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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1925
Page
3
A Dublin correspondent reports from Deaeger Kerry Galway and Connemara that thousands suffer hunger as famine foods rise and turf runs short The piece notes deaths and fevers among the poor and likens conditions to the great potato famine of 1847 while alleging a communist plot to expose buildings slated for action.
In Paris on January 20 the debate in the assembly featured Herriot delivering a sharply critical speech. He warned that British policy risked irking allies and urged clear steps toward stronger collective action at Geneva. The remarks followed earlier remarks by the Earlis and Harviat on debts and sustained commitments.
A fragment from the article notes generals arriving at a city court with troops. Details are sparse but indicate a formal military presence and governance actions.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a teen incident near Capetown with references to ar a patrol Alexander and coastal population. Mentions of Portuguese Miryats and violence imply a local emergency with unclear details and no reliable dates.
Report notes no unusual activity at Port Alexander after initial announcements. Lisbon weather and related signals remain unclear while local observers state conditions appear routine amid sparse official dispatches.
A fragmented report notes a female athlete leading early, with Drees in second and Dogias in third. The piece praises the champion’s long distance win in a state meet, while Geraldton peers congratulate her on an excellent showing.
Police officer Constable Burns shot the prisoner after a confrontation when officers attempted to serve a warrant on a man described by witnesses as resisting. The incident occurred in Melbourne with authorities reporting the guards were threatened during the arrest.
Thowvon Hatitehl near Bal Final SAW reporting a missing person case after a man left home with £7010. Police investigations note riverbank searches on Murray and Mor rumbidgee with an overcoat found in the river near Halanaki on January 43. Paul Play is suspected as authorities widen the inquiry.
In Melbourne on March 30, locals report posters supporting a rival to the official Labour candidate for Fitzroy have been removed. The Labour party and the Prohibitionist party contend over the seat in the State House, amid an otherwise tense campaign scene west of the hospitals.
Fragmentary text indicates a new club establishing in West Malbourne with mention of a hotel property and potential future use. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the item reads as a local social establishment announcement.
England defeated Tasmania by 8 runs in Hobart after Tasmania posted 334 for seven with Moet contributing 21s and 334. England responded with 217 all out, Sutclut leading the bowlers as the home side were all dismissed.
The article reports on profits from a cricket test match, noting £25,483 public paid by spectators to see the event and distribution details. It mentions the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Marylebone Cricket Club, and England's MCC receiving sums, with players' expenses and bonuses outlined and total profit to the Victorian Cricket Association estimated above £3,000.
Melbourne reports a Victoria vs New South Wales cricket match with Victoria posting 225 for wickets. The piece also mentions village meetings, equipment purchases, road gravelling, and public works as part of an assortment of local notices and events including upcoming 1935 election notices on display.
A fragment from a land magazine tale recounts a 1917 journey by an English friend through West Persia toward the Menpo frontier. Travelers include camel drivers and officials of Shink Solium, with dialogue on courage and the prospects of Turks, Englishmen, and a disputed outcome.
Tom Walsh appeared at City Court to answer charges linked to urging a Waterside Workers' Federation strike and inciting federation officers Morris and O'Neill to strike. Walsh, visiting from Western Australia, asked for two weeks to prepare his defence and was remanded with £50 bail on his own security until February 6.
Raeburn general secretary of the Seamen's Union complains that shipowners fail to rent the fleet fairly. Seamen are signed on after pickup, causing loss to the Shipowners Federation under Navigation Act. The issue is claimed to be strictly enforced by authorities.
Fragmented OCR text shows Sydney maritime unrest as unions threaten actions against waterside workers and returned soldiers. References to Premier, Arbitration Court, and Seamen's Union withdrawal of crew hint at a clash over wharf labour policy and government stance. Several garbled terms obscure specifics.
Afternoon cricket results list Geraldton Mercantiles 17 runs in first innings with players Pow, Mot, and oat. Austral Cosmopolitans reply with a series of scores including A Racy Perth City Amateurs, J Davin, T Allen, G Little, Marsh, Thorsen, Brady, Clifton and others. Luvad supported fourth place as part of the standings.
Mesrs. Eliot Basith & Co Limited yarded 40 cattle and 5 horses on January 23 at Babine. 38 cattle and 0 horses sold. Cattle quality improved with calves at foot. Prices ranged from £11 10s to £14 10s for better cows, down to 10s for inferior stock. Dairy and draft horses listed with various prices and conditions, including aged and unbroken animals.
BUET defeats COZ in a principal event with unclear accompanying details. The readable text hints at a competitive match or contest, mentioning BUET and COZ as the main participants and signaling a decisive outcome. Further specifics are not available in the fragment.
Fragmentary report of race results in Western Australia listing horses such as Gold Digger and Beary with odds varying from 1 to 8 and 3 to 1 plus mentions of purses and trial stakes. Names and details are incomplete due to OCR damage.
A disruptive incident at Bundaberg Turf where a woman attacked a steward after two horses performed. In the commotion she struck a man, clung to a horse, and shouted questions about a gardener and growing vegetables, disrupting the event.
The readable fragments mention names like Bennett and a famous novel by Joneph mer. The text appears garbled with phrases about beautiful sequences and natural pats, suggesting editorial or OCR errors without a clear event or outcome.
A fragmented sale report from Irwin Park and Company Limited notes the yarding of Murray ewes and wethers, with figures indicating prices around 36 shillings to 24 shillings for local forward orders. Attendance was modest but included buyers from distant districts, and totals show varied gains across sheep and cattle lots.
The notice advertises a general meeting of Rat of the xbuee and an auction by Elder Smith & Co at Nabarra Saleyards on Tuesday next with livestock including 1,00 sheep 1,308 300 young wethers 200 mother ewes and more. It also lists household goods such as conkers with trays tables and mattresses, plus jewelry and tools for sale and transport schedules.
Catalogue features free gowns and fall fashions in fresh silhouettes and premium fabrics. Describes summer sale terms and easy terms for all customers with emphasis on quality and current trends.
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