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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
3
Telegrams from Western Australia report renewed industrial action at Woodline workers. Unspecified grievances trigger walkouts, limiting production and drawing attention from management and unions. No injuries reported amid sparse details.
Hampton Plains reports two new discoveries near Hastel Mun art east of the White and the.
A settlement ends the butcher workers strike in Perth with formal approval expected in March. The agreement resolves wage and shift disputes, enabling restart of operations and preventing further disruptions to local meat markets.
Fragmented OCR details a bridged note on state premises approval for a fat goods shop and road works, plus a Canadian steamer service for Melbourne and new trade links to Australia New Zealand and Vancouver. It mentions Labour Party and other political items in garbled form.
London hearings reveal port congestion due to mismanaged meat imports and storage limits. Lord Devenport criticizes government planning, noting excess sugar stores and pressure to dump meat stock quickly. He argues organized imports could cut costs and prevent shortages, while accusing officials of profiting from lagging measures.
A disjointed OCR fragment reports the premier and entire cabinet resigning. It mentions the president and likely changes in government, referencing social minister and agrarian parliament. The readable details point to a political shakeup with high-level resignations and possible constitutional steps.
A Suva strike collapses with moters jailed for twelve months while others face trial on serious charges. Proceedings focus on labor unrest, with authorities pursuing further legal action against named participants.
London March 8 The Daily Express reports Allies plan military occupation of Constantinople with Greece to control Smyrna and Thrace. Proposals include moving Turkish forces east of Constantinople and placing sacred sites under protection, details unclear.
Allphobiad March 7 reports Captain Mattewy in his Sopwith machine Wellsby leaves Keeseht for Delhi at daybreak on Monday en route to Anatrafie.
Washington reports President Wilson remains firm against modifications to Article 10 of the Peace Treaty in a letter to Senator Hitchcock. A related boxing note highlights Joe Beckett defending the British heavyweight title at River Hall, with results toward the world championship scene.
Busselton reports a record gathering as the Selton Bowling Carnival opens with openings and broad participation. State clubs attend. Geraldton players are mentioned amid competitive action and notable entries among several teams.
In Geraldton, Tavloe Swimmers edged by Lavern’s team as Jim Keanling’s squad led the field. Tom Mash claimed second, while B Brede’s crew also performed creditably. New swimmers Armitage Keating Ward impressed, and Clara and Jack Cate stirred interest in the quarter mile.
Mr W I Mather, resident woul appraiser for Mes sirs Dalgety and Co. Ltd, leaves tonight for Bend ford Evgtaral via South Asien. Mr J Tt Sinrisir, postmaster, returns from annual leave to Geraldton. Mr F W Shackleton of Peril, ex Railway Departm ent, arrives on the same train. E W Dunlop, the famous British Venuis player, arrives in Geraldton on a trip linked to the lead tutus ry. J E Cathie, Chief Commonwealth Electoral Officer in WA, promoted allies to jalan na H Careom, MLA, touring Oueba district, returns to Gershiton for moculag. Farmers along the line report about 000 tug of wheat stacked at pealous sdings. Rev H E King arrives at Midland Junction to act as locum for the recper Cxon Comm during 12 months absence. He is remembered by district residents for assisting flies rerper two years ago. Rev F J Prive provides special care to periaksmers taba.
The meteorological department reports February with deficient rainfall statewide. Monsoon rains were absent and several stations show deficits from 1 to 1.71 inches. The report mentions the Mund area and other places, with notes on seasonal patterns and regional variations.
Probate notice for Alfred Williams of Garakilvon West Australia seeking settlement of estate. Auction or sale of real property listed with time and place details. Reads like an official legal notice from the District Office Garakiton with a March date.
Fragmentary notice advertising a fruit and confectionery shop, alias The ALF, opposite Cain Baws. It lists stock and trade items and mentions a public sale in a fair area. Names include J. Martin and references to local commerce.
In the Geraldton Roads Board notice a day labourer is sought for ongoing road work. The advertisement lists the position and the expected duties, inviting applications from local workers. The notice appears in a historical segment with a formal tone and brief eligibility details.
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