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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1920
Page
3
London reports August dates noting Bolshevik counter moves and claimed captures while Koenigsberg sources claim Polish eviction. A general engagement unfolds as the Russian delegation records visit plans. Wary correspondent notes friction and tentative commitments from Berlin and Moscow.
August 28 reports considerable Bolshevik reinforcements pressing toward Mera five south of Grodno and Augerters forty five miles north of Orodina. London notes French system adopted and fear of a Germany-Italy pact. Rail communications improving in Mesopotamia, Baghdad-Mosul line on August 23. government pressure from liberal press over war policy. Armoured cars used in Belfast fighting. pay increases promised to boost output as coal strike expectations ease.
August dispatches report U S Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby sending the Japanese ambassador to discuss a California issue. Militarists blamed as Professor Amishi notes Japan's isolation and rising agitation in the United States China Siberia and Europe. Tokyo views Japan’s position as strained and seeks restraint amid mounting public pressure.
Finals in the Antwerp swimming meet show Malmroth of Sweden winning the 300 metres breast stroke in 1 minute 66.25 seconds, while Duke Txhanamaks wins the 100 metres breast stroke in 61.25 seconds. Australia and other teams place competitors as the event reports completion of the 400 metres freestyle and related results amid team entries.
The arbitration hearing on railway wages opened with the Railway Commissioner seeking a rise from 11 to 15 shillings to cope with living costs. The case cited a large department deficit and warned that approving higher wages could push annual costs by about 475,000 pounds, affecting revenue and budgets.
Gerebiten to Perth special return train departs Friday at 2:15 midnight with all stations to Perth. The schedule lists a departure from Geenlites on Saturday September 15 via Mallews 9. Read by MEADOWCROFT secretary for details.
Message fragments suggest growing concern over unrest. A person named Barry and associates plan to depart for Brisbane on Sunday night, signaling potential further developments.
Australian sugar crop reports show a 100000 ton shortage due to drought across the season. Perth shunters engage at East Berth yards amid union representations and government delay in strike promises. Tensions flare between Civil Service Association and Teachers' Union as council discussions continue regarding the bill Sealing with the ponitivin.
Correspondent reports a successful euchre party and dance by the ladies committee of the agricultural show. Mise Herbert won the ladies prize, and Mr Healy the gentleman’s prize. Sunshine returns and gardening notes follow, with local trade and fish breakfast anecdotes. The piece ends noting Welton applies for injunc tion.
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