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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1921
Page
3
October report notes disbandment of the South Version Bites prompts renewed diaspora in the south. British families are being evacuated following consular advice amid ongoing tensions. The Teheran Press continues to publish persistent attacks on the British Consul at Shira.
Hatuntay mops the MB British Fern arrives at Fremantle and berthed at B shod. The tanker fleet of the Anglo-Persian Oil Co. plans a two million barrel oil reserve at East Fremantle. A Persian Gulf cargo ship delivers a large crane and booster pipe to enable oil transfer to the steamer.
The article surveys superstitions from many eras and places, noting fears about ladders, broken mirrors, walking under a ladder, and the number 33. It mentions remedies such as barefoot exits, avoiding salt spills, black cats, and tossing old shoes at weddings, linking these to ancient myths and to wedding customs in June and Greek and Roman traditions.
Dalgety & Co reports Australian wheat sales to Europe totaling about 20,000 tons to Germany, with prices around 1 shilling per bushel. In Perth Premier James Mitchell cites urgent telegram from Prime Minister Hughson urging state premiers to attend a late-month conference. He criticizes federal policy for straining Western Australia finances and delaying development.
Fragmentary OCR text references a federal cabinet vacancy and a political scene. The readable portions mention Trevor and W. Marks, a member, with unclear context. The snippet preserves political naming without full events or dates.
Melbourne reports the Federal Ministry lays luncheon for the Moral Commission members and the 3 report is prepared for Premier Conference. It notes evidence across Commonwealth ports on pilfering and urges all states to attend a meeting in Melbourne to discuss main recommendations. Some states have not replied, mainly where Labor ministries govern.
The ministry has been reconstructed with minor changes. Dooley serves as Premier and Chief Secretary, Ms. McGirr leads Health and Labor Industries, Mr. Cann oversees Government, State Industries, Aerprises and Housing, while McGirr becomes Deputy Leader and takes Labors from Mr. Coon as the department handles vital matters.
A round table meeting between employers and workers is set for Sydney to discuss unemployment. Nine representatives will attend with an independent chairman to be chosen. The hearing was adjourned to Wednesday. Sutter Market notes Butter prices fell due to higher production and weak London sentiment. Melbourne prices are lowest in Australia with Sydney and Brisbane quoted higher. Nearly 10,000 boxes arrived from coastal factories representing a rise on last week.
Bydmey October 20. A Cromarne ferryboat nearly rammed an explosive punt in the harbor today. A collision was averted by the prompt action of the shipper. The ferry was full of passengers.
In Brisbane during the test week, 1482 samples were examined and 17 were found infected. The report notes a few infected cases with low numbers and comments on the week’s findings.
Mount Morgan report notes misery of people as reopening delayed and Sir Joseph Cook prepared for London assignment. Debate at Nationalist meeting on appointing Cook to manage Australia affairs, with talks of Washington delegate and broader defense cost concerns.
A report notes many workers evade income tax by working under different names and employers across the Commonwealth. In Western Australia hundreds of cases exist, with last year alone over 230 wage earners labeled defaulters on a large government project and only a small tax sum collected. The piece urges legal amendment to tax all salary and wage earners through a unified taxation scheme backed by a standard rate and government action.
A damaged text fragment references geese and a Kimberlay event in Moeth Afrie with mentions of visitors and a raccoon like scene. Details are unclear due to illegible OCR.
garbled text describes a public display with street names and figures, mentioning Hquare Caxten street and surrounding areas. references Lord LecouBebl and an American effleera’ unclear. context and specifics are unreadable but imply a ceremonial or decorative event drawing attention to a neighborhood.
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