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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
3
Conversations will run via London Paris and Brussels aiming at a possible conference. Participants will seek a settlement on the Security Pact before the League of Nations meeting on September 18.
Paris reports that the Franco-Belgian Ruhr evaluation is underway peacefully. Inhabitants refrain from demonstrations likely to provoke trouble, and no incidents are noted across the city.
A Berlin dispatch dated August 1 reports the last of the French forces have departed the Rhine land district and evacuation of the Ruhr area is complete.
M. Painleve states the Moroccan war will be concluded by October and that peace terms have been issued. He says the Rif tribes must accept or reject the conditions.
London reports the Britain France negotiations have stalled but not ended. Britain seeks 20 million pounds annually while France offers 5 million pounds a year. A bargaining stalemate centers on Dawes Plan debt service and a potential rapprochement as Paris hints at a preliminary accord.
The Executive Committee of the United States Tennis Association declares that W T Tildens writing comments about a tournament violated amateur rules but excuses him due to ignorance. The committee pledges Tilden to adhere to the amateur rule in the future.
Berlin, August 3. Professor Keyser, a cancer expert, says he anticipated Dr. Gye and Mr. Bernard's discovery and was defrauded of the profits of his work. He notes no German funds were available in April and May for research and sought English backing to continue experiments. He argues cancer was not a uniform virus and requires a predisposing cellular condition.
A Japanese newspaper reports the Far Eastern Committee of the Third International asked Viadivos tock for fifty units to support propaganda in China, a request allegedly approved by the Bureau of Asiatic Propaganda.
A report cites survey estimates of phosphate deposits on Nauru ranging from 56 million to 200 million tons, with 112 million to 200 million cited as proved. Australia supplied most of the prewar and postwar output, and costs to land raw product in Australia fell to 45s 0d per ton, while last year Australia and New Zealand dominated production. A London ballroom novelty features iridescent ostrich feather fans that glow in twilight.
Perth August 4 The Commissioner for Railways quarterly report shows for the year ended June 30 profits reached £190,565 on revenue £1,004,414. The annual earnings total £3,350,501, a fresh system record and £132,130 higher than the prior twelve months.
In the Full Court yesterday the Chief Justice and Mr Justice Northmore heard Percy V. O'Brien’s application for a re trial in the case O'Brien v The Daily News Newspaper Co The respondent cross appealed The court reserved its decision after counsel presented arguments.
In Sydney harbor on Sunday about 15 000 people crowded ferry steamers to reach warships. Many could not board battleships idling at quay while 200 passengers rode a pontoon to Idaho before being turned away. By 6 0 pm over 4 000 remained on Tennessee awaiting rescue as launches ferried them off after dark.
Florence Hawkins a 20 year old from St Peter's was stabbed on Saturday night by a man described as a Land of lorrikins while with an American sailor. The assailant and companions fled after the attack. Hawkins was taken to hospital where the wound was stitched.
Sydney reports that the new Labour Government has cancelled the arrangement with the late Government of New South Wales monthly. The government will assess those accepted so far and decide next steps.
Melbourne reports the Commonwealth Treasury Secretary J E Collins announcing subscriptions to the 54 per cent war conversion loan totalled £15,119,280. Cash subscriptions reached £980,000 with £14,130,280 from maturing stocks and bonds conversions. Investors prefer longer securities with £4,450,500 for six years, £1,063,610 for eleven years, and £7,196,000 for sixteen years.
Ribby Harmeln a 21 year old crewman on an American vessel died after hospital treatment for drug poisoning. He had been drinking and reportedly sniffed morphine and heroin.
William Southwick an estate agent was found dead in a back room of a garage premises. Cyrus Brady a returned soldier, employed for odd jobs, was charged with murder and remanded until August 10 amid claims he is insane.
Melbourne reports that the Light Cruiser Division of the American Fleet departed Melbourne this morning bound for Hobart. A reception hosted yesterday by Admiral Coontz aboard the fleet vessels drew about five thousand guests.
Brigadier General Jess, the State Commandant, addresses citizen forces at a ceremony. Hobert August 3 reports on preparations and vigilance for looming conflict.
