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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
3
A garbled report references Brith Official eltrlen and a forthcoming negotiation in London. It mentions loyalties, watbreask dominion, and looming doom across villages as tensions rise amid unclear motives and regional power shifts.
Reported steamer Oromaifa of the Union Rainship Company from Nie Zealand ran aground about 30 miles south of San Francises at Point Buchu. In Lonton August 13, execution of murderer Vaquier carried out for killing Mr. Alfred Jones at Byrent. Vaquier showed fear and shrieks as the execution proceeded.
August 14 Lonilom reports deadlock as Rube peutigtony Daye and Jane the Germs press for terms. J. Ke Mardoall and others seek a meeting amid stalled talks with Germany over the Rocker dispute. Inference shows Germany wants a vaccination pact by early August 1925, while the Prime Minister aims for August 192s. From New York Seaport, Alex Thayer tied 0-0 in a match, reflecting tense international talks and sports parity.
An odd, garbled report details Australian sprinter Bholtz defeating Sumtralian rival in the 200 meters while Hvinh lags, Henry Brwurepaire wins a Hind race by 150 yards, and Australia claiming diving and cycling wins. South Africa’s pair faces strong competition amid a chaotic score line.
The July report by manager Mr. T. Armstrong notes very favorable overall conditions, with a strong second half and a record high temperature of 73.8 degrees on the 20th, while a low of 37.2 degrees occurred on the 17th. Crops look well, lambing and lambs marked on July 1 show 114 ewes and 110 wethers, total 184. 15 died before marking. Ewes mated total 300. livestock in fair to good condition, with horses, pigs, and sheep showing solid progress and winter feed needs noted.
Fragmentary notes describe a July competition at the Geraldton Rifle Club with mentions of Askew Eliott and a shoot outcome. The text also hints at an award for the rifle club's visit and a separate line about the motor vehicle industry, referencing approximately 80,000 cars and a car brand.
Cryptic telegram style notes reference names and terms like George Dunne and Nvidia Hay, with garbled phrases about a special signing and a dawns lauglaig event. The readable bits imply a nonsensical exchange or coded message.
A damaged OCR fragment reports on a local matter involving individuals and a voting event. Readable names or exact actions are unavailable, but the piece references a mediator, a team, and a heater. The text is garbled with unclear dates or places and lacks verifiable details.
Australian game highlights the Carnival Games with Mt Mott hosting as Western Australian teams clash. Reports cover Victoria’s 1 goal 2 points, Perth visits, schedules, special invitations, and local council approval for gate charges during the August events.
A jumble of names and references to a Ranger team, referees, and officials appears. Mentions of Chambers Reid Hollings and others mix with fragmented phrases about matches, positions, and travel. The text also references professors and a director returning from Daly River with unclear context.
Western Australia racing coverage lists acceptances for Belmont Park events including the Welmont Park Plate and Welter Handicap. The Kalgoorlie Cup selections are noted with entrants and listings across multiple divisions and distances.
Geraldtow Camera Club contemplates forming a focal group after a weak meeting turnout. A first competition is planned with three subjects and prizes, with prints to be exhibited locally. Entries close in September as the group invites country photographers to join and support the venture.
In Perth in August the Farmers Conference opened with regret at Sir Kingsley Pairbridge’s death as delegates discuss constitutional changes and policy planks. They debate forming coalitions, executive roles, and party independence amid calls for an elective ministry and strict party lines.
The Angust General Meeting of the above Clo to be held at the Railway Hotel Tattersalls on Thursday August 21 at 8 pm. Balance Sheet Auditor’s Report Officers and Committee election General Business. Chas O’Neill, Secretary. Luncheons teas suppers and small goods catering, short notice. Phone 156.
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