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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
3
A garbled dispatch covers cable notes on a French railway strike nearing settlement, trial of war criminals, German sincerity, Irish Home Rule, and parliamentary power. It also notes tin plate trade disputes, 40,000 idle workers, and aviation advances like the Cape to Cairo flight with Vickers Vimy machine details.
Fragmentary court note from Geraldton Quarter Sessions alleging a sexual case involving a girl under 16, with names such as Eric Stuetal and Amanda Josephine Scotts. The record mentions age questions and a plea of guilty, with the judge and Crown prosecutor described in brief delegated actions.
Perth March 5 telegram reports Hregkdowns and the machine at the Collie mines may cause a real setback in the coal trade.
The article notes resumed work on Monday March 6 after securing the auxiliary plant. It mentions federal politics in Australia with a no-confidence motion failing by 45 votes to 23. The piece covers Britain pressing for debt arrangements and payments, including a step toward allowing Acathian debts of £4.7 million, with payments and related movements discussed.
The Geraldton City Band announces a morning rehearsal and a public concert featuring a famed artist from the state. Residents are urged to prepare musical contributions and rehearsal pieces for a program expected to elevate local culture.
Early start for Sutter and Bacon Factory due to high concrete brick costs was debated. Plans foresee modern equipment, weekly capacity up to four tons, and pig processing by Lecon factory, with a general meeting of the committee next week to push swift progress.
In Perth on March 13, observers discuss rising paper costs affecting daily newspapers. The shift to placard style ads and medicine notices prompts readers to weigh profit, advertising changes, and the public’s willingness to pay two pence per issue as printers face higher paper and shipping costs while retailers adjust prices and services.
A garbled notice reports on local mining disputes near Northampton and iron deposits at Yampi Sound, mentioning government help to Wright and planned sales at Tathersall's United Service Hotel in Perth. It cites a March 15 sales event, with details about horses and a filly by Gren Motos Salen.
Market report shows prices of eggs rising while onions and other staples vary. Items listed include port wine, celery, potatoes, pears, peaches, quinces, and grapes with assorted per-unit costs.
An appraisal of wool from Dalgety and Co. Ltd. shows heavy wools pay to scour at the station, with significant consignments including 127 bales of stored wools and 22 lots of high-grade wool. Prices name several stations and district names, noting steady demand and favorable costs for the season. a long list of buyers and locales underscores strong market activity in the region.
The fragmentary item mentions Superior Household and references names Farsitore and Etlects in a historical notice style. Details are unclear due to readerrors but indicate an archival public notice or notice-like snippet.
Household furniture and effects listed for sale in a local auction connected with KB Barrows and Uo Batre Philly & Co. Proceeds to cover debts. items include household goods and domestic articles. Auction location stated on Darlacher Street with dates and terms pending.
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