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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
3
Fragmented telegraph wires report varying adjustments across multiple quarters and cities. London crowds at the docks prompted a notable but peaceful procession as public discontent surfaces amid uncertain times.
A reader letter to the editor condemns miners’ wage delays and relief grants. It alleges the bank appointed a receiver, cites a £13 3s 0d wage claim, and reports government relief being limited to 1/ per head per day. The writer denounces ministers and calls for proper sustenance payments and accountable action. Protheros, May W. Armour.
The program changes tonight feature The Mpamiant vaudeville act with Ricard o Cortes Jox ie Govlal and Noah Meury in principal roles telling the tale of a beautiful Emgtieh girl. Also listed are The Painted Pippes with Kirk wood and Paraine Garos and the Warner Bros comedy Bites Me Again. Prices start at 2/6 with seating and child rates, while Friday offers special programs at the King's. Wonderful London and a live English language stage piece are promoted as major attractions.
Market report notes a dairy and cattle sale with Kangaroo Ramhrm Centaur ship consignments from Derby. Opening rates roughly steady with minor gains toward close. Quoted weights include best medium ballocks £16-£17, cull beasts up to £19 12 8, good £4 0 0 to £15 10 0, fair £12-£23, plus 0 50s per 190 Nog and 45s for other grades. Elder Beith and Co and Gollebrough Mort & Co report cattle totals of 233 and 173 respectively.
Perth May 19 The Minister for Works states that future development and maintenance will cost about 384000 pounds annually. The amount will be augmented at the rate of 13 pence in the pound, funding improvements and infrastructure.
South Australia on May 19 reports an expedition led by Donald Mackay owner of Wallendheen Station to New Heath to Guinea. Dr O Bandow arranged the trip aimed at investigating possible mineral fetie long rumored. The party plans to return to Adelaide in October. Members include Mr Meeksy Dr Basedew and several whites and natives.
Members of the Disputes Committee meet again today at the Trades Hall to push toward an early settlement. The discussions focus on a stale issue surrounding a pit route, with potential progress expected from the renewed talks.
Melbourne reports a government proposal package presented at the Treasurers Conference. The plan seeks Commonwealth separation of incomes, capitation realignment, and national resource development with financial assistance across state lines, aiming to advance federal fiscal reform.
Miss Resiree Mary Allen aged 78 faced magistrates as her parents refused consent to her marriage to Cecil Baldwin. The case cited alleged support concerns plus claims of being turned out, while Mrs Allen denied eviction and promised future support. Magistrates ruled the parents obstructed the marriage on grounds of their daughter’s welfare.
Fragmentary text cites detectives pursuing leads in the Walsh and Pitman murder case with mentions of Condon and evolving reports. The garbled lines reference investigations, potential suspects, and reported movements but lack coherent details or dates.
Ambiguous notice notes a £1000 government reward and £500 Chamber of Mines reward for clues to a mystery. Inspector Condon departs for Perth as authorities seek light on the affair.
Captain Collian of the Australias Military Forces visits Geraldton to address school children during a physical exercise event. Mr. Joseph Wolff, longtime Geraldton resident, has left for America and is now vice president of Sosora Company. May events include a concert at Numsas, a reunion plan for REL branch members, and local notices about hospital service changes and office contracts.
Perth May 20 lists Danwing Park Club meeting at Goodwood on Saturday with hurdles canters and plate trials. Entries include Brown Stag, Backinad Chief, Otsura, Merry Blaze, Trifle, Duetto, Green and Wine, Mont Coxy, Zetland Duke, and others. Canning Plate, Trial Stakes, Welter divisions, and postposed Maumet Races due to heavy rains.
Australians built a strong last wicket partnership to push the innings to 383 declared after Leiden Sigma led them to 264. Pontafort Wade 110 stood out as Richerd remained not out. MCC fared poorly, slipping to 63 for five before the match ended in a draw as rain interrupted play on the Cambridge University ground.
Lomton May 19 report from MCC notes Daily Herald praise for Pomsford as Australia’s most remarkable run-getter. Critics expected youth style to avoid past rule breaking, yet Pomsford’s batting is described as phenomenal. A celebrated coach remarked the boy is full of vigor and could push pupils forward.
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