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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1924
Page
3
A chaotic mess in Messina leaves thousands homeless as torrents cause destruction and force authorities to mobilize. Martial law looms as rescue efforts continue at the affected areas and schools. The Daily Express reports on the widespread evacuation and ongoing relief operations.
Reports say a Cork cattle steamer was wrecked off the Wexford coast on Thursday. The crew of the vessel are accounted for while the remaining details remain unclear as rescue efforts continue and the route to a port is disrupted.
Fragmentary cricket style notes show Inky Exgleed’s 306 score and Sutcliffe’s 43 in a match with two wickets for 15 runs. Mentions Lascashirw bowler Richard Res and a potential jail invite to Au Fealia. Names and figures are unclear due to OCR issues.
Chariton wins the 1500 meter freestyle in a sensational display as he breaks the world record. He clocks a 21 minute pace amid intense heat, with rivals and officials noting the historic achievement.
The report notes a 1500 metres race heat with competitors including a runner named Hime. It references a time around 71 minutes in a 2009 motion or event context and mentions a semi final stage and a chase sequence involving Boty. Details are garbled but indicate an athletics track event with multiple heats and progressing contenders.
Fragmented text notes an American flier departing from Moldavia for Vienna with references to Vienna and the Americas. Details are unclear and names are partly garbled, but the item reads as a wartime aviation or military mobility snippet from a historical newspaper page.
Fragmentary OCR text shows confusion over Maclaren and a mentions of a prefecture, a planned restart tomorrow morning, and swelling fees or fog. Details are unclear but imply trouble, possible scheduling disruption, and administrative context without clear names or outcomes.
Discovered documents hint at a conspiracy involving Egypt's Premier and the attempted assassination. Reports from Berlin reference the alleged plot tied to political figures, amid a spate of mysterious developments and police inquiries. A separate robbery at Wembley sees a pearl valued at 200 guinea stolen from a display case.
In a July address Chancellor Marx appeals to prominent German officials to enforce the Dawes Plan honestly. He stresses that success depends on all parties accepting the plan in full and adhering to its terms.
An obscure report hints at men in the Australian league facing widespread desertion in a constant state of upheaval. The fragmentary text references military stress and internal dissent without detailing dates or figures. Further context from full article is needed for a clear card.
Australian competitors faced a mixed field at the store track events on July thirteenth as overseas athletes joined local runners in a tense competition. Names and precise results are illegible but the day showcased national track talent.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Mr Asquith urged unity on the eve of an inter Allied meeting. Royal officials consider measures to compel Germany toward disarmament and membership in a proposed League of Nations.
Minhas and Preminad are cited alongside the Commissioner of Police in relation to the object under discussion. The article notes the involvement of senior officials in the case and outlines ongoing inquiries. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
In Sydney on July 15 a libel action against a newspaper arising from claims about Thos. Refered yaorith’s Weekly proceeded to a verdict against the plaintiff seeking £25 00 damages. The case ended in condict for the defendant newspaper amid discussions on unable to provide relief. Bohart on July 14 noted government discussions at a Sunday meeting on public work provision for the unemployed.
The Perth racing scene reports Belmont Park’s upcoming metropolitan date with large entries. Winners at Helens Vale included Fleetstene in the Grass National and a wide field contested the hurdles. Tote betting, charity meeting proceeds, and local incidents are noted, including a jockey’s mishap and a shoplifting incident involving a ring.
The monthly boarm meeting on Friday July tah heard reports on Eastern Road access to the railway reserve and a bad road section near Moongoonooks and Glen Garry roads. W J Ramsay authorized to adjust road work, tender accepted for 1) chains of gengol road, general rate for next year fixed at 2d in the £ with minimum 6d. accounts totaling £250 1s 5d approved for payment.
A mixed dispatch from New Zealand and Australia covers the Prince of Wales postponing a South Africa visit until next year, Premier Meany taking office with widespread congratulations, libel actions against Kelting Hunt and others, and various local incidents. It also notes medical curiosities from NZ hospitals, pirate reports from Halifax, and a world power conference urging broader manufacturing and power resource development addressed to Australia.
Local notes report Carter & Co the Peoples Drapers in Geraldton and a busy auction led by N Bartlett Auctioneer. Sports results show Wests edging Fremantle, with rowdy crowd energy and upcoming fixtures mentioned. a theatre ad promotes Miss Dorothy Cooper and Glimpse of the Moon with show timings and venue details.
A NOTICE is given that at a meeting on 12th July 1984 the levying rates on all rateable property for the year was resolved. The Vermin Acts and Bond tests acts are cited. Tenders with designs to be seen at the Secretary's office on THURSDAY August 14th.
The item cites an AT meeting of the Murchison Board and mentions a rate of 1d per 100 acres, with land deals and a secretary named Clarer. It also notes the annual general meeting of the Gershites Mechanic’s Institute in July, plus unrelated ads for saloons and confectionery, preserving dated language and scattered names.
Public auction Wednesday 16th at 2 30 pm without reserve. Sale includes one Spring Cart three motor cars and all lots to time of sale. Motoriats urged to seize entry to business at a low figure. Terms and full particulars from the auctioneer.
Dalgety and Company Limited of Geraldton and Perth announce an upcoming sale by revolving a July monthly sale with 1 300 workers and four thousand sheep. The sale features Jorral sheep Hindoo born ewes forward to fat and store classes with quality and early shorn weights. Invitations for further details will be issued by Dalgety and Company. Also listed: piano auction items with prices and valve mouth organ, likely part of the same notice.
An item describing Wise's Weateen Australian Directory as a comprehensive, tabulated guide to addresses and names in Western Australia. It promotes the directory as indispensable for locating businesses and individuals by name or street, highlighting its utility for any address search.
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