14 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
1
A garbled OCR snippet lists various beverage brands and types including whisky brands such as Buchanan's and Dall' 1 Whisky, alongside Gilbey Unite and Stout, Heedle and Stout, Risch Lager, and Cider Fumania, suggesting a catalog of drinks or a liquor section. The fragment offers no clear event or context beyond product names.
The long considered Channel Tunnel plan links England with Europe from Dover to the Calais Boulogne coast, touted to boost Great Britain's trade and offset unemployment. Advocates cite France and Belgium as eager partners, while military leaders warn of invasion risk. Estimates vary. one figure cites about 210 million pounds more than the Qu'Es canal, with a proposed 36 mile length mostly undersea.
The Geraldton Guardian reports on a tense session of the new Commonwealth Parliament. Labour MPs abstained from contributing to the Adminis Reply, delaying debate, while the government pressed to amend the Tariff Board Act. Observer notes rising industrial strife and intra party rigidity, with Western Australia’s Labour leadership facing internal splits over peace efforts.
Siguor Mussolini leads a campaign to raise Italy's wheat output by educating farmers through a national film program. The Italian Film Company Sure! will screen updated farming methods in every village during holidays with free farmer admission. The Federation of Agriculture backs cinemas at agricultural centers and plans periodic propaganda with rationing, machinery, seed choices, and other instructive content.
Melbourne February 12 reports describe a brutal assault at a stable arising from a dispute over payment. Miller, a 32 year old man, allegedly struck and kicked by Beobie using a broom handle and body brush, leaving him with injuries including a bruise and a near-eye injury. Beobie, a miller, faced questions as the case proceeded in court.
Moleay Pebresty 18 William Jamies 30 and Herbert Homes 24 laborers were burned on face arms and chest and shocked when an explosion occurred near the South Blend reed Ress Imey ag. A spark from a pick came into contact with leaking gas main causing considerable damage to the west way. Flames shot into the shade and buildings in the diet set were shook. The two men were attempting to locate the gas bank while picking the roadway where.
Extreme frost grips Britain with record lows in Hampstead Birmingham and Central London. Rivers and Thames estuary iced over. Trains halted as snow and ice spread. Five deaths linked to extreme cold. epidemic intensifies with weekly deaths rising to 630 in late January.
London reports severe cold causing business standstill and fatalities across several cities. Thames correspondent notes an engine killed four workers unable to hear the approaching train due to extreme cold. Hamburg records many deaths from cold. Bucharest cites Romania cold-related disasters.
Perth hosts the Hoan Cup opener with strong performances from Angel Pell Grimble and Guilfoyle. Geraldton squad details include Beare, Guilfoyle, MacDonald, and Stenhouse among bowlers and batsmen turning in notable scores and figures.
Vancouver police report the strangling of Pearl Baghole, a 20 year old art teacher, found after spending the night in prayer. The suspect, Deanna Farcing, aged 22, was arrested and incoherently babbling. The article also lists a misformatted Canadian Senate composition with numbers for each province.
A new holiday payment plan allows travellers to book Atlantic voyages in instalments with the White Star Line and other carriers. Deposits earn interest and can be withdrawn on request, offering flexibility without obligating the traveller to complete the voyage.
Market reports high recent prices for watermelons collapse with few sales at top quotes. A deadly bout after eating melons prompts an inquest. medical evidence may clarify the cause while growers blame fortune and the sector debates sinking funds and health spending amid broader state governance.
The Salvation Army notes a High Council session near Lomlom to appoint a new com valiant and reorganize control, while railways face large deficits and rolling stock costs. A new Western gate collapsible system aims to ease station congestion and improve returns.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about a king and goop bat terms. No coherent events, dates, or clear entities beyond generic references. Unable to determine a newsworthy item or produce a reliable summary from the readable content.
A garbled historical passage discusses early cricket forms, laws on wickets, and field setup, mentioning 40 feet bowler reach, batmen positions, and attempts to adapt cricket to new settings. It recalls matches with disparate crowds and a period when the game faced restrictions and neglect before reform.
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