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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
3
London dispatch reports the Polish counter offensive progressing favorably with significant territorial gains. Poles recaptured over half the area they lost by May as German and Russian forces retreat. Mentions of Democratic nomination and Pershing appear as fragments.
The report cites June items about a French cabinet formation linked to pro German sentiment and a Melbourne cabled update. Mr Hughes coldly comments on a federal treasurer’s resignation, noting lack of knowledge of Wall’s role and a dramatic press-driven shift. A day earlier tension rose between Watt and Hughes over official statements.
Match at Geraldton Ring's Theatre drew fair attendance for a twenty round bout between Billy Samper Mullens and Charlee Hickling Dembh. Referee Allen Bell oversaw the cash and free wagers. Samper's weight was announced amid crowd chatter and bleachers.
Telegrams warn of industrial upheaval in Australia as gas workers strike causing potential darkness. Government mobilizes volunteers and calls for labor to safeguard gas supply and prevent widespread disruption. Premier urges volunteers to support utilities amid union pressure fostering tense stalemate.
In Sydney on July 1 reports say trouble at Lithgow Iron Works affected over 1000 men after three returning soldiers refused to perform standard tasks, prompting disarming of the trio and a near halt in work as others stood with them. Separate notes mention a rich gold yield at Cue and ongoing mining activity near Lake Austin with promising ore finds and government commentary.
The King's Theatre City Band presents a winter season concert featuring Les Cartwright solo, instrumental duet by Finnfader and Cersza, and a Grand Belee item showing progress under the new conductor. A uniform refresh is planned with old garments sold by the secretary. Flower Ball Monday night at Town Hall. Mr Parr in charge, music by Mr Flexfader, grand march at 4 30, refined dancing and supper promised. Water inquiry notes artesian prospects for Gerakiton area and 25 mile radius. ministerial examination requested.
Last evening at Tows Hall the Dramatic Players delivered a polished show led by a striking troupe. Baby Esler impressed as the piquant Bittle lord while Mabel Gower as Mrs Errol, Harcourt Hare as the old earl, and Phyllis Hardinge, Ray Herbert, Edward Beott, and Els e Thorton gave solid support in a well received production. Expect further delight with the upcoming musical interlude titled A Message from Mrs. will da.
Scarcity of fat stock pushes wholesale quotes higher across meat and produce. Mutton and lamb forequarter and hind quarter priced around fractions of a penny per pound, pork at six to ten pence, fowls five to five shillings eight pence per pair, potatoes two shillings one penny per stone, and assorted vegetables and apples listed with modest ranges.
An inquest at the morgue into the deaths of Alessander Niwa and Thémaga Robert Carter on the Union 8 Co steamer Kari found the men asphyxiated by fumes from a fumigant used to disinfect cabins. The jury returned a verdict of death from misadventure.
Tangecsor 7 C Hermes has been kept at home for the last two days and expects to resume duties in a day. Me B W Fremlin of Woodgulong station is visiting Geraldton for a few days.
Melbourne voters show keen interest as parties scramble for Ballarat Hallamt seat. Labor backs Mr McGrath, Country Party nominates a candidate, and speculation links Mr D H Gabson to Grenville MLA seat. Nationalists urged to back Major Kechy as Ballarat federation pledges support.
In Melbourne region reports indicate limited power exports will constrain Victoria, New South Wales, and New Zealand. Victoria faces a 28 percent drop in weekly railway production while the Derry Produce Pool Committee reorganizes Victorian output to stretch scarce supplies toward normal consumption of 15 000 boxes.
A Daily Mail piece examines the origin of jazz terminology linked to the word Jumper. It discusses linguistic shifts from overviews of Southern labor, noting a harsh overseer culture and the etymology blamed on the pronunciation of Jumper becoming Jazz.
Objections to a shore survey must be filed by July 10 1990 with hearing set for July 15 1990. Notices mention James Semmens Allen of Perth and including Mineral Lane Soder and Patmee of PVE. Tenders for land and related items are due by June 14 with cash on delivery terms and references to Mills and Alterfer.
The Agricultural Society of Taeeparatad calls a Special General Meeting for Monday June 2 1920 at the Society Office Geraldton to revise rules inspectable at the office and to consider a resolution regarding a long term lease exchange for lands and to select signatories to the Common Seal. The notice is dated June 5 1920 and signed by Secretary E L Bartwell Honorary Solicitor.
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