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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
3
Sinn Fein forces entrenched behind sandbags and fired on police while Crown forces pressed them from streets and rooftops in a growing battlefield. Houses were attacked during a campaign of incendiarism across Ireland with multiple casualties and destruction reported in Athboy Cork and surrounding areas.
John Hubbard, now in his eighties, returns to Melbourne from Gippsland after 57 years away. He recalls pioneer life, laments government neglect in opening up eastern Gippsland, and contrasts early bush with modern city growth while commenting on transport and market access difficulties.
Telegrams report the death of the Rev Nisbet Dodds from cyanide poisoning administered by another man while Dodds was in a distressed mental state. Jury verdict attributes death to self-administered cyanide during mental distress. Other items note work at Garden Island resuming June 20 and Beeby inquiry into unemployment insurance with strikes as a factor.
At empoion's meeting the hurdles winner was Brown Flour with a heavy betting odds. Red Banner led in the third class plate first division with Rosebern and Puithwait among the contenders. A sensational note describes an amusing mauser tale of two constables capturing the commandant during a police action. a bottle strike disabled him as Republicans fired air guns and fled.
The fragmentary note mentions Bill McLennn paying for Ambring on Meniay-a and a World event in the New Zakasda ing. It references Mir. Connally and a boy asking a question, with a reply about a bowler’s performance and seven wickets in an innings. Hampshire and First Ly oinga are referenced in the closing lines.
Land for sale from Graeinu and farm Ne lors profitable investments by V Cavanagh agent. Geraldton invites tenders for lease of Commonwealth Hotel on Marina Terrace for five years from date. No payment of premium or ingoing required. Tenders to state deposit of twenty five pounds and marked Tender for the Hotel.
Arctic tensions rise as Britain seeks stake in Spitzbergen coal near King’s Bay. An International Commission to rule on currents of Norwegian and Swedish claims, with British miners set to deploy in May, amid 24 hour summer daylight and strategic value in the no man’s land.
A confetti ball took place at Town Hill on Monday June 6 at the A Church. Guests wore elaborate dresses and accessories with many names listed among attendees. Committee members including Mrs Beaumont Mrs Mobster and Mrs McGowaz attended the event.
A herdman undergoes inspection amid reports of slag release at the site. Officials investigate the incident, assessing safety measures and potential health risks to workers and nearby residents.
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