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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
3
A scrambled 19th century style report hints at a December jubilee and a call for unity. It mentions a world forecast and a future leader perceived to shape civilization, with hints of a crisis or peril threatening a global order.
Paris December 2 misisterial committee reports reach cabinet with recommendation to submit the Onanetal Errors to the Chamber of Deputies. Measures concern the cabinet and the finamament wagers amid rising tensions during the alliance period.
In Paris on December 20, factions debate a trust delegation tied to wartime security measures. The agenda includes a key vote on a proposed arrangement at Tavinaens, with officials signaling a major policy shift and potential talent shifts in the administration.
Telegraph service delay disrupts regular transmission between Worth and Gernilton. After several holdups the line is expected to resume shortly with a post on the morrow’s schedule. Readers are advised to expect late arrivals and to await word from press time.
Fragmented report describes a woman named Savary, 29, leaping into a river near a hospital after a collision. Eyewitnesses say a man named Lyons helped, a passerby offered aid, and a chemist nearby attended to the injured before police and rescue services arrived. The account is uneven and motion-based.
A family dialogue centers on Captain Cook and Botany Bay as Father answers boys questions. The elder Jack recalls a quizlike session while a younger sibling probes dates and places, with schooling, curiosity, and prewar memory shaping the scene.
A garbled Western Australia fragment references Gladys James widow of Haywwater and polio notes. It mentions a journey from Tarewater to Victoria Park and a sequence of unclear events involving Abe Eriemd Tom Nik and a priest, ending with a referenced EV and Mrs. Fone.
Perth December 31 The stop work meeting of the Railway Officers Association was postponed. The delay follows the government’s refusal to increase pay in line with other service groups. Minister J C Willcock pledged to reexamine the issue if the association agrees to hold fire while Cabinet reviews the request at the earliest opportunity.
A mass meeting of tramway men at the Car Barn after midnight discussed the Disputes Committee report on wage increases for tramway workers. If a satisfactory settlement is not reached by Friday, union members are expected to strike, with a stoppage planned for a.m. Friday unless they secure assurances their pay will rise.
A youth drowned near Mandurah on December 31. The incident involved Mandurah and Fremantle connections, with the deceased later identified as a junior footballer from Fremantle. Bystanders attempted rescue and artificial respiration but the victim died at the scene. The deceased was reportedly associated with local football circles.
Police report from Perth reveal that a woman killed by a revolver at a Stirling Street lodging house occurred after a struggle over a handgun left by a master. A caretaker and others saw the weapon misfire amid a fatal sequence as the victim attempted to defend herself during a disturbance.
The Premier Tong announced that tensions in the Indigenous workers’ workshops were avoided as government and labor leaders pushed to prevent inter tribal conflicts and disease spread. A controversial quotation warned of dangers to white civilization and claimed high native fertility rates and infection proportions, while noting past inter-tribal wars and disease control.
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Perth December 30 accepts for Goodwood meet show a long list of entrants across divisions including Hodges Purse and Modge Purse, with multiple horses named such as Seven Sasuke Outlank Honoroun VPolynewies Basen Mountstome and Lady Tarntan Mhera. The card includes Lee Steere Plate seven furlongs and Lalor Trial Stakes seven furlongs with numerous horses listed for each event.
The Meti Politan area marks a lively celebration with races and public spectacles amid mild weather. Reported events include Maiden Hack Race, Mileuba Hack Race, and Little King proceedings, plus a festive overview describing crowds, humor, and civic mood during Perth December 28 celebrations.
Geraldton water supply district discusses repurchase of large estate. About twenty interested persons invited to street, reservations and painting of Old Fellows Hall on Friday January 5. Specifications available from the secretary. Tender not required. contact P O Box 104 Geraldton. RACES. A T Davies seeks costumes for Valeville support during twelve years trust. Mr G A McMinn named in notices regarding money owed suit and requests similar support.
Applicants are asked to submit their forms to the board. The posting notes the period of employment from January 1 to March 31 and requires applications by Saturday, January 17th, at the office of the board secretary Frank Herbert.
Public notice announces the Vermin Bonet Poinn Cart for vermin destruction commencing January 18 with work continuing until March. It cautions owners of penalties for default and mentions arrangements via the Board for vermin control. Contact Secretary Frank Herbert at Chapman Road for details and rewards for reporting.
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