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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1927

Page

3

Exhaustive Keauch to Be Made

Officials and representatives plan a vigorous investigation into the disappearance of Hiley the mailman. Chengehaw and S eo 19 Chengehaw push for a thorough inquiry. B Riley, Archbishop Wiley's youngest, is noted as a Rhodes scholar who served in the war and spent years as a correspondent for the Times in New York.

Hhnegho Ail Hiley Curt Wanlirw Seitioh Aml Chengehaw B. Riley Wiley Hushow Germany Mesopotamia The Times New York

Wandering Four Months Trek to Safety in Shanghai

A report recalls four months of peril as Catholic Fathers and two sisters endured famine, bandits, and soldiers while crossing from Nweichow to Shanghai. The missionaries faced indescribable deprivations after a harrowing exodus through central China, with deaths from disease and hardship.

Shanghai Central Chime Nweichow

London Sensation Building Colatner In Corn

London august 7 gangs of workmen gather timber debris and form a remarkable score as a seven storey building in cornhill collapses. officials value papers demolish damaged surroundings and crews repair exposed waterways and electrical systems. no lives reported but danger to nearby businesses noted while investigations continue

London Cornhill Umare

English Channel Swim Record Breaks With Amateur

A Lenton clerk Teaoe ewnm swam the English Channel from France to England in a first attempt this season. The 21 year old, a printer by trade, completed the crossing in 15 hours 29 minutes, five minutes faster than Gertrude Ederle. He started at Cape Grains at 11 o clock and landed at Lydden's Point near Folkestone Dover at 3 39 PM. The event was noted among other ambitious attempts including Mrs Corson.

London Lenton Teaoe France Corson Dover Tomme Cape

Mystery of motor invention atolen car wreckage

London reports a blood smeared wreckage of Sempill Atolen motor car found abandoned on a road near Lomion Brighton. The case ties Sempill to Major Seagrave in a supposed freewheel clutch claim that could revolutionize motor design. A woman's bloodstained glove is the only definite clue.

London Lomion-Brighton Renpill Major Seagrave Morris Som

Brooke's Plight to Australia Plane Crash Report

Calcutta August A. Dranis Rooke continues the log as luck during his flight through India. He took off for Calcutt a few days ago when his engine failed the plane detached into a chimp of ute pot wreckel. Rooke was severely injured, lay unconscious in the total hospital, and now makes satisfactory progress.

Calcatta Dranis Rooke India Calcatt Rooke

Wonders of Cinematography on Greyhounds Back

Rupert ta th bark of m greyhound, wvil recorded 134 feet of ita showing the dogs im the roary of the rues.

Greyhound Rupert

Daijly Chroniches Reports On Moore’s Death Mystery

The Daijly Chroniches item claims M. Moamorin a timing chagiatyota who died with grief at May Daniels death has sent a signal for an English friend of Nurse Daniels. London papers will publish Tuesday with interest high. Another note says M. Monmenein seeks compulsory attendance at Boulogne for Linn or the whole ede, a friend of May Daniels who was with her before her death.

Paria M. Moamorin Chagiatyota Ghry May Daniels Siguand Nurse Daniels Mese MM. Monmenein Linn Boulogn Nome Owethy Duman

Le Bourget boxing ring clash fuels international dispute

A乱 garbled report describes a boxing ring incident involving Levine Marl and engineer Droukin, accusing Mafiagiut Leiay of causing a loss at sea near the African coast. A threat against Levine and tensions over a contract linking France and America are referenced, with interventions by a writer and various figures.

le Bourget Turan Wheater Suseuxnion Levine Marl Droukin de Diam Bie America Germany

Death of Young Western Australian Married Woman

A married woman named Eileen Mary Hampeon aged 28 was admitted to Jarrabilale Hospital at 2 pm after a cutting incident. She died at 7 pm. Constable M Grath reported the injury by a telegraph from Fremantle police. The District Coroner has ordered a post mortem and an inquest will be held.

Yorne Hongt Cassity Fremantle Poliew M’grath Eileen Mary Hampeon Jarrabilale Pam

Woman killed near Bunbury in railway incident

Auguar 7 reports Maggie Jane Hwain a 37 year old woman was struck by a moving train near Bunbury railway station. The engine driver said the deceased may have been sitting on a culvert on the line, suggesting a tragic and accidental contact with the train.

Bunbury Maggie Jane Hwain Banbury

Australian Ballot Sweep Favours Premier Lang Supporters

In New South Wales the ALP conducted ballots for metropolitan constituencies amid claims of stuffing and tampering. The result gave a sweeping victory to Premier Lang’s supporters while ex-minister Mutoh was defeated for Botany. Recounts and protests are anticipated as defeated candidates challenge the results in the looming election campaign.

