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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
5
A fragmented report from Perth details slow counting during federal elections and hints at libel actions surrounding a Daily Mail article. It lists names and places such as Fremantle Geraldton Kalgoorlie and Onslow, with scattered phrases about delays, proceedings, and figures like Henry Gregory, in a tense, incomplete summary of political and legal developments.
A dense OCR fragment lists many electoral districts and candidates across New South Wales and surrounding regions. It includes names such as Barton, Calare, East Sydney, Macquarie, Newcastle, Richmond, South Sydney, and Sydney districts with associated party hints and vote counts. The readability is limited, but the piece preserves multiple district entries and candidate mentions with sporadic vote figures and offices.
Geraldton defeated Moonsoonooka six to four in a rugged polo clash last Sunday. Geraldton held the edge in goal hitting, while Moonsoonooka fought hard though luck predominated for Geraldton. Officials and players listed include W Mek D Jongoonooka and N Bartlett D Constantin e Edgar Grant among others.
A race card listing four divisions and multiple horse names with times and placings. Notable entries include Belgian Belly, Lady Murcoon, Renegade, Night Thought, and Betty Bourke among others. Final times range around 4.3 to 7.4 furlongs with several names repeated across divisions.
Traus and Werth led a brisk morning session amid wart weather with many horses named in race-like drills. Jolly Cony won a round over Peathoenest, while Pair Tutwrveuve trailed in. Kilreid and Awet Doris carried heavy weights in six furlongs, and Green Hward ran six without shoes.
London reports a new scheme on population with US and Allies backing an expert commission to propose a just figure. New York claims a gigantic conspiracy involving many Lineman employees and systematic pilfering. In boxing news two pugilists display injuries with Billy Shade defeating Fay Kayser in a 4 12 round bout. South African cricket mentioned.
A South Africa selection likely to be without Catteral a Transvaal player for the forthcoming test against ML at Belding pra after injuring his right limb. Meanwhile Lloyd Georges defeat is noted with Lord Northhorn distributing a prime bullock for Baudich’s poor as a celebration of his resignation.
Melbourne report states BaW.B.A. completed an arrangement to distribute 26,000,000 in reduction of the association's capital authorised by the Supreme Court of Victoria. Payment is to be made on April 14, 1923.
South Australia total 786 in a responsive innings play. Adelaide report notes NAW. team NAW. totals 274 and M12 NAW. victory by my innings and 30 ins.
A scene in the British House of Commons showed officials opening a box and examining copies of the official standards for weights and measures. The exhibit traced the long history from Queen Elizabeth’s era to modern times, noting legal standards and the fate of earlier artifacts.
A Royal Historical Society lecture recalls a shipboard ordeal as a whale carried a small crew. Alial Hoat led four men aboard a firework ship in a perilous voyage. Wilkins claims the whale overturned the boat, sending men into the sea and lifting the bow above the waves before reaching shore.
A lengthy program listing highlights including a Minuet from Ayo Maria and Mabel Ballin upon stage, Signor Sylva tenor singing Neath Thy Window, Ave Maria, and a grande orchestra. Douglas Fairbanks as D Artagnan features in elaborate prologue with Dumax’s Glories visuals. Frank Shepard troupe presents Dad from Wayback with Australian comedy and dramatic scenes. Grand musical and dramatic bill ends with The Drover's Sweetheart and the Greatest Fight Ever Staged. Prices listed 3/-, 1/-, half-price for children. Geraldton magisterial district notice.
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