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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1923
Page
4
Travelers witness a violent embassy fire as an earthquake and wind drive flames through the Coronel Burnets area. Mr and Mrs Woolf flee amid falling debris while Crane and Major Craun’s wife jump into the sea seeking safety. A Dutch Legation is damaged as flames spread.
Osaki reports a Tokyo clothing depot fire at Honjo Ward where over 30,000 are said to have perished. Survivor Kawashima recounts a panic as wind and flames sparked a deadly stampede in a crowded open area.
The report cites arrests linked to the Janina crime as Greece acts, with wider European tensions cited. Germany’s Ruhr defeat is discussed as likely, with expectations of Berlin overtures to France, Belgium, and others rising the franc value by two points.
Geneva dispatch reports mounting peril for the League as heavy financial demands push nations toward withdrawal. The piece notes that several governments, including Italy, show open willingness to exit if funding pressures continue, signaling a potential unraveling of the organization.
The text references Lloyd George asserting freedom and Allied plans within a year, stressing navy importance and vigilance to avert a 1914-like recurrence. It discusses French and European war dynamics and warns against complacency, suggesting only strong naval power could avert renewed aggression.
London reports reveal sensational statements in the Fahmt case. The defense claims the accused faced brutal abuse from a domestic servant and a black valet named Vernules. Key evidence includes a public safety order urged by Fahmy at the Savoy Hotel.
New York reports two matches from the National Singles in Philadelphia. Manuel Alonso defeats Setetles Melanes of Australia 6 1 in one set, with other results noted as must is prominent in the lawn tennis event.
Details of woodwood meeting events with steeplechases and sprint fields listed by horse names and weights. Included are Goodwood Plate and Mandaricar selections, trial stakes, welter handicap, and race times for Saturday events. Also notes a Papyrus seater incident and a planned meeting on October.
The Victorian fast bowler McDonald in the Lancastershire League notes no sale of opportunity by the Lancashire Camary Club. He reports committees approached him but he refused to play county cricket citing personal reasons.
London reports show STAN TRADE two killed and 150 injured amid a large shipping disaster. A Lloyds index notes 138,373 tons of tonnage lost or condemned in Q1 1923, with 22,656 tons sailed or doomed during the period.
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Tegler of Sabiavo Perth drowned yesterday while playing in a tub of water. The tub was about 21 inches deep and held only around 6 inches of water.
Melbourne workers walk out in protest against new machinery that eliminates several jobs. In other council news, a heated exchange over the annual association report prompts discussion on the water scheme and road material use, with upcoming meetings set to address railway estate road queries and residents’ concerns.
Applications are invited by Mullens Road Board up to noon on Saturday October 6 1923 from persons qualified to act as Supervisor part time to perform duties as needed. Applicants must provide own conveyance and state experience and remuneration required. Mention to Application for Position in care of Mr Carson.
The council discussed the Northampton anaesthetic finances and high costs of special transport. A motion was tabled to rescind the proposed order on remand numbers and to cut two matches in the Rover competition, finishing with the next two games.
Fragmentary notice details a departure to Northup fret il i to Gerakhion with intermediate stops on September 11th. Trains are scheduled to arrive by 10 35 am. The event runs from the 19th to the 25th of September in Furrevere.
Stock and farm machinery advertised for sale by tender closing at 5 pm on Friday September 5. The sale is for items under the care of the undersigned Hon Secretary A Eivers c/o Bigtion Master Geraldton. Includes details for a light refreshments booth at the picnic and a railway picnic event scheduled for Thursday October 11.
Entry details list two winning horses and amateur riders with £5 and £2 stakes. It notes penalties for winners in multiple races and says all stakes taxed. Local meeting rules exempt certain races from specific rules and payouts state fees. inquiries invited.
The match schedule lists a junior Railways vs Brigades game serving as a curtain raiser to the senior contest. Mr B. will referee the senior match with Casey as central umpire and Mears A and ALO Ritchie as boundary umpires.
England and Scotland are set for a decisive third international clash with a win or draw sufficient for Scotland to deny England. Key players named include Hales Weston Reid Challinor Par von Juu Corti Sayley Chambers Funay Stotland Currie Nicoleos Muayer and others as teams prepare for the crucial encounter.
Friday sale at Utakarra Markets lists sheep and cattle lots with wool values. Sheep include 458 wethers in wool forward store and 200 wethers in wool good condition, 100 ewes with lambs shorn, 150 mixed sheep in wool. Cattle include 12 dairy cows with calves, 20 heifers, 40 bullocks and yearlings. pricing details unsettled.
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