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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
3
London officials from the French mines arrive to negotiate coal exports to Great Britain. The government moves to manage a crisis caused by transport workers refusing to handle foreign coal. Unemployment rises to about 400000 as coal stoppage expands.
Reports from London describe Sinn Fein rebels in Bathmore Kerry killing several constables and wounding officers during a large confrontation. In Glasgow, attackers ambushed a police wagon transporting Sinn Fein prisoner Frank Sowers, killing Inspector Johnston and injuring Detective Brerton as the wagon fought its way to the prison gates.
Telegrams report no change in stance on the Lakeside wood line as Premier plans to arrive tomorrow to aid settlement. The Pillaging Commission aired evidence of cargo tampering with cases opened revealing thefts and shipments from New York and Dimboola. Arbitrition Court rules hunters not running staff as miners resist wage cuts amid extremist triumphs.
A Mount Morgan ballot result shows 547 yes votes and 20 no on adopting a 20 percent reduction to resume operations, with broader state impact noted across Queensland. The report also covers Geraldton football events, club movements, and interstate cricket discussions amid a busy sports week in Western Australia.
A listed program at Queen's Hall features Charles Bay in a four round bout that echoes the Dempsey Willard clash and a dual role performance. The big production The Cheat with Bernice Hayakawa screens Tuesday and Wednesday amid wartime censorship delays.
The football season resumes this Saturday with Movers wed Railways set for a hard clash. Ambur Hardwicke, recently with West Perth, shows form and may earn an early trial. The association faces calls to curb club fund donations while seeking spectator support and ground amenities.
Tasigers announce a chosen team from Hull, Smith, Barker, E Le, and G Cartwright selection pool including Wigut Weston Currie Cayley Armitage Hancork Christie Brennan Joseph Sharptow Bell and others to form the lineup.
The Australian XI will play five tests against All England in England starting May 23 at Nottingham. Second test July 2 at Lord’s, third at The Oval July 23, fourth at Lanchester August 23, fifth to be played at The Oval if no decision on scheduling.
The Minister for Education, Mr. Colphetch, visited Bybury and studied New South Wales bulk wheat handling. He noted costs near three million pounds, possibly exceeding by about two million, and urged a full inquiry into NSW conditions to benefit Western Australia farmers and inform on-farm handling and port loading practices.
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