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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
3
Fragments describe a failed launch and missing airmen amid a wide coast search. Police and four search parties, including Reverend Noble, comb the West Australian coast for the pilots and crew with little information available from the scene.
A garbled wire report recounts a coastal search near Cambridge Gulf and mentions figures named Urquhart, YKAMM, and Malesim Urquhart. It describes a planned arrival at night and references Wyndham and a noted west coast route. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse for precise events.
The meat works laumeh returned to day reporting the seaplane Atlantis with Captain Bertram and Here Klanswmn as occupants. They landed at 1 45 without petrol and departed May 26 in a float craft heading west. They searched to Cape Ruthieres but found no trace of the float.
Sydney reports German authorities consider a possible Australian operation but the target and timing remain unclear and not explained. The note mentions Conwal in Australia and a tentative plan without specifics, leaving the details unsettled.
London June 21 Wimbledon action sees Calliax defeat the fearsome Cochet in a dramatic five setter. Crawford steady in the first set, then dominates with weighty strokes to claim the next two, before Cochet responds in the fourth. Final scores: 2 8 1 8 2. Crawford advances to face Frawford, the young Rechman, in the next round.
In Sydney's Police Court the morning session heard three men Mtwar McLean 41 Atha Ingel 42 and Hor aged years charged with stealing £5000 from Commercial Banking Co narrative describes how the outce exchanges and slips were handled by the defendants and the bank staff at Finn street various workers named in the case are noted as involved in the alleged thefts and theft sequence.
Perth dine 23 acceptances ded at the Helena Vale Club meeting on Saturday feature hurdle races about two miles and six furlongs. Notable horses include Lord Beggar Crestery Trim Beggar Tanidale and Cobras racing in the Murchison area with entries like Beas Deter and Royal Durlar in the Vale Handicap and related plates.
In the event summary, teams Beleman Urban Plate and Pet Welter posted multiple results across bouts. High Romanes led with 1 win, Xoo gre and Vale Mandiro contributed wins, while Michlew 1 Reyal 4 and Remharn added outcomes. Sooratbelt 1 and Grail 2 completed the scorecard with Chilborg and witern’s Sau among entries.
A garbled OCR item lists athletes and trainers including Heatstad Rogurray and Mak Ciasp with ambiguous Tempted barox and Pusan Kurywon. It cites unnamed trainers pleased with preparations, but details and proper nouns are unclear.
Kimberley market cattle sale at Copleys Siding attracted 373 head, down from 526 last week, with mostly good quality beasts and firm to higher quotations. Prices ranged from heavier beef to lighter grades with notes of stronger bidding and several leading firms offering consignments.
The Midland Junction sale featured 3 800 wethers from Carnarvon with better yarding quality than prior weeks. Competition remained strong as trade was short of supplies, wethers quoted up to 19/6 for best, lambs to 19/-, pigs modest gains, and overall prices rising one shilling amid improved demand and mixed yarding.
A Geraldton National Football Association meeting at the Mhauinek Hotel discussed boundary umpires for Saturday fixtures, a tram visit by Mullowh Football Association, and arrangements for a Nabawa match on July 17. Permits granted included railway clearance to Victoria Park and three permits, two to Fife and one to Railways, with players named for various roles.
Fragmentary sports brief mentions several players including Frank Mitchell and Bert, noting sprint stunts and improving marks. References to keeping in front, marked progress, and rugged play surface in a likely team practice or meet report.
A garbled report notes Rover and Lan jerseys as new to the lineup. The match showcased strong defense and determined play from Vernon Chapman and Bill Dawson. The piece highlights umpire decisions, team errors, and efforts by Rowe Garratt and others, describing a tense second half and ongoing contest.
Fragmented account notes players such as Stam Green Tommy Alles and Clarrie Herbert in a match. Mentions marking faults, ruck work, and emerging form with references to a rover and a back. Observations about free kicks and general on field performance appear, but many words are garbled and names uncertain.
A garbled roster lists Berane cadets and officers including Garver C Bweet Nowe J Whilim Clarkson Howell JL Witham Cato J Buches P Axty and others with references to brigade units and colors. The fragment hints at a military training exercise or parade lineup with multiple surnames and abbreviations.
The report lists the leading clubs in the current season, highlighting the top performers and standings. It identifies Geraldton as the premier position holder and notes the progression of teams through recent fixtures and matches.
A fragmented cafe advertisement lists smoked Atlas or Atba items at 1 shilling per pound and Schiapper Cutlets, with oysters just arrived from the Murchison River at 6 pence per dozen. The note references a meeting or event with Dr te RIL Mare and Linda Mise, with a date near the coming nest at pcb J, Dunn.
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