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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1925
Page
3
London reports crowded roads as two British aircraft firms announce plans to stream light engines from Baghad to Australasia. The small 20 to 60 hp semi por units could be housed with motor cure. Prices range from £60 to £90 per hour.
London reports that Captain Amundsen plans a new polar voyage next summer with the same crew as the last expedition. A new machine is being built at the Durayer works in Italy for use in the mission, as the party investigates the area between Spitzbergen and Aloaks.
Washington August 14 radio messages report uncertainty over the abandoned expedition to map the undiscovered Arctic portion of the continent. Lieut Commander My7ichneling relayed weather conditions while Wilburent0 indicated the plan to continue or abandon the work. Lieut Commander Byrd warned that without exceptional weather for the rest of the week the proposed Polar Flights would likely be abandoned.
Expiration programme curtailed by heavy fog disrupts winter work and scientific investigations at Cape Hubbard. National Geographic Society’s plan to establish an advance base is deemed impossible, ending hope of continuing the expedition as announced.
Fragmentary OCR suggests references to promised actions and a strike period but lacks clear names, dates, or places. The readable portion points to industrial or labor context with uncertain details about parties involved and timing.
Australia starts strong in the Davis Cup semifinal against Japan as Patterm beat Shimadai 61 84 62 and Andersin defeated Harada 34 6 61, signaling solid early momentum for the Australian team in New York on August 21.
August 1 in Munchaves records a town dinner honoring Lord and Lady Househave. Stonehaves responds to Wiribone health, pledges support despite difficult times. The King’s representative aims to ease strife while hoping for prosperity in the colony and county in coming years.
An unclear New Zealand report states Mrs. Bisasel admitted involvement in delivering award letters and an agency, claiming she acted only as an intermediary and had been given one item. Details are fragmentary and names are partially garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a 1920s style report from Western Australia about a crew aboard a vessel at Bunbury. Details are garbled but indicate a prior Australian government action and transport to a destination. Names, dates, and exact actions are unclear in the readable text.
Sydney August 18 The idle juts on the porthera road. The Coal Tribunal will then consider the man’s claim in the compulsory conference convened by Mr C Hinkle chairmen of the Coal Tribunal. The conference completed its business to day.
Alfred Parker Percy Spitterhouse Thomas Jackson and Roy Jackson appeared at Newtown Police Court on August 20 after Florence Hawkins, a single woman, was stabbed near Mt Peter's. Dr. Benjamin testified Hawkins had a deep wound. witnesses described the attack by four men and an American sailor present. Jackson allegedly inflicted the stab wound. all four were committed for trial.
A violent assault occurred on Arthur Street in Adgoalliy as a boarder attacked Elles Boe, a 50 year old woman. She suffered multiple deep wounds to the head and face, with blood described as profuse. The attacker, identified as Boe, wielded a heavy object and a knife handle before neighbors intervened and restrained him. Boe’s condition was reported as stable with recovery expected.
In August, Federal Treasurer Dr. Esrle ment announced that for the forthcoming federal election the Nationalist and Country Parties will present a unified programme. Only measures with Cabinet agreement will form the government plan, while points of disagreement will be left to individual candidates.
In Canberra the Australian war memorial project received government attention as Senate approval was sought for initial readings of the memorial bill. The plan envisions a national memorial at Canberra housing a war museum and a hall of memory. Funding is to come from Treasury, with part of the trust funded by public records and other sources.
Fragmentary note from an employee claims a general strike is anticipated soon at the railway workshop. A fitter is reported to be ready to come off work at any moment, signaling unrest among the workers.
A garbled report notes an 8 general body at Mullens and mentions Selegrens Glelock Ehie taoralag Bem Tapenite in connection with securing sports results. Details are unreadable, but the item indicates a local sports event with incomplete naming and outcomes.
The fragment discusses soaking eggs in hot water at 180 degrees to aid digestion and suggests avoiding boiling. It mentions partial loss of contents and implies a method for preparing eggs but is garbled and incomplete.
A Sydney seamen meeting with about 2000 men urged action amid rising discontent over wages. Speakers attacked British seamen leader Havelock Wilson while calling for shorter hours, higher pay, and solidarity with Australian crews as they threaten industrial action and some sailors have already come ashore.
London August 19. authorities report Canton Government bans moving British ships from Chinese ports. The action, seen as a flagrant violation of treaty rights of foreign governments, prompts the British Government to study its position carefully before a final decision.
Boulder reports race results and betting odds from the Ivanhoe Handicap divisions with horse names such as Polygamy, IVANHOE, WANDIVAL, and GANNY BOY. Mentioned are weights and favorites for Canfield Cup, including Mile Record and Verbinus, with notes on recent milestones and records.
A report from a Wednesday meeting notes that Sir BT Marther attended and the W.A. Turf Club appointed an assistant secretary to the club. The secretary position was also filled at the session.
Loadon August 15 reports Jack Hobbs for Surrey equalling Dr. W. B. Gries’s record in a sea innings amid cheers at the pavilion crowd. Hobbs says he was glad to be active in the occasion and would have liked two centuries at the Oval, next to that.
Local text fragment hints at a surprising find related to a named Shied and a mysterious ring. The report appears incomplete but suggests a notable discovery or invention connected to the term MECOVERY and a person named Shied.
An aged man, 30, was found with 563 pounds at Sydney Central Court on a charge of smuggling jewels into the Commonwealth. The prosecution stated the suspect arrived July 6 and examined a bag containing the jewels. The case hinges on details of the alleged illicit import and the man’s involvement.
Mine Clinch, convalescing at Cottesloe Beach, will travel via Porth and Moors before returning to Greenough. A telegram from Mr Lex notes Mr Lester’s Perth operation on Thursday. A message mourns the death of Maurite Crug, brother of Mr B C Tindal and C Wright of Geralatem, who passed at Port Het.
Geraldton hosted the Inecka Trinis Club for a tennis day with several doubles and mixed doubles results. Across rounds Campbell Smith Cameros Edmeades Cavanagh Opie and others posted victories while Evenson Carson Jackson led in several matches. Scores ranged from tight two and six four outcomes to several 6 1 and 6 5 style results reflecting a lively afternoon of play.
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