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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
3
In Dublin today, armed men entered a hospital and dragged seriously wounded ex-soldier John Byrne to the hospital yard where they assaulted him. Byrne’s wife and relatives were visiting him. No arrests have been reported.
At Newcastle and surrounding districts on May 22 a string of about thirty incendiary fires caused ruin. A gas main at Jarrow fan exploded briefly hindering town operations. Bian Feiniemn is suspected though most blazes were put out with limited damage.
A Morning Post report cites foreign paymasters funding murder fangs and warns of looming compulsory levies. The levies target Catholic farmers and tradesmen, not Protestant loyalists, with death penalties threatened for nonpayment.
Readers see a fragmentary report noting Valera's agent in South Africa facing protests during an intended visit. The text mentions claims tied to self determination and opposition to the itinerary, with garbled phrases implying political dispute.
Fragmentary OCR notes troops gathered in the city to support a purse related event. Details on front line actions, event aims, or organizing bodies are unclear from the fragment.
A reader letter discusses extending the Neruling Yuan railway into the Bindu area to unlock rich York gum country and support mixed farming. The writer argues the region deserves rail access to boost development, noting earlier prefectural decisions and the district’s agricultural potential.
Telegrams from May 23 report polling on Saturday for the South-West Province by-election following the death of Mr. B. Clarke. Four candidates contested: P. E. S. Willmott (CP), N. B. Brazier (Ind), R. A. F. Crawford (CP), and G. E. endingly Crawford. Only three boxes remain to be counted.
In Sydney a major wheat sale to Fronte via Messrs. Howing & Co. generated a £124000 commission, triggering anger among Sydney agents who complain Australians were barred while a foreign firm benefited. Acting Prime Minister Sir Joseph Cook said he knew nothing of the sale or its commission.
A wool salon plans to sever its Sao tn day ties and relocate to Stow due to unsettled details in Customs regulation finalisation. The move follows ongoing regulatory delays and policy uncertainties impacting its operations and shipments.
A tragic aeroplane accident ends with the death of a young woman. Witnesses describe a sudden crash that halted the aircraft and prompted investigators to begin inquiries into the cause.
Protestants urge Dr Mannix to take allegiance oath before landing in Australia as Melbourne leaders warn of internal enemies within empire gates. Revered critique contrasts anti British stance with possible consequences abroad while local figures urge loyalty and restraint amid chaos.
London May 23 Australians open two match series at Lori's with a fast wicket and large crowd. Johnson captained MCC XI to victory as Fry misfields and Mayne Hendry miss selection. Armstrong suffers a blow to the left eye but remains mobile, while Mayo and Andrews score slowly as total reaches 38 after 15 overs.
The Murray region shows growing potential for Sudan gros cultivation with trials in Alburn district and Bungowunesh. Mesm Louk and Watson near Gimtriee report promising crops and stacks as landowners monitor outcomes.
The article notes a Richmond player with a strong form and 145 wickets, praised by critics as superior to Mailey in the googly role. It mentions injuries to Hoblin and Pry, and hints at Hubble or Bristolwick as wicketkeeper choices, with final selection after the match at Lente.
A Preston Hall, Ayteeforil poultry farm near Maidstone boasts a white Wyandatic hen laying 28 eggs in December 29 in January and 7 in February as scientists push toward calculating annual output from a given stock. The piece notes rising egg yields of 20 to 250 per hen per year and mentions a growing industry of breeders and enthusiasts nationwide.
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