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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 10, 1948

Page

3

Revolt in Colombia Leaves Leader Slain Amid Unrest

A chaotic uprising erupts as a party leader is killed near the Presidential Palace. Rioters choke streets with machetes and stones while police try to contain the crowd. Government radio reports frenzied clashes as demonstrators surge toward key sites.

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Seizure of Government in Colima Amid Revolution

Confusion followed uprisings as the Liberal Party and new leadership claimed control. Reports say clashes, fires, and casualties occurred as broadcasts asserted a coup and a shift of presidential power, with international reactions pending and aircraft deployed for stabilization.

Conference Chaos Sparks Armed, Evacuations Amid Crisis

In a turbulent incident at a major American conference site, delegates were herded to safety as gun violence erupted. Planes arrived from Argentina to evacuate officials while the United States government and state secretary Marshall ensured protection as chaos unfolded nearby.

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Premier McLarty Comments on Water Rate Plan and Decentralisation

The Premier Mr. Ry McLarty addresses Kalgnorne Mayor G Moore's critique of a proposed flat water rate. He notes water charge reforms are under consideration and expresses regret that decentralisation aims may be set aside by the government. The Perth Government's stance on the rate plan is discussed amid broader policy tensions.

Herth Belerd Ry McLarty Sudidas Kalgnorne G. Moore Moore Perth McLarty Ahwre

Metropolitan Racing WATC Meeting Results

Summary unavailable due to heavily garbled OCR. The text references multiple race results, participants, and times across divisions including Ayres, Sully A Kinks, Vivideurts, and several named horses and jockeys. Specific outcomes are unclear due to illegible fragments.

Eastern States Racing Meeting at Moonee Valley

At Moonee Valley a crowded program featured several races with long odds and payouts. Notable runners included Miss Dwerail Fete, Queen SA, and Port Mayie Wi Star, with various divisions across five furlongs and one mile. Dividends offered 7/ and 13/6 for the top performers amid a dense field of 20 plus starters.

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Power crisis hits Geraldton power house operations

Local power failure disrupted Geraldton operations as a piston seizure and turbine fault caused a partial shutdown. Engineers isolated the Western section, restored mains after minutes, but fuel and supply shortages persisted. J Currie, head of electricity and gas, urged conservation while utility firms advised reduced usage and planned repairs throughout the week.

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Local cycling meet slated for Sunday with handicapped fields

Todger egees and Tal Inverse of the spore prepare for a six mile race on Sunday with junior riders in a three mile event starting at 10:30 am. Good nominations are in for both races. Handicaps list riders and seconds behind the winner, including Soujors McKillen Mt Aleough and BL Meauliffe at 15 seconds and many others at 50 to 110 seconds.

Todger Egees Tal Soujors McKillen Mt Aleough BL Meauliffe W. O'Brien B. Dunne Manners R. Telfer M. McAulife R. Mekltiop Allender DW. Sharpe ML Shiwright L. Mars J. Pitagerald C. McAuliffy Wekshiall P. White S. Bulchelor A. Allen F Doolan FR. Nash M. Grigsby MR. Butler J. Rossie Tk. Shetton G. Gibson IK. Peter FR. Thompson Banage

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