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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
3
News from Washington reports that Wu Peifa demands the resignation of Liang Hhib Vi and his Cabinet. He warns he will begin war within seven days and is already marching north, intensifying civil conflict concerns in China.
Scottish Home Rule Association claims to represent all opinions and offers congratulations on the Irish settlement. It urges the government to promptly form a self government scheme for Scotland. West Edinburgh Labourites invite Mr Bernard Shaw to contest the next election.
London reports from the Daily Chronicle that the Bomlyn Iron jewels including the 114 carat Orlof wax are said to have been pawned with Herr Stianes for sixty per cent of their estimated value.
Senses reports in January on famine across Rumian and Siniee areas where households have consumed pets and stored provisions. Desolation extends to villages with graves dug on Christmas Day as aid from the Quien organization begins to reach affected families.
A fragmentary notice from a Melbourne court reports a drastic case involving a collision on Kilda Road and a lengthy sentence. Details are garbled but indicate an appeal court decision and references to individuals, vehicles, and places.
Melbourne reports Colonel Brinameail Controller of Civil Aviation has returned to the city. He will submit to Mr Massey Greene details on the inquiring aviation issues in Western Australia and the apparent cause of the aerial mail fatality. Parliamentary vacancy noted.
A by election will be held on January 18 to fill a vacancy in the Federal House of Representatives following the resignation of a member. Details indicate timing and venue for voters and candidates.
A three story cafe in a city was wrecked by an explosion that killed a man identified as Jake Nicholas, 27, an employee. The blast shattered windows and caused a fire, forcing evacuations. A bystander in the street was wounded and taken to Mulberry Hospital. Condition unclear.
It is officially stated that the bridesmaids for Princess Mary’s wedding will include Lady Rachel Day Lady Thyone and Lady Victoria Mary Cantbeidgey. Albert Lloyd was outpointed in a 20 rounds contest.
A fragmented report notes the death of an individual linked to Irish rebel history. The text references aliases such as Mageroas Trisheet and a connection to Campbellidge University, with unclear context about the circumstances or precise identity.
London reports a major conference of political leaders at Bombay aimed to heal rifts between insurgent elements and the Government. Gandhi initially refused participation but is said to agree if the arrangement excludes the extremist Ex Frembst party.
Lemion reports January 16 fiemian exports to Russia rising rapidly with one third of goods unloaded at Petograd during 182 sourced from Germany.
London reports a severe blizzard sweeping England disrupting travel and daily life while news notes the prominence of lawyers among officials amid continuing political moves from Paris and Paris moveage.
The Muzzard storm, sweeping England last Saturday and Sunday, is described as the most severe in twenty years. It caused widespread disruption with traffic in breakdown and many roads impassable across the Midlands and northern counties.
London January 16 the Evening Standard reports that Mr Lloyd George has decided on a motion for a general election on February 6, delaying the anticipated contest amid the political shuffle following the British crisis.
A big split in the Labor Party is expected with two factions likely to face electors at the general elections. Mentioned are C. Counsel of Northampton and W. H. Jones of the Royal Hotel Pert. Also notes S. G. Bentley’s return from the North West after a 6000 mile telegraph line trip and plans to depart for Broome.
Five children aged 2 to 13 at Port Des tom were playing in a boat belonging to Ah Chow when it overturned. Thos I Parker 13, Gladys Rowland 12, Sydney Rowland 11, Percy Rowland 9, and Keith Rowland 2 were in danger as the craft capsized in a silent incident near Dongarra yesterday afternoon. Constable Campbell forwarded details to the Geraldton Police Office.
Fragmentary notes mention handicaps times and names but lack coherent facts or outcomes. No clear event, participants, or dates are provided to establish a summary.
The Daily News notes resignations and retrenchment in the metropolitan brigades. It states 23 auxiliary firemen were removed from city centres weakening firefighting crews. Officials say return of the Premier from Melbourne may fix the position, with calls for immediate investigation.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions wheat and alleged notification but lacks coherent details or names to confirm a specific event or dates. The readable words suggest a notice or notice related matter with possible references to a location and individuals but no concrete facts.
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