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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1921
Page
2
Fragmentary text describes a clash between the Government and industry over railway policy and state ownership. It notes opposition to state control, a push back toward private management, and broader sanctions affecting industry as the crisis unfolds.
Authorities arrange motor transport and food relief to hard pressed countryside districts after a restricted service disrupts supplies. Disputes Committee and Government discuss proposals while rumors of a settlement circulate amid ongoing negotiations and transport hardships.
The Commonwealth Year Book 1920 is received with statistical tables for 1901 to 1919. Notices update mail closures from Geraldton and Northampton to various destinations, with weekly return times and special events including a church fairs and exhibitions at St Johns Presbyterian, Gorition, and preparations for a ritual annual fair to restore the Presbyteries.
The morning service at the Presbyterian Church Ub o'clock will be a children's service with an address at xi om am on Scala school res pons Ay T jum. Evening service at 7:30 pm led by Rev. A J Eigper. Anglican Church Chris Church services at 11 am and 7:20 pm with the Rector preaching. Salvation Army Kosiga McXeon conducts prayers in Hull tarmorrom at 7 nail TAY pam. Sunday service at 10 13 pau. Western Australia Labour movement notes include travel strike impacts. seven have received orders to hold on. Comsecquenty Far alga and Mmn McNew remain in Toons of the Geeskiton district longer. Wesley Church preacher Rev J Lanplow. choir anthem Daugher of Zion Me F. Kewileaup enterprise reports Melbourne sales active. Western Australia two of Opportunity attracting interest. Kentenap visit postponed due to strike. Upcoming Elections indicate Labor expects early general election. German officials urge careful timing of mont tere.
A rough report of a Perth race meeting shows flat races over distances from six furlongs to one mile and a quarter. Winners include WARFLAME, AFFAIRE DE JOTE, MISH BOLO, Hoven, and DEUMOXT with various bookmakers quoting odds. The Geraldton Swimming Club held events at the jetty with a small crowd watching swims and a poker event raising a stake.
A garbled notice indicates the Geraldtun Band will perform tomorrow if conditions permit, with members traveling to FH early for the event. Thursday rehearsal was varied, and a pleasant lineup including items like "Poet and Poet" appears in the program.
A major water bore near Wooramel Station is reported to supply 12 500 000 gallons of water daily for three crossings along the telegraph line from Basten's Tank toward Boolathias and Mower Devin. In Melbourne reports Andrew Fisher plans to reenter federal politics, likely contesting Beurlige against Prime Minister Hughes, signaling renewed Labor division.
The Tokyo Shimbun notes Prime Minister Hughes defends White Australia in parliament and fears a Pacific arms race. It argues Australia may resist Asian entry, while Britain and America influence postwar dynamics. The piece questions Australia’s trust in America and warns of rising tensions with Japan.
The piece argues against centralizing growth in capital cities and urges establishing local industries in country towns. It contends that regional development will provide local employment, reduce outbound migration, and create value through raw material processing and finishing locally. It emphasizes government credit access to empower country producers.
The railway strike reduced supplies at the Municipal Market with few vegetables and limited meat products available. Vendors reported dwindling stock and higher prices as deliveries slowed and utilities constrained operations.
A catalog of summer apparel and textiles listing palm beach and poplin suits, silk and drill fabrics, trousers, pajamas, hats, cloth, sheets, towels, and mercerised silk products. Prices given in old currency and quantities vary, with large stock of top-quality yardage and ready-made outfits.
The article reviews Dalsety and Co Ltd's annual report showing a profit deprecation after drought and stock losses in Australia and New Zealand. It notes dividends and reserves, and discusses outlook for wool and meat markets amid government stockpiles and price pressures.
Fragmented report outlines satisfactory progress in the Commonwealth shipbuilding programme. It lists staged completions, vessel allocations to Williamstown, Wal Tyland, Cockatoo Te land, Walker's Limited, and Poole, with several ships already reaching longitudinal framing and others planned for Corkutca and Dublin Docks.
A damaged passage describes the visit of Lord Charles Tope to a parish church service at Hope. It mentions the opening of a vow of age, a trio of services, and the presence of a young peer and his entourage. Worn language hints at social ceremony and distant relations.
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