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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
3
A chaotic night left bridges blown and the northern Dundalk area isolated. An excursion train was halted by fifty armed men who seized and damaged the line, scattering fears as the mob tore up track and endangered travelers. Police and guards responded amid reports of a dangerous, spreading incident.
Louison reports on September 13 that no communication exists with Ireland as the Free State alleges further movements by Begin after the government’s withdrawal of the “Cyst of Living?” The sensational story hints at a sharp deterioration in talks and a crisis atmosphere following Sunday night developments.
A boy named Woy suffered a severe injury when a log cart crashed into a tram frame near a wood shop. Doctors deemed amputation necessary after the limb was badly crushed, while bystanders watched in shock as surgeons prepared for the operation.
A London dated snippet recounts a steeplejack fall at the tallest Glasgow chimney and a near water rescue after a tank spill. A September meeting of the British Association features remarks by Mr Harker on German chemical dependence for munitions and fertiliser, suggesting mobilization themes.
report from Paris on September 12 describes Turkish aims to recover Constantinople and Eastern Thrace and declares a military situation requiring precautions. evacuations at Smyrna underway as ships load at Marmara and Greek forces move to Chios while harbor defenses hold.
An accredited Avgura government representative denies a broad claim that Kemalists have an agreement with France to supply Turkish forces. The official says the Nationalist Government favors a treaty with Greece if any, but has not concluded such a pact and remains open to negotiations.
The League of Ralious vows to shield their Peticants in Asia Miser and push for immediate protective action. Officials pledge swift measures to safeguard involved parties amid growing concerns over regional tensions.
A quiet Phoulama over Palestine passed off without untoward incidents as precautions were observed across the country.
Reported here is a naval aviation event at Naples where land and sea planes competed for the Schneider Cop. The British pilot Mr. Baird was the sole British entrant amid French and Italian flyers, with emphasis on machine versatility for rough sea conditions and the showcased prowess after J H L James’s London Art Derby victory.
Telegrams from Perth Melbourne and other centers report ongoing strike negotiations and a stalled settlement attempt amid wage and budget concerns. The budget introduces a deficit of £389,000 for 1922-23, and trains cause injuries at Harpion station while federal election timing and constitutional changes are debated.
Dalgety and Company advertise wool prices with details on merino and crossbred qualities and price premia. The Medical Officer reports August registrations: 14 males, 5 females, five deaths, no infectious diseases in town. overall health satisfactory.
A Victoria District Agricultural Society meeting in Council Chambers discussed leasing the unfenced portion of the ground to the Turf Club for a new racecourse. Mr. N Bartlett moved to lease at a peppercorn rent. a safeguard to resume the ground was promised in the lease. The resolution passed unanimously.
Secretary E J Clark announces weights for principal events on Thursday. Trials cover five furlongs with horses including Lock Kiss and Stockman, while the Goodwood meeting features hurdles, a one mile quarter handicap, and several named runners. Local officials depart, and community notices mark changes in staff and bowling club farewells.
Fragmentary notes describe a Britannia coin design with Latin motto Defender of the Faith and a long British Mint provenance. The text mentions aged symbols, Victoria era imagery, church iconography, and a small bottle with black liquid scent, suggesting a period collection or exhibit detail.
Brignies and Rovers remain level on points ahead of a key Saturday clash at the recreation Ground where a decisive result could decide the premiership race. Railways also tied, meet in a junior v senior showdown Saturday, while Town vs Rangers closes the slate with Town aiming to secure top spot by points rather than goal average. Town lineup includes Evenson Barker Challinor Marsh Gilwon Salvatori Parker May E Cartwright Smith and G Cartwright among others.
A Monday night general meeting of the Geraldton f Asociation discussed finances with a 13 1/x credit balance and elected A J Logan as president N P Evenson as hon secretary and A B Boek as resident secretary. Plans were made to obtain council help to lay a concrete cricket pitch at Heerosti, share labor among cricketers, and commence the season on the second Saturday in October with four umpires to be provided by Air Hardwicke Nae and a marked averaging system for catches and scores.
The recovery of guns and swords and other relief from the Spanish gallion found in the mud is reported. The ironmire was located again in 1910 at sixty feet of water, suggesting possible salvage prospects.
A fragmented feature column mentions a romance titled Soldiers Pictures and references a staged showing and a gala night. Names like Gourgrucar Morris appear in the noisy caption, with hints of a character study and travel imagery. The text includes a veiled review style and mentions Chaplin in a related show.
The Geraldton Guardian announces its third annual Christmas Number with prizes for fiction and photography. A prize of £22 for the best short story of 1,000 to 2,000 words, with preference to stories set in Victoria or Murchison Districts. A prize of £11 for a photograph from the same districts. entries judged for publication suitability. The Guardian reserves the right to publish or alter submitted entries.
Fragmentary note mentions Aas Fetvam and literary art curiation and payment terms. The garbled text references an ablation and acceptance of a furication, with payment implied. Names and precise actions are unclear due to damaged text.
Public notices from Perth dated August 28 1928 detail liquidation actions for a company with creditor claims due by September 3 and the need for creditors to register debts and addresses. Also examinations for engine drivers and boiler attendants are announced with application deadlines and form requirements for competency and transfer certificates.
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