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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1927
Page
3
The report notes the Novice Wate event at Perth with results for the WLYING HANDICAP and JOLLIETTE. Details are cut off in the fragment, but the text indicates afternoon results and a day of racing.
Fragmentary OCR reports a late yesterday strike affecting Mant vessels in Illinois. Officials sought arbitration while workers pressured for settlement as ships faced disruption and potential delays.
Melbourne reports 8000 unionists idle in Victoria as the waterfront strike halts 21 interstate steamers and delays vessels. Officials say the disruption began December 2, with docks and ports at Victoria affected by the obstruction.
Fragmentary report on a Sydney waterside strike with unions and the Premier discussing cooperation with the Federal Ministry. Talks aim to appeal to the Arbitration Court for a common strike policy and possible intervention. unions press for consultation before any expansion of the dispute.
Fragmented report notes ongoing shifts in employment across all sectors as wheat prices rise at Nort and related trade tensions affect Santacenesie ines. The text suggests reduced hiring and broader labor tightening impacting shipping and local commerce.
A British report warns that large imports of perishable goods including butter cheese bacon and fruit could ease shortages if overtime is settled within a month but merchants may mark up prices. Sugar kerosene and butter shortages are noted with artificial demand amid good supply for December and limited transport.
Perth reports Treasury rebates show Nov revenue 32 381 and expenditure 735 627 pounds leaving a deficit for the month of 128 258. The figures reflect the monthly fiscal position and indicate a substantial shortfall between income and outlays.
In a parliamentary exchange Secretary of State for Home Affairs and a Labour side member discuss the impact of women attaining the vote. A calculation is cited claiming Britain would have about 12,059,000 men and 14,500,008 women if women aged 21 or older were enfranchised. The Speaker remarks arithmetic has no bearing on the issue.
Entries list a two day racing event at Jacksonville with stakes in pounds, detailing prizes for winners and third place. Rules discuss eligibility, exclusions, and potential rejection of entries after declaration. The fragmentary notice references horseracing terms and governing authority.
Telegrams describe a toxic gas incident near Callie about six miles away where two workers L Wright and B Clark were overcome by fumes while cleaning a boiler chimney. A passing boy J White raised the alarm, rescuers Arthur Jarman and others aided by police doctors from Callie aided the men who survived with weakness. The report notes a rescue reward of £54,000 and mentions Thankful public support.
In Burtes near Adelaide a man brandished a loaded revolver at a teacher Miss Violet during morning visit. A neighbour and police restrained him. Marie Bruce McDowell, recently arrived from New South Wales, was arrested later as a person of interest in the incident.
Municipal notices invite tenders for a Barat Dodge Car and a Ford Touring Car in good order, with ten percent cash accompanying bids and deadlines in December 1927. Additional tenders are invited for reconstruction works on the jetty and for 300 tons of diorite stone with potential extra quantities on the railway, with specifications and offices at Eleanor Street.
A First National produced drama with famed director Protibla Zherester Jove Gamte features a behind the scenes look at Everytedy’s Acting. The program includes a boxing day event at Nabawa with horse racing noted and nominations closing December 21st. Tickets and stall details available at King's Theatre.
In Nabawa market area an auction lists 80 poukers and 30 lips and weanems with four used form workers. The listing mentions 120 sheets and an entity Curugated in timber, with various items including ig me y mar and toning. Aimed at buyers seeking limited quantities and mixed timber goods.
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