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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1924
Page
3
A political dispatch from Lasilon reports on a overseas delegation in Australia and New Zealand preparing a report. It notes resistance to schemes of assisted migration and calls for careful reception measures before expanding migrant schemes, highlighting concerns about settlement logistics and district conditions.
The report notes the British Empire Producers Council endorsing policy lines from imperial and economic conferences. It mentions three political parties agreeing to align with these recommendations to support practicable reform. An inaugural address at an international advertising convention is cited, with remarks on government influence and broader representation.
London reports a severe blizzard with 12 hour snowfall and widespread frost across Dumfries and western towns. Bay of Biscay storms disrupt shipping. Paris sees continuous rain as eastern Europe endures deep winter conditions.
Fragmentary report describes odd cheers during a swearing-in event with Laborites and Lady Torrington. Miss Lawrence drew crowd cries of East London while Miss Bond-Geld elicited "Our Mazin" chants.
A Bradford factory roof collapsed burying workers beneath heavy machinery. Twenty people were rescued with varying injuries. six were reported alive, and ten bodies were recovered.
London reports an admiralty notice that submarine 1.24 was involved in a collision with battleship Reputation. The Atlantic fleet, which had left Portland this morning for a three month cruise, proceeded toward the Channel as investigations begin. Naval officials await details on survivability if the submarine struck a vital area and flooded compartments.
Sunk in thieut fathome but weather delays smvers on the bpots. Partial readable text notes delays due to conditions and mentions the vessel or event with uncertain spellings.
The document notes a temporary settlement of a ship dispute involving Ben Venchen and partners with German owners to hold a conference in London to align with foreign powers. The text mentions pilots, an expansion of capacity, and a court martial following.
An official report describes the assassination of Herr Heintz in a Berlin hotel restaurant. A killer and companion fled, while a massacre followed with multiple Separatist leaders killed and several wounded during a violent confrontation.
Telegrams report Western Australia charged for conspiring to steal and drill for oil at Lake Eva. The defendants allegedly bought a tank, transported it from Adelaide via Katoomba, drilled a bore, and connected the setup to tap oil into a dugout, with transports to Perth.
A man admitted the offenses related to alleged Japanese aliens and was sentenced to six months imprisonment. The report notes court actions following accusations involving suspected aliens and a skipper.
The report details a statement criticizing imports from France Belgium and Germany into England and the war zone. It notes calls to impose dumping duties on textiles and accuses the Government and Customs of weak resistance to importing interests. It mentions unemployment among textile workers and questions claims of unfair competition with Australia.
The Tattersall’s meeting results include six races from afternoons card. Early betting showed favorites at 7 to 1 on the winner, with slow post times and unsettled odds across the events.
Betting markets list close spreads for events featuring Veboushs against Myakews and Woulkkin with 3 to 1 and 6 to 1 odds. Other contenders include Trimeria and Ayraien in the Burnabinha Handicapp with weights and entries noted for Brads Betting and TheatricsL.
An Australian newspaper fragment notes Globe Brewery seeks tenders by noon mid January 1924 for carting firewood from the railway to the Globe Brewery and for a telephony line between Ajana and Gale, with references to tender details and collection from several post offices and officials.
A local theatre event at 1:30 pm features tricks and contests with a prize of £2 2s and 3 nights stay. amateur artists invited. Tenders for a telephone line between Yuum and East Yuma close January 35th 1024 with labour bids invited. details from Postmasters in Geraldton Yuna Nabawah or the General Post Office.
Notice of licenses granted and tender invitation for allotments at Spalding Park Reserve 1558 and surrounding lots. Tenders due Tuesday January 1924 at Council Chambers Gerallton. endowment lands suitable for tomato growing. Town Clerk Glendinning signs.
A public demonstration will be held at 90 Wednes day next January 16th near Geraldton to show plum sale practices. Local agents Chas Houmank in Geraldton provide full details and price terms 7/6 per cass, with cash on delivery and sailage penalties to accompany delivery.
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