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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

3

Unionists Halt Commons Debate Amid Disorder

In the House of Commons on May Day week, unionists disrupted proceedings as Mr Campbell attempted to open the debate on Home Rule. Opponents pressed adjournment while the Speaker, Mr J W Lawther, considered calling on the Leader of the Opposition to restore order and possibly adjourn under Standing Order 61.

Lunlats Campbell Hi Waa Tor Orsden Aio Mrj. W. Lawther Axktet Mir Bonar Law

Suffragettes clash with police at Buckingham Palace

In front of thousands, about 100 women led by Christabel Pankhurst and Sylvia Pankhurst marched from Grosvenor Street toward Buckingham Palace in a bid to deliver a petition for woman suffrage. Police blocked gates as women attempted to breach the cordon. A disorder broke out on Constitution Hill with women using shears and clubs. One officer was knocked unconscious after being struck with paint and other objects. 67 arrests were made.

London Huckingham Palace Ty Mra Pankhurst Bias Sylvia Pankhurst Mes Tike Grosvenor Street Constitution

Boxing bout Wells Bell to be held at Olympia London

London May 22 report that boxer Welle will clash with Colin Bell at Olympia in London on June 13. The match raises interest as both fighters seek a victory on the national stage.

London Bombatuier Welle Colin Bell Olympia Ane

Turf Racing in Coolgardie Western Australia Meet

The Coailgardie meeting features several events led by winner bets. Dr Lunn and Australian Girl headline the hurdle races over two miles with close betting. First and second class plates cover six furlongs with Analysin and Silvertoil among top contenders. The Warewell Handicap lists Marlene Balmain and Snowfoot in a multi-horse field with favorites indicated.

Dr. Lunn Ashlur Aearter Astaire Amour Crkaten Muralite Analysin Luckgirl Silvertoil Okanooka Vigilans Sevan Marlene Balmain Buttons Snowfoot Aga

Legislative Council Elections in Central Province Report

Election news from Central Province shows delays and suspense as candidates Hickey and Carson contend with incomplete ballot processing. Papers from the Coomberdale box are being reviewed by deputies in Mingenew, with results expected soon though not yet confirmed. observers await a definite outcome and endorsement on subsequent days.

Hickey Carson Jonger Coomberdale Mingenew

South West Province candidates clash in provincial race

Fragmentary data shows Clarke (Lib) and Peters (Lab) amid a South West Province contest. Details are unclear as OCR reads poorly with garbled lines and missing context.

Nout Clarke Peters Lab

Empire Day Parade in Geraldton Honors Empire Spirit

A parade marked Empire Day as Geraldton crowds gathered for a grand morning. Four thousand bags of food and goods were packed for distribution. Children from State School and convent joined a long procession led by the mayor and local MPs. The event featured a flag-raising, a National Anthem singal, and speeches stressing unity, duty, and imperial loyalty amid a backdrop of WWI era patriotism.

Victoria Geraldton Mall Wo State School Northampton Chapman Dongarra A. C. Hendrie O'Brien Recreation Ground G. A. Kempton Sam Elliott Geraldon

Empire Day celebrations and local sports at Geraldton

The article describes Empire Day events in Geraldton with British influence, awards, and a cordial reception for Y.A.L. boys. It highlights mayoral thanks, a rifle prize for essayists, gymnastic and sports activities, refreshments, yacht races, football matches, and a patriotic service planned at the Town Hall, plus junior football results and a visit by Mongoonooka Club to play the Thistle Club with a close scoreline.

Y.A.L Wim Meg Bruiner KE Heitmann Geraldton Bert Exsaseum Chapman J. G. Jenkin Mongoonooka Thistle Club Oyvensil Moonyoouvoka Mye Kome Ater Thistle Moony Onooks

Bargain Goods List with Clothing and Groceries

A shopping list itemizes prices for textiles such as Bush Rugg and Onkaparinga rugs, men’s cotton tweed and working shirts, oil coats, and ladies costumes at May sale prices. Groceries include bacon rashers, Clement’s flour, Nestles milk, Prairie milk, oats, dried peaches, and Globe Magic and Household soaps priced per unit or per dozen.

Beason Castlemaine Ale Lon Globe Magic

Rainy Market Report Distracts From First Fern Sale

A garbled OCR notice notes a forthcoming sale of fruit and plants led by a nursery group and local agencies. It lists vendors and locations with unclear spellings and dates but indicates a Monday start on May 25 as part of a community auction.

Miscellaneous Advertisements From Geraldton Page

A garbled Australian-era classifieds page lists varied ads for goods services and sales. Items mention teeth dental care, pie shops, delivery services, removal sales, wine must bargains, general merchandise and job notices with scattered company names like Withers & Co Boris Puily Comyaus and Dalgery & Co Geraldton, all presented in a chaotic mix with broken phrasing and multiple locations.

Railways and Movers Clash In Geraldton Premiership

A large crowd watched a football match in Geraldton where Railways played Movers in the Premiership. Early action saw Holwie score, then Smit pressuring, with Rovers defense and Holmes adding a free kick. By half, Railways led 4 to 2 but Movers tightened, while both sides traded goals and pressure into the final periods amid a lively, error-filled contest.

Mallways Geraldton Holwie Smit Railways Rovers Wiede Holmes

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