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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1924
Page
3
A battered dispatch notes fear of possible war with Britain and Japan. Report mentions Comitis and Empire sources in Toronto and London warning about conflicting signals and duty amid rising international strain.
A July 22 report notes mixed views on joining the League of Nations with Britain cautious about arms reduction and Dominions ties. It also covers parliamentary reactions, a Bisley score roundup for Australian shooters, and the likely appointment of Mr. OGrady as Tasmania’s governor in Canberra and Hobart.
A fragmented report recalls rising river waters overflowing banks and authorities declaring martial law. Mention of Major Imbrie and crime patrols suggests punitive actions while a separate note from Cape Town covers Mr. Herteng’s arrival to cheers from Laborites and a celebratory escort.
In a confusing report, athletes contend for an international medal in tennis doubles. The article mentions a final at an event with unclear naming and multiple misread terms, noting brackets and entries without clear results or participants.
At the Cricket Ground Exet Eremuathe beat Perth by six wickets. East Perth defeated Perth by 17 runs with Perth’s late innings described as toward the end of the over.
Telegram from Administrator Urquhart reports alleged capture of two white women by Black trackers near the Douglas area. Officials seek authority to deploy volunteers and fund operations while relief efforts plan an overland expedition to rescue survivors.
A letter to the Express quotes Sir Joseph Cock recalling General Macarthur and Rawlinson amid discussions of Australian troops’ discipline. The writer contrasts past discipline with failures on the Roman-like breach of Germany’s defenses on Germany’s Black Day during the August 8 1918 grand attack.
The article traces origins of phrases such as raining cats and dogs for heavy rain, wig as wealth in wigs and money, handicap from hand of the plate, and a sailor’s caution on trains. It notes the shift from historic uses to modern speech while citing examples from folklore and trade.
Racing at Caualog Park in Western Australia saw Buckland Chief beat Channel Fleet by a short margin as Rusty favorites under Morton Ward and Mad Mazarin gelding Mazarin led the trials. Several horses suffered injuries including Adelaide jockey E Mimmoan, with Coramma and another horse killed in a field of 13 at the meet.
A lively update notes a large crowd at the Town Ball with confetti and music by M Smith and the Camerons. King’s Theatre advertises tonight’s program featuring The Hands of Narn with Clare Kimbell Young and a Victor Hugo adaptation The Tellers of the Sea, plus other attractions and dates.
A correspondent discusses Victoria football in Bendigo region including Rochester, Maryborough, and Ballarat, arguing for broader country club inclusion. The piece recalls Howatharra event fundraising, local donations to Homatharra Hospital fund, a hospital drive, and social activities with prize drawings and volunteers.
World Defied for Value. White blankets single bed Torrenside 27 6 pair double bed 47 6 Grey all wool blankets 13 6 Largest double bed flannelette blankets 8 6 Quilts 19 6 22 6 25 9 11 Eider down quilts double bed satin 47 6 57 6 2 6 Ladies tweed frocks and two piece costumes various prices Maids overcoats children's knit frocks sized all shades thrown out
A garbled multi topic notice set includes license transfers and court filings by Charles Edward Kelly and Alexander Fletcher Wood over railway rooms and estate, plus Western Australian public notices about a water works project under the Water Boards Act, a fundraiser entertainment listing, and rate levy announcements for Mingenew and nearby districts.
Notice of general rates fixed by the Carmamar District Road Board and Veemin Board for the year ending 30th June 1925. Rates cover unimproved capital value for Midland Railway Company lands and townsites at three pence in the pound and related value assessments.
Items listed include cattle sheep dogs and other livestock with prices and sale terms. Various public notices detail registrations and sales of plows boats car and household goods. Auctioneers Barrett, Barthail and Brooker advertise goods and commissions for sale in the district.
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