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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes claim near term war is probable as Kisngey troops move toward the front from Nanking. Warnings describe danger near Shanghai and possible operations that could trigger a broader conflict.
New York August 28 in the American National Terms Singles Pattern was the only Aux trillium to survive the second round.
Secretary to Lent Permoor Phillip Baker described numerous new war inventions at a Labour meeting in Sondon on August 21. He claimed a terrifying incendiary bomb could unleash unextinguishable fire, with a thousand drops from a globemade mould capable of destroying the greatest city.
August 27 Berlin reports a chaotic session in the Holchutag as opposition lawmakers denounce the Dawes Plan and the London pact, with riots and protests as government figures push for approval. The rejection prolongs negotiations while factions clash over national priorities and financial terms.
The General Council of the South Africa Mine Workers Union passed two resolutions in Johaanesbirg on August 2. One grants union men until September to jar the union and forms a committee to formulate demands for the Chamber of Mines. Demands call for a 20 percent wage increase amid rising living costs. Capetown opinion suggests Rand unions stay loyal to one trade unionism and pursue a moderate policy.
The Bound Carnamah Road Board held an ordinary meeting at the Carnamah Board Office on Tuesday 10 August 1924. Present were Messrs Macpherson Lawcon Mevilp Bryant and A McGill with discussions on finance, road works for Coorow area, and urgent wagon access issues for Wadi Forest settlers. The board considered borrowing for road repairs but preferred not to borrow, aiming to utilise federal grant funds and appoint McGillp and the secretary to handle notices and applications for road improvements.
A Melbourne boy, Archie Mouat, aged 14, was murdered. His 14 year old brother was detained for questioning and a youth named Moat was charged after a lengthy interview. The suspect allegedly led detectives to the creek where the body lay. The motive reportedly involved a dispute with the brother, and Archie’s death prompted a Children’s Court appearance forthcoming.
Perth reports Western Australia’s share of the Federal Loan of 1900 is £1,200,000 at 6 percent. The note outlines farming hardships and a bankruptcy case, detailing William Herbertseid’s Ogilvie venture near Hutt, begun in 1910 with £100 capital and 901 acres, later failing due to lack of implements and long hours.
The Turf club elected officers for the upcoming year including President McKenzie Grant and Vice President J M Maley. A committee of Harris Moore Fielder Spence and Rock was chosen. Delegates discussed subsidies withdrawals, travel discounts, meeting schedules, and a handicapper for the clubs with a view to benefiting racing across six districts. The chairman noted a successful year and improvements.
A late August bulletin lists acceptances for the Boulder Clubs meet with divisions and weights for the Ivanhoe Handicaps and related events. It records entries for First through Fourth Divisions and notes starting times, with Lochiel selections and betting quotations from Perth August 24, including Newmarket and related odds.
Applications invited for vermin inspector with six month term. Requires transport, experience, and qualifications. Entry October 1. Close Thursday 11% seal to Chairman Boat Board with references. Secretary John T. Blain. Public notices also advertise theatre events and a bazaar.
Local entertainment note announces a two night engagement at Hall Geraldton featuring Signor Giovanni de Michelli, an Italian operatic baritone, with strong city praise. Also listed are livestock sale entries at Nafmiwa Sale Yards, including 1,700 ewes and 1,700 lambs, plus horses, cattle, and other livestock, with further entries invited.
The Boulder Cup acceptance list for September 3 runs one and a quarter miles with Braere Bronzine Onto Yunst Goo Hope among entrants. York Handicap acceptances for about one mile include Probie Maupeom Wise Knight Breavage Red Ban Seafort Gay Gambler Ewes and more. Gabyon Station in Wurarga offers 500 bred wethers aged 3 and 4, described as prime stock. sale aims to draft 10 lots for forward orders, with August shorn wool sheep noted and prices historically high.
Advertisers report buyers from Perth plan to board the Meekatharra express to Mulloway, with a Geraldton connection. Officials expect rail arrangements with Western Australian Government Railways to allow Geraldton departures to meet the Mulloway market, ensuring prompt stock dispatch after the sale. Terms as usual. Further information Elder Smith & Co Limited Perth and Mullewa.
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