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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 10, 1913

Page

4

Woman Arrested Over Archangel Child Trade Scandal

Russia and Finland are stirred by the arrest of Kusperova in Archangel on charges of murdering thousands of children. Her Archangel “children's home” took in illegitimate infants for £20 by mothers, with rich clients charged higher sums. Death certificates were supplied, authorities probed alleged grave crimes, and the court ordered exhumation for a full inquiry.

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Billiards Star Gray’s England Tour Reveals Earnings and Claims

General evidence shows John George Gray detailing earnings from billiards abroad including payments from his father, multiple prizes and bets, and his ongoing arrangements with England’s Roberts and Reilly. He says totals varied season to season, with conversations about £1700 to £2000, but he asserts much was taken by his family and expenses.

John George Gray Gray England Iva Senoma M‘arimue Mr. M'Arthur Bur Australia M'Arthur Witmess Inman Stevenane South Arica Steven Slayrd Tbere Agate India Melbourme M’arthur Banzoline Mr Arthur Sydney Queensland Melbourne Cearly M' Arthur Robertsit McArthur M‘arthur Honor Setados Frog al Witmer Roberta William ‘Gry South Africa

Racing disputes and betting inducements stir Auckland

A Melbourne style row erupts as a stipendiary steward orders a revertory borke on the auteide. the starter resigns, the stewards reject the resignation, and officials refer the matter to the racing conference chairman. Sydney readers report alleged race fixing and wirework subsidies, with bookmakers blamed for manipulating prices and betting inducements.

Auckland Borke Bin Ahey Clih Sydney Daily ‘Telegraph Ipendiary Wes Ei- Floch Omething Australia Origade Horne England Howe of Lords Rami Lord Newim Lord Durham Spuke Hereford Q Barkmaker Peter

Fragmentary court ruling in Fugland tale fragment

A judge notes insufficient evidence to justify an order against the accused. The speaker recalls the lack of a pen and questions belief, concluding that the matters would be ordered despite doubts.

Fugland

Tricks of the Tart at Racing Meetings

A long critique of racecourse patrons who bet for profit or sport. It describes backers who seek tips, ride crowds, and mimic insiders, plus the tactics of skilled gamblers who exploit conditions and pace to maximize gains. It notes the risk and occasional exposure of these practices.

Mpaan Amdom Rome Tle Cuuese

Tackling Racecourse Offenders and Indefinite Bans

The discussion weighs tactics to curb racing rule breaches, debating indefinite suspensions and lifetime bans. Support favors English Jockey Club style penalties, barring individuals from training or ownership for years, to deter cheating and protect fair play.

Jockey Club Srimey

Large Family Matriarch of Transvaal Dies

Widow Mrs van Wyck bore 270 descendants from multiple marriages. After Kiepper and Hodak van Wret unions she raised forty children and became grandmother to 270 as reported in Transvaal papers. The sixty year old clan growth followed through numerous weddings and relocations amid wartime upheaval.

Kiepper Hodak van Wret van Wyck Transvaal

Doans Backache Kidney Pills Ad Claims Cures

Ancient style testimonial claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cure backache and kidney pain. A Mrs Foster from Amherst road Perth is cited reporting long pain relief after using the medicine. The ad urges readers to buy from Murray Street Perth and to insist on genuine Doan's.

Dean Foster Amherst Road Montpedl West Midland Perth Trode Pilla Yale Filin Murray Ottert Doan

Notices From Geraldton Guardian Corresponda Requested

Fragmentary notice from The Geraldton Guardian requests correspondents for notices. The message mentions deadlines and press schedules, with names and phrases indicating editorial contacts and publication timing, all in a vintage colonial newspaper tone.

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