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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1923
Page
3
Turkish officials responded to a British note on Mosul by stating the vilayet should stay under Turkish rule if a plebiscite were held without British occupation. They argued the outcome would favor Turkey and criticized the plebiscite approach as flawed.
The article outlines French ideas on restructured German debts, credit realignments, and a two year settlement as not to be paid in full during occupation. It notes France seeks strict control of administration and guarantees, with terms tied to restitution and orderly reconstruction.
Paris reports from January 3 describe Le Matin declaring the Reparations Conference the era’s most crucial scene since the war. The paper adds that fresh gains for seizure terms from Germany are implied as legally established.
In Berlin December 211 twenty five experts presented a reparations proposal to the Payin Conference. The plan varied but centered on payments in mainland marks and a moratorium. Struuen argued figures were high yet after eleven hours of debate the group agreed. The Government sought permission to submit the scheme.
Fragmented report states a British destroyer seized an American ship within three miles off the Irish coast, alleging seizure with arms and ammunition aboard. The latest New Year message from the President is referenced, noting disputes over majority rights and government policy.
London on January 1 reports a response by Mr Congraveanya to a remblution from ex-officers of the LILA calling for peace conferences. He says the basis of peace is that the treaty land and that there shall be no armed forces or war material except when the Free Blaze party is deemed to interfere with elections.
Athens reports troops ready to move as British forces in Constantinople brace for action. One column advances toward Dix, another toward Tigris, with a third concentrating near Arta Thrace. London notes a third warning within six months demanding departure within two hours.
Calcutta dated January 1 reports a Meitinh air attack over Ladin. A British plane was hit. the pilot and observer were killed. The blast disrupted operations and a crash occurred during the assault.
An unclear report describes a theft at a Carlton hotel area with alleged involvement of a revolver linked culprit. A watchman warned intruders in the hotel vestibule while a man implicated in jewel theft faces investigation. A robber from 1917 is cited in an apparent pattern of secured work.
Unreliable fragments describe a family tragedy involving Mrs Sharwen of Orange and a child. The text is garbled with typos and lacks coherent details, preventing a precise reconstruction of events or entities.
An escapees daring act yesterday saw a prisoner slip a small frame into a large advantage. On Friday, Officer William Konwad faced a Rede form Court sentence of three months and labor. He was taken to and removed from Hoth Hydney Hospital in mixed condition. While dressing, a supervising officer watched as a wooden bar extended from the ward. The fleeing prisoner eluded pursuers, vanishing into the building while guards chased him through the hospital grounds.
A fire gutted the fur shop at 277 Clarence Street in Sydney on Friday night. Smoke and flames spread through the building as firemen fought the blaze, causing substantial damage estimated around £40,000. Authorities report a tremor passage of the blaze and swift efforts to contain the flames. a meeting of the Australian Labour Party in Sydney was planned for the following night to address a recent circular from party leaders.
Victoria TAAM MANAGER INZUEI Victoria TAAM MANAGER INZUEI STABBED SEVEN TIMES. Police were called to a location yesterday where they found a victim. The article also notes a family departure for Perth and a health treatment in Perth, with several named individuals referenced in fragmented form.
MMjr G L Phillips, superintendent of Bomime graves, notes renewed improvement across Australian cemeteries in Prance and Belgium. He hopes Somme works finish soon, cites progress at Villers-Bretonneux and other sites. A grieving mother from Melbourne, with little funds, seeks her son’s grave near Arras, while Australia House offers facilities. Other items: US labour tribunal proposal, NSW prohibition push, vermin control in South Australia, and wildlife culls including hogs and foxes.
A fragmented Western Australian turf racing column outlines multiple events at a Geraldton district meeting. It lists race titles, horses, riders, and results with distances, margins, and times. The piece notes Flying Haldicat and others claiming wins across events such as Publicans' Purse and District Plate, with vivid but unevenly reported placements and margins. The final day features honors at the Premantle Plate and Coronation Stakes with Poppyland and Killiecrankie among the top contenders.
The Perth Cup day produced clean racing with Bearpins not winning and Morse rude facing favored rivals. Earl of Hoafield claimed the Cup in 3.2643, with Olive winning the Wel Melbourne Cup earlier, as Scorpius heads east. Strong wagering on Jolly Co cosy, Sweet Pati, and others dominated betting, while Go Favorite and Beeble bets showed heavy activity.
Archaeology notes recount Gertrude Caton Thompson and Alice Cathcart exploring Paleolithic industry in Egypt and Abydos, with finds from Ivory Games, bone tools, and early garments. West Asia and Europe show art, maritime artifacts, and cave dwelling evidence.
Ill formatted notice lists film titles and performers for sale alongside overdue accounts owed to Mrs Hy Howell and Ares Andersen of Geraldton. It specifies payment deadlines and threats of solicitor action if unsettled.
Notice of an unclaimed bay mare in Minnesota from 1923. Description includes near shoulder brand 611 308 neck, white speck on right ear, white star on forehead. Legal notice warns prosecution for any armed shooting or dog incidents near the paddock, with a time limit for claim.
Local notice advertises Camere wml hots hic requisites available at Iva Garage Northampton. Four eaonid Howds guns well of water and land for sale with brine £1900 or £10 tera. Apply E Cuxpomtor, A 4 et tan. Also mentions Greets Lura tor anne and New Year with fuel and traveller.
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