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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1925
Page
3
A lift attendant Kiraly at a fashionable hotel killed Elisabeth Adam after she rejected his advances. He abducted her, forced the lift to move, stabbed her, then killed himself. He was rescued bleeding and in critical condition. she died in hospital.
Mr Amery spoke at Barley 3 stressing a Singapore base is needed for efficiency in moving ships through Pacific waters. He rejected claims of possible Japanese provocation and noted it would aid navigation rather than threaten Japan. The base, he said, aims to improve movement and efficiency, not aggression.
Fragmented text depicts a chaotic political rant about city life, dining venues, and a general election. It references dinners and banquets, extortionate behavior, and a hostile tone toward public figures. Names, dates, places, and clear actions are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Bitter hostility erupts between the Waterside Workers' Federation and the Returned Sailors and Rollers' Union in Sydney. The Sailors and Rollers' Union Executive held a special meeting to pause operations and expressed preference for former sailors' workers. It plans to apply to work on interstate and coastal shipping services previously exclusive to the Waterside Workers' Federation.
Western Australia faces federation issues as the Royal Commission opens in Perth with a 2½ page advisory document detailing Federation harms and immigration challenges. WA officials insist on State control of northern settlement and reject surrender of the North West to the Commonwealth.
Lomilun and Corll Parkin, cricketers, accepted a suggestion praised by the president of Lancashire Cricket Club. The gesture relates to actions around cricket articles and a ball cease event discussed in the club circle.
England and Victoria faced off in a drawn day as Victoria struggled to 17 in reply to England’s 500. Kilner bowled superbly, taking 3 for 3 as Victoria collapsed to 14 for 6 at stumps, leaving England well in control.
Ex Air Minister Lord Thomson lauds the Flying In Trade and Splendid Tour, stating the British Air Forces ensured efficient operation with minimal bombing casualties. He cites Iraq's peaceful internal state, credits airmen for security, and recalls meeting grateful townsfolk near the Iraq-Persian frontier.
Exuder Smith and Co invite offers from various owners for walkways and seating at a property on the Aith. The notice references multiple entries and urges correspondence via phone and telegram. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
Perth Feb 3. Appointed by the State Government to examine Western Australia's mining industry with four aims to foster revival. Dr. Thomas, veteran mining expert, arrived from Albany this morning after landing at Themiatuckes port. He was met by State Mining Engineer A. Montgomery Under-Secretary M. J. Calaschiai and committee secretary J. H. Bennett.
Melbourne police report Henri Brunet aged 32 went to collect rent in High Street St Kilda. The tenant attacked Brunet causing fatal brain hemorrhage. Godfrey Berry a 37 year old garage proprietor was arrested on a murder charge.
A motor car carrying Ebenezer Fergus Baker, manager of the Melbourne Sports Depot, Dr Gwynne Hughes, and J W H T the English cricketer collided with a Chinese market gardener's cart in Garden Vale while returning from a Brighton function. Baker was impaled on a cart shaft and died within minutes. Douglas suffered a wrist injury. Dr Hughes escaped unharmed.
Report from Brisbane notes nearly 40 inches of rain over days causing major floods in Innisfail. Rivers rose rapidly, inundating countryside and straining local infrastructure. Authorities warn of continuing heavy rainfall and possible further flood risk for surrounding areas.
Five vehicles crafted by F and R Ward Scackemites showcased lasting design and sturdy construction highlighting durable materials and practical engineering. Local observers noted quality components and evident craftsmanship in the seafaring and transit contexts.
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