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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
3
In the last Bee weeks seven members of the Royal Air Force have been killed. Reports from London detail ongoing losses and a growing death roll among RAF personnel amid wartime operations.
London dispatch describes a simulated conflict featuring engines of war and tanks. Combatants Merriene and Wersen clash as bridges are destroyed and cavalry engages with Lewis guns while armored vehicles advance. Authorities expect to report results in four days.
In wartime reporting the British Army uses buses for troop movement and supply. The piece notes canteen support and the limited fuel for infantry, with mobility relying on motorized units and ad hoc transport.
English motorist Captain John Duff driving a Bentley set a new twenty four hour distance record covering 2 2705 miles. The achievement was reported amid other local notes on public events and sports facility discussions.
Kalgoorlie September 23 A meeting of local governing body members resolved to form a Wiluma Railway League with the aim to extend the May line from Leonora to Wilma opening up pastoral and auriferous country. Speakers noted a London based Wiluma Development Sum and that Great mining interests had assigned shares to Kalgoorlie brokers with 73 percent already taken.
Prime Minister Denes outlines key election dates with writs issued on October 1st nominations due October 1th and polling set for November 14th. Returns expected by December 14th as the poll approaches.
Sydney Waterside Workers Federation members in a special meeting voted to call off plans to block overseas ships. Proposals to extend the strike by tying up vessels were rejected by a clear majority, easing fears of a broader collapse of the dispute.
A largely attended British meeting today discussed alleged victimisation and a reported withdrawal of strikers from the county route after owners refused to promise no further prosecutions. The gathering also referenced a government announcement and a request for adherence to rules.
A liner due to arrive from Emginad was diverted from its port and will head to Melbourne. Reports say 90 crew members were moved from Lomion to in place, while strike‑breakers were denied and Waterside Workers’ Union planned action but chose to halt cargo.
South Africa’s Sandgate Castle sails after a voyage from Durham last night. The first vessel to strike in South Africa’s waters, reports note several original crew members jettisoned amid uncertain conditions and unclear details of Cupetows, Rept. 23.
Reports from Capetown and Durban indicate mounting strike pressure easing as Arundel Castle sends favorable wireless update. Edinburgh Carthe crew declines to join, reducing union protests while government pledges protection for willing workers and exporters.
Brisbane gaol overflows with prisoners and plans were made to move some inmates to St Helena. Trades Hall authorities protested, calling the jail an establishment for penal offenders. Helena reportedly could hold about ten prisoners, not yet used for first offenders. The text also mentions a dental enamel topic and a vast 1.5 million rouble figure in another line.
The Wast Australias Hunt Club plans a Saturday meeting at Goodwood with seven furlong races in the Tally-Ho Plate Open and the Tally-Ho Purse Open. Entries include Kaleda Poot Night Spelats Beamy Boy and Bright among others for multiple divisions.
Fragmented OCR reads as a local note about a derailed discussion on a sports or meeting event. It mentions committees in the Victoria District and a light track or chain design. The text is garbled and difficult to parse into concrete facts or dates.
A sensational art program combines acrobatics and ballet with a live sea drama. The performance features Greta Compson and the Napier Photoplayer in a stylized tale of love, peril, and corsair ferocity, ending with a perilous pursuit of Rosamond and Sir Oliver Tressilian.
A compact two-block farm on thin block in W and 1 areas offers paddocks, cool water, yards, stable and bush to support sheep and cropping. With several years to run, it presents a favorable chance to buy. Apply to Lory netloneers at BOOLE BRO in Geraldton for details.
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