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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
3
In August 1 note from Fromech, Brent Britais AL and Poinenre’s tems discuss whether the Britain Union will modify the note or permit longer negotiations. Mr Baldwin's House of Commons statement is awaited.
London reports August 2 that Britain and Italy may back Germany in League of Nations actions. President Harding advocates U S participation in the World Court. In Bavaria, Communist unrest targets employers with threats and demands as revolts rise.
The Athletic News notes A McDonahi played in two Lancashire League matches in one afternoon in August. It comments on his bowling as a standout, claiming he justifies the world’s attention with figures around seventy wickets at a low run cost.
Lamrott describes the first pure cargo aeroplane flight from London to Cologne carrying tobacco. The craft weighed about one and a quarter tons and traveled at around 60 miles per hour. It featured a large enclosed wing gap and a cockpit for pilots in the central fuselage.
A report outlines proposed restrictions on publication of intimate materials and social conduct to protect the public. It condemns sensational reporting in matrimonial cases and notes penalties for obstructing moral standards. Also covered are a death in Manjimup and England's liquor law debates with calls for local option rather than universal prohibition.
A damaged account describes the Poison Pew Gang using sewing and letter schemes to threaten households. It reports a Pitts marenge woman named Nolte receiving threats about her husband and a later suicide sparked by the letters.
A West Australian court found Don Tiz AU guilty of manslaughter in the Brookhampton case on August 1. The Chief Justice sentenced the defendant to two years imprisonment with labor and warned against any further violence. He remarked the defendant’s actions followed a prior heat of passion and warned of rope if repeated. Additionally, July 1923 deficit figures show a £20,000 reduction from July 1922 with revenue £208,011 and expenditure £470,000, improving compared with last year due to taxation.
Police report from August 1 mentions Constable Flinders advising that Willie Beckley allegedly assaulted a man near Hall's Creek about 100 miles away. Sergeant Ryan notes no details on the victim's condition and says inquiries are ongoing.
New South Wales coal industry reports resumption of operations today with several pits still shut. Hepburn and Redhead abstain. Aberdare South and Abellare House show workers blocked from signing on. An engineer reportedly blew a whistle signaling no work forthcoming as tensions persisted after the 1917 strike.
Fragmentary report notes the death of Mrs Heaydon and mentions discoveries at a garage including soil under a door and clothing scraps. The text is garbled with unrelated phrases about operation timing and postal matters.
Melbourne July 31 heavy rain floods reported on Avoca and Seddow rivers. Electoral Boundaries Commission report tabled in Legislative Assembly with maps showing proposed redistribution. Proposals adjust metropolitan and rural electorates including Greenough district and Mt Magnet area.
Details of a horse racing program at Goodwood with eight events including Hurdle over two miles and various plate and handicap races. Notable runners include Havenwall, Fairy Dell, Kamtscurthy, Venetian King, Polydimite, Prince McDonald, and Blue Town among others with weights and odds listed.
Australian football fans anticipate a change from the usual premiership as Northampton and Upper Chapman bring a selected side to Geraldton. The Geraldton team of listed players and the maroon visiting squad will train and play under minor injuries, with a social gathering planned at the Denid Hall after the match.
Under clear weather Exe ka defeated Trotheroe Sawt Sunday in a barge and catfish filled game with final scores 14 goals 2 behinds to 1 goal 5 behinds. The home team excelled in kicking marking and handball while Isscka battled to avert defeat amid rough play and strong defense.
Notice demands payment or arrangement with Mewes Bell and Hansen by August or proceedings will begin. Also advertises Queen's Hall and King's Theatre showings with Reginald Deney Lillian Rich and others, describing a melodrama and a children's comedy bill tied to a Gazette listing.
Ad listing fragment references company names and offices in Geraldton and Perth. Mentions local agents and an address at 200 Wes Street with two letters. Details are incomplete and fragmentary.
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