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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1926
Page
3
Fragmentary copy describes a government plan linked to Newfoundland and three sad families scheme. Mentions farm support and up to £10 for each settler. Obscure references to Britain and coal industry context.
Jan 15 report on the resumption of the Coal Commission inquiry with Evan Williams denying miners earned a mixer and asserting owners do not seek a national agreement. He warned that prosperity would fall if costs rose, and that owners refused to negotiate a nationwide deal.
The Labour Movement submits a scheme for nationalising all minerals and collieries in Great Britain. It proposes shifting coal from extraction to utilisation and reorganising industry under a national framework. The plan aims to reform the mining sector and unify the labour movement under a single commission.
The city’s commerce expansion drives private mansions toward demolition as luxury districts on Fifth Avenue become a hub for shops hotels and apartment houses. Visitors tour former Vanderbilts estates amid grand rooms and mirrored ballrooms once hosted by elite residents.
Parliament debates a finance package focusing on a government social project, with proposals described as a cornerstone of policy. The discussion centers on how the plan will be funded and its national impact.
A representative of every active faculty offers tea at Lystrend Hall Mundford Aidente at the outset will be limited yet. A youth warded today wither to back him to the tune declared that under Mr Potts Lynnford Hall will become a real university of empire instruction. To meet at end of the year. Lesdee Jus 33. By Mr EeSeshied heen Dex bee 34 further development in regard to arranging the holding of the est In Corraesne the aeet ae aaa Government's inquiry or Sn their representives to come to Lomdom to dis a matters, bat further cou p must pose before any revision tam be reached. Aa reguds the suggestion that ie conference might be held im Juse, in view of the fact that elections de pending in savers of the ominion, and that the Parliaments of others wil be reamembling about that time, it is considered mere likely that the con formee will by Bald about October, or Lerkape avn later.
A damaged report from Nayaret Mexico notes floods following a boxing event on the town, with multiple fatalities and widespread damage. Officials urge caution as rescue teams search the area.
Fragmented clipping claims Badupeet Tandon and others discuss alleged conspiracies involving Windiveh Gradz and Dr Nedonwy. It asserts aims to influence Hungary and France, accusing public figures of political motives and harm to peace, with unclear connections stated by sources.
Advice attributed to Dalgety reports Zealandia will resume sailing to Australia after missing January 23. The steamer faced gunfire in Samoa and trouble near Prisnaatie during wartime service. Recommissioning is linked to Sydney-Tasmania trade revival.
Jan 15 Perth reports a Lowden man and wife connected to the agent for Western Australia claim the Kybra the Wea vm Australian State owned steamer Dwift was launched yesterday for the south west coast trade. Harland and Wolff are building another for the south western coast. The police minister said a commission into Constable Lambert's case would be appointed soon with a protracted inquiry anticipated.
Melbourne reports the morning House of Representatives session opened with Mr. Latham gaining leave to discuss a bill to amend the Crimes Act. Observers believed the minister aimed to fast track deportation legislation to prevent disruption of industry and commerce and shield the Commonwealth from unrest and propaganda.
A garbled report notes Dr tumtyage discusses federal immunization aims and calls for further research before establishing vaccine claims. The piece mentions Newitie Hewse as a cited source and references ongoing medical inquiry.
A satisfactory agreement was reached between the Commonwealth Government and Ds. Smalpage regarding testing his serum for the treatment of tuberculosis. The announcement notes the June 13 date and confirms the accord on the research and testing protocol.
Melbourne reports Tasmania facing financial strain amid a federal inquiry into relations with RW Lockyer. Knighthood during the New Year honors sparked questions about positions in the Commonwealth. The figure served as Consulter-General of Costumy from 1910 to 1913 before his appointment to the Interstate Commission.
Police investigate a female con artist who fleeced a taxi driver for £1 by posing as a distressed passenger needing hospital treatment for her child. She claimed authorities could not alter the note she showed and left behind a note with a bag bearing a small value.
In the New South Wales Assembly during the second reading debate a Nationalist member urged withdrawal on a 44 hour week for seamen. The goverment faced a heated clash as a reprimand was proposed, and the member Mr Raid refused to withdraw, leading to his removal from the Upper House.
A disrupted strike swept through the Western suburbs as workers halted fuses and trains, leaving roads blocked and systems stalled. Police and officials urged calm as the action persisted into the evening, with organizers claiming performance failures and demand for higher pay.
The 44 hour week has caused discontent among unions at the BLE FP steel works in Newcastle. The Newcastle branch of the Federation reports that only this factory has discharged workers due to the shorter week.
A blazing car overturns in a culvert and sinks into water. Passengers are trapped as flames engulf the vehicle. One man frees a door, enabling others to escape amid extreme heat and a bursting petrol tank, with several occupants jumping clear.
A fragmented report notes the leading Jeihou wud Dandies le troupe setting sail on a first voyage to Australia under the command of Dramatio Reueios. The record mentions passage events and crew, with emphasis on the journey and leadership amid uncertain details.
A garbled OCR fragment reports a death at Bournemouth linked to an omeliday and a funeral context. Names and precise relations are unclear, but the item notes a sudden death of a Mr Gealy during an event or holiday period.
A terse summary notes export patterns from a template in the state and questions the accuracy of judging figures for the current season with reference to this year’s export levels and the impact on the overall outlook.
The report lists afternoon races and outcomes at a New South Wales event with detailed results. It notes betting opinions, participant names, horse names, and race standings from maidens to handicaps, plus a local hack race with modest fields and placements.
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