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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reads discuss the Labour party forming its first government amid Seitiish politics with unclear details and potential party names.
The article lists cabinet appointments with Mr Macdonald as Foreign Secretary and Mr Haldane as Lord Chancellor. It notes Liberal opposition to socialism with a meeting of Liberal women yesterday adopting a resolution to defend private enterprise and uphold the social fabric of industry.
In London and Yorkshire Bank in January two bankers warn they will yield power to support government undertakings if roused by men in authority. The British Chambers of Commerce in Birmingham reports John Balfour says Labour governance need not fear the Chamber as long as the government stays away from Communism. The piece notes surprise ministerial appointments and a broad reshuffle in the new cabinet reflecting trade and university influence.
Reports warn the railway strike threatens the transport system with grievous impact. Government action is watched as industry eyes the crisis and potential extensions loom while daily life and travel face growing disruption.
A deadly incident at Botanic Gardens in South Yarra left several dead and wounded as a gunman attacked groups of women and men. Police report a panicked crowd, bloodstains, and multiple victims while other scenes described further incidents and a surrounding atmosphere of fear.
In New South Wales the market item Burney Senoary 2 Ee is offered at a price of £100000. The listing notes the high cost and target buyer interest in the regional market.
Racing in Western Australia coverage notes results from the WATC meeting at Gatton with Watt and Waylen Plate details. Horse names such as Green Beard Loch Bho White Thorn and Carnival Handicap contenders appear with placings and odds.
Fragmented cricket score details and stray notices include bowling figures and totals, plus several local remarks about finance, officials, and personal updates. The garbled text references players such as Beith, Bennett, Criddle, Griddle, and Worthington, with partial scores and funding mentions alongside unrelated civic notes.
The report notes a political candidate contest and a relay of civic calls from Narrogin at 2 15 pm for immediate help. Extensive property damage and spreading fire near Yilliminning and Neeralim violate rail and road corridors as fire-breaks struggle to contain sparks from a Collie Narrogin train.
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The notice lists 4000 graded wethers and ewes to be offered by public auction at the Utakarm Sale Yards on Tuesday January 29 1901. Agents Elder Smith Co Ltd Perth advertise livestock lots with details on breeding and timing.
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