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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1923
Page
3
A fragmented wireless message from September 24 reports a large loss of life related to a catastrophe involving Tokina unite and a vast number of American forces. The brief notes heavy casualties and destruction near Yokohama.
New York correspondent reports a powerful earthquake across a 300 mile belt hitting densely populated Dupan areas. Radio messages describe widespread devastation and loss as observers scramble for details.
An onshore windstorm battered the town from morning until sundown causing widespread damage. Dwellings, shops, and other structures toppled or half ruined while residents fled for safety. Intermittent shocks persisted, with fires starting and water supply lost, leaving the town in chaos.
A press message from London reports a severe quake striking Tokio turning it into a ruinous city. Yokohama lies largely destroyed as Tukia suffers disconnection and refugees flood vacant grounds. About 100000 are reported in Yokohama as relief efforts continue amid widespread destruction.
An overwhelming disaster in Tokyo leads to government mobilization as the Navy Ministry cites 150 000 plus fatalities and a state of emergency. Viscount Takamaki and other Sei Youki leaders are reported dead while a conference was underway. The Indian and Proud Embassies were destroyed, and Japan enacts commandeering powers for labor, materials, and transport with penalties for noncompliance.
Brussels reports ongoing earthquake activity in Japan with three more shocks recorded yesterday. Anxiety rises in Italy and among foreign residents as Britain and American actions unfold. American destroyers depart Port Arthur with supplies while looting is punished under martial law. A wireless message claims a Japanese island ship sank and an individual died from earthquake injuries.
Sir Joseph Cook moved a sympathy motion expressing deepest condolences for Japan after a major disaster. The letter reframes as a neighborly gesture from Australia with a formal, dignified tone.
The Honing steamer Klooptel encountered trouble near Bremopkaven as Venyettiong Crom Hall 10 Bremopkaven led a crow of seamen in distress. The captain spent six hours at sea before rescue by a Dutch vessel.
European press reports a tense crisis over Italian hostility to Greece. The League of Nations debate softens after threats and naval actions near the Aegean. Greece pledges reparations while Italy seeks to frame the dispute as a matter of personal honor.
Sydney reports that widows of miners killed at the New South Wales Bird Colliery will get about £500 each under an alliance scheme after court decisions. Henry Brearley and William Dawson were jailed 12 months for scout breaking at Frewantle. Thomas Hears Nelson was fined for assault in Perth.
Western Australia racing items list acceptances for Balgaovlle meeting tomorrow at Kalgoorlie with horses such as Karalif Bandivap Furlong and Montin in contention. Public betting notes reference Warpath and Montin among local runners and discuss Kalgoorlie Cup favorites and past performance.
Protracted doubles match from the Davis Cup in New York on September 2 features singles play. Anderson of Australia defeats Johann of America 6 12 24 7 5 0. Tilden of America loses to Masckew of Australia 4 6 1. Kies, Tilden, Williams, de wlerson, and Hawkes compete in a 17 15 clash.
The annual Busters Gascoyne Race Club meeting at Lan dor on Tuesday and Wednesday August 27 28 produced several race results led by Milgun Brus Huntirs in the One Mile race with time of 2 uta in. Open Handicap winners and other placings include Beer Lady's Bracelet Five furlongs won by Milla Watea with Whit Jeuner second and Bidgeroa third. Mt Clare Stakes Newington White Jev er and Marvellies placed top three. Local football notes report East Perth East Fremantle West Perth and Benth Premantle safe for semis while Fremantle struggled in Melbourne and Adelaide fixtures. July Yarroyne Brush Hurdles Roy Broncho and Trentham faced results. Augusta Harry Scurry and Oredo headlined five furlongs events.
Loehial reports from Perth and Canning Park detailing upcoming fixtures at Kalgoorlie next Saturday with 1300m Hampton Handicap and the Kalgoorlie Cup on Wednesday. Whips around names like Wirraway Warpath Feathernest and Earl of Anfield with odds and likely favourites, plus trainer moves and speculative form notes.
District Agents for Atlas Coy Hugo Fischer Ltd Marine Terrace Geraldton. Agent of Manchester Coy W M Watson Elesnor Street Geraldton. Manager and Attorney for W A G and C Strode.
Tenders are invited for forming one mile of road from the cement tube culvert crossing the railway line on the Eastern Road. The board provides forming machine and taller. Tenders close Thursday September 20 at the Secretary's office with specifications to be sent.
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