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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented 1919 1920 notice mentions the Solidier Welcome Committee and Patriot Fund grants. It references a meeting, a procession or toast, and remarks on wartime support. includes references to defendants and legal proceedings with uncertain details.
A ragged report covers last week's victory district turf meet entries and breeding news. It lists horse names such as Clonak Sty and Cox mare, notes seedings and entries, plus results and odds. It records Sunday services at Greenoudli and Walkaway with Rev JH Langdon. It mentions a temperature reading and historical notes on paper production and labor in Japan.
Local retailer Oswell's advertises heavy discounts on drapery, clothing, and textiles. Men and women’s garments, shirts, undergarments, and fabrics are offered at unusually low prices with a focus on value and wide selection.
In Geraldton yesterday a publican was charged over whisky adulteration. Evidence shows samples from the bar at one Place tested 27.9 degrees under proof while another sample from the same barrel registered 19 under proof. The court heard attempts to dilute whisky to meet legal 25 under proof limits, with a decanter and waters added. Penalty imposed included a five pound fine and costs.
London reports the dramatic breakdown of the Kapp regime amid internal discord and failed coup leaders, with Kapp and Luttwitz reduced to figureheads. Military unrest and unresolved Allied strategies intensify fears over Germanys fragile postwar stability.
New York dispatch reports that the Entente government refuses to recognize the Kapp cabinet and declares Wurttemberg the capital of the republic after the latest message from Stuit sat.
On Sunday 7K the Northampton Cricket Association ground hosted a final match. Nabnwahk Orpkefeld bowled first and were all out for 138. Narwus followed on 41. The match will be renamed next Sunday as Nabnwahk Orpkefeld. Tuesday 9B May from Gersidon witnessed town events with a Rouge display. Committee formed with James, HO Ham leby Gibaz, RS Webb as secretary to meet Thursday.
Mr Thosbadducton of Twin Peaks appears to have paid a two weeks rent to Perth yesterday in a brief local financial transaction.
On Saturday afternoon the final rod for the Governor Generals trophy will be tested under sea conditions. The race will start at 3.30 and run along the extended course. Current standings show Ft Lavon Abeshamroen 41 points, Groper 10, Cygoum 8, Ova 3, and Bore 2.
Racing notes list multiple horses with times and placements across classes and events. Notable entries include Veretian King 10.3 and True Shot 7.13 in Flying Welter, with various weights and distances reported for participants such as Seenee 7.8, Cambell 8.8, Frog Lovg 6.4, and Blue Lady among others.
Government proposes to construct a water supply for Hampton Plains by using two six inch mains. The plan includes casting the pipes and laying them in the work area, with immediate construction anticipated.
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