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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
3
Dublin reports ongoing bombardment in Sackville Street through the night with rifle fire as National troops move toward the city in lorries from Kings Town and Dublin. Looting and food shortages noted in Wicklow towns with women using revolvers in shops.
In a July 4 dispatch from the Muse of Commons Winston Churchill accused Republicans of torching a Protestant orphanage in Clifven County Galway as retaliation for inmate loyalty. The staff and thirty two children were evacuated aboard a destroyer to Queenstown.
Reports describe widespread turmoil across Western Ireland with bridges blown and buildings commandeered by Free Staters and irregular forces. Eighty two major incidents traceable to the past three months indicate an organised campaign of intimidation in Dublin. Rebel commander Brugha is wounded amid street fighting. Do Vale and others are reported wounded or arrested. Four women and children were killed during a fire as White Flag protesters marched. Major Blake reaches Greece amid other war news.
Landomeable message notes the provisional value of Henry Herbert Willy of Brisial members of the Wills family. Willy, Imperial Tobacco director and relative of Henry Overton Wills, funded Bristol University with multiple gifts including 21 250 000 to Saint Monjen’s Home of Rest for Incurables, 450 000 to the university, and 264 000 in George’s share. The Wills family total gifts exceed 900 000 to the institution.
In a slated match at Queen's Park on Saturday afternoon the Railways face the Rovers in a closely watched encounter. A strong crowd is expected as both teams seek victory in this sporting clash.
The correspondent reports the association’s second round results with Northam on 26 points, Nease 12, Warriore and Neralingam on 1F, and Protheroc 4. Northampton defeated Naraling after arriving near Nabawah, with Protheroe barely winning over Namon. Umpire F Exton officiated. The club aims to field old and new players as trophies loom and Victoria eyes a surprise windfall while Melbourne hosts a tense conference seeking imperial preference for Australian products.
Perth July 6 Mr Scaddan met the members of the Country Party at Parliament House for a lengthy session over the Como tramway extension. He vigorously defended his association with the tramway and cabinet decision. The meeting broke up without a resolution after terminal hours debate.
In Sydney on July 3 the Graziers' Association sought an injunction in the Arbitration Court to restrain two members of Quantimbone station, Meyers and Pearson, from employing wheatcre at union demands and to restrain wage rates set by Justice Powers in a recent award. The judge urged conference and adjourned the matter until Monday, with talks to continue between the parties. A pioneer labour member noted in the report.
Rare aftersang illness claims Sr. John Denial Fitzgerald C died at his residence Rasbeutler's Bay yesterday. Born 1862 at Newborn Bheliharbour he joined Parliament in TAL for a South Wales Legislative Assembly seat. Called to the Bar in 1900. He leaves a widow and daughter.
The turf section from The West Australian lists Belmont Park acceptances for Saturday’s race card. Entries include hurdle races, clays plates across multiple classes, with weights and horse names such as Wardume, General Batesfield, Poppa Sonario, and Milleneval, among others, detailing six to eight furlong events and divisions.
At the VGC meeting this afternoon the field for the Grand National Steeplechase drew attention with The Adelaide Visitor and The Gaffer among favorites. Early leaders included Bowie May as The Gaffer surged to the front, then edged clear to win by several lengths as Arcedly and Gleserd trailed. Other notable races listed included the Keilor Hurdle and Kensington Steeple with betting details and contenders such as Wand and Arrabaybrook Handicap participants.
Melbourne July racing notes list entrants for Grand National steeplechase with horses such as Haoma and Monotiin Got. Boxing report covers Leonard defeating Kansas with arm fracture to Kansas and a dramatic finish as the sponge came in during the eighth round. Also reports on American handicap doubles season start and local council notices on road rates.
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