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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1925
Page
3
Mr Harney MP formerly of Perth condemns Imperial preference policy in London address to Cardiff Business Club. He argues protectionist moves cannot benefit Australia amid current dominion policy and urges rethink of imperial ties.
Johannesburg January 7 The Prince of Wales tour of the Union of South Africa will be arranged to avoid a ceaseless round of social functions. He will have at least forty eight hours of rest each week, with rest days typically on Saturday and Sunday or Monday. The plan includes rest before visiting centres and time for polo and shooting at the Sabre Game Reserve, and sports on Sir Abe Hailey's farm at Colesberg.
London January 7 the weekly shipping journal Fair Play says negotiations nearly complete for the sale of 17 steamers of the Blue Star Line London for the Unich Cold Storage Company all vessels have refrigerating machinery and total about 155000 tons deadweight the deal involves several millions of pounds for prospective buyers
London January 7 inquest into the death of George Watkins aged 49. Medical evidence showed Watkins’ heart continued beating and pumping blood for three and a half hours after he stopped breathing following a hospital visit. Verdict: death from natural causes.
In Calcutta a January 7 report notes attempts by a foreign group to obtain cargoes of arms for India. The government disclosed the existence of the organization and its ongoing effort to ship consignments via Singapore and Dur to India over the past year.
Ottawa reports a January 10 vote on trade relations with Germany. If the most favored nation policy is not quickly applied, Germany has become a major market for Canadian goods, especially flour. Heuter notes urgency in securing favorable terms.
London January 6 reports the All Blacks will be presented with a magnificent loving cup trophy by five thousand New Zealanders residing in Great Britain before departing England for home. The trophy commemorates their triumphant tour and will become property of the New Zealand Rugby Union.
London on January 4 reports 103,473 more unemployed people in Great Britain as of December 29 compared with the same date a year earlier, signaling a sharp rise in joblessness.
Church notices outline services for Wesley Bluff Point St Johns and Christ Church with Rev H Faull Paull and sermons on Living by the Day dying confession of Polycarp and fear. A Christmas vacation Sunday school reopens. An inquest reports two Manchester sewer poisoning victims and a comrade recalling the gas tasting like sugar.
An attempt to berth the Baron Mac lay failed yesterday and the vessel returned to Gage Roads.
Detectives chasing C. J. De Garis traced a lodger at the Palace Hotel Mortlake to a staged disguise. A padded suit and a torn telegram reveal efforts to flee to New Zealand on the Maheno, with passengers searched but no match found. The man left nine o'clock, rode in a car, and may have boarded or could have departed before sailing.
In the Goodwood purse second division a crowd watches several horses including SANOLEAN and Jolly Bubble race over one mile seven furlongs with odds 3 to 1 7 to 2 and 8 to 1. Scratched horses include Borgia and Scaly Girl while betting pools list tote odds and values for other runners such as Athgarvan and Gay Bilver in a welter handicap pacing.
Melbourne delegates from shipowners and seamen's representatives failed to reach an agreement on picking-up places. The matter returned to oper ecourt with owners urging all-day pickup at Mercantile Marine Offices and ship sides. Justice Powers adjourned the spur t to Monday and signaled possible assent to the owners' proposal.
The Fremantle branch of the Seamen's Union announced a change in pickup hours after a meeting at Trades Hall. The union, formerly restricting to 9 to 10 am, will allow a second daily pickup from 3 to 4 pm to better match employers' needs. Unemployed seamen will gather at the union restroom behind Fremantle Trades Hall.
A London dispatch reports Lady Coghlan wife of the Agent General for New South Wales and her son Austin broke their legs while skiing near St Moritz in Switzerland.
Melbourne reports the Prime Minister Mr Brocc announced the government will offer expropriated properties in New Guinea for sale soon. The move follows wartime seizures and aims to raise revenue while transferring ownership back to private hands.
In Melbourne City Court Reginald Hill Thomas Keogh Robert Brierly George Bowie and Smith were found with bat tennis balls and musical instruments stolen from Chamberlaii Seymour Rocke and Tompsitt Mutual Stores and the Sports Depot. Judge Knight called it a dreadful state of affairs and jailed all five for one month.
Melbourne reports the Minister for Home and Territories says Administrator Urquhart plans to seek medical treatment abroad. With his absence likely for an extended period, Colonel E Lean currently administrator of Norfolk Island will act as Administrator of the Northern Territory during Urquhart’s leave.
Launceston January 7 2000 visitors from the mainland are stranded in the State due to a hold up of Bass Strait steamer service. About 70 wool buyers face disruption as 42 seats on the Marrawah limit departures to Melbourne leaving many unable to ship wool or receive cheques worth about £1 000 000.
Melbourne reports the board's assessment of compensation for the rinderpest outbreak has been received and approved. The assessed sum exceeds available funds by about £2500, prompting the Government to allocate a further amount to pay all agreements in full.
Fragments mention Dunedin and a list of names including Gorgon Centaur Burma Crewe Hall Aspasia Merbudda Moncalieri and Ka- Si Sores. The note evokes a medieval or wartime setting with a quoted line about preferring torment over bliss, but the passage is incomplete and reads as a rough OCR snippet.
Melbourne 9. The mystery of Co J De Garis whereabouts was not simplified yesterday. Late in the afternoon a warrant was issued for his arrest on information from Frank Northcote of North Melbourne. The charge states De Garis obtained 300 pounds by means of valueless cheques on December 22 last.
Melbourne reports no trace of C. J. De Garis with detectives widening searches of foreshore scrub and waterfront. Rumors say the body may have been caught on Mentone Beach rocks or that he weighted himself before entering the water. A report to the OL D notes a sighting on a Sydney express and another suggests a woman’s disguise aboard the same train.
Janek High notes rumour of a local bowling club in Dongarra. Recent Saturday points altered leaders as many players lost games. two standouts maintain top spots amid holidays. Nominations open for Blue Ribbon Handicap Pairs on 24 and 26 January with eager rivalry forecast. novice handicap planned later to sustain competitive pace and club activity.
English observer Mr. K E Wilson outlines the resumed Second Test where Australia led by 156 at tea and 6 for 156 at test time. He notes Australia's stronger batting and cites Sandie Chapman and Sneenes 20 runs as pivotal in the victory effort.
A short note dated June 2 reports English batting struggles with lines like like a wee squail and notes performances that undercut team hopes. The item captures a brief failings trend without detailed scores or names.
A historical note lists batting averages led by Magnificent on 119.25 from four innings, Hobbs second with 87.00, and Ponsford at 67.25. Includes brief figures for Richardson and Sauk. mentions five Australians and scores, with stray nonessential text.
The piece notes how gifts of money or wealth have followed political figures, historically from patrons after death to those aiding in power. It cites examples such as Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, Sir William Burton, Lord Rockingham, and Disraeli’s benefactors, and warns against heavy incentives corrupting public service.
Tibradden Wethers in very good condition with blade shorn. Lower Murchison Wethers in good condition blade shorn. Upper Murchison and Murchison breed ewes listed with numbers 40 and 30 respectively. Ewes from Lower Murchison included. no ewes bred or from Tibradden estate.
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