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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
3
A volley of questions on Home Rule and Irish unrest dominated a House of Commons session. Reports claim police and soldiers were killed in Ulster and attacks on barracks continued, while government replies and recruitment concerns surfaced.
London reports warn of a looming road transport strike as a union meeting on October 19 urges members to prepare for action. The threat follows warnings to keep weapons and tramway services in Islington.
The Islington dairy show is described with many misread words detailing competition and exhibit quality amid a bleak outlook. Separately, the Lord Mayor’s pageantry in Nottinghamshire is noted with labor unrest and a looming loan policy impact on employment and public works.
The passage notes unions resisting utilization of skilled labor and opposing wage concessions while urging temporary wage bans and reduced working hours. It references Canada and a government move canceling a sugar import ban to stabilize prices, pressing Canadian dealers against American refinery competition at lower costs.
Washington October 20. The American Bankers' Association convention promotes an international trading corporation with capital of one hundred thousand dollars. It aims to provide foreign financing in cooperation with merchants manufacturers exporters and producers.
In a Murthikon view the molten copper and smelter question stirs debate as ministers ignore the issue. Geraldton is seen as a likely site with Amblters near the coast and maps urged to compare costs and minerals. Local businessman Mr dE George travels from Perth toward Melbourne amid calls for public subscriptions to fund works.
Fragmentary report notes parties seeking refunds on excise duties and wartime textile terms. Mentions Bradford hardships and fears of a repeat of recent Japanese incident. Woollen and Worsted Manufacturers Association considers resisting concessions and terms of accommodation._STRING MISSING_
Telegram from Perth reports English visitors to Western Australia may not play a match due to quarantine rules. The Osterley and other vessels face delays and possible charges as authorities decide on passenger restrictions and health clearance for travel from Nagios to Fremantle.
The Premier, Mr J Mitchell, announces a government plan inviting ex-imperial service personnel to lodge applications for land settlement by October 20, 1920. Eligible men must meet the six month tenure, provide necessary certificates, and apply to the Controller of Habitat Settlement to receive assistance and pensions as outlined under the program.
The executive council passes a wage regulation effective immediately setting wages at £1 1s 5d per week. It requires unions to apply to the industrial council for variations of awards, except for existing increases.
Labor members of Sydney City Council passed a motion at the last meeting establishing a 44 hour work week with no Saturday work for all council services. The plan to begin on November 3 aims to standardize hours across departments and reduce weekend staffing.
The account describes William Watt’s mission to England and his dealings with Australian and British authorities. It notes alleged interference with cables and negotiations on finance while criticizing others in the delegation and questioning withholding information.
In Melbourne on October 20, authorities solved the mystery of the fire at the Cebw Towne High School last week. A 13 year old boy was arrested and charged with maliciously setting the blaze after confessing to starting the fire to skip school and waste a week's wages.
Melbourne interview with John Tiggina chairman of the Dental Wool Committee states there is no possibility of wool owned by the British Government under Wool Committee control being secured in Australia. No purchase restrictions had been placed on wool since June 30 and the market remained open.
A historical report discusses woollen industry challenges in Australia, highlighting demand, labor shortages, and machinery needs. It covers auctions, nods to Riverina wool origins, and labor union actions influencing apprenticeships and industrial cost. The wheat price policy section outlines aims to tie federal pricing to production costs, ensure fair wages, and maintain a wheat reserve for domestic needs.
Unemployment rises across Britain with Birmingham reporting around 120000 unemployed. Shipbuilding faces risk as orders wane and 20000 deckhands idle. Cabinet forms a committee to study reports while Field Marshal Haig tours the country condemning a system that leaves young veterans without work.
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