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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
3
London May 21 Bolsheviks force Poles to evacuate towns and surrender captives as they push fifty miles into Polish territory. Reports say Bolsheviks claim large booty and prisoners while other fronts show ongoing military activity.
Me H W Jones of the United press at Onder of Truths was a passenger by lost nights train to Preth, progressing steadily. The other members of the family are on the way to convalescence. The Rev A Craven and Mrs Craven, who to Eeplead, will sail by.
Telegrams from Perth report May 22 that mechanics at the Collie coal works have gone on strike demanding increased wages. The notes mention legal actions and a libel suit in Perth courts with multiple figures and names, and wider New Zealand and Australian union links amid postwar labour issues.
A breach of promise dispute involves the group Aist Ya 4L Artistes. The article notes legal action, details unknown from the fragment, with parties unnamed and proceedings unclear. The item appears as a brief legal notices snippet from the period.
A contested court segment reports jurors awarding the plaintiff £500 while a ballot shows dissension over salary increases. Melbourne debate names several politicians including Fowler and Prowse with Mc Gabb opposing. The piece highlights Labor criticisms and regional party stances, mentioning Perth and local figures in a cluttered, period-voice style.
British Association report of a Queen's Park afternoon clash. Rovers led 3 6 at quarter, then 4 8, final 7 12 to 6 9 for Railways. Town and Thistle contested with Taylor scoring for Thistle and J Thames sealing for Town. Cartwrights and others featured. Includes handicap notes and racing odds fragments.
The newly appointed secretary of the United Ancient Order of Druids, Beo HW Joe, paid his first official visit to the Geraldton Lodge, likely reflecting pressure from Grand Lodge work. Funeral services for Bro Joel "Kio dred Bocsetits" were noted, with attendees and ritual roles listed, including contributions from Alex Hoggas and others in attendance.
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