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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1926
Page
3
London officials report a domestic budget discuss taxing betting and other measures. The chancellor predicts revenue gains despite higher duties, acknowledging coal subsidy costs and the need for emergency revenue if industrial pressures worsen.
April 24 Calcutta reports list 45 killed and 275 injured from recent riots. Police reinforced by military drafts expected. city faces garbage removal and sanitation issues amid ongoing unrest and danger of disease.
In London, miners reportedly resist a weekly wage increase of one pound, signaling renewed tensions in the labor movement. Calls for better pay and working conditions surface as negotiations continue amid uncertain prospects for a quick settlement.
Melbourne reports Mr Bruce and Mr Bruce addressing the 41 hours week and industrial policy as the federal parliament prepares to open. The premier cites possible powers and a broader industrial policy debate to come in the new term.
A byway town sees tense labor action as unions demand higher pay and employers threaten dismissals. Notices warn workers that refusing to work beyond four hours may lead to termination under a federal rule, with shops told to stay open and hours adjusted.
The document describes a debate over a compulsory conference involving ministers and a person named Bruce. It notes a misunderstanding of responsibilities and questions whether Bruce was fully informed. The text suggests concern over how the case was handled and whether proper opportunities were provided for input.
In Perth on April 20, W. Baker a butcher faced Abattoir Act breach charges. Baker allegedly bought rickety cattle and killed them within the metropolitan abattoir area, risking disease spread. The presiding Mr A B Kiddson heard arguments as to grounds and meat handling. The court imposed a fine of £75 and costs.
A financial statement from Perth dated May 1 shows April revenue of £792,302 and expenditure of £723,3 leaving a surplus. The report highlights improved fiscal balance and allocates funds for upcoming projects.
Burney April 29 a New South Wales wife testifies in divorce court that her husband Janper Fisher never bathed during their marriage. Fisher once served as an artillery man at Victoria Barracks Hyde Street and claims he was the best temperate man who ever entered the court. He opposes a divorce and seeks a judicial separation.
A reform measure titled Patronage at the Hall borane operative officially began today after a resolution passed by the Labour alderman last night. It aims to secure Siderman's nomination before any unskilled labor appointments are made across council offices, seen as a decisive move against corrupt practices and patronage.
A Cheltenham railway crossing disaster in Adelie on April 30 involved a car driven across a crossing with gates open as a train from Port Adelaide struck it. Three people were in the car, including a woman driver, and two men died with bodies badly mangled. Names of the victims were not known at the time.
The Commonwealth Bureau of Census Statistics reports wage rises based on food and rent costs for the quarter ending March 1. The largest rise is 1 shilling per week in Perth, lifting base wage to 13 shillings 1 pence per day or £4 1s 8d per week, including 31 shillings a week from the Arbitration Court under the Harvester judgment.
The Nabawa community unveiled a West Australian granite memorial eighteen feet high, honoring 33 soldiers from the Upper Chapman district who fell in the Great War. About 300 people attended from across the district on Anzac Day, with wreaths laid and speeches by Mr. Cuper, Frank Wreem, A. T. Willistone, Neil Calder, and T. Simpson.
Magistrates in Losdesderry uncover a man described as the laziest in the area. The case centers on accusations of shirking duties and failing to perform a required task, drawing attention to local labor expectations and rulings.
In a contested premier ski competition between Australia and Cosmopolitans, Cosmopolitans clinched victory after a late push. Notable results included J. Gihung, Rock H Adamsoe, and Barey J Millan among others, with contributions from Teede, Hutchinson, and Bork among the scorers.
Rain disrupted play at Mokeport where Australia is skittled for 17 in the first innings. Minor Counties reply with a steady total and the match ends as a draw after both sides struggle in wet conditions. Bowling highlights include Falcon listed for 4-44 and Gregory taking 2-2.
London reports feverish newspaper excitement over a cricket match where Australia faced England. Posters proclaimed vivid praise and commentary highlighted Falcon, Alea, and aggressive Australian batting while critics noted the wicket’s condition and Martineau’s costly travel expenses.
It is fixed that the final fixture of the Australian tour will be a cricket match against G Palmer's eleven at Curlinlum on September 14, with the event described as the final, docile contest of the tour.
Perth May 1 racing card lists feted events with several handicaps and odds. Notable runners include BEDCLIFFE HURDLES, ARROWSPEED, BELTING and KARKIDALE with varied betting. Other entries mention LUKE WRENWICK HAXIMORE ACCLIVITY DAUGHT and TABLELANDS with prices and outcomes in a busy program.
A committee at the Cue Hotel Tutti r Min met on Wednesday evening April 21 with C Benton as chairman and members including C L Williams and W H Brown. They reviewed the race meeting finances reporting a profit of 40 pounds 5 shillings 2 pence and a credit balance of 103 pounds from the previous meeting. The treasurer noted hospital expenses and proposed donating to the hospital, with £20 to be given to the Day Dewe Bow pitt as decided by the committee, though the record ends with the decision not fully confirmed.
A Chrysanthemum Show and Pine Display was held at the Town Hall during the Thursday evening events. An exhibition by the Woorvice Sanatorium featured a grand chrysanthemum display with numerous varieties and awards listed for flowers, foliage, and arrangements. Judges Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Dawson, and others announced prizes across multiple categories, including Best Table Decoration, Bouquet arrangements, and horticultural exhibits.
A garbled report discusses Mmigety and Company Limited and April 27 events. It mentions feirmetection, large attumdanes of burere, and principal operators. References fluctuating rates, buyer advantages, and concerns about imitation antiques in Birmingham markets.
A battered notice describes a party sailing aboard the Bargidine Tor Lustratio. It mentions Mrs Hollain and her ten children among the group, with ages and a note on a photograph. The wording is fragmentary and difficult to parse, but indicates family movements during a missionary recruitment voyage.
A garbled report describes rain effects on district crops with promises of steady soil moisture maintaining barley and grain yields. It notes wheat seeding progress, upcoming weedings, and heavy harvest plans for spring. The piece also mentions powerful KC clan submarines, their surface pelleting, speed, displacement, and hull design for dives.
A fragment notes prices for women and children outerwear and then records a town council meeting on sworn valuation. Dr Rane moves to set an official valuation, while debate centers on appeal rights, past valuation adequacy, and vacancy land effects. Officials urge restraint. several speakers warn against costly revaluations.
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