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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
3
A fragmented report from Western Australia notes actions by the Midland Railway regarding schedule and track matters. It mentions government oversight, planned changes, and the presence of railway lines and stations amid unclear wording and OCR errors.
Amidst a wartime reform push a deputation from the Industries Assistance Board met the government today. The Agriculture Bank and the Amalgamated Labour Union discussed consolidating financial institutions and expanding state power. The Agriculture Bank reportedly would limit grain freedom and centralize credit through a state loan system, with debate over the scope and impact of such moves.
Werth Dec 21 reports a brief adjournment of the state parliament amid conference talks between House representatives on the administration bill and main heads bill. The session paused after 4 pm as committees prepared for rapid resumption with reports ready for both chambers.
Perth reports Sir Rupert Clarke en route to Melbourne from London notes English demand for Australian fruit but impractical provincial distribution due to an inadequate system, hindering timely delivery. Clarke comments on supply constraints while provinces struggle with logistics.
In Sydney on December 2, twenty five Labour nominees were chosen for the Legislative Council. Premier Lang did not comment as to the policy, while the unnamed chair indicated nominees would not be pledged to abolish the Upper Chamber without a mandate from the people. There is talk of urging Governor to suspend action to abolish the chamber.
In Victoria a house fire claimed the lives of three children. The victims were aged four and another two younger, while a farmer named Thorpe and his son were among those who attempted rescue. Comatbles Burkley and Michaln arrived with others, recovering the children's remains as the blaze was brought under control. The incident occurred near Ultima as spectators watched, with the event triggering a broader investigation into the cause and safety measures.
Melbourne reports Dec 23 that the Federal Government plans to appeal the deportation case to the Privy Council following a lobby tale suggesting a settled matter.
In a Georgia town a widow, Mrs Bowman, shoots and kills Guy Thurman, husband of her rival, after years of torment over her husband’s death. Eyewitnesses say she aimed at Thurman in the main street, shouting for her husband’s spy and firing five times. The case sparks statewide sympathy and a future trial for the Bowman widow.
Farmers in the Geraldton area urge swift state action to acquire the Mendel estate. Local representatives plan a Perth delegation to press for an inspection of the two blocks, a proposed water scheme, harbour matters, and possible grant funds.
The Red Mountain and other horses contended in the Yonngall Handicap with Knightly drawing away to win by veven lengths over Bonnie Boy in a three furlong stretch. Earlier, Beven Sucony won the Race Handicap at 7.13 with Combor and Sher HACK racing closely. In the Burnabinamah Handicap Saxmnete led early but Lock King passed to win by a length. Time recorded as 1 mix. 49% ste.
A fragment reports Christmas Day events with undefined names and a note about a return at 234 o'clock. The text is partial and unclear but indicates a postal delivery or schedule item involving a bridge reference and a person named Marica Tam Ha.
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