died after a dray accident at Railway Crescent Bayswater. The wheel passed over his body causing fatal injuries. he died at Perth Hospital after transport by St John Ambulance. Cahill leaves a grown up family.
The four miners raises including wages hours and district allowances were approved by a Chamber of Mines conference with the A.W.U. The judge ordered an overall increase of UK winking the wage list. Underground workers receive Ts 10d and Sunday time remains at time and one third. Various allowances are included.
In Sydney the Seamen's Union blocked recruitment for the Levuka after merchants claimed they could not crew the vessel. Union members were said to have received instructions not to accept engagements, complicating the Mercantile Marine liner's operations.
A chaotic notice from Hyiaey and Sydney reports all seats in the May 30 elections contested with 240 candidates for deputy seats. The Premier announces Chief Secretary Str. Oakes will not defend his seat in the Eastern suburb due to unspecified reasons.
It was learned today that a further attempt will be made to obtain the declaration of the Yeomen's Union from the Arbitration Court. The application, grounded on the union's refusal to supply a crew for the Bromangast Sydney, will be heard before Mr Justice tomorrow.
The Merredin Club faced a dispute over nomination and acceptance fees for horses to start. Mr Grimwood, the steward, blocked several entries after fees were not paid, citing club rules requiring full payment to a secretary or designated official before starting. The controversy centers on fee deadlines and penalties for late or missing payments under the club’s revised rules.
The first day of racing on May 5 brings a program of events at Yalgoo Race Club. Organizers anticipate strong fields and competitive runs across the card.
Fragmentary OCR appears to note cultivation dates and caret texts for a temperate farming calendar. The readable bits mention cultivation on the 19th and a reference to the tenth, with fragmented words around “tace ntal farm” and “cultivators.”
The Prime Minister condemned the Federal Labour Party, calling it untrue to genuine Labour principles and saying it is undermined by those who promote doctrines that threaten working women and men in Australia. The speech warned of disaster if these ideas prevail.
Senator Wilson decries apathy among states over a rate dispute as the issue sparks political tension. The letter from the minister for migration notes disappointment at sluggish enthusiasm and calls for urgent action amid policy disagreements.
At 8 30 am in Aryborough a well known resident Mrs Leathall was fatally wounded by a man who slashed her throat with a razor. Three witnesses alerted Lamthall's aid as police and ambulance attended but she died en route to hospital. A 34 year old man has been arrested and charged with wilful murder.
A partial OCR item notes firearms and ammunition revisions or revisions by a person or firm named GEO. LAING and references to up-to-date provisions. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or locations.
In the Annus Election held on April 15 in Cestral Ward Behon Wed newing the result declared J. Parrell elected as Member of the Central Ward.
A fragmented report describes a water driven incident near Kurrom New Zealand involving a person named Mim Muth ford wy and Olive Hutherfund. It notes a fatal injury after a fall from a height and mentions a location at Rose and Wood gto mabe, with unclear details and names.
A scrambled OCR fragment from Equity Clothiers lists fabrics and garments including indigo serge suits shirts and calico. It mentions flannel and twill cloths, rugs, kerchiefs, and hats with scattered prices and color notes.
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