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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
1
In cricket matches starting on 17 May Geraldton and Australs held strong positions at stumps. The day featured Geraldton against Cosmopolitan and Mercantile in progress with competitive play and emerging lead chances.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a voyage involving a vessel, a pilot named Smee, and an invention that set an exact course. The text is garbled but hints at Amtwerp and Rae Sree, with reference to a vessel rendered possible by a new device.
Fragmentary ad copy touts promotions at the Geraldton Hotel with mentions of bathhouse offerings and a wide array of brands. A supposed contact line invites readers to call for “Home free Howe” and notes a 200k battery reference.
A damaged archival snippet notes heavy rain and extended storms affecting rural districts in the Vilgara and far eastern fringe wheat belt, with the opening day referenced and multiple communities impacted by the weather.
The Perth Police Court held proceedings on Thursday concerning an arrest and related charges. The Crown Prosecutor and Mr Parker addressed the court noting concerns about the extraordinary amount involved and the absence of trades union officials in an open trial. An official inquiry was promised by the Minister following representations by a Daily News representative.
The court addresses the Mundi Mundi pastoral dispute. Bia notes cattle drives of 458 head along the fence to the southern boundary and 129 trespass dates. A July 3 letter from Sidney Kidman, partner of the defendant firm, claims rights under the South Australian Pastoral Act and cites no interference with the complainant.
A court case discusses entry refusals at a company gate and nominal damages. Plaintiffs seek compensation while opposing counsel argues the conduct warrants limited relief. His Honor considers awarding a nominal sum and notes the need for a formal declaration of the claim.
The report notes rapid motor ship and steam tonnage growth, with 18 months of new construction. It cites official estimates of 265,000 passenger cars 431,000 commercial vehicles and 1,800 motor cycles in Siemens figures through October, surpassing 1923 registrations.
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