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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
3
Constantinople July 23 An official report says a body of Turkish cavalry entered Adrianople yesterday. The city was bombarded. Turkish forces occupied the area around Hadji Adit Bay the Vali of the province. Hadji Adit Tey, with 40 gendarmes under a French officer, left for Constantinople.
Reports from St. Petersburg dated July 28 state the Russian government intends to respond to Turkish threats with full military readiness. Three divisions of the Qatrian army are concentrated on the Avia Minor frontier as railway lines are placed under military control. Captain Soutts narrative.
London jazzing July 23 notes Strand Magazine August issue features Captain Beatty's tale of a doomed Arctic expedition led by Dr Wilson and Caps Crozier. It details 108 degrees of frost, surviving on canvas shelters, a storm that wrecked gear, 44 hours without food, and polar night endurance for five weeks amid blazing summer conditions. Photographs of icebergs accompany the feature.
Australia wins the Special Colonial Prize of 30 pounds after a 21-shot event with seven shots per man at 900 500 and 600 yards. Final scores place Great Britain 790, Australia TT, Canada 777, India 96, South Africa 749, Guernsey THY. Top scorers are Harrison, Crust, and Maryris with totals near 100.
July 23 report notes Barry the champion willing to race Jamee Paddon, Australia’s champion, on the Thames. Barry says he won’t race outside England and Paddon deserves proper consideration. no races anticipated until next year. In a separate libel case at London, July 28, Siever’s testimony was limited and he criticised racing practices. plaintiffs implicated trainers, apprentices, and betting details amid horse racing disputes.
The Greenough Farmers Club met at St Catherine's Hall on Monday with nine members present. The group discussed the 10th annual show set for October 1 and agreed to adopt last year's schedule with minor amendments. President Myles Logue donated 50 pounds for prizes, and committees were formed to review grounds, donations, and other exhibition details. Fruits and native foliage were debated, with concerns over heavy tassels and rabble adding burden to the season.
Trial into the Lowrie and Parker partnership disputes concluded with the magistrate finding that a partnership did exist but failed to prove theft. Evidence showed lax accounting and cash handling, with £20 misallocation not proven as stolen. Charges against Parker were withdrawn and the case against Lowrie was dismissed.
The report covers ore production at The Great Fingall Mines including 67 177 tons of Day Dawn ore and 56 308 tons of Nore estimated as usable for the mill. Concentrates yielded valued at £61 109, with ore from No 14 Level and No 1q Level contributing significant tonnage and value. A year’s total value and the per share declaration are outlined with transfers for reserve and revenue funds.
Ambiguous fragments report an auction or sale notice related to a club hotel in Northampton. Mentions the owner Iriving and associates, with references to Messrs E Lersteaetco and WF. Glows as agents. Further details expected from the stated firm.
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