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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1925
Page
2
Sadley announces the birth of Radley Bray to Mr and Mrs A Radley at Bewnhom on January 12. A daughter was born to the couple in this local family notice.
Government railway officials led by Chief Mechanical Engineer EA Ryan arrive for inspection in the northern district. A fortnightly Carnarvon Onslow motor mail begins between Carnarvon and Onslow, with departures Friday and return Saturdays.
Mise Duncan of Greenough plans to catch tonight's train to Perth to visit relatives. The note also mentions several other locals traveling to Perth for work or return, and reports a hospital update regarding Lady Taghlan's leg. A farewell gathering occurred January 7 at Carnarvon Parish Hall in honor of Mr. ALJ Bearaun.
A United Nations survey predicts wheat yields in 1924 will fall to 89.1 percent of the 1923 level, with a heavy 1923 year’s yield noted. The forecast also projects world cotton output to rise about 27 percent over 1923.
Postponed unloading of the steamship Karcala due to Wharf Labourers Union refusal to work the cargo after crew payments. An engineer headed the donkey engine but workers would not operate. engine lowered to wharf in attempt to gain control, but sailors held unloading duties.
Bitter feud between Waterside Workers Federation and Returned Soldiers Waterside Labourers Bureau erupts at Millar's Point. About 100 men thronged the steamship area as fists and iron hooks flew, reinforcements arrived, and fighting lasted minutes with blown blows and pursuit by the riverbank.
Just Justice Powers grants the owners the right to select the Merrmaulé Magive as the central pickup point but refuses to fix the Boars. Commonwealth Government seeks registrar's order to show cause why a deregistration would not proceed. The judge notes no authority to direct the registrar and the case lingers with union adherence uncertain.
The Fremantle Daily Works Union meeting expresses trust in Mr John Cortina and congratulates the editor of Worker. It calls for the Fremantle District Council of the A.D to retain the Boumon's Union credential and denounces the Seamen's Union as disruptive to shipping circles.
The Victorian Education Director criticizes current English teaching and calls for stronger standards at home and in schools. A university graduate group contends the grammar emphasis harms expression, while debates on public schooling and literacy persist alongside local crime notes and cultural listings.
Fragmented remarks show Primary Producers secretaries denying alignment with the National Party. Carroll notes overtures failed and contrasts Australia’s protection stance with the Australian National Federation.
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