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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1925
Page
2
Dear Sir, requests for free details to earn £5 to £15 weekly at home. Enclose full particulars on sugar work and flexible hours. Address to Wassomal Confeq College, 1 King William Street, Adelaide, with name and address.
George Hadun, beloved husband of Mar ret Ellen Bastom, died at age 64 on July 12 at his residence on Gregory Street in Geraldton after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are to be advised by the family.
A compact summary of local reports notes Agriculture Department material and a quarterly issue on farming, court actions include bail proceedings and a traffic case, plus a fatal accident at Walsh camp, a Fremantle party in Perth, and social events in Geraldton including a wedding anniversary and a church gathering. The death of Frederick William Warwickker is reported with details on his family and funeral cleanup.
Obituary notes the death of George Bastion at his Geraldton residence after ill health. He was a former Municipal Council member and longtime public servant, a JP for Carnarvon and Geraldton, and a pioneer son of Geraldton. Survived by wife, a son George Boston Jr, and four daughters, with many relatives and mourners attending a church service and Anglican Cemetery funeral.
An official union bulletin claims a decisive ultimatum from seamen fighters for better wages and working conditions. The note signals a possible work stoppage as maritime workers press demands amid ongoing negotiations.
Melbourne delegates at a special meeting July 13 resolved to maintain their stance urged by the Sydney branch and threaten action against shipping companies if their demand is not conceded. The plan to implement the decision will take effect tomorrow unless an intervening union action occurs.
The maritime war seems to begin today as coastal steamers in Sydney receive notices and home port crews on interstate steamers are alerted. Ships due include Cooma from land Kan n a from Hobart and from Tasmania Mallne Ma cupiha from Melbourne plus The capital Dante to be laid up with the others.
The Howling Sail ship Kapowna voyage was cancelled amid a pay dispute harming coastal routes. Crews aboard Simabar Wollongbar Al Tours and Burringbar handed in four hours notice to quit, with similar action expected on Il Lawarra and South Coast lines.
Melbourne July 1 reports severe disruption as Volumnia cargo looted near Treigi for Liverpool and Australian port delays ripple through the fleet. The Eromanga is due, signaling near completion of a protracted schedule, with ships and crews contending with ongoing disputes affecting arrivals and departures.
Forecast signals strong winds and rough seas along the southwest coast with coastal rural districts facing brisk to moderate winds. Mentions damp air and unsettled conditions with rough ocean off the west and southwest coast as the week progresses.
Melbourne July 14 A large group of railway men reportedly back Walsh and his allies. The executive indicates broad support within the union, while Walsh faces accusations of possible sympathy from the rank and file. The situation centers on peaceful political backing without harming others.
Fragmentary report lists scores such as Bahary 12.13 and East Preawnthe 13.13 with Fast Pert and West Perth at 44. The text claims the Englishine proved superiority and mentions fuel scones as a non sequitur.
Fragmentary line reads July entry about a day and a high price, but most names and details are unreadable. The readable portion hints at a local event or market note with a reference to a high price or prize. The incomplete text prevents identifying persons, places, or outcomes.
A bustling evening program features Levante and his company with a mixed bill including The Necromancer Man and The Keeny Box at the King’s Theatre. Notable names such as Gladya Cole, Kathryn Willan, Billie Dove, and James (0) participate, with varied acts and colorfully staged scenes promised for a reception-filled night.
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