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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1925
Page
3
A garbled August report cites a correspondent about valued violins and a purported buyer linked to Harmode s4uliniet. The fragment mentions a price and parties but key names and events are unreadable, leaving the exact details uncertain.
A Melbourne to Wimbledon wireless message from London dated August 27 describes a fragile reception and fading signal as daybreak approaches. The report notes interference and unclear transmission paths affecting the Moree to Wimbledon connection and mentions Parbilge of Wimbledon in the degraded prose.
London reports Seymour Hicks discusses Australia within the Empire noting potential population pressures and imperial duties. He expresses interest in national pastimes and racing, critiques parochial attitudes, and suggests Australian views will be read with respect in Australia News columns.
London announces an instalment payment plan for wartime debts. The Exchequer offers twelve and a half billion pounds to be paid by France over 62 years, as part of the Anglo French war settlements.
In August 28 dispatches Ian Heathary discusses the Veoneh settlement of debt obligations. He notes Britain will face a shortfall in covering commitments to America and questions accepting terms less favorable than 20k in yearly annuities.
The British offer aroused surprise and mixed approval among leaders. Cabinet members met twice to resolve the terms, with Mr Chamberlain and the American Ambassador discussing the issue by phone.
The Budget Bureau was urged to approve a 2 560,000 dollar appropriation or a seaplane base, with officials arguing it would aid prohibition enforcement and coast navigation. Opponents warned the initial plan would cost more than needed, noting earlier authorizations for Atlantic and Gulf patrols. If Budget Director Mr. LonI approves, Congress may support the 3,000 offers and guards in the plan.
Manila reports the arrival of aviator Di Tinea at 8 20 am in the city. A nationwide campaign announces a year long tour with trains and airports prepared to advertise the event, including hoardings and newspaper ads in towns ahead of arrival.
Fragmentary note reports Bedport and Bridgebond evacuation progress on August 26 in the region around Welglan. The text references areas in three towns and ongoing wracuation efforts at facilities in the area.
In August 27 in Western Australia coroner Myles Rouse presided over the death inquiry into a man named Hallo . The death followed a road incident involving a lamp and a road repairer near Nerreadic about 20 miles from Caraevon. The evidence pointed to uncertain causes and the coroner blamed the motor river Collins for supplying liquor but found the events unclear and not fully proven.
An incident at Coogee Oval in New South Wales on August 27 left a man with a severely broken neck. He was taken to hospital for X ray examination which confirmed the fifth cervical vertebrae fracture.
Brisbane August 28 report says a motor car and a tram collided on Red Hill tonight. The impact was terrific wrecking the car and throwing the tramcar off the rise. The Rev. Father Lallor of the EC Ashgrove Presbytery was killed.
Brisbane August 28 Only eight of 14 000 railway employees were on duty this morning. The commissioner's office on George Street was closely picketed with only the Commissioner Secretary Chief Accountant and Chief Engineer allowed inside for duty. Other workers were turned back at the pickets.
The fragment describes cricket figure Tate Hoping for recovery and planning to rest and resume duties after winter. It mentions a national context and a desire to return to a bright day, with emphasis on personal recovery and future performance.
The article praises a captain from England who faces Australia with resolute strategy in the pavilion. It notes he is not a genius like Frader yet prevents Australians from exploiting weaknesses and shows calm command while awaiting further improvement.
Dr Preewanthe a respected cricket figure stays at the Railway Hotel Geraldton while Mr Thomas oversees local government experiments. Nabow Para and others shift focus ahead of federal plans as the Daily Express notes a Royal Air Force officer will pilot the Governor General's aerophase and keep it in readiness.
Eider, daith amd Co. sold 66 cattle and 35 cows with calves at foot. Prices ranged from £6 for cows with calves to £11 for medium quality stock. Spring road conditions and ages affected pricing. rates showed 0/10/3 to 3 perelium condition.
The secretary of Freney Kimberley Oil Company Ltd reports a telegram sent to the Secretary for the Northern Territories asking confirmation of subsidy reports. A telegram has been received about boring in Western Australia by either a state or private company and tied to subsidies per project.
The Boulder meeting held this afternoon featured Lake View Handicap divisions and several other races including the Goldfields Handicap and Farewell Handicap. An adjourned general meeting at the Cah Hotel discussed applying for November December dates with officials Ward, Butler, and others in attendance.
Fragmentary note from Porth dated August 29 describes an unclear event in the mentopatitas area with sparse details and no identifiable individuals or organizations. The garbled text limits specific facts or outcomes.
The report from Major Diese notes a Junior match at Queen's Park and highlights the Anti-Slavery and Alergioes' Por. Major Diggie outlines cases and government actions regarding slavery involving Beutan people under English rule. He notes arrests and required proof of freedom for enslaved individuals and their children.
A tender invitation closes at 1 am on Wednesday September th for the sale of Palace Hotel Ravensthorpe assets. Details include location, furniture, and fittings with tender forms available from James & Co. Tenderers must send marked cheques and address bids to the firm’s office in Preston.
A garbled OCR fragment shows someone praising a gum brand and noting rising chewing demand. It mentions Mr. Wrigthy and a forte advert strategy, with incomplete dialogue about why everybody is chewing the gum.
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