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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
3
Report outlines that the Cigale steamship, 310 tons, built for Cigale Ltd and registered in London, suffered a fatal incident with a woman dead and two boats abandoned. The event occurred off the coast near Hounion blind with survivors reaching Re Cigale after a gunfire exchange in sight of witnesses.
In the House of Commons Mr Baldwin stated the government had not yet decided how long the Singapore base works would take. He said he was in talks with the Oversea Dominions about monetary contributions to the rout of operations.
In Perth Criminal Court yesterday Thomas Percival Stirling was sentenced to 19 months hard labour for forgery. Detectives Horgenut Cameron and Pusey arrested Augustus Frederick Hatton, 54, a law clerk, on a September 27 1924 grass indecency charge at Victoria Park. Hatton struggled with police, drew a revolver, but was disarmed and jailed.
Pearla Eyin Pargiter and Saide Walton, described as attractive young women, faced charges after allegedly stealing from M D McDonald and protested the association's stance. The bench bound the accused over for six months, with costs set at £1 3s 6d.
Fragmentary report from South Australia cites Adelaide Police linked to a confrontation. The defendant denies authority to move and asserts identity while a defensive remark about a wife’s forgiveness is mentioned amid alleged cruelty, with address to the Legislative Council.
A report describes angler Victoria White- Yoenl capturing a black stingray. The stingray's body was recovered with a red harpoon embedded, indicating a forceful capture.
In New South Wales at Bald Work a redwater fever outbreak prompted expert visits and a post mortem on Trooper Samuel Baifs who died in Randwick. Baifs reportedly suffered effects attributed to mustard gas, an invented German chemical, and was discharged home in 1917. The report notes his treatment with oil baths and waterbeds as his condition worsened.
Auction sale announced for Ted Bliget's shop in Vaoea La featuring silver items perfumes toilet goods cases and other goods.
Races will be held at Yalgoo on Saturday January 10. The event is slated as the main day of the meeting with likely quick running and local entries expected.
Accepted entries for Batunday Goodwood include Green Bward sgh Ms Mite 10kee Spe, X- Raysin 2.13, Golden Gong 67, Right Royal 6.7, Green Best 6.7, Mrikan 7, plus GOODWOOD PURE Second Division entries such as Big Friend Eaton 7.10 and Jolly Herd 4.7. Perth Cup and Derbys referenced with odds figures and named horses, while remote notes mention Hoetta at 5 to 4.00 and other contenders for the Berby.
A disqualification appeal involving Chandler delays WATO actions. The committee hears the case and weighs the Nawafi of tie deed as part of the dispute.
Witnesses report in Arblecialion Court that McCallum and the Procier will meet Bellmen’s Union delegates tomorrow afternoon to push settlement of the Fremantia waterside strike amid claims workers can perform in 44 hours what others require 48 and similar in 40 and 22.
A fragmented note appears to reference cargo overcarried and a miswritten statement about terms and intent, but the text is garbled. No clear events, people, or organizations are identifiable.
Fragmented passage describes a track event with a team, horse health, and water drive. It mentions a competitor named Locke and a rival Starman with a higher score, plus remarks on bathing shoulders and a bicycle tire analogy. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Noerthampton ty details list ewes and wethers from several stations Mount View Yaadi Lynton and Marchises House. Dalgety Co Ltd Northampton agent SH Mitchel and Geraldton referenced.
Market notice lists 700 sheep including 200 rams mares and ewes, 30 moathers and mixed lots. Also 110 and 100 mo. ewes and mixed sheep, plus horses and gate entries. Further entries invited with Astonisers from Geraldton to Perth.
A fragmented note suggests a sales prompt for wines labeled as cheaper at Chino Tay and Don et Bear Aa, implying promotions or discounts in a local shop. Further readable text lacks complete details on dates or prices.
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