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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
3
A garbled Labor Day report notes Communist attendees and a speaker accusing apathy will doom the event. The text references unions, a parade or park gathering, and criticism of communist influence, with unclear attribution and fragmented wording.
London May 2 report from Tha Duschlert correspondeur of the antes Trinity Chambers states Wrenelt authorities have arrested Krupp, a figure linked to boble. The irregular dispatch suggests a political or criminal action with uncertain details and limited corroboration.
An Australian fan traveling to a specialist met a totally blind 4 South African poet who had been discharged from the army. He joined the vessel at Dwr pen Eigled and hopes to be fully restored.
London reports a fourth theft in three weeks from luggage in transit. A truck cargo containing jewels valued at 400,000 francs vanished after being placed in a stew box. No tampering signs or clear indication of whether the theft occurred during rail or sea travel. The victims and exact circumstances remain unclear.
A fragmented note mentions Canada and a call to pick up pumengere Comma. The readable text references L oring te and 11 Canadium Pacif sad nae Tine amen in a terse, unclear instruction context.
Fragmentary report discusses Germany's reparations plan, proposing a preliminary payment and interest on the total amount while only a portion is subscribed. It mentions Ruhr evocation and calls for release and return of displaced people to their homes amid ongoing negotiations.
London reports May 3 details of a bootlegger feud ending in a murder case. The woman sentenced to death becomes the first female execution in Canada in 24 years, marking a historic outcome in the ongoing crime saga.
A Melbourne sea voyage marked by the arrival of the Leitrim carrying 332 bales as part of the British Imperial wool purchase scheme. Total purchases reached 7,156,016 bales valued at £166,? with Central Wool Committee oversight, and current grain fodder shortages advised Eastern States distributions.
Telegrams report Prime Minister Hughes arriving in Perth for a short visit from New South Wales and notes his new role in journalism. A major robbery at the Postal Department building in Central Square over the weekend disrupted mail bags to multiple cities. many packets were tampered with and jewellery and bank drafts were scattered, with unknown total losses and uncertain entry method.
Mr Willis secretary of the Mines Federation reported a deadlock on terms amid idle mines in Baltondalt. Miners insist on concessions while owners demand colliery managers retain right to regulate miners. Miners say they cannot agree to that.
A boy was killed and two men and two shikien injured when a motor lorry collided with a railway engine at a level crossing on Stals Street. The lorry broadside to the engine, was wrecked and battered beyond recognition. Arthur Commens, aged 18, sustained severe internal injuries. Walter Preston and others were also hurt as the lorry struck the engine and a nearby signal.
Racing section lists weights and handicaps for Monday at Northampton including Redcliffe Hurdles and Kelmbcott and Renwick Handicaps. Entries show odds, horses such as Orella Belouinthy and Polymeda, with weights ranging from 0.2 to 10.5 and various stakes. Also brief items on wool prices, Soldier’s Pictures and Valentino’s film reception.
A Crown Court heard arguments on remanding several Irish Republican figures tied to a case about funds for savers. The defendants including O Kellly and Blaosey faced bail decisions amid ongoing proceedings with a May court date indicated.
In Sydney on May 2 Labour Party leader Me McGirr announced he will not seek the leadership of the Parliamentary Labor Party. The report mentions a meeting in Greenough Street and references school children and horse safety during school time. The funds and accounts touched 6 268 pounds with various payments noted. Poison carts and attacks against settlers are referenced with Austrian and German mentions.
At the Prince of Wales Theatre Prime Minister Bruce outlined policy aims for immigration population and income tax reform. He pledged £800,000 in targeted payments and continued cooperation with Western Australia and Tasmania plus £500,000 for national minimum programs. A unified railway gauge Fremantle to Broome was proposed with state cooperation on power and electrification.
Philadelphia engineer Edward Armstrong outlines a daily trans Atlantic seaplane service using 1200 miles of air route stations 4K miles apart. The craft carries 3 passengers and carb fuel. The ocean would host landing stations and wireless links to shore. Trip time 15 to 30 hours. Beacons and buoys provide stable anchorage.
A period cinema page advertises two upcoming shows in May. William Fox offers a Porter Emerson Browne play adaptation with a star studded cast including Betzill Lewis and Bione Irma Sid, plus Rodolph Valentino in a separate feature of dramatic spectacle with exotic settings and thrilling action.
Town features a two night comedy program titled Town Hall with Gerard Lacy and Our Regiment Gaiety. Shows run Friday May 11 and Monday May 12 with painted backdrops and special close seating. Box office opens at Sunil's Booberiler Marine Terrace Temornew for reservations.
A historical race meet card lists handicaps across six races including Five furlongs Piping Handicap and Six furlongs Teameter's Race. It notes nominations and acceptance fees, minimum weights, and stipulates horses not yet winning certain values are eligible, with additional details on furlong distances and total prize values.
Under WATC and SDB bylaws nominations close with Secretary Hinday at 1 pm May 14. Weights declared no later than week for acceptances. Winners may be rehandicapped after weights. Age 53, fee $2 for hacks in one event. W Lovell, Honorable.
Sale notice for wheat chaff 23 on rails or sitting in new bags quality guaranteed. Bank required postage or cheque for 25 pounds with truck order balance refunded. Reference National Bank Northam.
A dense catalog of household goods and clothing items lists prices for jams, nuts, tools, textiles, and apparel. Items include toilets sets, gloves, hosiery, dresses, skirts, serge and tweed fabrics, towels, sheets, quilts, suits, coats, shirts, and pyjama sets with numerous per unit prices and bulk deals still shown in a period retail tone. The notice underscores a broad sale across departments with emphasis on fabric, wearables, and home wares.
Our sale features all wool rugs and blankets including Bush Bugs and Onkaparinga ranges with travel and heavy white blankets. Also linoleum designs in stock with great prices. mats, rug assortments, hearth rugs, and window Holland blinds. Denim and dungaree pants in multiple fits and colors.
Fragmentary OCR item shows entries for Balmoral boots and related footwear in various sizes. Mentions box, hide leather, and youths with references to balance and pair counts. Details are unreadable and partially garbled but indicate a sales or inventory listing for boots and Balmoral footwear.
The notice lists multiple footwear items including riding boots Ince and button kid Aida and Wallaby patent boots with varied prices. It mentions children boots and shoes with assorted dates and prices, a one bar tan and patent styles, and a box hide boots with several price points for sale.
In a fragmentary notice, a promoter hints at promotional payments for car trials and invites readers to buy tickets and collect dividends. The message mentions a cash engraver and a draw with a stated £ 91/0/0 sum for April.
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