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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1926

Page

3

Mystery Claims Bones of Lord Kitchener S Cousin Found

A reported discovery near the Norwegian coast is said to reveal a grave believed to hold Olav Lomson, with power asserting the body will be sent to London for official investigation. Frank Puveer alleges a skull wound matches the Kitchener family and says correspondence with Lord Kitchener’s brother confirms interest.

Olav Lomson Land Ritekwat Frank Puveer Tiahpehire Lomdon

British Callet Presa Association on miners relief

Mr A J Cook, member of the Miners Federation, argues relief for miners families is inadequate with five to six shillings for a whole family in distress. He contends conditions are exaggerated and claims miners themselves shape Mining Federation policy.

Xondion Slistrem A. J. Cook Nteretare Miners’ Federation Myna America

Clemenceau’s Open Letter to Coolidge Sparks Debate

Paris reports M. Clemenceau returning from retirement to address President Coolidge with a dramatic appeal. He questions three great powers’ postwar debt settlement and warns that France’s exchequer is empty while Britain and the United States seek assurances. He insists debt talks must not threaten France’s territory or future.

Paris Clemenceau Coolridge Arrounta America France Thrief Ilubtor Briain United States

Australian Vermacula A Guide for the Duke

A humorous early 20th century note reviews a quirky Australian word guide. It discusses the Duke of York receiving a copy and hints at the book’s playful misuses of vocabulary, noting the vernacular terms and their comic potential for British readers.

Revolt in Robata Trotsky Leader Reported

A correspondent of a Danish newspaper reports a military revolt in Leningrad and Kronstadt. Government troops have occupied key locations and a state of siege is proclaimed. Over a hundred arrests are claimed as Trotsky supposedly exits the revolt.

Sopranagees Cong Boerlingske Tidewie Leningrad Kronstadt Lewis Pred Ttin M. Troteky Leningeail

Fragmentary Note on August Town Hall Meeting

An incomplete OCR fragment references a town hall event on a Thursday in August. It mentions water supply and members or attendees, with garbled names and phrases such as Monte Carlos and Lenin. The legible content is sparse and unidentified.

Town Hall Dalaty Soper Monte Carlos Lenin

Seccession Debate and Federal Union Concerns

The text discusses secession and the potential impact on the Federal Union, urging careful constitutional considerations and not to precipitate dissolution. It notes the Tariff Board Act as a remedy mechanism for complaints about unfair charges by protected industries and calls for proper remedies within the framework of the Commonwealth and states.

Perth Sehord Br Commonwealth West Australit Yarax Ktate Oni i Federal Netio Avatralia Obrereer

Imitation paper money tricked Newcastle shopkeeper

A con artist used a fake banknote to obtain goods in Newcastle street. A short sighted shop partner helped the woman, who bought a hesket for 4 shillings 11 pence and received 13 shillings change after presenting a counterfeit note marked Theatres Ltd. This alert case illustrates how the so called theatrical payment slip can divert shop staff.

Newcgstle Street X Newsagent A & Ot Puller Theatres, Ltd

Federal Country Party Seeks Discipline Showdown

At a party meeting the Federal Country Party attempted to discipline Mr Gregory of Western Australia for an attack on the Treasurer. Gregory remained unrepentant and challenged the party, while Leader Earle Page intervened for unity amid secrecy surrounding the dispute.

Federal Country Party H. Grgory W.A Gregory Waity They Earle Page Moss Browne New South Wales

Goat racing tale in Australian history near Brisbane

Aug 9 report from Lockhampton details a goat named Koongal entering Brisbane races. The animal trained with trotting spike lines, beating rivals in six starts. Owner Jacky Owens purchased Koongal three months ago for 2/1 and earned £27 from the year’s winnings.

Lockhampton Brisbane Gost Koongal Central A. Heber Bax Lucky Jacky Owens Kine

Leadership drift hinted in South Australis politics

Adelaide August 9 Labor circles suggest Norman C. Makin may become Parliamentary Party leader if Premier Guan leaves to take a post on the Migration Commission. The report notes Makin is MER and could assume leadership should Guan resign for a migration role.

South Australis Lasova Adelaide Norman C. Makin Mer Guan Ube Migration Commission

Business Man's Tragic End In City Office Room

A 44 year old man, Mr. Wasing of North Parade Terreinville, was found dead in the strong room of the Nationstings office at King Street on Pot day night. Police report bronchial pneumonia as a suspected cause though a coroner's inquiry awaits.

Ang Wasing North-parade Ter Reunville King-atreet Heateh College

Alan Cobban Passes Avon Downs in Noriers Territory

Alan Cobban passed over Avon Downs in the Noriers Territory at 3.35 pm on August 9, with details limited by the readable text. The report notes the time and location of the crossing but offers no further context or outcomes.

Coysluey Alan Cobban Avon Downs Noriers

Polo match celebrations spark town disturbance

In a lively town program, a motorist attempted to drive into the ballroom at the Town Hall during a dance. New court notes say Navwort Vearow faced charge for offensive behavior and insufficient control, fined £3 with no imprisonment. Tetanim drove on a footpath and caused disturbance, fined £10 with one month, license canceled two weeks. Arthur Brody charged with offensive behavior under liquor influence, seen near two women, Brady described as performing sleet for a singer, fined £5 and costs, 24 days’ imprisonment in default.

