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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
3
Toulon June 8 reporting on a three hour meeting between mine owners representatives and the Miners Federation officials to settle the British coal dispute. The owners offered no concession while miners refused any wage reduction or reorganization plan, leaving no immediate path to settlement.
London June 3 Me Ay F Cook states after the mining conference that there was no concession from the owners and no real compromise. She notes the owners held firm on demands for longer hours and lower wages, with no retreat from their position.
The session overheard questions on Russian miners working hours six hour days and weekly totals. The Under Secretary for Mines Col Lane Fox stated Soviet miners reportedly endure night shifts and long weekly schedules with variable hours, contrasted with British miner conditions.
A Victorian market observer notes strong appetite for colonial securities after New Zealand’s success, stating heavy subscriptions proved ample capital for good investments. A leading financier says investors crave colonials and scarce stocks are quickly absorbed.
London June 8 reports during a New Zealand dinner High Commissioner Bir Jamey All invited the Duke of York to visit New Zealand and Australia. The Duke replied he hopes the invitation will be fulfilled soon, a sign he may travel to Canberra to open the Federal Parliament.
A fragmented review notes Midnight Molly as a melodramatic action filled feature with dramatic conflict and risqué elements. It mentions Scotland Yard style detective work and several cast names while promising two showings at Querma Hall. A second brief item lists Welcome Fame and other titles with upcoming screenings.
Western Australia telegraphic desk reports no new Perth developments on Kalgoorlie tragedy. Inquest into the deaths of Inspector Walsh and Sergeant Pitman to be held in Kalgoorlie next Wednesday. Arthur G. Haynes hired to defend Evan Clarke and Philip Treffese, arrested on a charge of wilful murder of John Joseph Walsh. Haynes to leave Perth early next week to attend the inquest.
Sydney reports a dire view of New South Wales with the seamen's strike four hour strike and lockout and engine drivers coal strike causing vast losses. Coal production value may reach £1,000,000 with unemployment numbers rising and rail freights affected. Duration of strike cited as 31 days. Officials warn the light may last another five weeks.
Mrs V A Bridgman of Moonyoonooka enters Government Hospital for an operation this week. Mrs J H Clarke travels to Perth for medical care after an operation yesterday. A wire from Geraldton says the condition is serious. Miss Doris Waller and Sie Reg Fitzgerald wed at Mavlands yesterday and left for the Cove. Mrs Wilson hosts a Monday reception with a piano recital by Mrs Russell, who is skilled and popular. Mr and Mrs Denk visit Avrino district after trains bring them from Perth. PRESBYTERIAN TENNIS CLUB.
Rain caused the abandonment of the Australia vs Yorkshire match in Bradford. Australia totaled 241 for 7 declared in their first innings before stumps, while Yorkshire stood at 25 without loss at the close.
A Perth report lists acceptances for the Godwend Cink meeting with teams and players named. It covers match details in Yorkselee and Goodwood fields, riders, and prices, plus a Durham match crowd note and Presbyterian Tennis Club meeting outcomes.
The English Test team will be Care as captain Hobbs Meadrea Hearne Kilner Tate Root and Sate with Lawson June listing the lineup. The twelfth man will be Sandhem.
Captain defends Catting methods amid criticism of trials and tests for place in the eleven. He notes batting was low but essential, Hobbs faces crowd rebuke, Hallows and Bam praised for caution, and laments onlookers misreading Tumline difficulties and the odd ball fetish.
Notice invites tenders for crushing hose and quarry rubble work at White Yeak Quarry. Tenders must be received by Tuesday the 15th inst by the undersigned. no tender necessarily at full price. Glendinning, Town Clerk.
Fremantle figures discuss a report by the Engineer-in-Chief on the North Wharf piling, warning of urgent repairs. Michael Sleeman, MP for Fremantle, urges immediate action to avoid loss of business and workers' employment, while repairs could provide much needed work. The Chief Secretary is to receive the report and decide on next steps.
Public Works tender with contract items including a barn and shearing shed floor at Geraldton and a strengthing project at Rustize. Tender accompanied by schedule of quantities and deposit in marked 08 envelope and received by Minister for Works by noon June 22 at police station Perenjori and at Geraldton PWD office.
Auction notice invites further entries with The Auctioneers Gerabiton or Perth. Town Hall Hed Cameeun's Jaze Orchestra Monty Carlos Novelties Sportal face Vitvots by Mec ROT Perks of Spenmeys Lis Aduhischom Cemts 2 55 Lailieg 2 Gal Vers 4.
The Geraldton Golf Club will hold its official opening on Saturday in June at 2:45 PM. The event marks the club's inaugural activities with attendance expected from club officials and patrons.
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