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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1925
Page
3
In Paris on February 13 a young Vole fell for the daughter of a Bethune household. After being ordered to leave the inn, he returned seeking revenge and shot both of them dead and wounded his sweetheart. He then attempted suicide.
In the House of Commons on February 13 Mr. Austin Chamberlain denied government negotiations for a separate treaty. He argued any decision would be for the cabinet and parliamentary approval.
London reports that Mr. Winston Churchill as the government leader intends to revert to the old standard at the earliest feasible moment. A disastrous explosion in Germany and miners suffocated are noted in the transit of news.
A chaotic account describes a bride and groom killed during a wedding event. Authorities say a suspect concealed a firearm in a hedge following a dispute and was later arrested as investigations continue.
Eonmining court session today hears Rhentiee admit involvement in the Birdar murder. He concedes participation in the alleged benevolent purpose plot. Feb 1 reports indicate the Birdar case centering on the chauffeur who drove the car.
Remarkable allegations surfaced during the trial of 16 Communists charged with high treason. The case cites Bolshevik links and a Berlin connection. A defendant claimed to have received 34,000 American dollars for a stated paramilitary plan.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions compensation and a list of personal names and roles. It references a person named Martin Bates and others, but the item is garbled. The readable portion hints at a legal or financial notice but lacks clear action, place, or date.
The Cusard liner Albania arrived at Fremantle yesterday and converted its large deck saloon into a temporary hold to accommodate a wool cargo from Western Australia.
In Adelaide's South Australia district a shooting occurred at W Bar ton's carrying yards in Beverley this afternoon. Hubert Trenordes, a man past middle age from Mile End, sustained two chest wounds and a wound to the arm and died soon after. Police statements led to Thelma Ashby, a news vendor aged five, being questioned.
Melbourne reports the Federal Minister for Works indicates the federal head grant will rise from £500,000 to £1,000,000 annually. The increase is to be for five years. The visit noted in Western Australia mentions Mr Hill and the Commonwealth Commissioner accompanying him on the railway.
WATC Western Australia meeting results from Perth show Flat and Jumpers events. One mile and a furlong race lists Blauvelt Hin Nibs Silent Tox as top finishers with betting and Tote figures noted. City Handicap features LY WINE Green Baron and others with various odds and Tote details.
Thomas Walk, federal president of the Seamen's Union of Australia, convicted for inciting strikes. Walsh charged with urging the Waterside Workers Federation and its secretary to strike, fined £100 for inciting Mor tis and £50 for urging O Neill. Appeal noted. Proceedings spanned 18 days.
Thirty four Moerski crew members, whose contract with the master was cancelled by order of Mr. Knight, entered the Union Steamship Company offices seeking pay. Officials refused, police intervened at 5:30 pm, and the demonstrators departed, intending to renew their claim tomorrow.
Walkaway Market advertises the King Theatre show for Monday with Maske and Bunten King performing steel milk can tricks filled with water and clever illusions. Special prices listed as 3 shillings and 3 shillings 0 pence, plus additional notes on acts and tricks.
Melbourne reports the fourth test match opened with Hobbs and Sutcliffe forming a steady start for England. Sutcliffe scored a century not out 141 as England reached 282 for two at stumps. Attendance and gate takings were high despite a power interruption later in the day.
Results reported for the Melbourne event with Federal Stakes detailing betting odds and winners. The afternoon meeting at Victor includes the Federal Stakes outcome and notes on contenders and margins.
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