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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1924
Page
3
Tex Wickard announces that Dempsey and Giloms are matched to meet in New York during the first week of January for a forthcoming contest. He also stated plans for Yirpo and Wille to fight in mid July to determine the title in Boston.
An armed robber robbed the West Perth post office on January 17 or 18, taking about £42 and several revolvers. He fled into King's Park as police closed in and later commandeered a motor car during a night-time escape, prompting a big reward offer.
Malbourse reports a January 17 court scene where Victori faces a constable amid a charged dispute. Details remain sparse as the proceedings unfold with limited readable facts.
Vague report notes a general election with politicians from various factions. Mentions a rallying cry and a sense of urgency as campaigns press forward amid uncertain outcomes.
A large gathering led by Minister for Agriculture HK Maley considered the party platform. They endorsed candidates including R Gamble of Tood and 4. N for the seat, with emphasis on national spirit, constitutional government, and defense of primary protections.
Fragmentary hints show a NSW district discussing executive control over candidate selection. Critics claim central interference undermines party platforms and local representation. The piece notes calls for decentralization and warns the executive action is undemocratic and not reflective of diverse electorates.
The Minister for Agriculture Hon HK Malay opened his election in Mullens Town Hall with a sizable crowd. He stated farmers lent control of the Farmers Association but aims to revive the old basis of the Farmers and Labour Association and unite representatives responsible to electors. He pledged unity with the Government policy and the Country Party to maintain constitutional government.
The opposition Labour group assembled a modest audience at Tawa Hall to hear Mr Collier critique government finance. He questioned whether recent development incentives matched loan expenditure and urged land settlement support and state aided marketing within the state’s absorptive capacity.
Racing in Western Australia notes results from a Yeetweed Club event at Park racecourse. Betting odds show 10 to 1 against the winner.
In a tight cricket contest, Mercantiles chase concentrates on a single wicket victory over Geraldton. Cosm or Sot proves true to description with decisive overs and steady partnerships guiding the chase.
Fragmentary text hints at a weather prophet fearing air power effects on the air, with a meeting about an ice age remark. A train to Bellarst appears and a stranger mentions ice age while an exchange about wages and a post appears, leaving unclear outcomes.
A fragmented report describes a dramatic incident involving molten rubber at a dock area. The readable text hints at a large lead on a risky dive, mentions inflammable material, and references a century plus events with unclear dates and minor proper nouns.
Readable fragments describe a Great War context with figures on casualties and disease. The text mentions 30,000,000 in some wartime stake and tuberculosis rates per 1000 among a population, but details are jumbled and attribution unclear.
Mr Howard Smith, president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, warned tariffs hurt the domestic industry. He argued British preference for British wool goods limited Canadian growth, preventing a domestic woollen industry from becoming a major exporter and bargaining partner.
Public notice from Vermin Board about poison cart actions under section 96.2. Mentions Anre Company Limited and 5,600 bales tied to Melbourne Bales. Provides timeline and list details for vermin control measures and collection period.
Tenders are invited by the Electric Light Department of Geraldton for the supply of firewood delivered to Electric Works or rail freight. Tenders due January 31. The Town Clerk's Office, Geraldton, handles submission. DALGETY & COMPANY, LIMITED to conduct next sale at Geraldton.
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