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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
3
Dispatches report Navy Department orders sent to ready a destroyer task group for potential movement toward the Yangtze from Havana, amid wartime tensions and supply concerns. Canada Faces Wheat Boom As May Yields Surpass 1924 Averages. crops nationwide show gains over 1924 levels with higher percentages than May 1923.
The MCC announces Hubert Ashton will return from abroad to lead England in the test matches. Ashton, part of a three brother cricketing family, is noted for his batting alongside a visiting Compabritee side. Hobbs for Yorkshire marks a successful week with another century, boosting his season tally to 119.
A Fram expedition team reports the rescue party arriving at Spitz with two airplanes loaded and taking off at midnight. The operation proceeds under bright light as they confront heavy snow and rough conditions in Swaziland.
A fragmented account describes a royal reception in which the Prince of Wales met local leaders including Molihera. observers note a clash of cultures as Zulu figures and Swadi officials engaged in a tense ceremony with mixed ceremony and reaction.
The French premier announced a strengthened effort in Morocco with a plan to reinforce the front. He said the enemy is hostile and prepared for coups, but the government can deploy limited forces and reserve firepower if necessary.
The Fuller Government will resign tomorrow and on Tuesday the Mint Parliamentary Labour Caucus will meet to choose a new administration. About 20 aspirants contest 12 or 13 portfolios with fierce competition. Mines Department candidates Davidson Baddeley Davies emerge as top rivals. Davies has long Parliament experience since 1917, Davidson holds seniority, while Baddeley has shorter service but Lang backing. The ministry is due to take office on Wednesday.
A Labour division emerges during a debate on preferential tariff. D Kirkwood supports extending Dominion produce at cost to Clyde people, while Labour backs Empire ties and opposes East preferential trade. Winston Churchill responds, signaling this significant moment from Labour benches.
The House of Commons in an all night debate adopted the custom duty on human sugar under imperial preference after opposition sentiment.
The report discusses Lord Barnham and Wrillimat functions tied to the British Empire League Fertentay. Secretary of State for the Colonies Mr Amery assesses health concerns of Lant Stonenaven and notes the value of foreign policy ties with the Dominions. It mentions Lord Apsley and Lord Kurahian as part of efforts to support Australia’s hospitality, with Lord Burnham's health affecting coverage.
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Baldwin noted Dominions had been consulted on developments in connection with the Security Pact. He said the Dominions’ endorsement of the agreement was not yet decided and the issue remained under review.
The Commission on Disabillition has completed the bearing of evidence and will prepare a report for the Federal Government. At least 1200 pages of slowly transcribed sheets must be analysed before conclusions are drawn, with Mr Higga as chairman. The report is to be presented to Parliament as soon as possible after review. The commission has spent five months compiling its exhaustive inquiry.
On a late Saturday night in Victoria the Brunswick lock-up saw a prisoner fight outside the snapshors. John Knorkedt restrained the inmate, while James Himes, 54, was charged with assaulting a coastal officer and using obscene language amid injuries and a stolen collarbone injury claimed by witnesses.
The season's wheat yield in Northern Victoria has exceeded expectations with an aggregate output of 4,288,790 bags and 2,812,486 bags noted at corresponding stations. This progress counters early season concerns as conditions improve toward the sea and regional production steadies.
Two masked men robbed a Garden Vale business at dawn, taking a bag containing £12 after forcing the driver to flee. A prior burglary note references a water bun and a hurried escape, with the driver unable to identify the assailants.
A Sydney police inquiry targets a man accused of posing as a legitimate collector. He allegedly invited agents to collect money for ticket sales and caused a financial dispute involving about 1 100 pounds. Authorities pursue charges and assess loss.
June 30 report says a man named Robert Webster was stabbed by two coolies while trying to aid a woman attacked by others. Webster received a neck wound and another serious injury as the assailants fled. Francie Ryan alarmed by the commotion helped, and the attackers escaped into darkness. Webster’s condition is described as serious.
An unclear report states a singer will bring about £7000 to Queensland this season with around 181,000 tonnes allocated for port use.
A Tasmanian carbide works inquiry hears anticipated revelations with details recurring about James and a Boral Commission link. The proceedings center on financial allocations and potential accountability within the plant operations.
The Seamen’s Union plans a new set of claims seeking higher pay and improved conditions as part of a push to extend the dispute to Waterside Workers. A federal conference aims for an agreement to fit the post deregistration framework, with a gloomy outlook for a quick settlement.
June 13 1925 reports that seamen threaten to strike over pay and working conditions causing the Arbitration Court to intervene. The managing director rejects proposals or wage changes, stating current rates will hold while ships are idle due to union action.
The Seamen’s Union warns a June 4 hold-up could disrupt ships including the Fromange and Dilge with crews yet to be obtained. Foreseeable idle vessels strain the industry as routes through Methonroe and Kydney risk stoppages, with Australian routes also affected by the dispute.
Odd OCR fragment mentions visitors from Western Australia in London, noted officials like Dr Simpson and Mr J R Sinclair, and changes in postmaster positions at Kilgoolin and Botany. Includes a coroner objection to hanging and a proposed transport of funds valued around £68,804, with unclear surrounding context.
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