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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
3
A June 21 statement by Captain Roald Amund’s party described no navigable lead in the Polar ice and called the landing attempt impossible. The aviators’ knowledge underscored the dangers, making the failed landing a notable but chastening episode in polar flight history.
A Spit expert notes that Amant sen observations show extensive mint masses in polar regions. The claim suggests a vast ocean north of Epils Amundeen, with a recorded depth of 3,768 meters, supporting the existence of a wide polar ocean.
Amundsen describes the fight toward the North Pole with a noon May start, fog two hours, sudden sun and gleaming ice. Planes slowed, forced landing feared as ice proved uninviting. Hours pass, no land sighted. landfall tentatively set for 1 a.m. May 22 after heavy fuel use.
Fifty thousand Dubliners welcomed Qmar O'Brien on his two year round world voyage ending with Australia visit. A salute greeted the group as his crew and ships tied up in the harbor. O'Brien, recovering from a recent illness, was assisted by his sister Kitty amid a bustling scenes.
Report from June 23 describes the Wimbledon Championships opening with Dr. Andreal defeating Anderson in a close match after a tight first set. The event draws attention as fans note strong play despite damp conditions and cool temperatures.
The article notes historical instances of colored rain red and black in New York and England, with May 1885 red hail at Castlewellan. It cites Sahara dust causing red snow in the Alps, the Tyrol, and the Arctic, and mentions red rain in London. It references showers of small frogs appearing after heavy showers, with science still cautious about explanations.
The Right Rev. Matthew D.D. third Bishop of Perth died minutes before noon at North Perth. He served the State nearly half a century and retired in 1910 from his office as Bishop of Perth. His death marks the passing of a prominent church and public figure in Western Australia.
Notices say the late MLC Greio died recently. Expressions of sympathy flowed from Palas and circles where he was well known. He first entered Pas in April 1916 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. G M Sewell.
Victorian waterfront strike disrupts loading as waterside workers refuse to load timber directly from wagons or ships. They insist timber be stacked on wharves, aiming to split unloading into two operations. About 300,000 to 400,000 feet of timber lie at the wharf awaiting handling.
Melbourne June 19 The censure motion against the Federal Government was defeated in the House of Representatives by 3 votes to 27.
On a rural farm a deadly incident occurred leading to a crime investigation. Authorities reported a violent event connected to Halp Dante, with ensuing inquiries and official statements. Local residents react as details emerge about the incident and the suspect’s status.
Sydney on June 22 Mr Lang proposes to approach premiers of other states to urge acts creating a forty four hour week uniform across the Commonwealth. He believes full adoption by state governments would benefit manufacturing industries generally.
New South Wales endures the worst flood since 1888 as Nepean Hawkesbury Wollondilly and Lachlan rivers flood. Darting waters isolate stock valued around £10,000 on riverbanks while rescue teams requisition ferries to reach marooned families.
A Victoria meeting at the Victoria Hotel (Tattersalls) endorsed the sub committee’s choice of J Major’s tender for new course works at 401 pounds and expects completion by October 1. The club’s secretary reported a June 6 meeting profit of 76 pounds 17 shillings 1d, with attention to upcoming cheque timing.
At Subiaco Oval the interstate football match earned £900 15s at the gates. Attendance reached 13,530 excluding complimentary admissions with 6,300 admitted to the outer enclosure. In addition 544 children paid to enter.
The Grafton waterfront wharves are submerged and ferries land passengers on footpaths while floods threaten several districts. Three men who set out on a shooting expedition at Penrith on Saturday are missing, feared lost in flood waters. Rivers are falling in the Goulburn district and flood damage may reach thousands of pounds as markets flood.
Second-hand Dodge and Ford cars offered cash or terms by Creaks and Brooker Limited. Sale under M Bart keen as auctioneer at Guardian. Also advertised are gold armlets and wristlet watches from H. J. Silly, with a large shipment arriving.
The itinerary of Colonial Secretary Mr J M Drew lists movements from Meekatharra to Murchison, Cue, and Yalgoo with departure and arrival times in June. It notes a return leg to Gandsto and includes unclear fragments about further stops and times.
The article discusses ancient Greek and Egyptian water practices. It cites Herodotus praising boiled earthenware water and reheating before drinking. It describes camp purification pits and filtration by clay, noting Nile water as seemingly unsafe despite microscope checks.
In a garbled schedule from Cue railway station, June entries show bookings for Smith's Estate and Hayes consignments with freight car counts and routes between Meekatharra, Mia land Junction, and other undefined destinations. The fragmentary text also mentions Dalgety and Midna with unclear cargo details.
A fragmented ad lists Manchester Wirts and CERAM FLAMMELETTES, unbleached sheetings, plush mohair table covering in crimson and blue, quilted double beds, salvaged fabrics, and heavy floral patterns. It notes prices per yard or pair and mentions a lowering sale price for lace curtains and other textiles.
Salvage sale lists discount dress fabrics including velveteens creaming white cream biscuit line with prices per yard. mercerised poplin navy serge and khaki cashmere blends. heather mixture homespaws and tweed costumes in grey. all wool tweeds and ladies wool pieces offered at reduced rates to clear stock. Some items slightly aged by smoke but still usable.
Dark grey army blankets in 4 by 2 per pack priced 7 shillings 11 pence. Silver grey all wool single bed blankets 12 shillings 6 pence each or 23 shillings 6 pence per pair. Large size suitcases lightly smoke damaged offered at 12 shillings 6 pence each.
Early this month Clarkson and Boma moved 900 benched ewes from Ride Station. Clarkson reports Lake Side is looking well.
Showroom left with ladies wool golfers socks scarves corsets and jumpers, mostly slightly soiled or damaged, to be cleared at steep salvage prices. Items include pure silk jumpers, grey and black knits, lace trimmed garments, cotton gloves, embroidery pieces, and ribbons. Multiple colors noted with bulk yardage and by the piece pricing.
Tremendous reductions on tailor made serge suits and dark tweed winter outfits. Salvage base prices, dress items, overcoats and boys youth blanket tweed coats listed with slash sale prices and limited stock warnings.
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