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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
3
Hingetown July 5 a sensational train accident during the Prince's south tour left cars derailed and toppled from an embankment. The Prince escaped uninjured as passengers were thrown amid repairs and moments of alarm while rescuers tended minor injuries and the train halted swiftly.
Report details a royal visit aboard the Zephyr with Prince mingling on deck and meeting Irish piper Weyland at Carnarvon Wales. It recalls Piper Weyland’s role during wartime and the prince’s remarks on training and camp departures. Readers funded gold medal hints and tramway receipts note 110000 passengers.
10 o'clock inspection shows Prince and party watching axe work and log chopping in a bush camp. They observe pulling teams, a 100M. kerri tree felled, and a forestry contest amid a scene of Indian Government involvement and social bustle. Henry Ford related notes appear amid other scattered topics.
A London led drive by North lite newspapers and businesses pushes Mr. Chamberlain toward resignation over Wilmig et taxation and the excess profits duty. Reports claim Evans will replace him, while Chamberlain denies the statements. The Cabinet fate hinges on the fiscal bill amid broader political tensions and war safety concerns.
Revenue figures for Victoria show a total of 35,555,003 pounds for the year ending June 30, with marked rises in railways 3,280,707 pounds tramways 008,161 pounds and stamps 797,18 pounds. The year prior yielded 39,405,618 pounds, while the Treasury received 223,000 pounds in total tax.
Telegrams report a strike threatened for Friday after a joint civil service and teachers' committee ultimatum. Demands include immediate 33 1/3 percent wage increases up to £180 and a settled wage board. A reply is due by Thursday. New vessel launcher's accident damages a ship at Williamstown during fitting.
Secretary of the disputes committee M F Dureey says letters were sent to Premier J Mitchell Attorney General F P Draper and Public Benefits Commissioner Gimpes notifying of representations from yesterday's meeting The union met this afternoon and resolved unanimously that it cannot accept the Premier's proposals in their present form despite hopes sparked by the Premier's visit to discuss a basis for settlement
July 3 dispatch notes active preparation for the Commonwealth bean of £20,000,000 by Treasury authority to send funds via risks and grants. Mentions floods along Murmy and Wodonga trrek with river flats flooded. light rain expected to limit rise and fall.
Reuters reports Washington and California publishers fear paper supply from Powell River Mills may falter, threatening autumn shipments. Oil fuel shortages loom after a Pacific route disruption, while tanning and leather production potential rises with a proposed mill at Old Camp, subject to local availability of hides and freight challenges.
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