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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1924
Page
3
Report from yesterday shows Mr Bromley of the drivers union accusing delays in negotiations and signaling an escalation in the rail travel dispute. Patience has worn thin as talks stall and the strike gains intensity.
The prince, who had been motoring in the afternoon, stopped at York House to visit the Prince of Wales. During the journey, his strap or tie to the motor car was reportedly missing, prompting a brief delay in the arrival.
In the January match between Younkman and Sayers the replay is set after adjournment from last night. Younkman holds a pawn endgame with two and a half games left to draw to clinch the title while Sayers eyes a half win. London reports say Empire pride grows as Australia Day luncheon comments emphasize steady royal sentiment amid a revolution’s quiet pass.
President Coolidge proposes a bi partisan legal committee to take over Senate Committee evidence and prosecute all malfeasance findings. The pull of testimony before the panel implicates former Interior Secretary Fall Navy Secretary Denby and Attorney General Daugherty, with reactions from Democrats and Republicans amid mounting tension. Rome and Yugoslavia news note settlements, while a women’s strike and a hospital incident in the Alps are also reported.
In Perth this morning the Logslat Assembly was dissolved following a mandate from government leaders. The seizure cuts short current debates and triggers immediate political realignment as nation comments on the upheaval.
Melbourne reports another victim dies after the Botanical Gardens shooting. Joby Moxham is named as the fourth fatality. Mrs Parry remains critically ill. Police search for E List amid church and school security concerns. damage tallies reach £2010. Eugene Strangford found with a fractured skull. his wife arrested after bottle attack.
In New South Wales on January 2 a Bakers Union resolution urged government arbitration to settle hrs per week in a strike dispute. At Woollen Pool a surfing carnival tragedy saw James King drown after rope entanglement with two others escaping. Community meetings in Carsamah discussed settlement forms, medical service talks, and street improvements with local officials and railway cooperation proposed.
The report cites Air Minister and Lord Amery endorsing a plan to cut travel times to London via airship and sea routes. It notes a proposed eleven day journey from common to Perth, with nine to thirteen days figures discussed and safety assurances urged for passengers.
The Torf Club held a hot day meeting with a strong crowd, a well-patronised special train, and heavy traffic. Filandria won the Foundation Purse by a short head after a thrilling straight finish. Yehouals and Jetmates also featured in close efforts. The Third Class Plate saw Irish Play and Leopard contest a tight finish, with Early Spring winning the Anniversary Handicap by a half length.
Local racing chatter recalls the Great Southern heat affecting performance at Narrrogin and Me-tae events with several runners pressured by weather. References to Pontine Lares and the We Laddie show mixed results amid a busy circuit as farmers and bettors track outcomes and standings.
Fragmentary auction notice lists Loren and co offering items by auction at their Nabs wu Gal s Yaris on Monday February 4 at 3 pm. Invites attenders including Hencom Geraldton and Perth for the sale.
To the resident the magistrate grants an odd decree citing a magical relic and miracles. Eixremi and a “wonder” appear amid delights while fines are imposed on Mir Enid Compton for an appearance in song and dance.
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