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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1925
Page
3
Fragmentary wire report indicates rebels in Syria faced government operations in several districts. Widespread disruption blamed on military actions. civilians warned by authorities amid ongoing clashes between forces and rebel groups.
The French franc fell to a new low with the latest quotation at 12.81 per pound and a closing rate of 12.40 in London trading on November 8. Analysts cited persistent weakness in French finance and external pressures on the currency.
An attempted assassination plot against Mussolini surfaced as a major, decorated War veteran and ex officio regnor Zambupin allegedly plotted from an hotel balcony overlooking the Falcony to shoot Signor Mussolini. Police traced the suspect to the hotel and arrested him two hours before the Premier’s scheduled appearance.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Winston Churchill told a Birmingham audience that the coal trade faces economic facts. He said too many miners and high production costs hinder immunity from market forces and warned against threats by trade union leaders to intimidate the country.
Explorer Chapman Andrews reports American Museum of Natural History party reached the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. They found human traces dating 20 000 years and a land bridge theory linking Asia to North America. The team mapped about 5000 miles and uncovered ancient skulls bones and fossils.
Fragmentary report describes rescuers and army workers amid a flood scene. Water roars and rocks fall while cattle remains are recovered and survivors are assisted.
The alertion figures report a sweeping government win with Labour receiving 13 seats and Nationalist 55. The government held a strong majority, while prohibition polls reflect similar margins.
Perth reports air units prepare for joint operations with civil aviation as part of early citizen force training in Western Australia. Local industry notes cattle and dairy values amid a broader war effort, indicating transport and logistics support and planned aircraft deployment.
A noisy meeting at Marine Terrace in Geraldton rallied in support of the Nationalist candidate for the Senate. Speaker N A Clementon attacked Labour plans to deport unions and expand Commonwealth police, arguing such moves would provoke more strike action and undermine workers’ rights. He and critics warned of Tory-style tribunals and ballots while defending arbitration and industrial stability.
A garbled snippet mentions an election and ministerial candidates with unknown details. It shifts to a marine note referencing a fish from Monterey Bay California, its blind resemblance, and a description of a purplish blue creature and its behavior and appearance.
A fragmented report describes a traveling photographic expedition equipped with a heavy view camera, tripod, plates, and a dark tent. It notes a journey from Geraldton toward Fremantle with cesium-like cargo and mentions a photographer named Ceara Edipping-The Garceree moving north after discharging quantities of corammcks.
A public notice invites friends from Geraldton and surrounding districts to the Visiting Nurse Scheme annual carnival at the Town Hall in Geraldton on a Wednesday evening with a good orchestra and dainty ladies refreshments. Tickets obtainable from Ar Douglas Baker Watchmaker and Jeweller in the town centre. Walters announces he has taken over Geantown House and welcomes old and new guests.
Tender offers are invited for the goodwill and going concern of Ive's Motor Garage and General Engineering Works Geraldton. Includes stock and plant such as electric grinder and band saws, plus premises described as large stone garage with multiple departments. Apply to L V Cavanagh Alloa for details before the stated deadline.
United Country endorsed candidates will address meetings. Hon J Scaddan will speak with Senator Kingsmill at Geraldton Friday November 19 at King's Theatre. Other sessions include Galena Wednesday November 7 and Howatharra School event Saturday November 9.
On November 14 you must vote. The guidance instructs voters to mark the squares for Ministerial candidates Carroll Lynch Pearce and to indicate Crawford Labour candidates. The page lists order and preference instructions for the House of Representatives ballot.
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