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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 31, 1921
Page
3
London May 29 Major Compton Smith who vanished from Cork on April 16 is now believed murdered. The Secumenta captured in the Deblin raid include a farewell letter to his wife written before he was shot in cold blood. The letter said he was prepared to meet his fate bravely.
The speech denounces reinforced British forces in Ireland as a grave shift from postwar policy toward real war. It warns of drifting toward conflict and urges Northern and Southern Parliaments to accept Crown authority while Sinn Fein proclaims government aims. A British boycott order targets tea coffee sugar motor rubber imports from Great Britain as civilians are urged to avoid British goods.
The New York Tribune reports Britain will renew the Anglo parts treaty in July after discussion at the Imperial Conference. The question will be thrashed out before Britain commits itself.
Noting the first England vs Australia test in the current tour, Australia won by 10 wickets. Armstrong captained Australia with Gregory dominating the England innings, and crowds of about 1,000,000 watched across days of overcast weather and shifting conditions.
Weather disrupted play as England crafts a stubborn reply with a resilient innings. J Jessop criticized for a tentative approach while Australia’s bowlers deliver disciplined performances despite gusty winds.
Telegrams report a decisive vote by railway workers approving new working conditions. A huge majority supported the proposal, signaling strong union backing for changes. The outcome paves the way for new industrial development and potential factory openings in the region.
A fraudulent venture led by Rev. Prescott Jornogan promises vast wealth from a magical gold extractor. Investors, including prominent financiers, pour £2,000,000,000 into the scheme. When exposed, many lose fortunes as Jornogan flees to Europe with funds.
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