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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1923
Page
3
The Daily notes that Prussia rejected the German offer and also turned down the British Government's appeal for concerted action. One government's attitude to be left open for further discussion.
London May 8 Lieut Col Guinness told the House of Commons British advisers find Germany’s disarmament provisions in line with the Versailles treaty and that Germany is currently prepared to proceed despite Allied deadlock. The Allies, after considering Inmett Pasha's stance, chose to circulate the draft. Collier’s tragic death is noted in a separate European report.
Fragmented text shows references to a sugar boycott and price at cents, with mentions of English observers and a mayor named G. A. Kempton returning from Porth. The garbled report hints at rising costs and public reaction, with American correspondents noted.
Western Australia and New South Wales results lead the interstate rowing meet held after weather delays. South Australia wins the eight-oar race by a half length in 17 minutes, with Victoria and Tasmania also placing, while sculling titles are contested among states. A separate report notes a fatal shooting near Perth and unrelated political and technical notes from Paris and Geelong.
Entries announced for Saturdays meeting with divisions in Divided Handicap Trial Starts May Handicap and Hack Race. Notable horses listed include Yebonala, Pistolusion, Noongall, Belundathy, Maphia, and Dreary Dawn. Times and results mention Newcastle, Belmont, and Wilmington events with brief placements and tote dividends.
Reported notes describe a meeting at headquarters held yesterday and include scattered race results and betting figures. The fragment references a one furlong and a one mile handicap at Perth and Belmont Park, with mentions of participants and pacing times amid a disrupted text.
A damaged notice from Geraldton Town Hall lists an event titled Per Tee Nights Only. Friday, May 14 appears as the date with unclear wording around timing and participants.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Williams and Oran Waee in an unclear event. Likely names and a place or team are present but no complete action or date is readable. Preserve as a terse item indicating a partial sports or quote fragment with potential names.
Classified sale note lists White's Jellies and canned goods at low prices, with items like milk and peas in tins. Mentions gloves and kid leather items, plus winter dress linens and related accessories. Fragmentary, with retailer excitement and promotional language.
A shop advertises wide ranges of fabrics and garments with prices from 2/11 to 39/4. Stock includes longcloth, sheeting, ticking, twill, muslin, and glass cloths, plus men and boys suits, overcoats, jackets, trousers, shirts, pajamas, hats, boots, shoes, and stockings. Multiple items list sizes and color varieties, aiming to clear stock.
Various home goods advertised with low prices including bush bugs 72 inch and 14 al wool, mats, baize white fabric, rugs, door slips, rollers and fittings. Pants and denim items listed with price points such as 5 and 8/1, reflecting a general sale catalog vibe. Multiple items described with period style wording and numerical prices.
A mis-spelled promotional note promises low prices and profits for all who pay. It claims cash register devices and divisions, stating during April they paid £20/8/6 for tickets, urging readers to act.
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