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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
3
London reports government plans for empire peace celebrations set for July 28. Bonar Law indicated the House of Commons supports nationwide rejoicings and anticipated widespread participation in the event.
An inexact report notes a British airship plan reportedly starting a journey at or near three o clock this afternoon as part of a broader array of plans. The piece also mentions a police official’s alleged involvement in a plot against the German government and lists wartime factions forming leagues to oppose surrender of war criminals to the Entente powers in Berlin and Hamburg.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss legal or policy tensions over mandatory measures in London. Mentions Caumnamss vat and a Mr Moghes with emphasis on preserving manpower rights. Fragmentary and unclear on dates or outcomes.
The New York population received the news of peace quietly. A few church bells rang and steamer whistles blew, but business continued as usual. The ship Kurmo has left Plymouth with officers and a contingent. BRITISH MASTS TO DER MG. A TRIBUTE TO LABOUR Mr Sieurne Barnes, MP, may be appointed Ambassador to Berlin for helping secure the international Labour Charter in the Peace Treaty.
The fragment recounts Ignatius T. Lincoln's career across England and Hungary, noting a shift from holy work to vocis problem in canner, association with the Rowntree family, and later return to Darlington before suspicion led to his departure to America and a New York arrest.
A federal cabinet meeting in Parliament House discussed the Woodlise dispute and the possible removal of the federal capital from Melbourne to Canberra. Ministers considered maritime issues and a compulsory conference with leaders, with the government signaling action despite a futile meeting outcome.
A garbled race card from Belort Park in Western Australia shows many horse names and times, with wagering notes and a public betting system mentioned. The fragment lists horses like Master, Arrowfedi, Full Tone, Kazan, Mary, Beatrain, Highland Dhu, and Bright Face among others, with assorted odds and placings. An apparent crime note claims heavy defalcations by a public servant in Adelaide involving sums around £529 from a handhandicap context, but the text is unclear and fragmentary.
An unclear report notes a hostile scene in Sydney with parliamentary invalids present. It mentions a male party and a count of 35 attendees today as part of the uncertain event.
Great excitement filled the town as the Ladies Hockey Club met a gentleman’s team from Lightsain in a match. A morning power cut briefly dimmed lights, but the afternoon sun suited the game. Mr Twigg umpired as gentlemen showed limited skill, while the match featured bold runs and improvised tactics amid crowd energy.
A fragmentary report describes Japan’s exhibit on knots at a Works Fair. It notes ceremonial uses and types from plum blossom to turtle knots, the meaning of cord techniques, and customs around gift wrapping and funeral practices, with limited visitor engagement.
A German airman speaks of an air expedition toward London, describing the approach over the Thames, identifying landmarks such as the Tower and Liverpool Street, and noting anti aircraft fire and battles with British fighters. He claims a successful mission with sightings of enemy defenses and combat outcomes.
Fragmentary report lists colonial secretary appointment and ministerial roles, plus soldiers returning home with families. References Sir John Mall death, several names, and a homeward journey via various towns toward Melbourne. Includes a note on Mr Macvean’s new appointment and church member health. ends with fruit display remark.
Notice reports the death of Br T J Taylor at a private Perth hospital. The deceased is identified as the youngest son of the late Med Taylor of Francis Street. Immediate family and acquaintances including Mrs Richards Mrs Morris Geraldson and Janet Taylor are named in the fragmentary obituary. Local references to Perth and Fuller Perth are noted with uncertain details.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and phrases but no coherent event. It mentions people likely in a local column, with scattered nonstandard phrases and misreads. No clear date, place, or outcome can be established from the readable bits.
In Ganday afternoon at 30 a Monster Demonstration is set to occur, with a Proveesien led by the Garddtton Band guiding the Post OlSes at 18 Proftess Tollap and noting the nee beehees re 4. McCamey and Connell ALF AYE in the Murchieen District.
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