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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
3
Londun Auguat Tate marks a testimonial for Horne by the Huray Cricket Club. Horne becomes the first bowler to reach 400 wickets, with Urkow adding to the tally as the club aims to raise funds. A donation of 230 xcinena funds the ceremony in recognition of his achievements.
Fragmentary OCR describes a campaign in England for securing aviation bonds issued by ATR. The ceremony involved officials and a London visit for counting by authorities as German aircraft were noted in Feland context.
Hong Kong news reports pressure for Britain to issue a formal ultimatum to Chinese authorities. The draft demands Canton be opened as a treaty port, expulsion of Belaruskys from Canton and Kwangtung, disbanding and removal of Whampoa troops, and repatriation of Chinese residents. A naval blockade threat and anti foreign agitation are cited as leverage.
The report details cattle sheep and pig prices, weights, and transactions at Copley market. Prices rose for top quality cattle with bulls and heavy stock showing strength while lighter and mid grade stock sold lower. Dalgety and Company and Mortem provided figures for sheep lambs and pigs with notable totals across the week.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions market print activity at Gerdan with low prices and unclear details. Readers should check official notices for exact dates and entities involved.
A Western Australia report notes Dr. J. G. Eidwar of Hydeey performed a survey on travel to America and Europe. He found prohibition in America to be rare and remarked on limited travel by 2 trips.
In New South Wales a wage increase is reported affecting men and women with men receiving £1 2s 0d and women £1 0s 0d. The adjustments are expected to raise total annual wages for the state by about £20,000.
Railway workers at Townsville and Rockhampton stage a central districts protest affecting midsummer operations. Local leaders describe disruptions to services while authorities seek a peaceful settlement with union representatives.
The Labour Caucus decided to uphold arbitration as the government policy and called a unions’ council to seek settlement. Union leaders would not commit on strike implications, with the matter to be reviewed by the Vigilance committee in the morning. A fishing boat remains overdue.
A fishing boat named Two Friends sailed from port on an excursion and failed to return after about eight days. Crew members include owner Olivart and workers Lombard Fakipper Marcella Prinky. Search teams near Dirk Hurtoy Inland and Cape Tacriptions are scouring the coast from Geraldton to locate the missing vessel and its crew.
A garbled 1920s style film preview notes stars Barbara Bedford Walter McGrail Jack McDonald Abe Francis and Kier Aim in a dramatic Loeing interpretation. It mentions operatic careers and a wife’s sacrifice with a competition by Bemtern at Ming's on Saturday offering a £1 1/1 prize for various contestants amid lively chatter.
Reported disturbances at sea and in port hint Britain may cede its shipping role. Seamen's Union in London warns of strikes, with crews transferring activity to Southampton and Glasgow and vessels rerouted. Three White Star Line liners affected in Liverpool as aging crews prompt potential follow-on strikes.
The Premier stated last night he had not replied to the Prime Minister for a simple reason that he did not think the memorandum important. The remark suggests a belief that the matter did not merit immediate response.
The record notes a stalled development event in Melbourne involving Gruurn and stewards with Viner Orwym, who face duties if the yemel is removed from Fry mantle harbour. The Fremastle bunt per secretary awaits renewed instructions from the Wagerside Workers' Federation committee to continue seeking every vowel.
A new Labour movement body was formed with a president secretary and executive to run its affairs. Workers were urged to stand firm, with industrial and political wings backing the group in New South Wales. The meeting vowed to press the struggle through despite deportation threats from the federation.
The readable text discusses a debated topic among writers and a movement related to trades. It mentions copper and a concern about action or reaction, with references to amendments or reactions within a broader discussion.
Fragmented OCR text notes a deportation threat amid British strike actions. References to NAW and government factions hint at a tense cabinet session and possible actions against a labor leader. Unclear names and dates limit precision.
The Euripides crew departed the vessel in Melbourne with about 210 members leaving, leaving 300 passengers aboard as stewards and seamen remained onboard. Passengers largely treated the event lightly, with most in third class and interstate first class passengers proceeding to an anchorage down the bay.
Fragmentary note mentions William Wrighy and unnamed friends with stray phrases about gas fading and chewing. No coherent event, date, or location accessible.
Race results from the Boukder Club meeting include a dead heat for second in the HORSESHOE PLATE and the winner Beljing. St Vincent, Cummy Boy and Mount Malaine are listed among horses with betting odds. Upcoming acceptances for the Greatwood Club meeting feature numerous entries and a Goodwood Handicap forecast.
An extensive Queensland and Western Australia style directory outlines 975 020 square miles and a 344124 population. It lists households and businesses including farmers station owners fruit growers and dairies with street directories for Perth Fremantle Kalgoorlie Boulder Coolgardie Northam and more. It also notes proprietors and tradespeople in an alphabetical state guide.
Adverts announcing adjourned Chub meeting for election of officers at the Rowing Club Shed. Auction held by Elder Smith and Co and Dalgety & Company for farm stock and machinery near Northampton with cattle, draught mares, implements, and tracks, plus rail schedule details and agent notices.
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