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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1920
Page
3
Fragmented notes recount a September session on railways and transport workers attitudes. Discussion covered direction and policy, with mentions of Prime Minister intervention and ongoing questions about railwaymen and teachers roles and their future activity.
Reported turmoil shows a union vote tally of 360 for and 3 against a ballot, with a leader pledging to resign if the path to a settlement fails. The conference faction asserts intimidation and pressure, while leaders deny coercion and seek a negotiated outcome.
A garbled report discusses a government plan affecting miners wages after a letter to the Minister hints at a payment or fee structure. The text references Seelam, Ley George, and Olver in a tense exchange. It notes miners may respond as wage claims are addressed and potential disruptions loom.
Reports indicate a three week postponement of strikes by workers. Firepower from Fosatoriea forces reportedly seize factories and twenty wounded in clashes. Agreement rejected. occupation of territories continues amid fragmented reports from Landon’s era.
Fragmentary account from Rome describes troops and a road clash. Soldiers faced fears and fires as tanks moved, with casualties feared and ongoing concern about the wounded and missing after the engagement.
An archival notice reports Dalgety and Co Ltd detailing cattle sales near Mingenew with prices in guineas and pounds. Accounts list Merino rams and ewes, with individual prices and bidders. References to local figures and a sales ledger reflect historical livestock trade activity.
A large gathering in Geraldton to discuss the Western Australia district agricultural show plans and future aims. Governor Francis Newslogan attended with remarks on agriculture and provincial development, while local officials and farmers debated water access, transport, and the scope of a district-wide show to boost industry, trade, and pride.
I Daziot noted visitors greatly appreciated the entertainments provided. The Proti ve Orchestra contributed, with a variety of delightful wiketinns and quotes from Memes and others.
The Walkaway Handicap stakes are set with weight declarations and penalties under WA Turf Club rules. Nominations close November 10 with weights announced in November. entries face penalties for late or nonpayment and the committee reserves the right to decline entries.
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