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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1923
Page
2
Local items report an interesting sun chronometer built by Blair Point keeper C J Hansen, using latitude 38 degrees 18 minutes and longitude 15 degrees 13 minutes East. Geraldton audience enjoys concerts, theatre, and church services as farms report healthy conditions and rising optimism for yields amid community events and rail talks.
At a September meeting of the Naraling Branch of the PEA members presented Mr A Dillistone with an engraved oak writing desk as a token of appreciation for many years of faithful service as honorary secretary. Speakers praised his clear, capable leadership and tireless work for the association and the Empire.
In a 32 round charity show at the Theatre the crowd saw Worthington edge McGuinness after a hard contest. McGuinness countered especially in rounds 19 and 4 with Worthington’s right handed power, but the referee Jack Goggin ruled clean blows and the verdict favored Worthington. Aubrey Burt then displayed speed in a later bout while Jack Runner and Counsellor offered a solid exhibition.
A referee alleges coercion in the Stribling versus Metique boxing match claiming Major John Jones of the American Legion of Promoters seized Stribling’s band and forced him to raise Stribling’s arm as a victory sign threatening death if the decision did not favor Stribling. The fight was ruled a draw.
Kid Lewis outpointed Frankie Burns in a 20 round rematch for Pure of £75. Lewis early set the pace with lefts and rights to Burns jaw, forcing a clinch. Burns rallied, Lewis pressed through 15 rounds before tiring and attempting a knockout in the final round.
Prices at the municipal market list beef 10d Sa and Th Th Sa to Md th, lamb 7-9d per lb, pork 10d th, butter 1/10 per lb, eggs 1/4 dozen, potatoes 3/7 stone, cabbage 3d per lb, cauliflower 1/1 to 1/6, peas 3d per 1h, tomatoes 4s 6d, apples 9d per lb, oranges 4s 8d for a dozen navels, lemons 0d, mandarins 0d to 1d per dose.
A passenger caused trouble aboard after being refused dinner. He threw sandwiches at a crew member, sparking a brawl with the coloured crew and white passengers. Glass and bottle damage occurred. one man was cut, others were hurt, but order was restored with no police involvement.
Fragmented report describes a junior match with pucks and behinds and mentions Mr Broce Eas arriving Toulon. It notes the Prefect representing the Minister for the Interior greeting him on behalf of French socialists and mentions officials from Paris Marseilles and Nice presenting an over to the Prime Minister.
Odd farewell verse laments the departure of Mr Gallagher and Mr Shean from Gemliton. The humorous lines bemoan their soon exit and celebrate memories of their visits and jovial presence.
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