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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1923
Page
3
A scrambled clipping notes Irish state president electioneering by air, with references to travel across Kilkenny and Harlow and a message attributed to De Valera. The text is garbled but centers on aviation campaigning and political messaging during August.
An 80 year old ceremony on Bell Street features De Valera supporters and a 12 year old, Fisian, delivering a message about Ireland remaining free. The boy invokes that “they can put us down but cannot kill the spirit of freedom” while referencing Trebland and foreign oppression.
Paris reports M. Poinenro speaking at Charleville said negotiations may lead to closer Britain France unity. He warned against actions that could hinder war aims or threaten the alliance, pledging continued effort to strengthen the allied war effort.
Berlin reports Stresemann outlines government position on the Ruhr situation and possible Allied response. Premier notes difficulty for Germany to follow frontier rules while urging France and others to consider stabilizing the legal framework and future enforcement.
The Vickers firm completed a fleet of 23 tractor tanks for the Army. The newly christened artillery warhorse tank is said to be combat ready with self-contained fighting ability. It reportedly has double the range of tanks used in the war, marking a significant advance in armored warfare.
A feature of the event at Douville is the high stake gambling by young women, many of whom are stylish. They gamble until the early hours with Americans among the players. One American recently won £24,000 at chemin de fer. The women display self control by stopping at the right moment.
A special train and aeroplane have been dispatched to the Beterol district in Movres Mountains France to transport refugees to safety from the forest area.
At Salamanes near Madrid on August 30 a crowd of about 300 villagers climbed the church roof to watch a private ball fight. The roof collapsed burying many. four are dead, 16 dying, 20 with broken limbs and several severely injured.
London August 30 Burne outpointed Archer in a boxing match yesterday as the crowd watched a tactical display with Burne gaining the decision.
The world's leading telemetre show crowns its champion with Detehas Poult from Wymeypeon Boemin among finalists. Burt of Germany Switzerland also noted as contenders while four-fifths of adults hold bank accounts.
In New South Wales a man named Binneguy died while harnessing a horse. The horse bolted and plunged, the head was severed, and the man was dragged into a waterhole. A rough chain and wrecked gear were found nearby as locals recovered the body.
A theft at Pallerman and Co on York Street saw Hille worth £1500 stolen from their warehouse during the past week. The incident occurred in Sydney as investigators probe the heist.
In Ballarat on August 2, Robert Loader drove Melbourne bound car with Thomas Spiers and Mise Margaret Fenotti and six others. the vehicle hit a rut near Gordon and toppled, injuring Misa Filori with a broken vente and shock, Loader sustaining a broken collarbone and mild abrasions. In Melbourne on August 20, a week later, a Thotseray district shop window scratchers damaged valuables from 50 stores.
August 20 Aifelbourne reports Daha Costello aged 49 a known sporting man is in a Portland hospital with two bullet wounds. He says the shooting occurred at St Kilda during a melee.
Launceston August 20 The death has occurred of Senator Bakimp a long serving Tasmanian Senate representative and Chairman of Committees formerly a State House member He was appointed by Mr Hughes to report on Chinese trade convulsions and the charges against the Trade Commissioner in the East He is survived by a widow two daughters and his aged mother resides in Launceston
Dewee reports Country Week Tournament set for next Saturday at Gerakiron court. entrants from Galena Ajaus Hutt Biunn Naraling and others. eight clubs compete in American-style round robin with singles knockout rounds. Geraldton club sits out. cup on view at A Gibson Co premises.
In New York on August 20 Ander man and Hawkes of Australia defeated Turenne and Johns of America 26 71 3 64 in an exhibition. Melanes and tehlesinger of Australia beat Curly and Shaw of America 64 26 26 43 62. Also promotional notes praise the Great Brackens act at Geraldton with sensational knife throwing juggling fire and magic. The program lists the Windjammers and other acts with dramatic scenes and circus stunts.
List of acceptances for the Boulder racing meeting second day. Includes divisions across the First to Fourth divisions with names such as Golden Bond, Propagation, Feathernest, Ailsa Belle, Warpath, and many others. Details cover distances from six furlongs to a mile and a quarter with listed weights and entries like Silver Lassie, Loch Sex, and King Chather.
Yesterday at Tatternall's Club Saimai At threes Hopayey at eights and Misa Bolo at tone were backed for the contest. The Perth event saw local figures support a slate for the Boulder Cup.
A fragment from a Perth race day report covers ponies and horses like Papyrus Epinard and Jolly Beggar, detailing eliminations and potential contenders. It notes winner Shepherd King, Mount Cosy, Clever, and Clever’s place payoffs, with discussion of the Boulder Cup field and a Newmarket practice context.
A Geraldton radio message reports the Australian Oriental Line steamer bound from Thornton Island to Sandakan and Hong Kong ran onto a reef about 117 miles east of Ramilaksa, with heavy seas and no lifeboats sent. The Marolin and View aria were heading to aid Teador as of later updates. no further news available.
Opening Stock Sale announced by Algety and Company Limited at Northampton Yards for public auction on August 20 1923 including sheep cattle and horses with further entries invited. Public sale to be held at Walkaway on September 7 with Koogardie ewes and wethers listed alongside secondhand r ee cords and livestock pricing. A public meeting is called for August 20 to report on hospital committee finances and balance sheet. An annual show to be held at Dongarea with prize lists and livestock events.
Private sale or public auction announced for the Victoria District Lucerne Flats. Terms moderate with goods received for inspection at The Grange Irwin P O. Auctioneer liberal terms and superior accommodation for ladies during viewing.
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