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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
3
June 27 dispatch from Dusseblurf reports Belgian patrols shot dead three German soldiers as a clash escalates near Bour al might and nearby areas. Additional sporadic exchanges leave parts of the region tense with Belgian forces asserting control. The report notes also movements involving a promoter and a potential meeting set for July 24, amid uncertainties about fitness guarantees.
Fragmentary dispatches describe Lord Carson at Mansion House appeals for charity, praising humanity over politics amid parliamentary stasis. other items note France warns of danger to Frame, a Paris court case on wife beating, and various mid-year international incidents including Pekin fire and Dempsey Gibbons bout prospects. The report also covers municipal council talk, Druids gathering, aerial mail delays, and Geraldton orbiting ships with weather and transport notes.
West Australia June 2 report from Herth details parliamentary visitors’ impressions of the North and North West. Mr Davie urges a special commission to investigate administration and conditions, citing contempt for the North West Department and concerns over education of colored children.
Heavy rains in the southwest cripple the railway system between Wagin and Albany causing significant disruption to passenger services with no immediate prospect of restoration. Separate Perth notes report a burglary case where entry was gained by removing roof sheeting and using a rope to descend into a shop, with loot valued at over £100.
In Perth on June 27, four men Wen, Willnieon Dryden Porteune, Jamey Frederik, and Elwin Angelo Buekiars were charged with conspiracy in a savings bank fraud case. Arthur Fergus and Elwin Buekiars, aged 19, were arrested in connection with the affair. Detectives continue locating others suspected of involvement as some attempted escape in a motor car stocked for a protracted journey. The probe targets the 45005 originally implicated.
In New South Wales on June 27, near Coramba two men died after a wind uprooted tree blocked the road between Grafton and Cos Harbour. Brasley Kearny, driver of a service motor car, and Charles Condy were killed instantly. Charles Warren, another passenger, had shifted seats minutes earlier and survived.
Sydney report notes the Darg system imposed by miners at Duckenfield No 2 colliery on the Newcastle field has led to closure. The Redhead and Shorthand collieries on the Newcastle belt remain idle as a result.
In Methourse on June 28, Mr Bruce used the gag repeatedly provoking anger among Oppos tion members. The night saw many disorderly scenes and 65 divisions recorded. Mr Gable faced foul of the chair and was suspended for the fitting.
A visitor named Overben presented Durango cotton seed grown by L Overken and partner W Hay, planted January this year after Queensland sourcing. The pair, former soldiers, also planted about 14 acres of ordinary cotton. Seed thrived in hearty soil but first germination failed, prompting a second planting effort.
Last night the Municipal Council, led by Mayor Al. G. A. Kempton, discussed land tenure and leasing at Bluff Point and in Rpalding Park. Debates covered tract sitters, by laws, and the potential for recreation, with emphasis on security of tenure and town development. insurance policies and workers compensation were reviewed, and transfers of policies were not formalised pending further steps.
Medhirtioy Feukle of Issek, a university student in an agricultural science course, left Geraldton on Tuesday for America to continue studies at California University. He expects about eighteen months abroad and plans to study wheat cultivation in dry areas. On his return he hopes to visit Brest Britain and several tropical countries.
London dispatch reports the steamer Trevassa founder while steaming toward the Indian Ocean. The captain's wife has sent word via Mauritius that she is safe and in excellent health, but confirms the vessel’s peril and presumed loss of some crew.
Cable from Perth reports Trovanan's captain alleging that the chief engineer and 16 crew members jumped at Rodrigues 306 miles from Mauritius. He believes the remaining crew in another boat are safe. The Trevasa was commanded by Capt. C. Foster with a crew of 42, including 13 embarked.
The plan to establish a light lands experimental farm aims to prove viable farming within safe rainfall areas. Minister H J Maley travels to Won gun Hills with Director G L Sutton and likely McLarty to inspect the country, seeking to unlock tens of thousands of acres for farming and boost railway revenue through increased production.
An old newspaper notice advertises showings at the Queen's Theatre Geraldton with a program headlined by MABEL in Head Over Heels and a lineup including Dustin Premum in Justice, whos romance, and other acts. It lists dates Friday June 20 and forthcoming shows through early July with varied acts and wartime era stars.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a sale or transaction with unclear items and names. Content is malformed and lacks identifiable persons organizations or places to summarize into a coherent news item.
A brief clipping notes an event involving poster Amy dated February 8 and Mees Pinta gearing up for something labeled 5 0 Railway Hotel Bottle Department. The items read as a local notices style snippet with names and place markers.
Notice to notify Pudilia af Gon alton district of Dalgety and Company Limited plans for stock sale yards at Nebasuk. Plans and specs available at Dilgriy & Company Limited, Gereldtes. Tenders due noon Saturday July Tech 198?. No tender guaranteed. details via the officer.
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