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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1924
Page
3
London reports detail Labour leader's message on the British election battle. The premier lauds party resolve and urges unity while stressing the need to protect the nation. References to Scotland and Wales reflect regional stakes in the vote.
A chaotic departure scene near Friedrichshafen accompanies reports that the Zeppelin BI may be handed to American authorities within about 40 hours. A German student arrested for alleged carbine and ammunition plans to stop the departure. Signals from the Zeppelin BI were picked up near the Giromb mouth but no clear route was given. Mr. Churchill attacks labor policy in separate dispatches.
The speech attacks Bolshevik and revolutionary movements while praising Conservative aims and Imperial preference. Churchill defends social reform measures and industry safeguards, urging loyalty to the nation amid alleged unrest and external pressures.
Paris reports negotiations between Prime German delegates and allied representatives continuing as efforts to ease tensions unfold. The article notes caution and procedural steps with rambling remarks on routines and health advice mixed into the coverage.
A West Australian man admitted to obtaining £1 from a William Eaiwanl Mom by a valueless cheque and faced remaining charges. Halfpenny ordered a month more imprisonment after a £2 deposit and a £3 cheque transaction, with £1 change noted and the suspect not seen again. Additional charges await trial in Fremantle.
Sydney October 14 Clem Hill receives Board of Control message and will captain Reef of Australia team. Warwick Armstrong will also play in the benefit match.
Fragmentary report notes the Remec Court and taxation information request, references AMONWEALTH BANK arrangements and J J Garvan. Mentions directorate and representation to the Board, describing matters as largely detail and free to devise.
Perth reports the English cricket party arrives by the Ormonde in good health and spirits. Captain Gilligan expects strenuous fights with the best. The team aims to surpass the 1920-21 Australian visit and shows confidence in its talent.
In a criminal court case three defendants faced charges of having used an instrument on a girl. The jury acquitted Dulcie Weedon and Ernest Lawford, while the charges against Puirfeul the chemist were dropped.
A benefit meeting organized by the Victoria District Turf Club is announced for next Saturday to aid the Acker stower Newitt Aypent Fels premises. Special motor vehicle service will operate to the course, with tea booths run by Mrs. Gibbinge and Mrs. J. Penn. The first race is at 3.3 PM with weights and handicaps listed for Dareath, Bernars, Yehonala, Terressier, and others.
The excerpt lists betting odds and picks for the Caubfield Cup with names such as The Monk King The Hawk of All Sunshine Tookardy and Hoorak. It shows fractional odds from 12 to 1 to 50 to 1 and mentions several other contenders.
A fruitless expedition yields little progress as officials and volunteers recount a march to locate missing women. One senator notes the effort produced no tangible leads while a crew member describes brief sightings and a reported sighting near a river junction, with no solid confirmation.
A brief item notes a person in a rural setting near a sod farm, with scarce readable facts. The fragment mentions a death and a local scene, but lacks clear names, dates, or organizations to specify further.
Teak Dalgety and Company Limited announce their next sale at Northampton Yards on Wednesday October 20 1924 featuring stock from various owners. The listing includes 412 Nangetty bred ewes 6 tooth and other sheep lots plus horses and ponies from Brseders and Danny's white Bark stock, with transfer applications for Geraldton billiard table rights and Palais de Danse events starting October 18 1924.
Receipt of instructions to offer sale at the Walkaway site on 21 October 1904 at 2 pm. Further entries invited for the avenue area around Geraldton and Perth, details to be announced.
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