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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1921
Page
3
A disturbance in London as crowds left a football watch sparked 430 armed police in motor turkeys to break up a crowd. Rebels attacked two officers and a bystander died from a gunshot to the head. Two women and four civilians were wounded. A separate Cork assault saw attackers dispersed after armored reinforcements arrived.
The January competition at the Jorn ble club takes place Saturday over the 500 and 700 yard ranges. A star marks the event as a permanent feature, inviting new members to join. Return of former champion Mr. W. W. Trigg boosts the squad. he has a new bib and may regain top form. The list of bantieuos includes Jewell, Blescowe, Rowe, Trigg, Woodward, Lester, Loach, Forrett, Stumamy, Me Twe and Young, Ripper, Peters, Mellowy, Boyes, Nickisson, Burnet, McCurley, Austin, Woods, and A. F. Woodward.
Rescue divers recovered the bodies of Patrick Powell and Evelyn Creenwood after a Warrnambool motor launch disaster last week. The remains of Constable Sharrock were found underwater in a upright position. Witness Henderson testified Powell and Sharrock suffered swollen heads and necks, suggesting possible stamping.
Perth reports confirm a settlement in the railway strike with ministers stating service is fully restored. Loco Union branches send congratulations as talks to fix future dispute times proceed. Labor plans to win 38 seats in upcoming state election and P Collier will lecture February 1 in Perth.
An intimation to captains from Sydney dated January 17 reports inter state steamship owners giving engineers 43 hours notice that their services will not be required until the stewards strike is settled. Some companies have also notified captains that they will not require engineers if the dispute remains unresolved with a month’s delay.
The ALP executive votes to reassemble Parliament by March to push Labor policy while ensuring immediate appointments to the Upper House. In Broken Hill, coal shortages idle 305 workers at Proprietary Mines. Efforts to attract ex imperial settlers discussed, recalling Parmelia voyage context.
A Perth swimming race from Applecross jetty to Barrack Street jetty covered about five miles. A. Preshaw of South Perth won in 22 minutes, with D. Blurton second in 28 minutes 38 seconds, and J. Jones third. Miss C Crabbe of Geraldton finished sixth and was praised for her performance despite course disruptions. The event faced weather and course changes, drawing criticism from swimmers and spectators.
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