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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1925
Page
3
London reports the King’s illness causing slow progress and a Mediterranean rest cruise advised by doctors. Bulletin at sight o clock notes his majesty’s fever and gradual improvement, with convalescence to restore health before a Mediterranean cruise aboard his yacht.
Vancouver reports the All Blacks defeated South Island by 14 points at North Island. Prior to the match a souvenir presentation honored popular subscribers with about 700 dollars raised. The team plans to depart for Has F-xn. GIBBONS AND WILLS TO MEET. New York hosts the boxing match next summer in a two bout series of 15 rounds. The champion would retire if defeated.
Britain outlines a postwar air defence scheme with about 600 first line aircraft and similar support craft. The plan places the Royal Air Force at the core, with Navy and coastal services aiding as the coastal defense system evolves toward rapid scouting, fighting, and air warfare roles.
In Sydney a shipping dispute endangers the TEALTH liner Diglre as she awaits a crew. If not secured today the vessel may be tied up. Prospectors Ainsworth and Gilmour report a 99 ounce haul from a ten-ton test at Thekanstra Battery, with mining parties nearby. Monte Carlo Bank exits Cue leases as option abandoned.
Perth February 24 Toray the Bene jullicial 2 Bee 20 pounds fined Alfred Booth for drunken driving while in charge of a motor car. Driving license also cancelled. Magistrate urged stronger penalties against those intoxicated at the wheel.
The Perdrisu Rubber Co factory at Drummoyne faced a work stoppage today as roughly seventeen moulders were dismissed. Management cited insufficient work while workers claimed victimization and demanded reorganization of the abift system by the company.
Sydney report states the Federated Moulders and Metal Workers Union branch was fined £41 on two counts for illegal strike actions at Mottere Ltd. The union allegedly abetted strikes and participated in work stoppages at the Mottere works.
A civilian was badly injured after an assault in Melbourne on February 21. Two men were arrested in connection with the incident.
Melbourne February 23 Tenders invited for the purchase of the Comintumtonth Line steamers The enduring 1923 24 was £480 520 The report notes the line’s financial figure for the year ended 1924.
An unclear report outlines attempts to speed market movement of wheat by motor re tools linked to Geraldvan and Perth. It notes a tour starting from Nazragia toward Katsaning, with inspections, interviews, and the introduction of larger rail vehicles as part of the effort, aiming for faster delivery and lower costs.
Sydney reports a free scoring test with NSW posting 164 for one wicket in the first innings and England's bowlers yielding many runs. Kippax and others are got out by Hooker while Kilner and Morgans claim key wickets. Taylor signals readiness to play in the fifth test for Australia upcoming Friday. In Cape Town, South Africa leads in the fifth windball with 153 and 200 totals, while England replies 94 and 219 for four wickets.
The notice lists nominations closing with Mr H J Mills on Tuesday March 17 1035 for a pedestrian event with 120 yards and medical by days. It requires entry fees paid in full and riders to register riding colors. Five starters expected. colors Black and Gold Club noted. Also advertises Greater Movie Attractions tonight and Wednesday featuring The Stranger.
An auction notice by Executor E Gall Rector of Dongarra offers an improved farm near Dowgare area. The sale includes a 406 fith shed windmill tanks and garden, with railway access and additional conveniences. Auction date is Saturday February 2, 1985.
Special excursion by train from Mullewa to Geraldton and return on Sunday. Mullewa departure 7:00 am. Arrive Geraldton 10:38 am, return depart 11:15 pm. Fare 3 shillings. First class and second class options offered. C Gallagher announces trip.
Noted screen star Norma Talmadge is hailed as the greatest motion picture artist of today. Her film The Songs of Love shows at the King's tonight and tomorrow, portraying a South African dancing girl and adapting Margaret Feren’s novel. Also featured is Thomas Meighan with Leif Erikson and George Fawcett in Pied Piper Malone and Booth Tarkington’s seafaring tale. Tea with al Kick and Fighting Blood round out the program.
Fragmentary advertisement from Meeman and Co listing prices and goods including fruit trees and brewing rent. Reads as a sales inquiry for items like tanks and cases with references to a Dartington estate and full bearing but details are obscured by errors.
Auctioneers Geraldton or Perth invite further entries for a Nabawa Market sale on Tuesday 3 March 1425 by suction on account of various owners. Sheep elder Smith and Co limited will offer stock including cattle with details to follow.
Tender notices announce a set date for bids on posts of application, detailing the 90th day of February as the target. The fragment notes the formal timing for submission and related procedures.
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