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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1920
Page
3
London news reports a Trades Unions Congress ultimatum and a warning to ministers as railway and mill workers threaten action after a lengthy conference. A general assembly may be summoned, with talks aimed at averting a broader dispute.
London on October 11 reports threats posted in Exais County Clare about two kidnapped police officers. The threats claimed retaliation if the officers did not return, and authorities say the demand has now subsided.
The article notes a £2000 award for a wounded individual, medical evidence labels him a nervous wreck, and a rifle club meeting discusses canceling a score and redoing an October competition. It mentions the Prime Minister's 105 perch estimate and government aims to support rifle clubs, while criticizing wartime rifle practice and holes.
The Geraldton City Band plans an anniversary style program at the Town Ball tomorrow night featuring Gwen Stokes and Mr. Tet Kentoch. A reprise of The Bowmen of Port Arthur is promised along with Mr Hayles from Verh and Mr Bowarl in key roles. A funday concert at the Town Mall on Thursday marks Mr Flessader’s farewell and Walkaway Hall fundraising events are announced for Friday afternoon.
At the Victoria District Co-operative meeting at the Commonwealth Hotel Geewkiton Ma the chairman reported eight years of turnover growth from £6000 to an estimated £70 000 and potential rise to £160 000. Directors debated capital options including bonus shares, dividends in lieu of cash, debentures and reduced trading terms to fuel expansion while preserving shareholder value.
The Dindilon team traveled to Yune on Sunday the 17th for a road match. Weather and hospitality were favorable as Yuan ladies hosted. Gapmam Valley Tenner Ambition defeated Dindilon, with several close doubles and singles results listed. Also noted are church notices for Rev Langton preaching at West Jay and Naxagula services and cancellations announced for Mallow.
Readable fragments show a bustling fair with meat and produce items on sale. Mentions include mutton, jaw, potatoes, cabbage, onions, turnips, rhubarb, and oranges with various prices. The text hints at a lively but garbled ledger of vendors and items.
Miss Ivy Stuket daughter of J.C. Stokes of Waterloo Parish married in the Church of England at Natewah with Mr Lake Gray as witness. After the ceremony guests traveled to Mr Mokes residence for wedding breakfast and danced. bridal attire described in detail with white crepe and pink trimmings.
The firm SPROLAL GALR YALGO0 RAILWAY YARDS announces an auction on Tuesday November 2, 1925 offering surplus sheep and wool from Gabyon Station and Gehyea Station. Sale includes young ewes, rams, and selected stock with trains from Perth and arrangements for transport to Yalgoo and back. The Gehyea Station flock is among the best, wool prices strong, and stock in excellent condition for breeding and meat.
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