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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1922
Page
3
London dispatch says heavy firing was reported in Cork, Ireland, as late reports suggested continued disturbances in the city. The exact cause and parties involved are not confirmed.
London reports the Cromarty the world’s largest mamned vessel suffered a mishap during secret rock experiments. The crew wore lifebelts and baled for their lives as the ship, with a 108 foot top wing and two 650 horsepower engines, was knocked from its course and forced to beach the machine.
A warrant is issued for Major atricon formerly of the Dragoon Gnarls after a confidence coup. Hatton Gordon dealers report a key gem was sold in Antwerp shortly after the robbery.
Incoming lines describe Greek troops fleeing after a Turkish artillery barrage at dawn. Greek batteries offered some return fire but failed to stop the advance. By noon a large breach opened Greek defenses forcing a retreat into open country and severing railway connections between northern and southern fronts.
Dispatches describe Turkish advances and Greek casualties with Turkish troops claimed to be advancing while Greeks retreat under heavy pressure. Reports from Lahore note airmen arriving in good spirits despite injuries and field conditions reflecting ongoing conflict.
From our own Correspondent a social ball was held at Sree aid of the ILC in Wedues hall. Mrs Rowe and Miss Toukin assisted. the event celebrated the return of a guest after a long illness and involved a busy sale of staples and provisions at the market with assorted items offered and priced.
The telegrams report a deficit for the month with revenue down and a future shortfall. A Royal Commission has been appointed to inquire into Mr Messell's retirement from public service amid ongoing political inquiry. Swan district by election nominations list Mr Sampson’s elevation and re election status with opposition noted.
Federal members remain undecided on Melnourne and Depremver claims as Prime Minister Hughes denies prior statements. An unknown wealth tax and taxation department notes circulate, with officials withholding confirmation pending further briefing.
In New South Wales a flour mill faces difficulties competing with Victoria in manufacturing for overseas markets. The report notes ministerial figures and visits by officials including Mr. Troy MLWA and Dr Blanchard, with references to government medical posts and ongoing advisory roles in Perth and Cessual.
Fragmentary clippings report profits for The Busk of Victuria at £179028 and mention a Perth trip for Mrs A Sheokun. Other items reference a Belmont Park meeting, hurdle and welter handicap races, wages, and a proposed public hall cost. The text is garbled with many unreadable phrases and names.
Sports brief notes Perth defeated Norwood in a Railway Brigades meeting. The report mentions Ivanhoe Handicap results across divisions with Cool Cheek and Motherland among contenders and betting odds listed. Another line highlights September meeting and a win for Eurythmic, with mixed results and placements.
At the Allelaile Oval on Saturday afternoon in front of 8 800 spectators the East Perth footballers defeated Norwood by 24 goals 10 behinds to 2 goals 10 behinds. Norwood were five goals behind early but battled on as rain hindered play and crowd views remained limited.
The report notes a May meeting where Town earned two goals against Thistle with Pheal and added a point for the Town.
The article notes that Asia has expanded subservience and territory under Western powers, with Mesopotamia Syria and Palestine added to vast Asiatic holdings. It discusses potential military and political shifts across Europe and Asia, and references a 1810 table from Encyclopaedia Britannica showing ASiatic dominance over time. It mentions local store hours and a sale by Northampton Show Stores.
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