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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
3
In June 1 dispatch the French are likely to move against passive resistance by halting coal transport from mines to factories and workshops. They intend to sever Ruhr from Germany, with food trains allowed only if Germans cooperate, signaling decisive action within two or three weeks.
Berlin reports a court martial has jailed five Dameldorf mining directors for five years each and fined 1,377,000 million marks. The ruling coincides with Belgian demands to end German passive resistance in the Ruhr and to withdraw orders preventing Franco-Belgian control actions.
Rome June 18 Mt Etna in violent eruption since yesterday with thousands of tons of lava from the main crater and five new craters appearing The eruption destroyed the Costighione railway station and threatens Lyis as lava streams up to 250 yards wide advance about 200 yards per hour The torrent stands 45 feet high and has flooded a valley five miles long to depths of 30 to 44 feet The eruption marks the first known major event since the seventh century B C and has occurred repeatedly through history.
The piece notes the collapse of the German mark after the war, causing Austrians to flee to Germany for cheaper living. It states 3082 marks represented a value at a given time, and prior to the war marks were worth 1 shilling. Austrians moved to Germany during holidays to save about two thirds in cost.
The Lausanne conference failed to reach an agreement on the Turkish evacuation, renewal and readjustment of concessions, and the issue of the Otto tons debt remains unsettled. Negotiations continue as talks proceed.
London June 17 The Daily Telegraphs Moscow correspondent says the Soviet Government intends to approach the British Government on settling outstanding matters and to seek a general settlement, especially on full recognition of the present regime in Russia.
Washington June 17 The National Merchant Marine Association declares strong opposition to government operation of the American merchant marine and favors selling the government fleet to Americans on favorable terms while opposing foreign ownership.
A Paderewski recital at Theatre des Champs Elysees drew an immense audience with an astounding three hour and additional quarter curtain, praised as amazing by the crowd. Receipts reached 120,000 francs as standing room only filled the venue, with Paderewski and his wife among the performers on stage. A second rapturous reception occurred in the street after the concert where a large crowd cheered Vive la Pologne.
London June 18 Paderewski nets £100000 from seventy US recitals. He arrives in London to give four sold out performances. Costs were sold out and could have sold many times over.
A terse Sol message states B. Ytambulists died after a brief illness or incident while alone near a ve lsage. Telegrams to revolutionaries’ commander demanded surrender as Stumbuliski was taken away during a convoy near Slav.
Police traced a spree of killings where men were found in hidden city locations. Cab driver Kamaroff confessed to luring victims with horses, then bludgeoning and strangling them due to a belief that men are deceivers. Sentenced details unclear. Spain defeats Britain in Davis Cup doubles 62 63 44 63. Australians in Honolulu exhibit tennis, Berton and Tian perform. results noted.
Perth reports the by election to fill the seat vacated by Hon H P Celebateh will occur Saturday July 14 with nominations closing Wednesday June 27 at noon. Meanwhile searches for Tryvasen continue with no news yet.
New South Wales reports indicate Rev Father O Flanagan and Mr J O Kelly, two Irish envoys, may be deported under an Immigration Act report. An information gathering meeting suggested government action pending a formal announcement. If they do not leave voluntarily, further government steps are expected.
Local news item reports L V Simpson and B B Carter connected to Fremantle drapers and other residents traveling by train. Clergy and government figures including Mr John Ewing and H P celebrated in cabinet were sworn in. Residents Mr and Mrs Carson visit Perth plans, A H Wells to East Kirrup postmaster, with other minor movements and notes on accidents and nurse progress.
Betting heated at Helens Vale with strong backing for Eight Hand in the hurdle, Wallace gelding under scrutiny, Feathernest by Featherstitch wins the principal race for P A Connolly. Tote anomalies reveal missed straight-out investments and surprising payoffs. Grand National trial prospects loom for Maceular with July 7 big event on horizon.
Perth reports 11.10 to 7.10 rainfall at Fremantle Oval as rains miss catchment areas. Despite heavy showers inland, Seeperen? rain help to fill the main reservoir. dam holds about thirty million gallons and rising, with seepage raising levels by inches. Authorities anticipate further falls may fill the reservoir, easing dry spell concerns.
Tom Moore and Edith Reberto star in a South Sea Islands spoof as matinee at 1:30 p.m. features Thome Meighan and Lastries Joy in four bachelor dadot with lively antics and the cutest hide you ever seen.
Prom our Own Corrspondent reports continuing rains bring green pastures and optimism for bumper harvests in Mullewa. Weather delays and road hazards persist with two bad spots near the town needing immediate attention. Cattle losses and stray stock at the pound prompt complaints about bailment and road upkeep.
A, 4 percent WGAN Anctimesr has received instructions from Dawson and Harrison to sell by public auction on Pridey. The notice names Nursoryuna and Sedmen as parties involved and assigns Forth as the auction administrator.
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