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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1922
Page
3
Reports of a famine horror in Russia with a leader killed and eaten. Cable opposition grows as a telegraph from Reval cites the famine relief committee. A German armament cable span from New York is detailed alongside a professional championship note for Palkiner with scores.
Fragmented text reports unrest within police and military circles amid financial strain and resignations. Mentions officers in arrears, revolutions, and uncertain loyalty as authorities face internal pressure and security concerns.
A chaotic attack at Monastir left hundreds killed or wounded. Reports describe a brutal strike on a barracks and a church service where many children were present. The town reels as rescuers search the wreckage and authorities assess the devastation.
A Syria n aiming and a lengthy notes section describe a community Easter event at Dasur with the Church of Hoginod Landies Guild hosting a fair on Easter Monday. It highlights stalls run by the Misses Barrison Armstrong and Wiltom, Walkaway volunteers, and a South West stall, with hom emade jams cakes and various crafts. A nurse led a decorated f ink pond and a lively refreshment stall drew many visitors into the late hours, with MCs and music keeping the event festive.
Telegrams report a prisoner eluding police in Lange Perth after breaking from custody. Described as a dangerous character, he allegedly fled through West Heath railway area, with Det Sgt Cowie labeling him among the town’s worst wastrels and scoundrels who prey on women and steal from Chinamen.
Perth April reports the Western Australian Trades League urging a travel exhibition of local manufactured goods with the Minister for Rail to consider the plan. The minister promised to give the matter his consideration and may set aside a suitable cit for the event.
Melbourne April 19. Mr J. Davidson managing director of the Burrict Miner has been ordered to pay £750 for slander against George Kerr president of the Amalgamated Mines Association. The ruling names Kerr and cites the defaming statements as the basis for damages.
A conference of the Australian State School Teachers Foreration passed a resolution favoring raising the compulsory school leaving age to sixteen years.
In a Kuala Lumpur Criminal Court proceeding Judge Cowen hears Orton Henry Alfred Clathe and two others charged with conspiring to defraud shareholders or intending shareholders in a venture tied to Beak Bada Bag and Tongia Bradt linked to Kedah Malay Preinscia. Prosecutor T. C. Brennan leads the Crown team. The defense and prosecution outline the case as the hearing begins, with an expectation of at least a two week duration.
Sydney reports April 19 coverage of The Attendance Show in The Aitendance Show area. Railway service workers face medical examination questions. A.W.U Railway Branch rejects the Commissioner's order and plans a conference with unaffiliated unions to decide action.
Advices received from Queanbeyan indicate almost all tes employed at the Federal Capital are stopping work due to wage cuts and longer hours. About 250 men are affected by the stoppage.
In Bw0one April 71 a Labour Day gathering of about 200 unemployed criticized the Premier’s stance. D Kelly and Maloney reported that Theodore ignored them at Central Railway Station and questioned their right to see him, while Maloney claimed the Premier showed indifference to the unemployed.
Fragmented OCR shows Dalgety aided sale of wool with unclear terms and a list of offerings from New England and nearby mills. Text hints at buyer interest and prices but deteriorates into garbled phrases, obscuring specific lots, bidders, and outcomes.
Front page notes Correspon dent reports Norman Mighay traveling north via Murchison area and Perth. J Norman D'Arcy is at Winiling Byro station. E I Wittenoom and St Mejour at Murchi. Various locals listed with stations Bir E. Hallou Justice appointment and property sale facts. C Craig arrives at Wanmina to take over station, purchase price 1£17,900.
A Murchison Box 1 Board meeting at Boolardy wool shed on the 15th elected B. H. Sharpe as chairman for the coming year. Accounts totalling 871 3/2 2 were amended. F. TL Cnems faced 40 pounds for services. The board approved 635 for road works and authorized $10 to Dalen to display the war report for 1920-21. Secretary S. Taylor resigned. J. Hubert was appointed in his stead. Next meeting postponed from May 27 to July 1.
A Victorian era report describes the Murray Multiplex system, an intercommunication upgrade enabling simultaneous high speed telegrams over a single wire. It claims reduced handling time from 30 to 45 minutes to about 10 minutes between sending and delivery, with future expansion planned to Brisbane.
An annual sports day featured children's races and adult events under sunny skies. Winners included T. Angel with three firsts in events such as the men's 100 yard handicap and the weight throw, while supporters praised the hon. secretary Mr. W. L. Webber for organizing a successful program.
A meeting of the Geraldton British Football Association is scheduled at the appointed venue. Applications for positions will be received on the stated day by the secretary.
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