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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
3
A partial, garbled report notes a guarding of railway cables fund with daily disbursements and a larger allowance. The text is incomplete, but references government authority and ongoing payments. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible to specify specifics.
New York dispatch reflects a Paris correspondent report on Allied decisions affecting Italy and a note about American troops. The message urges passive resistance while outlining strategic positions amid ongoing tensions. The fragment references the flame to Healy and Allied actions.
Fragmentary OCR reads about the Prince of Wales tour in America with references to movements, a flight from Paris to Melbourne, and travel notes. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or locations beyond Adriatic coast mentions.
In an interview dated September, Mr Thomas from Lonion said there were attempts to turn the railwaymen's strike into a revolution and feared such attempts might succeed. He insisted railway workers are neither Bolshevists nor anarchists but warned that those fanning tensions should be ready for consequences.
London reports on September 2 that coal distribution remains steady in Liverpool and Edinburgh as rail hubs initiate services. South Wales mines and tinplate works have paused, workers sent home, and assistance offers are in.
London to Plymouth and London mall routes disrupted as destroyers escort cars and long distance motor service expands. reports of troops at Birmingham and iron works in operation. drivers and docks workers involved. multiple trains and mail carriers affected.
Lamdon Sept 23 Mr Appleton secretary of the We Federation of Trade Unione said he thought there would be no strikers if a ballot were taken as nothing happened until December 31. AMERICAN SAILINGS CANCELLED Pulled Sept 29 The Shipping Board cancelled sailings to Tellah ports due to the strike.
The Allied note to Germany demands evacuation of Baltic provinces and warns Germany against continued hostilities. It asserts Allied resolve to withhold food raw materials and financial facilities until anti inflation measures are met, signaling a hard stance on cooperative terms.
Market notes show routine pricing across goods though text is garbled. Mentions of beans oranges tomatoes and produce indicate a typical daily retail listing with fluctuating per unit values and availability. Local vendors unnamed suggest steady trade and common items in the era.
The district show praised top merino sheep with judge Mr C P Murray calling the champion ewe the finest seen in Australia. High quality in other breeds followed. comments noted missing Shropshire Romneys and fair Border Leicester entries, with praise for Yorkshire, Ayrshire dairy stock, and Wyandottes. Horse, cattle, and poultry displays showed strong care and some gaps in preparation.
Sydney telegram from September 24 reports a mass meeting of the Sydney Branch of the Seamen's Union to-day to determine whether members will strike again on Wednesday to press the Melbourne agreement terms with the Coastal Steamship Owners Association.
Perth reports twenty fresh influenza cases and two deaths on Sept 30. Country districts show eighteen new cases. Laverton mine is closed due to the outbreak, halting operations amid the health scare.
A lone patient was admitted to the isolation hospital on Sunday in Geraldton. If no new cases appear within the coming week, the facility will be closed. Authorities thank Mrs. T Bennett and Mr. Brown for their assistance and support.
A British Association meeting marks the close of a season with a social gathering at Drail's Hall. Players, reserves, and officials are praised for reviving the old game. A junior seniors match and a ladies hockey game close the season, with notable attendees from Australian clubs and speeches commending efforts.
The Salvation Army appeals for funds and support, listing upcoming events and activities. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate meetings, parish notices, and community drives spanning weeknights and special observances. Named groups appear as Salvation Army and local council members.
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