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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
3
London reports confusion over the Irish agreement as plenipotentiaries failed to finalise before signing. Debates focus on De Valera’s followers urging ratification while facing backlash from the Irish government. Premier Culling appears poised to face defeat as a parliamentary majority deteriorates.
Fermanagh County Council, by a narrow vote, recognises Dáil Eireann and cuts contact with both British and Belfast governments. Irish Constabulary members occupied the council offices to block book withdrawals and prevent vandalism.
In Johannesburg on December 16 reports describe the Petroira Deep Mine disaster sparking nationwide sorrow. Rescue work persisted after 17 hours of entombment though one miner died and several others perished following long entrapment.
Fragmentary United States dispatch notes that Italy asks about France's naval stance. The reports mention Germany and Prozee Ling, with confusion evident in the garbled text. Paragraphs do not form a clear narrative.
Fragmentary notice describes a large sale of war stores by auction. It references government disposal of surplus property and mentions consignments from continental sources. The readable text implies proceeds support national needs, with a focus on restitution and postwar logistics.
A reader signs as Mr Logue denouncing a parson for publishing excerpts from his letters and poems without permission. He states he writes and signs all he sends and never used an agent. He asks Mr Hemerstey to stop using his writings.
The Annual Prize Day featured a large attendance at the High School ceremony with prizes awarded to successful scholars. Mrs Ke mpton unveiled the banner. notable visitors included Mayor Sewell and several local figures. The headmaster welcomed guests and explained the year’s work and prize system. Dux medal and donations to the school were announced. a list of prize recipients followed.
In Adelaide December 18 South Australia lost one wicket for 14 runs at stumps on day one of the test. Cranny foring innings reached 300 runs in a lode 3AW report from South Australia.
Sydeay December 16 reports a double tragedy as two young lovers take their own lives. The incident occurred at a location described as Aitcubdrin ox with unclear surrounding details.
A scrambled report describes a nocturnal event near a coastline involving an aviator issue, a portable telephone, and efforts to secure tools and clear a run for a machine. Major Bonnier and Drage are linked to plans for escape and securing shuck-alwurtyr while awaiting a solution at Gorskiton.
An itemized notice lists a private residence sale of a large oak bedroom set and accompanying furnishings on Francie street with on view details. It also advertises Xmas specials from Fox Gibson featuring bacon and butter, with proceeds aiding a Ladies' Swimming Club and a tender invitation closing January 18, 1908.
A damaged fragment references a pony named Grey Pony, a rope, and a master or handler, with cryptic notes about a location or station and a person named Naragnia. The text lacks coherent context or clear event details.
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