Tearson Pwernwnurg Conte Arthus Brody Ger

Australian Steeplechase Final Acceptances

Melbourne August 10 final field list for the Australian Steeplechase at about four miles includes Clon Robert Raised Mie ferne El Nemera Reparation Thurowah Missing Link and Wools Nat among others with weights ranging from 12 13 to 0 12, indicating early weights and entrants.

Melbourne Clon Robert Mieferne Nemera Thurowah Wools Nat

Roikel As Meritourm Australian Racing Favorite

Roikel As Meritourm is named favorite for the Australian Réceple on Saturday after a strong Melbourne season. Clan Robert drops back after overreaching in Saturday’s Hunile Rare. work to revive his form remains uncertain. Riporgne shows improved demand ahead of Minteror, with Nawer Repatriation and Sir Wilson following in Melbourne. Rafael, racing for seven years, claimed about £8,702 in earnings and averaged £1,000 annually before his 12th birthday.

Marlo Baew iRoinel Har Saturn Clan Robert Chan Robert Riporgne Minteror Jomes Nawer Sir Wilson Melbourne Ang Raing Raiael Atake Winnisign

Broken neck ends at riding meet with miracle recovery

Reporter notes rider Wilkes Collin broke neck during a ride at old course. doctors initially found a broken neck but predicted full recovery within weeks. Sensational betting figures follow as dividends offered after seas. details mention a gelding race won by Peter Mystic and a horse named Finners More.

Wilkes Collin Collix Rlane Herve Suayzo Mr. T. Tighe Jong Wtring Avig Sekood Peter Mystic

Scientists prove plants have hearts nerves and muscles

London August reports Sir Ingndix Bose of Tailin presenting experiments at the British Association showing that plants respond to ether and survive or perish with care. The demonstration includes dying marigolds and delicate instruments measuring plant pulses, with Bose claiming the moment of revival is more sensitive than human perception.

London Pir Ingndix Bose Tailin Ara Jngadin

Notice of Authorized Debtor for Storekeepers

A fragmentary notice states that 2 USLIO WOTTOE and 1 PATRICK MOLONEY of Walx away warn storekeepers and the public that they will be responsible for debts only if contracted under written authority. Signed, 2 MOLONET. August, 1998.

Patrick Moloney Walx

Government Land Sale At District Lands Office Geral ton

Government land sale notice lists Carnamah Town Lot 36 Motown Town Lots 32 30.6p and Sub Lot 30 37 Ir with prices and terms. The sale targets suburban cultivation with details for cultivation plots and lot numbers in Geral ton district lands office records.

Geralton Carnamah Town Motown Ty Orant

Victory for Australia in Test Match at London

Australia won by 9 wickets as Ryder Wedell Mailey Grimmett keyly led the first innings and Australian bowlers restricted England. Captain A W Carr resigns the English post amid the committee accepting the resignation with regret.

Australia Innnings Ryder Wedel Taylor Goddard Macartary Mebone Waiell Collins, & Wedell Andrews Sonith Goddard - Hendry Richanison Gregory Parker Elia Ae Grimmett Mailey Socom Hexingn Ryder

England Select Fifth Test Team At The Oval

The Oval lineup lists Tyklesey Kilner Root and Stradwick among new picks with Rack, Cater, and Sem Receper joining as part of an updated England squad for the fifth Test.

the Oval Seni AW Vt E. Tyklesey R. Kilner C.F. Root H. Stradwick Bereed Sirearmond Meth Sem Cater Receper Tykdedey Lamcashire

Care’s resignation tied to captaincy misfortune

A Good Combination notes Care’s resignation, linking it to his captaincy and a run of misfortune surrounding the role. The August entry hints at the unraveling impact on team leadership and future prospects within the organization.

Ei Fomgon Care

Kelleway's View on Strengths and Leadership

The report notes strong batting but weak bowling in the side under a young captain. Debate swirls over Chapman's captaincy with critics questioning tactics while others see potential in his leadership to lift the team.

Wenk Bae Chapman

Fors Bold Action and Captain’s Advisers Amid Tumult

Converts discuss bold action as captains advisers. mentions Geary and Larwood as key batsmen and a comeback of Rhodes. References to Chagan’s leadership and past GilBer t Ashton Cambridge links. notes Hobbe and Wheder in advisory roles.

Geary Larwood Garets Éricketer Manchester Chagaran Gilbert Ashton Cambridge Hobbe Wheder Rhodes

Australia Dominate Gate Receipts Report

London reports on Leeds Test match receipts totaling £5,534 5s 8d, detailing Australia’s share and distribution of gate income. The article notes the overall receipts and mentions the split among participating parties and expenses.

London Leeds

Erdey Anger 20th Poster Awards Noted

A garbled entry lists guard and best dreamer awards with titled works Dainty Admission and Geeta 2 Indies. The legible items reference categories for a presumably indie event and individual recognition without clear dates or locations.

Guard Poeter Masguen

Walkaway Market Merino Ewes and Fat Sheep Sale

Auction notes list Walkaway market items including merino ewes and well grown lambs, fat sheep, dry ewes, merino hoggets, and dairy cattle entries such as milking cows, young oxen at foot, and dry cows. Buyer details and consignments include feather entries, teams, and associated bidders.

Auction notice for livestock and sheep sales

Fragmentary sale listing details Pat Wethers and Dey Ewes from Suguet 11a 198 with mixed sheep and Merino ewes. Notes dry ewes and cattle including Pat cows. Assessing livestock types and quantities for sale by Pat Wether.

Pat Wethers Pat Wether

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