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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
3
London reports quiet scenes with no pickets at Westminster docks as Greatully Castle sails. A Communist meeting on Bexktar road features a strike committee member predicting a national strike to force wage reform and resumption of work. Dock officials claim foreman forewarning and patrols on Lor bips as required.
London speech by Mr A Cook from the miners union in Mullneld Notts ahead of May predicts a great crash in the war economy. He says miners will raise funds in London to buy food for families if strikes deepen and urges government restraint on army and navy while planning a labor controlled government to win.
Government Gazette reports that His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor Executive Council approved a petition for a new license at Galena within five miles of the Galena Mine. The decision follows the Thomsey Medpetion Board recommendation dated August 7 1935 and Section 47 subsection 5 procedures.
The annus general meeting of the Turf will be held at the Victoria Hotel on Thursday night. Members and intending members are urged to attend. After the transaction of routine business, election of hoy and committees will take place. Boston in the agency by their union to secede from the Nur will be present. The retiring committee will meet half an hour before the meeting.
Fragmentary racing entries and results from a Boulder meeting show horses and drivers, with long odds and stakes including Horseshoe Plate and Boulder Cup events. Names such as King of Themaly and Green Hoss appear among incomplete scores and unclear placements.
Beothees quarrel over a trivial matter ends in a fatal fight between Charles Alysander Clarke and another man in a remote township. Clarke dies from a wound in the throat. A man named William Vigeaut Clarke faces a murder accusation for killing his brother in the same incident.
Fragmentary OCR reports exploration at Adame Bi Yer with 400 pounds value noted. About 200 men work on the field and projections expect over 1,010 by year end. Belief attaches to a wealth of Taxumnia as a potential find. Local observers record tied conclusions and small-scale activity continues.
Local report from New South Wales describes a man believed to be Frederick Smith, a Camperdown blacksmith, asking for a young woman at 2 15 pm. The woman, found dead on the doorstep, alerted a constable who confirmed the death. The inquiry continues as authorities pursue the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Article outlines TOM WALSH aiming to dominate the Britian Seamen Union challenging existing leadership. It details organizational struggles, power moves, and potential shifts in maritime labor representation amid ongoing industry tensions.
London August 24 A wire message from the steamer Beetland reports Admiral Havelock Wilson former president of the Seamen's Association proceeding to Canada. The Irish rebels made a desperate attempt to seize the steamer but were repelled. the crew resisted and the opposes were frustrated.
Melbourne reports Prime Minister Bruce replies to a British seamen union request by wire, rejecting any move to set Australian wage or working conditions. He urges seamen not to be swayed by Walsh and Johannsen promises, arguing Australia cannot dictate wages and that global tensions could strand crews far from home.
A fragmented notice notes a British gathering today to discuss Bygney and wage disputes. It mentions a crew of three Bri Linh shige and a plan to fight wage reductions. The text is garbled with partial names and unclear details.
Brisbane August 24 reports show railway workers at multiple centres engaging in stoppage actions. Resolutions call for unified stop-work protests unless the Railway Commissioner changes his stance and halts his firm position.
A British Trade Facilities Committee inquiry in Fremantle reviews applying the Trade Publicity Act to shipping aid. The proposal seeks Imperial government assistance to cover part of the capital cost for two new vessels to replace the Bembra and another steamer, with costs around £20,000. The Western Australia government is negotiating for the two vessels, aiming to boost coastal service on North West and South coasts. cabinet decisions are awaited.
Esday Friday shows a star studded feature described as the greatest picture at the Park Northwest. James Oliver Curwood presents The Alarkaw with Tom Meighan leading a strong cast including Stella Taylor John Baispolis Anni May Wong and Chorley Ogle. The text promises thrilling action and a wartime drama style performance amid lavish production notes.
A monthly wreck sale conducted by auctioneers at Xetawa west end near Tuesday timetable invites entries. Featured cattle and horses plus household items, furniture, stoves, carpets, beds, tables, chairs, and sundries offered. sale location listed as Marine Terrace residence.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a warning from Volumnia men about lateness and a bag related incident. A person from the Orama noted a cab near the Domain while rangewrats are said to have moved toward Ent, with unclear context and multiple garbled names.
Brisbane notes two items: a government arbitration principle statement and a detailed schedule for the upcoming Australia country tennis tournament opening August 20 at Geralton courts. The event lists multiple doubles, mixed doubles, and singles draws with several entrants and prize details mentioned.
A disjointed report describes a hall meeting where speakers urged declaring certain British ships as black upon arrival at Fromastis. The assembly fell silent, the motion failed to secure consent, and officials warned ships would be marked as mentant tented in the future if noncompliant.
TENDERS NERA are hereby called and will be revived by the undersigned to purchase the Palace Hotel Ravensthorpe. The property includes two brick-story hotel units with thirty rooms, land titles, furniture, and effects, for a five year lease. Tenders must be sealed and addressed to James Stone Co solicitors, with a cheque for one fifth of the price and a tender for the balance by 23 December 1925.
The BOOLARDY PASTORAL COMPANY LIMITED issued instructions to offer by auction a draft of 300 Merino rams and ewes from the 180 d drop. Rams described as well grown with strong constitution, open faces, and heavy fleeces. Sale near October 1024 at Crammore Park Walebing. Information from Elder Smith Co Limited and the Wanganclin area in New South Wales context.
Fremantle report notes seven steamers bound for London faced no trouble, with prices and market conditions cited. Limited readable detail suggests market activity and ships proceeding without incident amid unspecified disturbances.
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