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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
3
A wrecked vessel in the Bay of Biscay or near a coast leaves only 50 survivors after a midnight collision. French marine authorities report a major catastrophe with extensive loss of life. Rescue teams comb the scene as inquiries begin.
A fragmented note references Irish railways and a British provocation as a basis for an upcoming settlement plan. It mentions a Bolshevik menace, an American general's view, Poland’s critical position, and an objection to socialists barred in New York State Legislature.
Telegrams from London report that Germany declares martial law amid internal turmoil. The Daily Express notes uncertainties in Parliaments and military actions as the crisis unfolds across major cities. Observers caution about civil liberties and potential global repercussions.
An unclear Perth fragment describes Mr Geo Rosam visiting a hairdresser with a tall person and mentions a long artefact sent for identification. It cites Mr W neg and Mr Le Souef of the Perth Gardens, noting caution about aborigines and a vivet bead, while discussing a questionable theory and potential vomiting in a rural context.
A fragmented report outlines a labor dispute over tea room wages in a hotel or restaurant setting, with a temporary settlement reached after intense negotiation. It mentions broader city issues including wartime price controls, public works funding, water supply debates, and the timber industry’s potential wealth, all amid a mild heat wave and ongoing government concerns.
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