The Victorian branch of the Seamen's Union ratified the agreement with shipowners at a meeting attended by about 500 to 600 members.
A special meeting of the seamen's Union in Sydney was postponed from today to tomorrow morning due to a time misunderstanding. It is expected the seamen will ratify the proposed settlement terms of the shipping strike without qualification.
The Port Adelaide branch met to consider the proposed agreement and adopted, in full, the conditions agreed to by Seamen's Union delegates and the shipowners at Melbourne. Secretary Mr Woods ford announced the adoption after the meeting held August 3.
In Brisbane a mass meeting of seamen endorsed by a large majority the agreement reached at the wartime conference in Melbourne this afternoon.
Interstate shipping firms plan to call crews tomorrow as ships from Port Melbourne, led by Burwah Monro and Koolonga, laden with 44100 tons, depart for other states. The K carries cargo and coal to Western Australia, while Zealandia likely sails first to Fremantle amid tight capacity.
A telegram announcing the terms of settlement of the scenein strike was well received at Port Adelaide. A development concerns a union decision declaring black all firms dealing with the Warrawee or Woodlawa, aiming to prevent discrimination against individual firms. Master carriers and wholesale fruit merchants conveyed notices to the wharves on Saturday for one or another of those vessels.
Immediate commencement follows management committee recommendations. If accepted, all member ships will be declared white and massed to the picking-up points tomorrow. Upon ratification vessels will go into commission immediately, freeing about 14 ships and 3,000 men currently idle.
Federal Ministers praised the peaceful settlement of a threatened long shipping strike. The government will not now enact coercive measures that had been debated in Parliament.
At Hobart on August 4 a waterside worker refused to discharge the Lutans after a commercial traveller offered to do the task. Non-union labourers, backed by bombardment, were forced to unload the cargo as the Steaua dealt with the disruption.
A column argues that postwar couples abandon long, romantic honeymoons due to costs and shifting norms. It notes many wed couples choose shorter or no honeymoons, and that some opt for adventure trips or practical experiences. The piece suggests lasting marriages arise from modest beginnings as much as lavish ones.
Mrs. Sam Elliott plans a three week stay across Tallerang Wynyangoo and Yandil Stations while Mrs A J Logan returns from a South AustraliaHoliday. A London cable notes Lord Stonehaven earned a pilot certificate in 1916 with Royal Club. Governor Sir William Campion and Major Nicholl accompany the Gorgon voyage and plan a motor tour of the Gascoyne and Ashburton districts returning August 23.
A British trade note warns that despite new protection for domestic makers, months will pass before motor car manufacturers gain. Britain had imported vast foreign goods before July 1 to dodge duties, with Dover reporting a flood of Continental watches and clocks entering to sidestep the M Kenna tariffs.
The notice highlights Norma Talmadge and Eugene OBrien in a romantic tale of love and sacrifice aboard a shipwreck setting. It promises thrill and beauty with a society belle who marries a wastrel to save him, then battles to prove his love on perilous decks. Also features Ernest Torrence and Anna Q Nilsson in a circus love drama. Tenders for mail services appear with Perth submission details.
Comprehensive review praising Wise's Directories for Western Australia. Details include street, town, and district alphabets, occupier names, business listings, and trades directory. Highlights Perth Fremantle Kalgoorlie Boulder Coolgardie Northam usability for finding addresses and tradesmen. Published by T. & G. Chambers in Perth.
A Blovee Football Club meeting is set for 8 pm at the Victoria Hotel on Wednesday with attendance requested. Also advertised is public auction action by Ety & Company Limited on the Onkabella Homestead stock plant and machinery and Geraldton town lot offerings with details of livestock, implements, and real estate.
An advisory note highlights services for land and income tax returns, offering bookkeeping, filing, and accounting support. The firm positions itself as precise, timely, and compliant for individuals and small businesses seeking organized records and accurate tax reporting.
A local ad promotes a two months daily course except Saturdays from 9 am to teach mechanical and electrical skills including oxy-welding. It claims training for a son to become a thorough mechanic with fitting turning and oxy-welding in one year for £73. Prospective students urged to request a prospectus or call for inspection of the new facilities and tractors.
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