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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
2
The district reports unusual rainfall in the last night across the district with varied readings from towns including Northampton and Mingevew. Weather notes record harvest forecasts, market activity, and a drapery auction rate, with a focus on commodities, track work, and travel observations.
The report notes unsettled weather with showers along the south and west coast and agricultural districts. It records council efforts to clear top-of-war debris, resume supply services, and prevent future disruptions. Also covered is a sea watch on the Mindoroo voyage with distant light sightings and a fatal boating accident near Narrabeen involving Carl Anderson and William Stannvit.
A workers dispute tied to the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Award was heard in the magistrate court. The jury found the defense not guilty on one point of law though the contract terms of the award remained contested, with the magistrate ordering a return for further action. A cost of 7000 was awarded.
Mr Le C Burges notes progress in the Tharra district with new wheat and oat varieties, including Kaleb. He visits multiple lots, highlights healthy crops, expanding acreage, and cleaner, higher yields. He praises Mrs A R Jackson and Miss Finnerty for management and improvements, and calls for road repairs on Yarra Road to aid growers.
A busy slate at Queen and King theaters features The Call of the Wind adaptation of Jack London and The Painted Lady. Also shown are Buck von derfal ta and Fighting Brother, plus other features including The Very Wind and Lightning Love. A matinee at King’s on Saturday offers children’s programming at 2.30.
A fragmentary text describes odd streets and districts in a London area with references to Park roads Arove roads and Vietorinroad amid scattered place names. It hints at a puzzle about maps and local geography with archaic spellings and unclear authorship.
Iszoguras Oct 5 report says Melbourne strike chairman C ONeill on behalf of Walsh challenged overseas steamship owners in Australia to discuss the strike. British seamen on strike, with Waterside Workers Federation members kept aloof, shift blame to wharf laborers amid tensions.
The Hopkecies departed Capetown for Australia with a partly recruited crew and three original sailors remaining at Wraberg camp. Negotiations with Ballarat officials and the captain were brief, as the voyage proceeds toward Melbourne and Sydney. Efforts aim to engage wharf laborers in the share of the task.
The Colonial Office has not received the Australian memorial asking that future state governorships be appointed by Australia. If received, officials may favor aligning with a Commonwealth-wide approach or Canada style governance. Milner’s 1719 views remain under reconsideration.
Fria oir own Correspondent reports the Humlay Int community observed their Anniversary with a sermon by Rev Mr Swout attracting many families and children. The evening featured singing, prizes, and a brief program followed by supper and social time. Organizers sought more volunteers to support future events.
Telegrams report a youth died after a motor lorry overturned near Perth during a road incident yesterday. Douglas White, 19, of 83 Binco, sustained multiple injuries and died at the hospital. The lorry carried about 23 cwt of iron and toppled, trapping White beneath as others crawled to safety.
A fatal crash on Upper Swan Road near Perth left a child dead and five adults injured when a car overturned from a bridge into a gully. The Perth bound vehicle collided with a railing, tipping over as rescuers rushed survivors to Midland hospital.
The trial of Andrey Jacob in Perth opens Thursday on a wilful murder charge involving Cyril Gidley. The Crown will call five witnesses including Miss Maude Mitchell Sydney O'Neill Dr Sawuasld A Meier and John Annie Humphrey.
In Sydney, 20 year old Davies Husith died following a brutal fight at Broadway invadors on April 7. He sustained a knock-out blow from Tommy Buxton and never recovered, leading to his death in hospital.
The report notes calls for higher penalties linked to a broader reform, while mentioning visits and local incidents in Melbourne and Geraldton. It highlights fireman H Thompson's hospital admission and local appointments, including Mr Aitken, Mr Clarkson, and Mr Bowler, with several community updates from rural and railway areas.
London reports a motor accident near Leeds involving Mr Peter Dawson, a noted singer, and Mrs. Deepen. Dawson sustained minor injuries. Mrs. Dawson was uninjured.
A roof collapse at a Lake Coleridge outlet in Ut on June 5 trapped seven men. Dead are Bald McDonall Archibald Mcinciemn and Richard Ureen. Gordox Archer and Magi Daly survived, 40 feet away. A three inch tube and a salvage routine saved two others.
A weather summary notes September near normal rainfall across the wheat belt with showers tapering toward month end. Temperatures held steady, with lighter showers in earlier weeks and a generally moderate rainfall pattern in districts including Murcia and Coolganlie Feld, while tallies in mid regions show above average totals.
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