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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
3
London reports Ali Kamél Fahmy Boy, an Egyptian prince, was murdered yesterday while staying at the Hever Court. His French wife has been arrested and charged with the crime in connection with the investigation and court proceedings.
Prince Valimy Bey, 23, his wife, 2, reportedly in their first year of marriage, dined together at the Savoy Hotel on a calm note before a midnight shooting. An overnight guard rushed to the prince’s rooms and found him wounded in the corridor wearing night clothes. a pistol was at the door and bullet marks mar the walls and blood stains appeared on the princess’s evening gown in the bedroom.
A historic London storm lasting seven hours caused extensive damage as dozens of houses were struck by lightning. One residence blamed on Justice Russell was hit twice and later felled, with reports noting a night of dramatic wreckage and fear.
Mr. Bawes-Lyons a 24 year old stockbroker and nephew of the Earl of Strethmore shot himself at the steering wheel of his car with a shotgun at his feet. A sensational tale of love entanglements ends in tragedy as he reportedly left the family dinner before the act.
An account from an inquest in Aniloo July 11 details Bowes Lyon aged 24 found dead with a weapon as his brother chased in a separate car. Family had noted extreme low mood and were unable to avert disaster. police notified death amid expected startling evidence.
A report from July 11 describes a love tragedy in a Japanese villa near Tokyo where a couple was found hanging, the suspected motive tied to a disputed relationship. Authorities investigate a连接 affair and possible jealousy as the case unfolds.
Queen s hail Friday presents a Cockney fare featuring Betty Balfour in Squibs with a lively audience scream. Includes a comedy, travel cartoons and a special film by Fee Dube of York Wellng. Saturday offers Tom Mix in Tighting Trear and a full supporting programme with Faraday and Wednesday 17 10 and Mary Pickford in Lifele Lord Fauwfl eroy a nine act masterwork.
July 12 report from Trancort Workers' Conference quotes Ben Tillett of the SLP warning of a looming conflict. After touring the Ruhr he says war is possible unless France withdraws from Germany for weeks, urging workers in the Lyithik pire, Frumec, and Germany to unite in a clear stance against current path.
Ben Tillett addressing the London Transport Workers Conference criticized French occupation of the Ruhr He called France cowards for avoiding facing industrial economic facts and warned that without a united stance against Germany and France war threats persist He urged saving Europe by uniting Germany and France to prevent war
From Paris on July 1 L Eclair says Britain may threaten France but will struggle to carry out threats. The armistice era sees France spared at times, while Germany remains untouched. In New York July 10 Mrs Anam Husi, convicted of murdering a wealthy comptroller, faced the electric chair, the sole woman executed in New York to date.
The Italian Department of Migration reports about 450000 applications from Italians seeking to emigrate to the United States, far above the 45000 annual allowance. The wheat harvest in Italy is largely complete and above average. The Straits Government proposes free embassy serums for Singapore to Britain as a gift.
The Prince of Wales plans a quiet holiday in Canada during July 1. He will visit Pesada and Berabar, will stay at his ranch, and will not accept any official engagements.
Last night detectives arrested William Brydee Porteous on charges tied to plans to move prisoner Alert Francis Verguson from the watch house to Roe Street. Porteous faced the court, bail was denied, and remand continued until tomorrow amid talk of a Seyings Bank sensation echo.
A council report notes a generally orderly period with some issues found. For the six months ending 10/4/23 inspections were carried out and 46 matters were met with during the month, indicating ongoing food safety oversight and actions taken.
At Helens Vale track the turf meeting lists numerous races and entries across classes. Known horses include Poppy Ayrony Lam Fox Brearley and many more with events such as Midland Handicap and Farewell Welter scheduled, along with starting times for hurdles and plate events.
A readable fragment describes a matinee at The Grand Theatre with an event against Kensington Straplerwale. It mentions Broodseinde and a betting line around seven furlongs. National Steeplechase is referenced with a three mile distance and a literate Warlock.
Geraldton Football Association meeting with TP Rock presiding decides to invite applications for senior central umpire and panel positions, plans a match vs Northampionnat Upper Chapourm on August 4, and to send teams to Country Week. Also covers role revisions, transport, attire, junior matches, and secretary actions.
Fragmented OCR text presents a charity event note with unclear names and mixed terms. It mentions Bennett and Black aiding a White group in Christy Min style, with prices and proceeds aimed at re-rooting Anglian arch, though many words are garbled. No clear event date or venue is verifiable.
FYAVENG bean appointed Selling Agents by the Subiaco Council for a land offer dated July 14 notes sub-lot 1400 4a Sr 31p price £105 with £3 payment on sale. Also notices on motor vehicle and dog registrations due July 1 and strict enforcement for unauthorized use of property and VIADUCT restrictions. Furniture sale details list many items with an auction July 17 conducted by Bogle Bros. notices include personnel changes and district movements with references to Humphrey Rumble and W. Fn Wood.
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