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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1926

Page

3

CABLES GERMAN HOTEL THIEVES ATROCIOUS BURGLARY

Fragmented report describes a burglary at a German hotel with a thief named James Envi and an ensuing pursuit in Rasgow Forest. Police and a headlong chase led to a clash, with an apparent attempted assasination during a high level motorcade incident involving General Prien Rivera.

Serine Rucgow Germmny Inle Wight Jawek I Tong Policw Pranck Rasgow Forest Braeken

British coal strike talks in seven hour day plan

The Miners Federation leader A J Cook said representatives were ready to meet the Government or mine owners for an honorable settlement if longer hours are ruled out and a national agreement with a seven hour day is established. The statement was delivered amid ongoing mine disputes and calls for unified labor action.

Samson A. J. Cook New Parwon Tyna Tiny

Plane Crash Kills Five In Berlin Exhibition Incident

Five people died and several injured when a plane crashed into a crowd at an exhibition in Berlin on August 1. The pilot survived with minor injuries as spectators fled in panic. A second item notes a bleak outlook for American farmers with prices for agricultural products declining sharply over the past year, threatening bankruptcy for many.

Berlin Americas Department of Agriculture Fem

Animals at Large in Paris Park Zoo Escape

Paris August 1 two tigers escaped from their cages in the Bois de Boulogne Zoo Friday night causing damage. In London August 1 earthquake tremors rocked Chand Aaland causing cracked walls and collapsed chimneys but no injuries reported.

Paris Bois de Boulogne Pate Lands London Chand Aaland Jeway

Canadian Wheat Crop Shortage Urges Rain Aid

A fragmented Winnipeg advertisement notes wheat delivery delays and a heavy monthlong shortage. It warns that recent dry and torrential conditions have seriously deteriorated crops across Alberta and Saskatchewan and calls for rain to prevent further setbacks.

Winnipeg Alberta Mankatchewan

New Zealand Woman Attempts to Draw Children at Church

In New Zealand, the wife of farmer Leonant Robinson at Wai munte was found at church attempting to draw her five young children. One child aged six years was found asleep, while the other two remained wet but unharmed.

Aecaunou Ang Leonant Robinson Waimunte New Zealand Waecaslows

Man's Teagic Death Killed by Love Wire

A storm blown wire in Devonport toppled and electrocuted Charles Henry om, a single man, at Dalgety and Company Limiteds street view. The incident occurred Monday night as the wire struck his neck and mouth, ending his life.

Love Wire Laumeraton Charles Henry Om Simgle Devonport Norton Tiara Blackwell Perth Ilepaly Coromer J.T. Lloyd Coromee Enitel Street Ascot Koa Rivervale Henry L. Forrester Werthers “Cally

Execution of Rennie Rennie at Yeomantle Prison

Telegrams report the execution of Rennie, aged 26, for wilful murder at Yeomantle Prison. The sentence was carried out promptly at 8 o clock this morning after confirmation by the Acting Chief Secretary appointee. The condemned man expressed gratitude for treatment and said he held strong religious convictions as death approached.

Rene Ang Sohn Greville Hank Clerk Vay J. W. Hickey Rovatow Rennie Yeomantle Superintrad Tnt Im the Ual

Fatal motorcycle crash near Kalgoorlie claims 25-year-old

Police found the body of Colin Dugall Macalister, 25, on Bowlder Road opposite Kalgoorlie Foundry. Investigations suggest he rode toward Boulder when he struck a post, possibly breaking his neck. Police continue inquiries into the fatal incident.

Amar Don Abavet Morni Bowlder Kalgoorlie Colin Dugall

Cooperative Wheat Pool declares dividend to pool participants

Trustees of the Co-operative Wheat Pool of Western Australia announce a dividend of 3d per bushel for the 1925 25 pool. The August advance totals £555 000 with a net return of 5/11 after deductions for freight and other costs.

Co-operative Wheat Pool Western Australia

Penn League Formed Amid Beteeion Referendum Talk

The movement for Beteeion, long prominent in Western Australia, was launched last evening with the formation of a league and a fundraising drive. A Referendum Fight Fund was opened, with £112 subscribed by the attendees, as politicians faced potential backlash from the Basters States.

W.A Saidere Be Basters Secession League

Floods at Collie Improve Weather Outlook

The Collie area shows a more cheerful forecast as recent flooding eases. This morning the Co operative Bridge area held about six inches of water, with relief expected as dry periods return and conditions improve after days of high water.

Collie

Increased freights announced for the Sand line

Perth reports MLA J B Sleeman says the Railway Department adopts a flat freight rate for goods via the Sand line. The maximum charge is four shillings per ton with a four to six shilling minimum. Minister J C Willcock confirms the plan after talks with Chief Traffic Manager Gallagher.

