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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
3
Fragmentary report describes Mr Charles Davie and Mr MacDonald in a heated London conference scene. Attacks on Communists polarize debate as reporters note stinging rhetoric and calls for unity against perceived subversive influence.
The article discusses possible paths for the British Empire amid dominion autonomy, including a potential imperial union or a conference inviting all dominions to send qualified representatives. It weighs practical hurdles and the role of people and parliaments in shaping constitutional futures.
In London at the Labour Conference Herbert Husith, president of the British Miners Federation, attacked the Dawes scheme saying it could kill the labour movement. Ramsay MacDonald defended the scheme, claiming it shifted the jobs problem from political committees to economists and impartial committees.
A wartime brief notes operations around a neighboring mountain area with progress described as continuing steadily. The fragment hints at strategic advances amid ongoing combat efforts and military actions in the region.
The report notes ongoing French offensives with limited objectives aimed at extending gains in Africa and Europe. French lines push in the Kilfann and Kerkur Heights area while enemy resistance tightens. In boxing news, Dempsey and Wills have agreed to meet in Michigan City, Indiana, this autumn.
Federal elections were noted with endorsements and nominations. W Carroll announced key candidates including Mr. J. P. Mullany ex MLA for Menzie and Mr. A. E. given ACELR for Kalgoorlie. The council endorsed campaign figures for Perth nominee Ke A. Mana MUILR and other listed contestants.
Official revocation or revival notice from the Perth pensions department states that after October 2 each invalid will receive a pension. Pensioners will be paid five shillings in addition to their fortnightly pension. Officers issuing payments are being properly trained.
Patal Poulesion riding a motor bicycle collided with a motor car at the South Street intersection near Fremantly. Pilling sustained fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at Fremantly hospital. He was a longtime port weighbridge overseer and a prominent Beehive member, survived by a widow.
Patrick Kelly, 40, killed during an argument at a railway construction camp 12 miles north of Copley. John Cherie Stewart, 82, arrested after allegedly confessing to police. Several camp men visited and drank heavily on Saturday. Stewart, charged with wilful murder, was committed for trial after a struggle where Kelly was struck and died from skull fractures and extensive injuries.
Sydney reports the 44 hours bill was pushed through the Legislative Assembly after lengthy debate. The measure targets working hours and is set to affect labor rules, with supporters touting efficiency and critics warning of worker strain.
London dispatch reports rising tension on coalfields with delegates meeting to discuss wage demands. A Newcastle district note states wages fixed at five shillings and fourpence per week for all workers, as unions threaten coordinated action if demands stall.
Fragmentary report describes uneasy mood among Beuken Hill mine workers and mentions Morgan and British seamen. Details are garbled and names are uncertain, but tensions appear linked to local employment and labor conditions.
Fragmentary church notices report residents like Albert Staves and Lord Me Payne. Morning service and anniversary observance are indicated for tomorrow with unclear details due to damaged text.
East Fremantle contest notes a final result amid unclear text with scattered names and numbers, including city club references and possible event timing but lacking full readable details. The fragmentary OCR suggests a sports outcome without complete context or scores and mentions entities that may require confirmation.
Hubert MiVicker, 22, a Greenslopes bakery employee, was shot five times by a lone assailant at Mount Gravatt Road during a night robbery. Three bullets struck near his heart as the bandit fled on foot, while MiVicker crawled and shouted for help before assistance arrived. The attacker fled with unknown motives.
In Fremantle about 20 sailors on strike rushed to the Demedocm's berth, boarded the Demelores, seized fuel and fire, set fires, and loosed a tug. Officers threaten retaliation as the raid escalates. ships and machinery at risk amid warnings to stand firm unless authorities intervene.
Thirteen stewards from the Ascanius, sentenced to fourteen days in prison at Adelaide, told the ship’s master yesterday they wished to return to work promptly. The captain of the Aveurnus obtained the reversal, and discussions followed regarding reassignment.
Readable fragments indicate expected departure for ships and Fremamti events. Names and details are unclear, but the item discusses transport or travel plans and a related arrangement.
A damaged notice indicates Beitiah shipowners’ committee warned Fremantle authorities that unless adequate guarantors are provided the Fremantle call will be made. The phrasing suggests a cable leak or transmission error circulated the terse demand.
The Seamen's Union warns that unless Parliament acts within 14 days to abolish the Permascut and Crenal Water side Workers' Union, it will proceed with strike actions on coastal steamers. Assistant secretary Jacob Johansen says the request is long overdue and a monthly stopwork meeting has resolved to press the government to meet its obligations.
Sydney dispatch reports the ship Urine was due at harbour at 4 am but intimidation in ports with Labor governments delays berth access. Crew protected by owners at Jim Athol Bight. passengers to be disembarked by tender.
Regency meeting on Beemen's Yaina decision stirred debate as members pledged to avoid dictation and accept responsibility while preserving ship manners and national standards. The casual remarks reflected tension over authority and national direction among regents.
Ambiguous notes describe tensions within labor circles as unions and fed eral leaders seek to restrain potential disruption. Reports hint at cautious discussions to maintain order and avoid widespread stoppages while strike actions loom over key sectors.
Crown evidence in the proceedings centered on signatures for subpoenas as Mr Watt defended that any board member could sign while no action occurred. Mr Lamb EC testified to justify why the Prime Minister and Minister for Women and Territories should not be suspended, with Watt expected to reply tomorrow.
Fragmentary OCR summary states Havelock Wilow as head of a union protests in England and Australia. Mentions Australian unions and a Mr Jobsonsen preparing trouble on British ships. No clear dates or locations other than Britain and Australia.
The readable text is too garbled to determine a coherent event, person, or place. No verifiable entities or actions can be established from the fragmentary lines provided.
Race day highlights from GOODWOOD and WAGGA feature winners such as VOLYNEXT, BLUE STEEL, and RESOURCE across turf events. MEET results include MANFRED winning the DERBY with a cold track, and several handikaps like WELTER and STAND listed with odds and weights.
Ben Chaffey, owner of a racing colt, offers a £500 bounty and evidence to convict anyone instigating but not being the principal in attempts to injure or tamper with Manfred. The article notes irregularities at a recent examination and mentions the new governor general Lord Sroachaven aboard the Nestor near Newington station. It also reports Col. Collett being elected president of the Reform Soldier League, with Rev W G Soak-naleiabeys addressing the crowd, and Mrs Gale taking over Max Mearilt's duties.
A listing of tonight's showings includes Johnny Hines in Early Aimed Sably Bird and Gerald Beaumont racing drama Riders and related acts. Creighton Hale with Ethel Shannon and Kate Price with George Csoper appear in additional reels, with foreign titles and varied performances.
Dalgety & Co. Ltd advertises Nabawa Market Tuesday sale October 1 featuring 1,600 fat wethers and 350 fat wethers lambs, 100 fat ewes, 700 ewes with lambs, and rams. Sheep arrived in good condition, all shorn and dipped. buyers will vote on rates and supply.
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