Cyumey Amgum ALP Reutire Lang T. D. Mutoh Education Botany Vent Will Sleetioneux Canberra Matt. Lang

Labour party splits as moderates plan new opposition group

In Sydney on August 4 1924 Labour MP C Murphy says the ALP ballot shows moderates have no place with the party. He urges such MPs to form a democratic opposition and seek endorsement from a new group to contest the October elections.

Victim Refuses To Aid Police In Redfern Knife Attack

Sydney August 6 A motor mechanic Harry Eyres of Redfern was hospitalized after a stabbing incident in which a woman fainted. Eyres declared he would not squeal, while an eyewitness offered an account but could not identify the assailant. The weapon was a clasp knife about four inches long.

Sydney Harry Eyres Redfern Byres Byre

Two Die After Being Struck By Car Near Mull Pass

Victoria Hockley aged 21 of Dundas and John Conroy 24 a former railway official were struck near Mull Pass as they walked toward the look-out. Conroy died within minutes and Miss Hockley died in hospital. Louis Johnson 37 a motor proprietor was arrested and remanded until August 15 on a charge of feloniously slaying them.

Wyameyy Magne Mull Pass Victoria Hockley Dundas John Conroy Conroy Miss Hockley Louis Johnson Central Police Court Comroy

Warm Regentio Watchman Fires on Burglar

Sydney reports a night incident where James Thompson, a watchman, fired at a burglar near the front door of the Royal Exhibition Hotel in Chalwers Bt, following a fanlight sighting. No further details on injuries or outcomes are provided.

Sydney James Thompson Wight Sae Ota el Toyal Exhibition Hotel Chalwers Bt Abot

Melbourne Driver Hero Dies After Plunging From Train

In Victoria Melbourne August 6, driver Chatton Dullinore aged 52 of Treland Street West Melbourne clung to his post as the 1 pm Sandringham train moved toward Sainte Yarra Station. He fell dead on the platform after an electric fever or fainting spell overcame him, his final effort seen as a heroic bid to save passengers.

Melbourer Sicath Chatton Dullinore Treland-street West Melbourne Sandringham Sainte Yarra Station Faimtare

Birtles Plans Ambitious Overseas Expedition

On August 5, Mirties the Avatealian overlander set out for An tyalis then returned to London from Intin Ellis. His companion ships Hecue to Australia and Birtley aims to lead a perilous northern-terrinary trek with a geologist and chemist aboard, using caterpillar tractors for transport.

Mirties Tos Antyalis London Intin Ellis bin Companion Australia Birtley Terwry Ammathropuls 1

Racing Notes From Perth Tracks Amid Mixed Results

A battered raceweek in Perth features owner-trainer N. A. Grant resuming tiling after an accident as L Aigton and Lechite win favorites in close finishes. Jockeys face fits of misfortune with Coombola and Piteh clashing badly. Local stakes draw modest fields, with Mocking hot pot and Prince Rhubarb among outsiders. Evening reports note West Australian football league weekend thrills and McCrae’s seven-goal haul for a dominant display in match play.

Penh Auguer Debant Pest N. A. Grant L'Aigton Wate Mnel Ees Leakies Bescleum Murrable Swansea Hys Network x Jem Shipper Hagen Prince Rhubach Prine Rhubarb Favorita Keerens Golesin Coolth Part Hermelis Bir Irayity Mountstene Gravity Ella Mountstone Petiale Asteneere Miride Trem Yi Wal Seale Fexeem WATC Ofer Amhur Richardson Adee Tuake Perth Jaber Selita Gingera Melbourne East Perth West Perth Wis Rabber McCrae Albert Watts South Australia

Beautiful Laura La Plante in a mixed stage film program

A fragmented, noisy OCR fragment describes Laura La Plante in a screen program with references to actors Buck Jones and a comedy titled WHEE THE WIFHS AWAT or WHERE THE WIFE S AWAY amid garbled lines. It mentions ballet and an assortment of film titles and names with unclear context.

Fragmentary public sale notice with unclear terms

The text appears to be a damaged public sale notice listing items and prices in a garbled format. It references improvements by a purchaser and a fall sale, with several illegible names and numbers, lacking coherent details or actionable data.

Ford Cars Test Friction Durability In Upholstery

The report describes Ford Motor Company rubbing tests for upholstery and chassis parts. Two cushions face to face under pressure are rubbed at 120 revolutions per minute for sixteen hours, simulating eighty years of wear. A million rubs test on seats yielded only a slight lustre, underscoring material durability and rigorous in house inspection. The firm runs a modern laboratory with analytic staff and extended government testing programs.

Fued Motor Company Hedman Ford Company

Dalsett and Company Limited Gala Plans

Dalsett and Company Limited announce a forthcoming monthly gala event featuring mixed sex entertainment and several livestock displays. The notice lists various animals and attractions including sheep and trees, with details on admission and schedule.

Dalsett & Compant Limited Sonal

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