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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1923
Page
3
A chaotic blaze broke out in a London alley near an oil tank drawing several people, including children, from a basement as flames ripped through a nearby building. Fire crews battled the inferno for minutes, with witnesses noting multiple injuries and casualties among area residents.
A damaged OCR text reports a station master’s bravery during a blast at a London railway station. The explosion failed to fully detonate, injuring a station official and injuring a woman witness. details are garbled with misread names and places.
London dispatch reports a gun battle near Wailycounel Ireland as two Free State officers moved in amid gunfire. One raider was killed and the scene described as the raid opened.
A garbled foreign affairs note hints that Russia may influence Allied talks as tentative arrangements with the Turks falter. It suggests admission of Russian delegations to discussions and warns of uncertain outcomes if a Guatemala style agreement collapses, with potential Mussolini connections implied.
Senator Hereiot, returning from Moscow, conveyed a Soviet request for France to back a broader European military reorganization. He noted the need to heal the war-torn region and support a unified army under treaty obligations of Brest-Litovsk era terms.
Fractured conference coverage signals mounting pressures as France and Britain weigh fresh sanctions on Germany. Reports indicate investors fear global instability while Poincare signals firmness amid cautious press commentary on potential punitive measures.
Brussels reports indicate Belgian troops may join French forces if the planned occupation of the Rhine region proceeds. French mining and naval engineers mobilize toward Dusseldorf, while Germany faces industrial unrest and labor disputes amid the occupation plan.
Deputy Kiewan French Si nyste denied Britain's claim that francs owed by France were not repayable until Paris settled its war debts. He argues the return of gold is not dependent on France repaying its debt to Britain and that the 1916 London agreement should stand as guidance.
The Greek Government told the Allies that reorganizing Greek forces in Western Thrace is a security measure. Officials see the troop concentration as a precaution against Turkish incursions if they can gain the region otherwise. The stance reflects cautious Allied diplomacy amid tensions in the area.
A garbled report notes a Turkish delegate tied to Mosul issues. It mentions regimental alignment with Mr Barur Law and a person named Pacha, alongside other uncertainities. Obscure names and injuries appear, including skin burns and a retirement after an eleventh foul in a game context despite poor clarity.
Kalgoorlie January 4 telegrams report Western Australia engineers return to duty after a seven week pause. The men, including Kelworth and Bouldin, were idle while awaiting federal action and are now set to resume their usual 48 hour week. The move ends a period of reduced production and restores normal operations.
A fire in Perth destroyed a school building early today. Police and authorities are investigating the blaze as residents report damage and concern. The incident prompted emergency responders to secure the area and assess the situation. Further details are awaited from local officials.
Disrupted strike action at the State Implement Works ends with 53 men paid and ordered to lay down tools. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers faces an enforcement order from F. E Shaw, prompting workers to withdraw and the plant to halt operations. The scene details show a threatened resumption with limited prospects due to coalitions and missing compliance.
New South Wales railway inspector Bydnex, Fammry 8, was inspecting a viaduct at Wages Wages when struck by a mail train. He fell 20 feet to the ground as the engine plowed the viaduct, dying instantly. The incident halted speed inspections and triggered a safety inquiry.
chaotic OCR excerpt suggests factional rift within Labour ranks over Mr Dooley. union leaders and party officials seek positions and support, while petitions circulate amid internal opposition. details are unclear due to damaged text.
Two boys aged 16 and 12 begin a long walk from Brisbane toward Fremantle on December 29 with 110 pounds each. They plan to find odd jobs along the way to cover meals and expenses while living on the road. The report notes their goal and travel details amid other unrelated items.
In Western Aubtealla Perth on January votes tallies show Needham (OLR) winning the first seat with 4,005? Needham declared first senator. Kingsmill (S) re-elected to the second seat with 35,751 votes. The result reflects the mounting preference votes for the second seat.
Report on Mr. Baker and the Daily Mail testing a fully automatic wireless photograph system. A hundred-yard wireless link produced reduced resolution images between two buildings, with rapid improvements anticipated. Also notes Dame Nellie Melba canceling Tannery plans and an opera appearance update in London.
A fragmented report recalls a Perth and Geraldton swimming event under WA Amateur Swimming Association auspices. It notes choppy water at Pelican Cove Crawley and lists winners and competitors including Mixa Sylvia Nokon and Mine Nelson among others, with times and finishes, outlining school and club participation and prize presentations at the Yaniver Owning Club premises.
A garbled sports note describes confusion at a race event with participants such as Harry, Aubry Burl, Hogan, and Arthur Ward. The muddled prose mentions loads, mud, and attempts to finish, with several competitors pulling up or withdrawing due to cramps or injuries.
A rail incident near Geraldton ends with a badly injured passenger and a guard discovering the condition as an open carriage is found. A Burma han arrested on suspicion amid a tense bystander scene. Police seek missing items and a red and white cow branded OBI as part of the investigation. The report notes deteriorating European resettlement tensions and a call for swift action by railway officials.
Fragmentary note references cottages named Georgios and Bradkeys near Walkaway on the Geradten path. Text is garbled with unclear meanings and likely transcription errors. No coherent event or date is discernible.
The Mullewa branch meeting on December 20 chaired by J. J. Keeffs notes a letter from the Pro Funeral Council Geraldton about a January 31 gathering of gourdy impeting OF Oks conical. Delegates were chosen from the bench, with correspondence from the general secretary on fruit freight, urging the Railways Minister to consider protests by growers and a consuming public in the dry areas for freight reductions. The matter moves to the Executive, with the committee proposing a paid inspector for land pest destruction. The branch also opposes penalties on farmers for sniper purchases and seeks to align with manufacturers. A letter by Mr. Manker in the Guardian Dec 14 is noted, with an apology to Mr. Mank er for prior remarks by Mr. Collier.
The report notes Mulge's crop leading a district competition and earning a third place with a return of three bags per acre, while Britain begins a two-battleship construction program. An estimated cost ranges between £13,000,000 and £15,000,100, with details from New South Wales about a carried venture. The piece mentions a fiddling tax on prizes won by sportsmen and horse enthusiasts.
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