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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
3
Washington reports Hol land refusal and shifts in policy tied to the Russian situation. London papers discuss Churchill and Lloyd George quarrels over Bolshevik strategy and a cautious official communique on Europe’s danger. Public reaction remains uncertain about any pact and intercepts on planned aid flows.
Washington January 22 Mr Hoover the Secretary of State praised the Supreme Council decision to lift the blockade on Kara something. He said the move would deal a blow to the United lefts and that Russia would face export restrictions. He noted unanimity and implied Russia would have little wheat to export in the near term.
A London sourced weekly summary reports on Soviet clashes near Nusein, with Denikin forces advancing and thirtee n prisoners taken at a depth of about 40 miles. It notes Allied help and Denikin reinforcements and mentions Cossacks rallying against advancing troops near Kubir as an imminent danger to the country. Paris dispatches claim 200000 workers in the Caucasus and demand higher production and lower consumption.
Melbourne January 22 officials prohibit import of brushes described as toilet article from Southeast Asia India Ceylon Japan or the Philippines. Certificates required testifying that hair was cleansed and disinfected before manufacture.
Malboure January 22 authorities cite regulation 37 to raise daily sustenance allowances for soldiers awaiting reintegration. Without dependents a veteran may receive 74 a week, with a wife and one child 60s 6d, with a wife and two children 1 7s 1d, with a wife and three children 672 8d, and with a wife and four children 63s.
Reports from Melbourne indicate the expulsion of Mr Higgs by the Queensland Labor Party executive. The move prompts questions about his future in local Labor circles and possible attendance at future meetings. Higgs declined to comment, saying he may speak later.
Sydney January 22 Mrs Stewart Dowser wife of a well known jeweller reports the loss of a haul of jewels valued at five thousand pounds from the Carb Hott. The jewels disappeared Sunday morning despite inquiries no trace has been found. A broad circulation of a description has been sent to metropolitan and suburban pawn brokers and police stations in a bid to recover the pieces.
Sydney reports ongoing industrial strife with no agreement on settlement terms. Victoria favoured a settlement while other states Queensland South Australia and Western Australia rejected proposals. Engineers would face pay scales from thirty to forty pounds monthly for lower ranks and up to around one hundred pounds for higher grades amid a prolonged impasse.
A chaotic report from Melbourne notes strained rail timber purchases by the South West line, with sleepers valued at £81,000 amid a broader economic critique. Weather amid labor unease forewarns further disruption as poster campaigns persist and workers threaten further action.
A public meeting is set for Wednesday the 2th at 8 pm in the Town Hall to discuss municipal matters. A large attendance of ratepayers is requested. The Greenough Roads Board notes an adjacent meeting at Nabewal Hall on Sunday, February 11, 1980 to form committees for public welcome and return of local traders.
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