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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
3
Telegrams report Ross of the USA defeating Beaurepaire of Australia in the 440 yard event with a world record time noted. The message mentions an influenza epidemic possibility causing alarm, signaling public health concern alongside the sporting record.
The cabinet reshuffle names a steady reallocation of posts including a new prime ministerial aide, installation of a government whip, and changes that affect key offices in the federal hierarchy. Laird Seath and General Ryzie Monorary Maisters are noted among the senior appointments. Burchell is mentioned in the whip role within the governing party.
Melbourne February 3 Prime Minister announced that Mr He Starke KC has been chosen to succeed the late Sir Lemund Thor on the High Court Bench of Australia. The appointment marks a major legal leadership move as the nation awaits confirmation.
Treasurer Mr Watt is expected to be among the candidates to represent Australia at the League of Nations. Prime Minister Hughes will not discuss the matter now, and is not expected to travel to London before 1921.
In Midbourne on Fetiewary 1, persistent talk links Sir Joseph Cook to replacing Andrew Fisher as High Commissioner. A semi official source expresses belief in the plan despite timing questions. Wellington reports on claims for war gratuities totaling £42,312 with 7,000 cited in assessments and pending applications awaiting receipt.
A cyclone hit Queensland causing tidal waves and flood damage across Coast towns including Callas, Port Douglas, and Cooktown. Homes ruined, telegraph lines down, and a beacon of relief awaited as no deaths were confirmed yet. emergency crews assess widespread destruction Monday night.
The writer questions the Boxing Challenge bout and Marshall's claims. He requests fair treatment and a test of strength, mentioning weight and attire comparisons and calling for a decisive end by month’s close.
Le Petit Parisien says Allies demand surrender of war criminals including the ex Kaiser. Dutch note responses may break off diplomatic ties and risk bans on Holland. In Vladivostok Allied troops patrol as Japanese guard the state bank amid a Bolshevik threat. Marine engineers vote to continue strike as Melbourne ballots show split support.
Me H de Maley announces a parliamentary minera tour for Magshiptn and Geraldine districts. The party led by the Premier and Mines Minister will travel from Perth February 2nd, visit Narra Tarra and Chapman farms, inspect mines near Northampton, then return via Geraldton, ending with a Friday morning survey.
In post Saturday racing notes from Belmont and Perth backers faced a tough day while ExcGoldfields mares impressed. Byway and Lock Key won early races with Remmosat and Thorten taking second and third. The scene highlighted strong form across horses like Dittox, Flipper, and Nasty starting at Geraldton, with locals eyeing Goodwood fixtures and future showdowns in the Australian Cup and Perth Cup year prospects.
A Melbourne conference between wool growers and the wool trade proposed a joint scheme to end June next year. The plan aims to regulate crimes to stabilize the Australian wool industry and restore normal trade conditions as soon as possible with final details to be completed within a week. Australian growers will be asked to approve the scheme via the world growers network.
Mixed race card details show Jumpers Flat Race standings with horses like Down Tore, Isle of Arras, Ripple, Green Faucy and Scotch Tart, plus Welter Handicap entries such as Hate of Auzue, Jehed, Shanuy, and Leckie Parth. Starting times listed: Jumpers Fist Mace at 2.10 pm, Clase Plate at 3.40 pm, and Welter at 5.15 pm, with other classes noted for the day.
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