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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 20, 1924
Page
3
An unclear clipping references a world flight and labor topic with names like Cantu and Sener Liewt-Dui amid a labor and communist context. The readable fragments hint at international aviation and political themes without concrete details or dates.
A garbled report shows a British party conference in Sarvrag where a leader claimed his country's document had been misinterpreted and that a short period of abstention was necessary. He asserted allies stood with Mr MacDolvill and Wesermuent, emphasizing loyalty despite splits.
A motor party incident ends in tragedy as a vehicle plunges from a cliff about 1001 feet. The unnamed girl, severely injured, dies within hours despite efforts to save her. Nearby bystanders and rescuers assisted at the scene.
The century of British mis? Talon and Mr. Cook resume negotiations with coal owners representatives. The Federation is unready for a strike, making negotiation the sole alternative.
London May 19 The Lincolnshire turf match sees Epinal defeated after a private mantel contest. Epinant won by a narrow margin over a string of staked entries as a crowd witnessed the close result.
May 1 report from Wembley states Mr Holdin toured the Australian Pavilion and showed interest in dried fruit and Heermarket displays. In Kotaram area frontier constabulary faced an attack with casualties and wounded reported. cause under investigation.
An obscure account describes a halloan drift near Hime during a five o clock Matmr day afternoon. One occupant Shen the Tallon descent, with unclear details about events and participants.
The May 10 dispatches cover the Dixmude disaster with a damaged note claiming a vessel’s warning as a storm approaches. Parallel items report the Rangoon dock strike nearing end and labor debates in Parliament on imperial preference and economic policy. A lighthouse in Kattegat was partly damaged by an air pump, with rescuers aiding injured crew members.
A fragmented report records the death of Patrik Chya, aged 18, amid a rural setting during rain. The vague note mentions possible legal action involving a person named Cavanagh and a claim of intent to elicit something, with unclear circumstances and locations.
The city magistrate will hear the case tomorrow against William Smith a 27 year old clerk from Cottesloe charged with theft of £220 3s from Henry Berry and Co Wellington Street. Smith was taken to the Jack-up at 11 today by Detective sergeant O'Brien. The offence is alleged to have occurred between July 4 and April 24. The minister Mr Alex McCallum said the government plans to buy a dredge for £45,000 and dredging work will start soon in harbor after a temporary delay. The dredge cost originally about twice that amount.
The Government Tourist and Publicity Bureau led by Mr. J Magnard announces changes to the southwest tour schedule. The Bright Cave replaces the Lake Cave in the planned itinerary as workers investigate a fire-related blockage in the Lake Cave. Two men and a guide are actively seeking the cause of the trouble.
In New South Wales the Richmond Meio and Pelaw Ma a miners push for modern lamps to improve ore quality and plan a stop work meeting. Bathurst Gaol inmates revolted amid a Thursday dispute. 100 prisoners refused to return to cells as police stormed the yard with bayonets and batons.
Fire destroyed big timber mills in Victor rowelltown on Saturday night. About 100 mill workers lost jobs directly, with 250 affected indirectly as the district faces disruption. Wages paid total roughly £2,507 per fortnight. Tramway workers strike looms as negotiations continue to June. Adelaide communication notes a new Sydney to Adelaide air service starting June 2.
A clergyman missing for nearly four years from Rivering parish was arrested in Brisbane with an emboldened fund of about £2000 aboard a motor car. Tasmanian items report a separate case of a man found with throat wounds, while a remarkable dark green diamond shows in London exhibitions, attracting high offers after local sale details emerge.
Canning Park hosted a varied racing program as King Charles and other favorites failed to dominate. Lachite upset in the baby race while Avernas edged Orientiean and Jolly Bubble claimed a close second.
Saturday's match between East Fremantle and East Perth at Perth Oval drew 261 pounds. East Fremantle were more accurate finishing 9.12 to 1. Leederville Perth led earlier, Fremantle home side Smiths Ue, Evans led Perth with 7 goals, Campbell 5 for East Perth, Wimbridge 5 for West Perth.
The page blends film listings with theatre programs for May 21 to May 24, 1924, including Adam and Eva and The Dangerous Maid, plus Walkaway races timetable, special train, and a race ball. Also contains church notices, a King’s Ball, a Children’s Fancy Dress Ball, and local auctions and job notices with contact details.
Separate tenders are invited for twelve months supply and equal monthly delivery to be stated. Prices delivered to specified locations to be included. Tenders close at Geraldton or Dongara offices on Saturday the 31st. Also listed are miscellaneous wanted items and music shop notices with various prices and terms.
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