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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
3
Telegrams report the Fourteenth Japanese Division crushed Bolshevik forces near Masharorsi on April 23, as Allied and Soviet actions unfold. French labor troubles and a near end to a railway strike are noted, with British cotton trade disrupted by a strike averted and wage adjustments discussed in London. Seamen and dockers remain unsettled.
Readout notes an ACT nursing scheme proposal to be debated and voted at Town Hall. Details reference a hearing and potential plan rollout with officials from health and city administration.
A sensational Adelaide telegram reports a prisoner escape and a daring thief outwitting police. The incident prompts questions about security and insurance values, with references to property value and building trade issues.
A fragmented report details a chaotic event tied to The Fringes visit, with a banquet hall cleared after a three decker cake incident and noisy celebration. It notes registry records at a port office, unsettled weather forecasts, and local council disputes in Fremantle smelters. The piece references government trams and quarterly profits, preserving named places and partial names.
Geraldtown City Band announces a concert tomorrow on Marino Terrace lawns weather permitting. New seats have been provided by the simicpe authorities and the public is invited. If rain forces indoors, the band will perform at the Town Hall starting at 6:30. A silver collection will be taken at the early entrance.
A deputation to the Premier involved Mrs Pat Stone and Mr Stace discussing coal deposits near Geraldton. The group pressed for a commercial contract and hoped coal would come with Geraldton, while the Premier signaled willingness to engage with Geraldton’s interests.
A garbled clipping from a Chicago market report shows fragmented phrases about rail rates and sugar pricing. Text references a perceived greed in journalism and unnamed gamblers amid price notes, offering little coherent detail.
A damaged report details arrivals of Chinese and Indians in New Zealand and Sydney aboard multiple ships. It mentions Indian leaders Menilal and Manilal facing restrictions under the Undesirable Immigration Exclusion Act and calls for trials or restrictions amid ongoing tensions and strikes.
A pleasant gathering in Mullewa honoured Larecell and Mr and Mrs Sandstrom on their farewell after three years of service. Warren voiced town sentiment, praising their hospital and welfare support. Changes include inspector Kenedge transferred, J. Tiller visiting, and J. Arnold welcomed. Mild rain fell. more is needed.
The bridegroom presented a gold wristlet and brooch to the bride while moonstone bridesmaids received pieces. a handsome cake decorated by Mrs W. Lewis marked the event. Notable gifts included a letter from Melbourne officials and a large wailing from 2 bowene, signaling departure from the parish.
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