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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
3
Reports indicate Rebels in north eastern Ireland are likely to be constrained as Free State forces concentrate reinforcements. Southern towns suspend business amid funerals in Dublin and concerns over ongoing activity in the region. The British Harvest noted.
August reports rain and harvest delays affecting farmers, with price controls under discussion in Berlin and mentions of rising fatal incidents in New York. Northamptom notes cover local official visits and crop conditions as farmers plan ahead amid regulatory debate.
A fragment describes a strange machine claimed to fly 180 miles per hour and reach Paris easily. The note hints at a planned long night flight from Paris, with uncertain technical details and potential for a dramatic daring attempt.
Reports note growing acceptance of women smoking in public spaces in England and Wimbledon crowds showing interest in cigarettes. The trend appears across venues from restaurants to theatres, with both men and women using tobacco more openly, while some American observers remark on social shifts and decorum.
Telegrams from Western Australia report a landing mishap near here where an aircraft struck a stump during approach. The plane sustained considerable damage but all occupants escaped injury. In Perth the Legislative Assembly debated a no confidence motion moved by Mr T Walker, accusing the Country Party ministers of subservience to the Primary Producers Association. The motion was adjourned and later withdrawn.
Sydney reports a Labour Council manifesto backing a go slow policy and inviting Council of Action endorsement. The All M trades unions congress signals its stance against Gordon’s campaign, shaping future Trades Hall activity within the Australian Labour movement amid propagandist controversy.
Fragmentary draft notes mention August date and political maneuvering around federal elections and Victoria Bay. Readable parts reference contest, potential contenders, and regional influence but lack coherent details or outcomes.
The article discusses betting disputes and legal principles. It notes a man bets and pays, and his attempts to recover money from the winner. It argues against contempt in court and stresses decency and lawful conduct.
Three Hampton residents survive a tragedy as Mrs Crans and her two children recover in hospital. The incident involves Dr Cranstoun and his wife, longtime locals tied to the town’s social scene and racing circles.
General Chauvel, inspector-general of Australian Military Forces, warned in his report that government economies had hampered enthusiasm within the forces. He noted improved administration but urged further decentralization and highlighted danger to Australia from a centralized railway garage system.
A trader bought ten tonnes of potatoes from a leading grower at £4 11s per ton for delivery to Trentham. A deduction of 7d per ton was applied, and each reader profited, highlighting middlemen’s profit in the deal.
The report lists results and acceptances from Kalgoorlie Western Australia with Goodwood Handicap and other plates. It names horses such as Murry Up Venetian King Thaddews Nutt and Kt Kompanay, plus jockeys and odds. Also referenced is a note on an extraordinary binary star observation by Dowinson Observatory in Victoria and a whimsical anecdote about Mrs Dubwaite.
Community sing event held at Pome Barty Town Hall next Tuesday at 4 pm. Attendees filled the hall for an evening of song and communal reading with Bring Your Own Seag Books.
An Australian program lists August 18 19 under Lawt-3 titles and a comedy scenic show. Weseet Waery, a noted hero from 700 Get U and Demiy, headlines with Edward's play School Days. A kids' film, A Picture for Kids from the 60, screens August 30 at 3 pm at Aturroms Hlemer Street Geraldton.
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