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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1925
Page
3
Berlin reports a faction tables a note in the Reichstag demanding the resignation of Resident Robert. The item notes a German political dispute as authorities argue over leadership amid cabinet tensions.
Thirteen members of the crew of the Australian cruiser Adelaide have been married since the vessel docked in England. The brides plan to sail for Australia soon aboard the ship. News also reports on fighting in China with Sun Chuan Fong forces capturing an arsenal and defeating Chang Yuen Ming in Shanghai.
A Daily Herald dispatch reports White armies under General Wrangel forming in Bulgaria and Serbia. They plan an attack on Soviet Russia during April and May, with British sources alleged to be involved and to be supplying aid.
A fragment claims the Uobbevike label British policy as anti Soviet and accuse Mr. Austin Chamberlain of seeking to create a bloc of anti Bolshevik states spanning from Peru to Afghanistan.
A catastrophic earthquake struck Constantinople on January 1, destroying several areas including Ardahan and causing numerous fatalities and widespread ruin. Rescue efforts and casualty counts follow as officials assess the disaster.
London January 13 reports reveal a new court list showing 40 percent of petitions filed by women, with 507 undefended cases noted. The wording indicates a shift in divorce actions tied to gender equality debates.
In a warning note dated January 13, The Daily Chronicle laments Es second session failure and accuses authorities of procrastination in motoring danger, praising swift decisive action as lacking and needed.
Western Australia WASHAWAY ON TRANS LIME. The Express delayed. Perth January 13 reports damage to the transcontinental mail line caused by heavy rains. A passenger train 320 miles distant was derailed about one hour late. convoy arrangements were made to transport travelers and mail to Perth. The overland train carried mail from the Eastern States and mail for transport.
A fragment from Hydnus dated Jan 12 describes clothing marked 11 GARI and a listing of odd details. It notes a traveler answering the description of De Garis, believed involved in the mystery, with a passenger under the name Leativ traveling under false pretenses.
Yorne police doubt that the men of the Si hene are Dy Garis and believe the mysterious Young or Leslie may be a friend of Gurin, dragging a red herring through the case as detectives question the overcomplete chain of evidence.
A man named De Unvin was arrested this morning on board the Maheno while in Melbourne. details of the arrest are sparse and come from late edition reports.
A fragmentary Bunbury notice describes a locally known man Laurene Lyttleton Baxter arriving from Premastle after a voyage and announcing a world walk. The item mentions his past with the Seaforth Highlanders and a farewell lettre, dated around April 4 1923.
A Greek national Richard Manipetis was arrested after a 20 year old girl from Brisbane was found with two knife wounds. The incident followed a dispute over a three year relationship and a missed meeting on Friday night near Vallray Hill.
Australian XI to open at Adelaide on Friday with J Ryder replacing A E Markopt. Lineup includes HL Collins captain W Bariletey TAL Gregory A L Malley JOM Taylor Ryder Vic A Richardson BSA V Richardson SA.
Yorkshire supporters push for more local players in the national side after a two match series where Sutcliffe’s team, praised for youth and talent, faced criticism for a weak finish. Ex-international players note tougher wicket and unfamiliar conditions add to the praise of the young form and potential.
In Ballarat on January 15 a drawn game between England and Ballarat ended in a draw. England were bowled out for 200 with Kilner taking three wickets, while Ballarat posted 1 wicket for 1 in their second innings. The Hag link side had several players omitted from the match.
Adelaide reports a chaotic scene as teams contest the toss in a South Australian cricket match. Players Chew Mill Jack Lyon Joe Travers GC Campbell and G V2 Kerymguur feature in the lineup amid high expectations for the home side.
The piece lists South Australia players and dismissals from a cricket match, with individual scores and wickets noted. It also mentions a London veterinary report about fixing dogs with false teeth and prosthetics, including a case of a Schipperke dog fitted with teeth lasting 14 months.
A Mullewa sale on January 21 lists about 13 000 sheep including 4000 Wittenoom bred Merino ewes and 100 Merino ewes two years old. Descriptions note soundness and forward condition with a mix of bred wethers and young ewes mated to ram services. Transit arrangements and entries via G Buchanan Mullewa are mentioned.
A special sale notice announces stock from a farming plant including 2660 wethers aged two to three years and 200 mated, with bids invited via Murray Bud Rama. The notice from Lgety & Company requests bids for the stock and related cattle lot as part of the sale.
Notice from Dalgety & Company Limited about train arrangements and sharers leaving Perth on Tuesday the 20th of January at 53 points of art? Dongere at 8:30. The vendor places goods on racks free of charge.
Dalgety & Company Limited announce a public auction of sheep from Mutate of the late J. B Peery. Ewes and wethers from Murchison districts offered in various condition, with yarding and transport details for buyers by train. Further particulars available from Dalgety & Company Limited.
Melbourne buyer Mr. Ai Ho Wenke of Sydney purchased Victori A BIG FIGURE. The price was not disclosed but thought to be £17,000. Wenke, proprietor of Dungate Hill Motel, Sydney, faced Eusebius when he won the Derby and held Guimers in 1919.
Melbourne reports a party in Hokeby street Collingwood turned violent after police were called. Officers were pelted with beer bottles and crockery. furniture was wrecked. Constable V. was struck with iron. Shots were fired. Andress Charien Patchett and Charles Collins were arrested charged with offensive behaviour.
The bout between Meibosrac Jap and Alf Karasick over Billy Meeske ended in a rough, one round contest last night. Both men and seconds created chaos. two seconds even fought after the match. Melbourne crime note recalls a grim alleyway murder of Nellie Clark, age 11, found near a telegraph pole hours after an errand.
The inaugural passenger flight from Sydney to Adelaide under the airways service departed from Mustot aerodrome at 11 30 am on Saturday. Pilot F A Geronipamiod and mechanic G Wright led the flight carrying official passenger Miss Saint TS cens Yat between the capitals.
The fight at the Stadium saw Jack Dillon 112 and Larry Johnson 111 of Western Australia in a brutal main event. Dillon’s corner threw in the towel in the tenth round after a close contest, despite Johnson pressuring throughout.
Walkaway Market and partners issued sale instructions for an event dated the 200h inst with listed items including dog skian and other entries. The notice mentions PAT WETHERS and various livestock terms and references entries linked to GERALDTON or PERTH.
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