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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
4
A widowed woman, long ill, dies and, in a troubling scene at the cemetery, appears to halt her own funeral. Mourners gather as the wake proceeds, with unsettling pauses and a sudden fainting moment before authorities intervene. the strange event sparks inquiries at the local cemetery.
Heavy showers spread across South Australia during the week after a period of dust storms. Rain totals varied from 1.5 inches at Kingoonya to 0.66 inches at Rooperoo Centre, with significant falls near Wirramina and Melrose. Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges reported showers, while farmers anticipated relief for crops and water supplies statewide.
A fragment from a 19th century discussion on women’s testimony highlights belief in women’s certainty in recollection. It cites cases where women identified stolen jewelry despite lack of distinguishing marks and critiques how observers infer truth from demeanor and appearance. The piece probes gendered notions of credibility and memory.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions unions and a date reference to the 20th, with unclear context or actions. No names, places, or concrete events are readable.
An Edinburgh framed lecture by Mr Stephenwynn to the Anish Literary Muciny recalls Scott and Highland lore. The talk touches on Gaelic bloodlines, Campbell ancestry, Highland attire, and a meeting with Crabbe, highlighting Scott’s reputed affinity for Gaelic Scotland and his later greeting to King George.
Humphrey Bishop Comedy Company promotes a string of performances Friday Saturday and Monday. The troupe travels without a hiatus, presenting a varied program of sketches, songs, and celebrity appearances. Fire features and rapid changes of program keep the theatre lively at Creme shop with full entertainment value.
Fragmentary OCR passage describes Norman and Highland kerns in a medieval scene with horsemen and footmen, noting Keatt's injury and his horseman prowess. Mentions a Kentish or Norman lineage and an opposing Kowlami Grau reference to Highland kerns. Several words are garbled, but the core depicts a martial encounter between mounted and foot soldiers citing regional ethnic labels.
Dr W H Davidson testified at an inquest into the death of Ethel Parkes 19 of Gladstone road Sparkbrook who died after a troubled marriage. The husband a commercial traveller spoke of money worries and two failed methods to help. He said years of strain led to quarrels and a fatal act. The coroner recorded a verdict of suicide while the cause remained disputed.
In a troubling case reported from Marylebone, a husband seeks to enforce a restraining order while the wife resists, claiming danger from an alleged affair. The magistrate faces complex arguments about control, property, and the boundaries of spousal protection. The debate touches on custody of a shop and women’s independence amid judicial scrutiny.
In Coventry the site of a medieval castle shows ancient remains uncovered near the old city wall. Fragments of a fourteenth century earthenware item found by T B Shelton, a noted antiquarian, were pieced together revealing wall and building remnants.
A fragmented report notes pending approval from the Northern Province regarding a contentious plan. It mentions a mission, parties from a store, and an expected decision on a concession or status tied to a local valley area.
A long, early 20th century letter argues for elocution as a valued skill and public competition. It cites famous orators like Bright and Redmond, praises clear pronunciation and rhetoric, and urges regional contests to boost civic life and agricultural concerns.
The ex president's son John Coltidge begins as a junior clerk at New Haven railways earning about £2 weekly. Crowds gather, photographers hustle, and the young man, educated at Trinity Auhuret, arrives at 8 20 am to start his first day amid media attention and security.
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