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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
3
Reports from Paris and London describe ongoing Allied resistance and German advances in Europe. Dispatches recount cavalry actions near Grodno, German gains near Palani, and battles around Warsaw, with Belfast suffering extensive property damage and heavy rioting as troops quell looting and demonstrations. Casualties and unrest are reported across several cities, including attacks on shipyards and distilleries, with hospital casualties noted.
Apparent fragmentary report notes a new republic’s ministers named and a secretary appointed. The text also references a minister or official arriving from the United Kingdom to assume roles in the new government.
Fragmented report notes leaders and lawmakers discussing dangerous political views. References Prof Mahais'e and a government plan to take steps to address the issue, aiming to head off mounting unrest.
London report notes the Turkish cabinet meeting on July 23 accepted a treaty with unanimous support. The Tribune cites sources claiming decisive action on the Pekin treaty and related items. Named entities include the Turkish cabinet and London.
A historic council session discusses the Pri lotic Fund allocation to local institutions. Motion to reallocate reduces remaining balance, with £500 granted to Holders Institute and other grants debated under May Ay W Haigh chairmanship.
Telegrams report a meeting announced for tomorrow in Perth to discuss working conditions and wages amid a ongoing wage dispute. References to deportation and labor questions surface with vague details and dates.
Perth report notes master bakers gained on July 24 as bread carters secured a raise to £4 weekly an increase of five shillings from prior pay in a short wage dispute report.
Melbourne reports indicate government action on deportation approved after meetings. Fakery surrounding the Fether Jergor issue shows no port calls at Fremantle or Western Australian ports. Authorities state arrangements prevent Khyer from calling at Australian harbors and plan ongoing confinement.
Darwin branch of the A W V7 discusses wage increases from 3 to 10 per cent with allowances for time worked and special cargo pay. A committee mentions potential price-driven demands and possible gates if local storekeepers raise prices, with reference to the steamer Taiyuan. Thorne presided. attendees note a wage formula devised by a planning committee amid rising costs.
Apeklami July 22 reports stringent penalties under the Gaming Act Amendment. Conviction for bookmaking carries a £500 fine. unlawful betting with a bookmaker can incur £100 or a month in prison. Offenders may be removed after warning by constables. The law aims to curb telegraph and telephone betting and enforce stricter regulations.
A garbled OCR of a village market listing fuel gas supplies and assorted goods with prices in pence and shillings. Items include meat, vegetables, fowl, condiments, and household products with scattered quantities and old currency references.
An important conference of state mining workers delegates in Geraldton discussed a unified wage and condition settlement across the industry. Delegates urged fast arbitration to set 44 hour week terms, with parity to the earlier Mecuriagh agreement and plans to extend terms district wide if no settlement is reached.
A chaotic OCR listing advertises a Great Serge Sale at Carter and Co with heavy emphasis on reduced wool and cotton serge by the yard. Prices range from 1/11 to 9/0 per yard, with discounts noted as bold bargains on navy serge, twill, and coating fabrics. Strong emphasis on wide, wool, and durable textiles for garments.
A damaged OCR fragment references rates per chain and payments, with mentions of a board meeting on a Friday in July 1900 and an annual rate for the year ending June 30 1901. It notes stock and plant to be sold below cost and hints at a motor works sale. The text includes old currency formats and partial names like O Connor and Staddon.
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