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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
3
Rome reports thirty thousand residents are homeless as Mt Etna erupts. Officials warn of lava flows threatening Castiglionese and surrounding areas while authorities urge evacuation and free shelter for those displaced.
A vivid Italian eruption from Mt Etna sends lava and ash hundreds of miles away. Fire and deafening blasts are seen from Naples as villagers Palomba and Santo Apitite are reported destroyed. Smoke darkens the sky while lava reaches thirty miles to the northeast, with towns Lingung Juo and Castiglione at risk.
A Belfast paper reports Irish rebels planned a secret scheme in London to blow up Buckingham Palace with guards alerted by signals. Other targets included the Thames Bridge and main railway stations.
In talks with MPs and Mineral Federation representatives, Prime Minister Baldwin said the Ruhr Valley situation adversely affected Great Britain’s industry. He stated the government would use every effort to bring about a settlement of the trouble.
Ottawa reports a stormy Dominion Legislature debate over Australia’s expenditure of 1.25 million dollars for the British Empire Exhibition. Critics note Canada’s half million appropriation and urge raising the Canadian quota to 850,000 dollars to vie with Australia and New Zealand before the opening.
The Duke of Leinster was summoned in Marlborough Police Court for obtaining credit of £1,000 while an undischarged bankrupt. A second charge related to two motor cars valued at £2,000. The first summons was divised and the motor car charge will be renewed later. He was committed for trial with surety of £2,000.
New York June 20 reports martial law has been declared in Savannah after two nights of rioting. A mob attempted to storm the jail to free a Black prisoner charged with a white woman’s murder. Authorities moved to quell the unrest and restore order.
Perth telegram reports Edward Fitzgerald, a Victorian, aged unknown, hanged himself in Claremont this morning. He had a large family in Victoria and was well known in that state.
In a rough Indian Ocean passage near Perth on June 21 a Trevenn rescue effort continued but was hampered by worsening weather. Wireless messages indicated no further salvage hope as boats faced heavy seas and fading signals.
The Hon HP Cole bids farewell, thanking all sections of the people for their support and the wonderful assistance received, as Ursersl departs.
Melbourne reports Labor MLA J Wignall touring Victoria expressing surprise at the limited free land available. In other items David Kelly is found guilty of manslaughter. House debates amendment to an Address-in-Reply continue with mixed votes and suspicions over government actions.
In Brisbane on June 19 a large gathering at St John s Anglican Cathedral attended by about 1000 patients and their attendants filled the cathedral. Ministers claim that some startling remains have already been revealed.
Alfred Short aged 31 a tram conductor was crushed between two cars as he entered Rozelle depot after collision with a stationary tram. The incident occurred in Sydney Tone 20. A gleam of hope in the coal trade dispute was reported as Acting Premier Mr. Oakes announced an approaching conference between parties at Cowavek, raising hopes for an early settlement.
A Geraldton wedding occurred at Christ Church with BP Monery marrying Migs Mud Thompson in a shell pink and white dress. Attendants wore pale pink and black, and the couple’s reception followed in the Parish Hall before a short honeymoon to Mullewa. The report notes a late Perth train and ongoing community events in Midland.
Race card details for Belmont Park Western Australia with acceptances for Saturday race events. Names of horses and odds listed for June Handicap and Third Class Plate divisions, plus other race times and entries. Includes Broome Road Board petition note and French water supply plans.
Mr Charles Atkins returns from England aboard the mailboat this week. Col Pope visits the district as Commissioner for Railways. Frank Murray and Bec rang were to travel up the count but illness delayed them. he plans a Gas cy on tour this week. C J De Garis to wed Violet at Fitzroy Street Church on June 27. Mrs Aus tin served as De Garis secretary during his Kend enup control. George J Gooch recovers from influenza at the Palace Hotel before departing for England. trip delayed by illness. Mr Tindal, long tied to timber trade, is named in local business notes and there is mention of Druids Lodge and Geraldton Football Association. In Lead, Hearne shines for Middlesex with an 111 in a Lancashire match, lifting his season total to 618.
Meighan and Leatzion Joy star in a melodramatic comedy filled with chaos as orphans linger in a tale of mistaken paternity and crowded romance. The program lists Queen's Hall Saturday attractions including TOM MIX and EVA NOVAK in Sky Hoe and Anita Stewart in Here Mad Baby alongside other acts and hotel listings.
Tender notices invite bids for gravelling 153 chains on Upper Chapman Road from Waggrakine to Railway Line, with 30 chains of gravel road to Naraling Rockwell Road. Submissions close at noon on July 13. Further particulars from the secretary, Manson, F. W. Evan, Government Secretary.
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