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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
3
London dispatches quote the Daily Express and other papers noting the Adwan tribe’s renewed demands and warning of ragged war that could cost the British millions. The Jormanlem correspondent cites likely public backlash if war resumes, with fiscal strains looming.
Search parties report grim tales from the Japanese disaster. Dr Hingston returns to his British hospital home to find his wife killed by flames. servants present a bowl of ashes. Their son and daughter in law were pinned under debris but managed to speak briefly before the blaze. Mr Eastman, a local resident, was found in his dog kennel after the inferno. The fire trapped and injured him, as his house collapsed days later.
The strike by about 2,500 New York machinists disrupts both morning and evening papers. Only the Evening Post issues a partial edition as negotiations continue between newspaper proprietors and union officials for an early settlement.
A committee report details the Victoria District Show to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 2 and 3. The program includes a show ball, musical revue, and exhibits with special return-travel arrangements on the June and Ajasa lines by 5 pm. Exhibitors are urged to submit entry forms promptly. shop hours and banking close times are noted, with a working bee planned on Saturdays and a members meeting next Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs J Samson arrived at Prrenjori en route to Karan. A dance and social occurred in the Agricultural Hall with William Hestor praised for efficiency. Rain showers recently improved crops though some areas remain vulnerable. Bowgade farmers expect a bumper harvest this year with crops generally strong. A tomato growers meeting at Bluff Point drew diverse attendees and broader sympathy with the Israeli position was noted amid local talk.
A Perth telegraph report recalls the Seaflower wreck near Moore River with five feared dead. Survivor Crish Crish provides names of Captain Hansen and crew Oscar and Albert Anderson and cook James Bes, as authorities list likely drowned. The vessel carried whale oil and guano and was en route to Fremantle when wrecked. no further news today due to telegraph outages.
The Australian Football Association met last night with Mr A P Rock in the chair. Delegates including Thomas, Geve, Ward, Ramage, and Suythe attended. They discussed deleting two matches Rovers were interested in and finishing the season with a Railway game set for Saturday. The final Hansen Cup match will be held next year after a well contested season ending with a Druid's Hall smoke social.
Major General Berton Braneker told a Liverpool British Association meeting that aeroplanes carrying a hundred passengers could be reliable. He urged government financial aid to keep fares reasonable until air transport becomes self supporting and stressed faster Empire communications as essential to war effort.
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A historical note details acceptances for Saturdays races at Helena Vale including the Murdle Race and Trial Stakes with horses such as Highwall, Silent Tom, Remuneration, Winged Victory, Fire A, True Moon, Saintos, Red Rag, and others. The program lists sprint and handicap events with starting times and notes a committee meeting at Hail Way Hotel discussing season start, transfer of the race course, membership rules, and ticketing.
Document notes a schedule alteration in Schedule Ix Section K for Class 12. It records a correction phrase Bowing under it yours attributed to Shep Holiday and the Geratiten Trai gp. It mentions a planned closing of their shape at Gunma Bates during a weaving competition and references Craooe Races and secretary contact Greenough the night before the show.
Racing cards list events at Perenjori with five and seven furlong races and handicaps, noting entry fees and post times. Officials announce betting rules, penalties for winners, and local regulations governing bookmakers and tax exemptions for the meeting.
Hobbs weigh in at 11st Cox of Nabawah meets Aubrey Burt at 10st 6lb in an Amateur Championship clash. The boxing card includes a Worthing show with a holiday excursion from Northern Line stations October 1 and 2, returning October 5.
A report notes nurse Ethell-Oben Geraldan connected to a removal case involving Mr. BA Toigg, with the proceedings centering on the vast dence of Victoria.
Dalecety and Company invites sealed bids for Secretary position with a 4 50 salary and furnished accommodation. Auction includes lumber and hardware from demolished Marine Terrace structures. Geraldton items include doors windows counters timber corrugated iron and shipboard salvage from 1023 September.
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