Perth J. B. Sleeman J. C. Willcock Railway Department Fremanthe Gallaghey

Investigation party’s reture car ventures northward

A pioneering expedition led by Dr. Douglas Stuart Wylie and associates from Anck Toul Auelland Perth set out by car for Perth to explore the far North-West of Avatralia. The remainder planned to follow by subsequent travel as the group advances.

Ammarem Douglas Stuart Wylie Anck- Toul Mears W. J. Maides Auelland E. J. Stuart Perth W. EL Selly Yocey Avatralia Carsarvom Saturlay

Railway Fatalities in Sydney Suburbs Reported

In New South Wales two women died in separate Friday night rail incidents near Lidcombe and Auburn. Lidember Dunn, 34, was mutilated at Lidcombe station while attempting to cross the permanent way, and James Heid, 3, was crushed at Auburn station after being struck by a train while trying to reach a 9.30 pm service. Police investigations proceed.

Symmyy Hix Lidcampe Parramata Lidcombe Aheari Lonthaluore Towarns Sydney Teid

July Finances Show Big State Revenue Deficit

The July financial reports reveal a deficit with revenue lower than the previous year. The totals indicate a decline from earlier months, showing a downturn in state income and reflecting a challenging fiscal period for July revenues.

Rodeey Aug. J

Tragic Milk Wagon Crash Kills Victoria Dunlop

Victoria Uberm Dunlop died en route to hospital after a milk wagon collided with a motor truck on Haiunay night. Margaret Nickels, 37, seated beside the driver, suffers severe chest injuries. Frederick Weed, 28, milk wagon driver, charged with manslaughter.

Dunlop Bich Meniste Margaret Nickels

Record sealer Arevures sets ten mile motor paced mark

A garbled early report notes a motor paced record by sealer Arevures at a racing venue. The text mentions a ten mile distance and a time around ten minutes while referencing a July date and a weather or ecological note, but many words are unreadable.

Fragmentary custody of a violent home incident reported

A damaged OCR snippet describes a disturbing scene involving a person scorned in a domestic setting. It mentions a 14 day solitary period, a sister present in the home, and a tense morning where a child’s throat is threatened. The narrative is garbled and paratactic with unclear names and actions.

Australian cricketers shine as Grimmett claims key wickets

Grimmett took three wickets for 14 runs, delivering a decisive spell for the Australian cricketers. The performance highlighted his critical impact in the match and reinforced Australia’s dominance on the day.

Grimmett Rama

Fragmented Telegraph Text Describes Routine Message Handling

The excerpt details manual transmission where an operator reads letters aloud as the message passes and the telegraph official ensures the machine functions. It notes the message is displayed for inspection, then enclosed in an envelope and given to a messenger. Recoveries of each message are kept for reference if needed.

West

Turf meet yields prize money amid tight field

Fragmentary report notes a Sunday Batunday event with 15E3-B racing and around 500 yagen decided. It mentions at least 1 R77 owners and trainers in the prize pool, with contributions totaling D400 and additional sums. The list of successful trainers ends the fourth year, highlighting Durex Horses and a tight season with few wins.

Batunday PS Dave Merimalom Mace Mumber

Boxers Manager Charged in International Case

Eric Deseran alias Harold Hapkin faces charges as authorities report he transported an unidentified boxer to New South Wales, with custody placed under Senior Newcastle officials. The case involves alleged deceit and illegal relocation of a fighter.

Eric Deseran Harold T. Hapkin Lies Watson Hes Bees Imm Adehide New South Wales Knox Newcastle

Dagety and Company Limited Sale at Northampton Yardens

Dagety and Company Limited announces a sale at their Northampton yard, offering various commodities. The event presents a limited sale of goods and services with unspecified dates and items readable in the notice.

Dagety & comPasy Limitéd Northampton

Public Auction Offered for Surplus Sheep by Dallety & Co

Mullewa sheep sale announced by Dallety & Co Perth with Onslow offering surplus stock. Large framed woolly ewes and ewes in forward store condition from Estate late J.J. Grath Koolarrie. Stock route sounds favorable, sale set by public auction with train travel arranged from Perth via Wongarra Hills departing Monday morning 23rd. Details from Migety & Co Limited Perth.

Dallety & Company Megrath Koolarrie Onslow Bute Troa Perth Wongsa Hills Geraldton Migety & CO. Limited

Northampton Sale Promises Varied Livestock Auction

The Northampton sale on Wednesday, August 11, 1908 by Smith & Co Limited lists 1118 comprising dry ewes in various ages, forward wethers, merino ewes and hoggets, fat wethers, mixed sheep, a single merino ewe, fat cows, mares, and partner battles invites with the auctioneers Gerastron and Perth. References required. Apply.

Parther Gerastron Perth

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