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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1924
Page
3
London January 4 Liberal leaders debate whether to defeat Mr Baldwin and install the Socialists in power. Several liberal capitalists reportedly protested funding the party to back the first Socialist Government in Britain.
The ballot of locomotive engineers and firemen shows a majority against accepting the National Railway Wages Board award.
London January 5 The Broadcasting Company inaugurates weekly half hour broadcasts on educational subjects. The programs include musical items by leading authorities and guidance on correct usage in English and French for student learning.
Intense interest grows as cheap crystal radio owners can listen in to a Pittsburg concert via trans Atlantic broadcasting. Projections for 1924 foretell further advance with Marconi hints of commercial development. J Godfrey Isaacs notes limited near term progress while Signor Marconi’s directional wireless experiments could revolutionise wireless communication and the imperial wireless chain moves forward.
The Minister for War states that the army in the Ruhr will be reduced from 140000 to 100000 before the end of the month.
London January 2 report by a strong committee of clergy and eminent physicians led by the Archbishop of Canterbury after the Lambeth Conference of 1920. It considers Christian Science and spiritual healing, ruling that no sick person should rely on Science for medical care from a physician or surgeon.
Wreckage from the airship Dixmude has been located beneath the sea south of Cape San Maria Girgenti Beilly. Two bodies were recovered near Anpexado.
Berlin January 4 the metal workers strike has halted work for about 200 000 men amid talks with employers who propose 18 ½ gold marks weekly 20 shillings at current rates. A married worker with two children earns 30 marks, 40 percent below prewar wages, a rate viewed as starvation pay.
Athens reports M. Venizelos arrived from Paria and says he will not stay long but aims to help lift Greece from its present difficulties. Meanwhile a Rhodesia gold discovery near Bulawayo is described as a virgin reef showing rich quartz with gold, drawing excitement from locals and investors.
Premier Sir James Mitchell announced the general elections for the Legislative Assembly will be held on March 22. Telegrams from Western Australia note the fixed date for the vote.
Results from the fourth day at Ascot show Kilred taking the Imperial Handicap in a close finish amid a slate of races including the Coronation Plate and Commonwealth Handicap with betting odds noted for each event.
Perth reports that the Minister for Mines Mr J Scaddan will remain in the ministry until the forthcoming elections. The decision clarifies the government’s leadership as the election date approaches.
Melbourne reports latest scores in the Victoria v South Australia match with Ellis Townsend and Wallace among players. Whitty took 5 for 49, Fisher 2 for 60, while South Australia trails. Separate notes mention Hutchingon and Holmes among others in earlier fixtures.
Perth January 5 the Williams Narregin District Council of the P P A passes a resolution recording disgust with H K Maley MLA ex Leader of the Country Party for severing ties with the Primary Producers Association and neglecting primary industries.
Adelaide reports that the next general elections will be held on Saturday April 5 with polling day fixed. The notice specifies the date for voters to cast ballots in the upcoming election.
Melbourne reports a fourth small-pox case in four weeks tied to vessels in the Eastern trade. A ship at Thursday Island carried the disease. Authorities say vigilant screening of shipping along the East coast is preventing wider spread and precautions are deemed sufficient.
Melbourne authorities shut 25 hotel licenses in the metropolitan area as the year ends. The Licences Reduction Court awarded £50,100 compensation. Affected venues are located in Abbotsford Port Melbourne East Melbourne and Essendon districts.
In Melbourne a 19 year old, William Patching, died at an Ararat level crossing while pursuing a police party. The chase followed a Commonwealth Savings Bank theft in Melbourne where a New South Wales pass book was altered to raise the deposit from £10 to £1,000.
A Daily Mail analysis notes 1,809 British races from March 19 to November 24. Favorites won 727 events while 1,082 lost, a 40 percent win rate. Average odds against were about 61 to 4, and a level £1 stake on all favorites would yield an overall loss of £3 from £1,300 staked.
A crowded Mas ly beach on Xmas Day saw 23 bathers rescued as an 11 foot shark was hooked near Watsons Bay. A second, larger shark fought a strong line before breaking free, while the sea and undertow kept spectators calm amid the carnival at a nearby beach.
Reports from Melbourne note that Morris fired through church windows at Holy Trinity and Methoirt Church, narrowly missing Rev. Frederick Edwards who escaped unharmed. Half year Federal Customs receipts in Melbourne reached £17,759,920.
The Australian Labor Party has purchased the Sydney Daily Mail and assumed control of the newspaper as of January 3. The Labor movement now runs the publication through its organization in New South Wales.
In Melbourne City Court Phillip Ross, a third year medical student, faced Pharmacy Board action after admitting to obtaining cocaine via bogus prescriptions. He claimed African origin and misunderstanding of drug laws, seeking reform and work to break the habit. He was sentenced to three months with good behaviour.
Thieves broke into Mises of or AE Ltd at George Street and forced open a safe on a higher floor, stealing £100 in notes and £100 worth of tobacco. A larger safe on the first floor containing a much larger sum was not taken.
A scrub blaze near the railway at N Taranaki burned hundreds of tar barrels stacked beside the line. Tar flowed onto lime, buckling rails and halting trains as fire destroyed ash lines and spread danger along the tracks.
Dr. Page acting prime minister and Mr. Chapman minister for customs dined with Rutherglen vine growers urging a tariff on fortifying spirits. Chapman says vine industry deserves favorable treatment and suggests presenting case to the Tariff Board. He mentions Mr. Cook MP as an attentive representative and calls him a dammed nuisance.
On December 24 1921 Kroger alleged a written agreement to marry with Miss Siller. He was ready to wed but she refused to carry out the contract. Miss Siller did not appear.
The listing highlights international news and serials including Adventures of Boobinson Crusop and Pales of the Fish Patrel. Richard Talmadge stars in Watch Him Step with praise for his stunts and a love theme. Also shows Hempecked and a Dales of the Fish Petrel entry with dates January etc.
Elder Smith and Company have received instructions to offer at their sale yards on the above date.
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