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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
3
Reports describe a lava flow slowing and a power station being saved by diverted water. A boy, about 12, murdered on Glasgow Street, sparked a large police investigation. Authorities blame criminal neglect as an epidemic spreads through the area, prompting public alarm.
In Morpath Nord Herland the Labor candidate Emillie won a decisive by election with a large majority against Trerborough. The tally stood 20,008 for Emillie and 15,087 for Trerborough amid a London county contest. The result reflects strong Labor support in this Northeast region.
Telegrams report heavy rainfall across the Midland district causing floods in Woora. Creeks overflowed, moors rose to record levels, and several towns faced water damage and displacements. June rainfall more than doubled the 25 year average, forcing residents to seek shelter.
Reports discuss the disappearance of the vessel Torrens, formerly used as a cargo barge between Premantle and Porth. The crew suggests the ship may be drifting near Freemantle Bay after sailing from Carnarvon. Local observers note the Torrens is seaworthy with a veteran skipper and expect a rough voyage from Premantle to Fremantle.
June 22 Selbourne reports Vestey Bros meat works at Darwin are likely to reopen. It is not known when reopening will occur after further investigations.
In Lithgow NSW last night a lineman working for the municipal council, Eugene McCarthy aged four years, was electrocuted while tightening a low tension wire in the main street. He grasped the live line and was shocked as he swung from the overhead wire, the shock fatal.
An Australian coastal fisherman near Busselton tells of spotting two additional corpses and a submerged body near the Trevena search area. He describes dark currents, a lone figure drifting, and the mystery of where the victims came from while police patrol the coast.
Belmont race results list hurdle and plate events with horses and betting prices. Melbourne dung meeting results are noted alongside local travel and staff movements, with brief notices on weather and mail service disruptions affecting Geraldton and surrounding districts.
In fine weather the Railways and Brigades met at Recreation Crown with senior results showing Railways 4 goals 12 behinds to Brigades 2 goals 5 behinds. Junior clash saw Brigades win 3 goals 7 behinds. A player was disqualified after central umpire protests against K. Marsh of the Railway. The board bans two players from Beith for a week, canceling the clash on July 7.
In a foggy afternoon at aience Fake Park the Rangers edged Brit Town 3 2 with P Puithfel scoring twice and W Faithful once for the Rangers Town replied through T Gilwye and Caghty. A sheep sale notice follows later in the report with prices and lots listed by Dalgety & Company Limited.
Despite poor weather in days prior, the music shop team reports strong sales and brisk trade at Mepal Market. Local merchants note steady customer flow and active buying, with the Musicipsl musket team cited among contributing shops.
The adjourned general meeting of Hari will be held on Wednesday at 230 am. The venue is Victoria. The notice specifies the date and time for members to attend and finalize pending agenda items.
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