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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
3
A flood in a coal mine trapped workers after a sudden influx of water. Rescue teams battled darkness and exhaustion to reach survivors, while at least one person died. The incident prompted a surface search and ongoing recovery efforts as crews sang hymns during the rescue.
A fragment notes that Jogo Slavian emigrants, described as lacking capital, seek land and to settle in Australia as America loosens restrictions. It states their life in country peasantry and intent to become settlers with broad aspirations.
Friends of the Geraldton Croquet Club attended the season opening on the lab lawn. The weather was warm. bowling club guests competed for cups as Roth led the field. The event featured fair play and sequences of shots as players including Mours, W J Box, W Pigg, A Haigh, and E J Williams advanced to later rounds.
Telegrams report dramatic berthing violence aboard the Koloming cargo steamer at Fremantle as strikers threaten action against Captain Davis of Navigation. Adelaide and Melbourne dispatches warn of resolved disputes with the Waterside unions amid potential court cases.
In Brisbane the international cricket match shows England on 22 behind Queensland 218 after Bemstead 40. England trudges to follow on as the day ends with Queensland 4 for 218 and England 0 with Henderson 168 and others yet to reach tea.
In the interstate match V Richardson reached a double century with 100 and Pritchard 71 for South Australia, as NAW trailed at 74 and 314 in two innings. V Wiehardove added 135 for South Australia, setting a 33-run target for the visitors. C G Macartney will miss the forthcoming Test starting on the 10th.
Fragmentary text notes Western Australia November gold production totaling 33 318 ounces with references to interrelated notes and dates. Further readable details are sparse but indicate mining data and period comparisons.
Police search for a third suspect in a Hampton shooting. Authorities say neither man in custody fired the fatal shot. The Chief Commissioner of Police emphasizes danger posed by young men and bank branches.
The Western Australian Turf Club meeting previews a rich programme with the Strickland Stakes and Hail Way Stakes on Saturday, headlined by top weights and notable entries. Merlang the Reputation mare features in the Railway Stakes after a Belmont Park run, while Derby contenders and tote dividends at Adelaide were noted with several horses and owners highlighted.
DALCETY AND COMPANY LIMITED to hold Monthly Market on Friday 12 December with diverse sheep entries including 1900 station ewes from Lower Morebison mixed ages and other lots. Notice by Louis Varni declines wife debts. Transfer of Land Act matter lists mortgage and December sale of estate on Gregory Street with executors James Hogs and Lionel John Chapman, describing good clean lot.
An item from Perth notes late Tattersall's Club advertising the best tobacco brands cigarettes and Smikars' requisites with a blocked sufficient address.
Auctioneer N. Bartlett advertises sale of crockery glassware and many bundles. Items listed include a variety of goods with a broad offering described in brief notice.
A vivid cinema advertisement promises a thrilling bushranging photoplay “When the Kellys Are Out” showing December 4. The Armesgument with Mr Dan Out claims a true story of Australia’s wild country. audiences are urged to see this exciting family entertainment with admission in one or two prices plus tax.
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