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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1929
Page
6
A garbled historical newspaper fragment presents a quiz layout titled General Knowledge Tests. It lists questions about places and terms, mentioning the Tichburg and a delegation Army, plus references to William Harvest and the Ku-King Kau, though many spellings are corrupted.
A late night collision near High and Blarket streets involved Theodore Font and Jumper Premantle. Ford and Puiniintrey were injured, ambulance delayed, hospital admission occurred, ambulance crew blamed for the mishap, repairs estimated at 60 pounds.
Samoan natives back a proposal for New Zealand to train local motives in public service, urged by Sir Mau Poware. Sir Joseph Ward warned against subversive movements and affirmed law obedience. Administrators in Samoa and New Zealand seek peaceable settlement while stressing consequences of ongoing tension.
Reports allege a secret training school for crime operatives run by a famed London figure tied to Buenos Aires Rome and Vienna. Police identify a mysterious cabal behind robberies and a jewellery shop hold up in Paris as part of the case, with Italian suspect Joseph Marthetta arrested in connection.
A fragmented analysis of rural life under Soviet rule describes peasant resistance to socialist principles and the impact of grain requisitioning. It notes government efforts to control agriculture through committees, the drift toward market monopsony, and the growing food shortages causing anxiety.
A fragmentary discussion on defensive bidding in auction bridge outlines principles for five hands. It covers when to pass or bid, aims to deny certain suits, and stresses accuracy in signaling partner strength to prevent opponents from gaining tricks.
A damaged OCR note claims stomach trouble relief with Bismag Magnesia for instant neutralization and comfort. It promotes a strong digestion and warns readers to seek the oval Bismag sign on packaging. Contains dubious pricing and unclear references.
An account describes the Suez Canal’s 19th century origins and the linked route from the Nile to the Bitter Lakes. It covers early proposals, French and British involvement, the 1864 opening, and British control after 1875, with notes on Port Said, Port Said area life, and surrounding geography and monuments. It also links biblical lands to the canal's surrounding terrain and cites sites between Cairo and the eastern gateway town of about forty thousand inhabitants.
A historical notice outlines postal rates for envelopes, registration, newspapers, magazines, books, and parcels within the Commonwealth, British Empire, and abroad. It details per 2 ounce charges, domestic and overseas rates, and special cases for Australia produced catalogs and printed matter. The document also notes canal project references and channel fees near the War Memorial and Geraldton News mentions.
Excavation under Mr Luuild Atuineos y supervirtual pond uncovers Roman era finds at Caistor Norwich. Artifacts include a bronze eagle head, coins dating AD 140 150 and AD 211 2, a seated statue fragment, and warrior imagery. Wall reliefs and dark patinated fragments await cleaning as the site suggests a significant ancient shrine or temple precinct.
An investigation centers on Catherine Ann Balconer found dead in her bathroom after a letters scandal. Evidence includes a desk letter from a girl named Falconer and a 14 year old bookkeeper Maniel Keen noting a secretary’s resignation and a hidden letter. Authorities consider motive tied to a church group and a jealous husband.
Fragmentary OCR describes a one day journey from Huex Data with an Innul bus station link to 13th Street. It notes travel distances, speeds, and durations, mentioning a passsage time near 12 to 4 hours, annual traffic, and harsh conditions for travelers. References to trenches and women crossing in weariness appear as quoted reminiscence of wartime travel.
A defendant faced multiple charges of railway property damage and received a heavy penalty as a deterrent. He was fined £2 10s and ordered to pay £1 3d to the Railway Company, with two days to pay totals and imprisonment for the first two charges as applicable. The court imposed strict terms for restitution and a short custodial sentence for the initial offenses.
The London Daily reports ex Court Judge and former MP Henry Piareler Staveley-Hill faces a 32 month suspension after insolvency. Proofs of debt and claims total about £15,256 with assets realised at £1,017 and a 6d dividend expected. Staveley-Hill cites living beyond means during tenure as MP. others flag extravagant spending and a £1,000 annual income draw. Unsecured creditors exceed 121. trustees clash over liabilities and conduct.
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