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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
3
London reports the Miners Federation meeting the Prime Minister to press for lower coal prices and domestic shortages blamed on wartime sales. Me Smillie and other leaders urged unselfish action and hinted miners could use their powers to curb prices if the government does not act.
A London dated report outlines Bolshevik policy labeling capitalists and officers as targets and urging external action against them. The piece emphasizes hatred for capitalists and a two category scheme, urging suppression of those allied with them and those opposed to Bolshevik rule.
Warsaw dispatch reports Brusiloff brigade command in Bolshevik forces estimated at two million. Warsaw World correspondent notes strategic aims to strike Poland via Vinia route with two-pronged effort and potential advance through Cinne pethiane, detailing family ties and leadership context amid shifting front lines.
London The Letts continue to advance brilliantly across a 90 mile sector and have reached 65 miles. London’s traffic suffers a huge loss as the London Tubes and Omnibus Combine estimates annual costs at £1,000,000 and urges government takeover of the railway system to reduce rates. Pretoria reports removal of import restrictions and urges duty cuts on meats and fats and railway rate relief until after the election. Washington reports Senate deadlock as Hitchcock’s term ends, leaving the treaty in conference and the Senate uncertain on next steps.
Telegrams from Sydney via The Newcastle and Mail report effects on coal trade in South Wales as miners respond to shipping disruptions. The message notes impact on production and transport, with local districts referenced and tensions hinted in the labor segment.
A brief item notes a paper shortage and price rise for four daily papers, with advance notice of likely continued increases. It mentions daily prices rising to one penny more and signals a disaster in delivery or distribution.
A Sydney telegram reports heavy stock losses totaling 446000 sheep 800 cattle and 1800 horses. The note also states a substantial wheat price increase to 7s 8d per bushel for local consumption, warning higher bread costs.
Reported in Melbourne that the Prime Minister announced the Prince of Wales would arrive in Australia in the third week of May. Other items note a marine engineers strike, cabinet reorganization, and Anzac Day plans.
Geraldton Freezers directors met in Perth to discuss water supply for the Geraldton Water Scheme and possible bond water supply. The majority expressed willingness to proceed, with 80,000 shares proposed and directors authorized to purchase shares and cover fees.
A Melbourne report notes a controversial gold export plan tied to a broad, international supply chain. Questions arise over price, taxation, and legal compliance as authorities review the venture and its impact on local markets and regional partners.
A jagged OCR fragment describes a male figure named ted Bex and his wife in a foggy setting. It mentions a water edge, a gun, a snake, a maven figure, and a rabbi trap with a tense, cryptic sequence that ends with a vessel or plate contact and a resulting reaction.
A partial OCR fragment mentions tickets and an event date near a Tuesday, with references to a purveyor and a notice of advertised sale. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled text. details cannot be confirmed.
An Australian cattle official argues Britain could export enough meat to ease shortages, claiming the Commonwealth will supply the wider market. He maintains Australia will rely on its cattle industry and production to meet demand amid reductions in home stocks.
Pasteur Institute officials warn of rising tuberculosis in occupied Metal Braver regions due to air raids and famine. They urge nationwide measures including school and hospital interventions, compulsory vaccinations, and rapid treatment to curb infection spread.
Weather and farming notes describe cold spells with lows around 13 F and a foreshadowed warm trend. Local observations mention frost, vegetation health, and upcoming work in fields and gardens.
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