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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
3
Telegrams report Perth says the position on the wine strike remains unaltered as the government relief measures are rejected. Kalgoorlie notes strong sentiment at an unemployed meeting protesting government action in Boedder.
In Perth on August 8 reports note Premier James Mitchell and policy lines amid a no confidence dispute. A government majority is cited as 22 to 11 inVotes, with Mr Collier weighing in on the air and aviation topics. Sydney housing debates outline a plan for 200 workmen cottages near the White City site as part of a broader building scheme.
August 8 Barhurst Mr John Storey leader of the Labor Party spoke on sympathy with the seamen. He said the party would retain force to form a ministry to cover the concerns raising demands for better conditions. He urged support for the workers in their struggle.
Officials remain firm as Walsh line interview results in a prisoner refusal. The government stance appears rigid, dampening optimism for a quick accord in the lingering labor dispute.
The Perth outbreak summary notes 21 influenza cases identified yesterday in the Northam area and surroundings. Health officials report improved conditions at the central hospital, while authorities urge continued precautions and reporting of new cases.
In York State reports a flu epidemic spreading through the district. Several additional cases noted in Coffe and another in the area near a central site. Wiet centre and Tins teen identified as locations in the outbreak.
The Geraldton Football Association discussed an excursion to Natho wah and arranged a Country Week for 1920. T Hutchinson was named goal umpire and C Meadowcroft of Mutewa agreed to attend. Arrangements for guernseys and game plans at Gersidion on 10h mst were noted, with 6% of new takings to be given to the Musewa Club. A local fundraising note shows a Hedge Benefit totaling £648 raised.
A chaotic summary of events includes the Metropolitan MEMS show scheduling chaos, bad weather delays, and Major Breartey’s exhibitions with air safety quirks. The article also notes a solicitor J. P. Nairn receiving a two year sentence for misappropriating over £1000, political shifts in Parliament, and farmers' association activities.
Fragmentary text discusses Teevwater delivery and a budget speech about fighting for adopted lives from Queer Street. It hints at a break from distressing insa and mentions net fishing and river closures. No clear events, names, or dates emerge.
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