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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
3
A muddled Kabul dispatch notes unrest in Afghanistan amid fear and intrigue. A Berlin crime report describes a father killed by a son and a mother as witness, with additional family violence details. In Yugoslav showings a textile official faces charges over a large financial loss of £240,004.
August dispatch from Lanitan reports the Tidwanin Governorship under debate with Indicated changes to Governor selection. London notes possible reforms in the British Colonial system, while Victoria faces protests and Regent questions. Strikes in Stratford affect workers as officials seek orderly responses amid unrest.
The market workers at Covent Garden refuse to attend a meeting with Labour Ministry officials. Transport Workers Union plans to assist tonight with a channel of fruit and vegetables.
New York August 20 Patterson and O Hara-Wookse defeated Williams and Was ters of America 1 46 6 3 3 6 01h cee in the National Doubles Championship.
Perth sub branches of the MAL prize a guinea od ball for best Anzac Day essay by schoolchildren. Redvers Airy of Perth Boys' School wins first prize. Gwyneth Eynon of The Thownhatreet School takes second. The piece recounts Gallipoli battles, heroism, and Australian troops at Anzac Cove, noting the memorable landing and withdrawal, and emphasizes honoring fallen soldiers on Anzac Day.
Telegram report from Western Australia states Mr. Haynes is accused of perjury during the inquiry as Mr Hughes and Mr De Tinrin Sebinit clash over testimony. The exchange centers on alleged false statements made in the ear of the inquiry.
In Melbourne the Hance of Repreven tacives reports Sir Sidney Kidman owes £100,000 in taxation with £25,000 unpaid for seven to eight years. A Royal Commission to probe charges by Mr Scullin against the Federal Land Tax Commission is promised by Premier Bruce and to be appointed soon.
A fragment reports a young girl assaulted between her home and shop in Melbourne on August 31. The assailant dragged her, stole her handbag, and the girl screamed for help before triggering a reaction from bystanders.
NSW seamen suspended indefinitely from their union after agreeing to take their case to a special meeting. They are ineligible for work under Australian ownership and the Commonwealth Line amid a broader dispute involving coal mine owners and the Miners Federation demanding a £5/1 wage and a two day week, risking a national strike.
A weekend program in the Town Hall features a carnival withนัก watermelons and stalls plus a Royal picture night at the King's on Monday August 25 to aid the Ackersium Hewitt Appeal fund. The program includes episodes from The Beart Bader and a Lost and Found tale from Carey Wilson with Dustin Farnum in major roles and a Prologue sequence.
Tranquil led Poondarry and Kilreid at the home turn and held on to win the Kalgoorlie Cup by a length with Poondarry a further length back in third. The race time reached 2 minutes 83 seconds and featured horses such as Warpath Imoinda and King of the Nally in a near crowded field. The event was part of a Perth meeting including the Goldfields Plate and currency betting notes from the day.
The Gormbston Association named its selected squad to face West Perth next Saturday including G Haw H Rowe Bork Carter W Try Lynch M doses Be oily P Eeeien J Thanos G Smith T Angel A Witt ered J Oldield J Worthington 1 Biarive C Gnemit Huergnein Prendergast 1 Fureater am Beekur wearing Railway colors. A wedding in Hull ended with the bridegroom found unconscious on a street after a fall. neighbours helped carry him home while the bride slept.
Special visit by Professor Beach Girls marks a two part program at Fares Springs Web on August 27 at 3 pm. The troupe, described as special trainers, will present a variety show and participate in a food drive event with gifts of milk and other items for families, including mattress and rug donations from supporters.
Mining notes report W Jones securing 70M in PLA funds with Movers Vidilini and Richardson achieving good returns over 12 months. Jones sinking a new vertical shaft on underlay, expected to boost development. references to other miners and operations at Gwalia and Mt Grey with varied results and plans for deeper bore.
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