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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
3
Fragmented dispatches relay global wartime notes. A Cork mayoral hunger strike enters a volatile context as political tensions flare in Ireland, with warnings of rising unrest and potential consequences across Europe. Reports cover Brest-Litovsk developments, Polish front strains, and Petrograd posture amid ongoing conflicts.
Kalgoorlie August 23 A strike by cooks housemaids and waitresses disrupts hotel service at the Palace and other hotels with border labor shifting tasks to guests A deputation sought talks with proprietors but was denied entry and met back with protests The local scene features lively incidents and a push to gauge workers opinions across the district Meanwhile Kalgoorlie racing acceptances list multiple horses and odds for events tomorrow noting Kalgoorlie Cup and related plates The Geraldton Orchestra reports a successful concert with strong audience reception and standout solos by Jules Plestanes and Flessader The Band plans to perform at White Peak mining fundraiser next month and a local club concert is highlighted
Fragmented notes describe a Geraldton event with shooting trials, livestock entries, prizes, and show preparations. Mentions weather impact, participants Woolward McLaren and Peters, and future show elements including prizes for lambs dairy stock and vegetables, with band and guild activities noted.
At a meeting the Governor Miz Francis Newlegate agreed to establish boards to govern appeals from the Civil Service focusing on school teaching staff. Members include Justice Northmore as chairman, J M Drummond for the Government, E A Mann for the service, Rev G X Dove for Government, and M M Carvey for teachers. The Attorney-General said one board would sit within a few days.
Mullewa Thursday August ninth nine thirty am Dalgett and Company LonTeD Bae received instructions from J McCartry of Caron Station to offer by public auction The cattle are reported in excellent condition including a number of fat stock with the balance consisting of steers and bullocks Genuine buyer leave Bam Monday 30th returning the weight of sale Dalgett Co Ltd Gowrhdton and Perth
Tuesday August 31 sale instructions from Mr EJ Chumch for overlanded wethers in the wool in first class condition mostly 64h and full mouth, 12 months varying. Buyers from the South should train to Perth for Gershitos at 5 am Saturday August 28 then Geraldton train at 9 am Monday August 30. Return from Mullewa at 2 pm. Buyers from the North to arrive by train at Mullewa Monday August 20 and return after the sale. Arrange to join Wongun Hill line goods train from Bun t ine Monday evening to reach Mullewa for Tuesday morning.
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