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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1927
Page
3
An American tycoon broke harearet betting history at Deauville Craine wagering big sums after a prior £16,000 loss. He continued staked bets with steady play, turning £10,000 into a larger stake and finally securing a net £32,000 win.
An Orange Free State town clerk E Deleruw was executed for embezzlement after investigators showed he plotted to erase municipal funds. He allegedly sought dynmite and petrol knowledge to destroy records and evade detection. An aviator Fiseler set a new world record by a 10 minute 58.45 second flight. The US Navy mounted a vast search for missing pilots and planes, deploying 42 ships and multiple aircraft as operations continued.
A returned soldier about 35 years old killed his wife and three children at their Heatherton Road Nel Park home then presumably took his own life. Police say the family were highly regarded and thrifty. the eldest child was about eight.
The Victoria District Agricultural Society met Thursday night with Frank Green presiding. Discussion on a motor raffle and cars was tabled for the next meeting. A new entrance for cane through the racecourse was resolved, with parking limited to members. Ground space fees set at 7s for September 5th. Sideshow applications approved and tickets to be mailed next week. Metropolitan business interest grows for the show.
A jagged program at the Queen's includes Going Crooked a thrilling comedy drama Jonselyn's Wife with Pauline Fresnick and a second picture The Fighting Demon starring Louise Brooks Ford Sterling and others. Box plans for Bean Geste are filling fast and patrons are urged to reserve early to avoid rush and confusion.
Melbourne August 20 Victoria defeats Western Australia in the championship final. Scores show Victoria 11 goals 19 behinds 145 points to West Australia 12 goals 5 behinds 77. Collingwood 5 10 40 also noted.Mr Truscott presided at the usual reception on Wednesday with votes of thanks voiced by officials and delegates.
The Canning purse card lists hurdles and flat races with betting. Notable entries include Blister, L'Aighs, Jolif, Tremenia, Zetland Duke, Rare Clarh, Melbourne, and Pistol Rumford with various odds. Wagers cover breeders handikap welter handicap and three year old events, ending with Pistol Rumford dividends of £1 15s.
The British Football Association Protests and Disputes Board ruled the Thistle and Town cup match must be replayed after the referee left the field and the game continued. Officials praised for keeping play going but no cup tie, and players warned to follow referees in future. Town beat Rangers 4-3 at Queen's Park in a later game.
Elter Smithaml Co reports sales for August including 58 cattle and 50 horses sold. Cattle prices ranged from dairy cows with calves at 13 to 215 and medium calves at foot from 7/10 to 10/10, with other grades and prices noted. Horses including farm mares and geldings sold for 30 to 35, with lighter drafts and broken-in mares priced around 20 to 14. Local farm mares, farm workers, and aged workers listed with various price points.
Tomorrow at Christ Church services include 3 am Healy Communion 11 am Choral Communion and 7 28 pm Evening Service. The rector presides at all. The reaffirmation class meets Saturday at 7 pm. Guild meets in Parish Hall. additional services at Biff Point Hall Wednesday 7 30 pm. John’s Presbyterian Church hosts morning and evening services with organist and preacher. Wesley Church morning and evening services led by local ministers. choir to sing Book Ye the Lord. Miss Ferguson a soloist. August 28 and September 4 events noted. holy communion observed. Inclusive notices cover Methodist Presbyterial picnic in September and birthday party in Parish Hall Thursday evening.
A detailed sale notice announces a surplus sheep auction near Geraldton. It lists 100 stud ewes, 100 ewes with rams, 200 ewes with lambs, 730 weaners including 280 prime wethers and 150 ewes with lambs, plus 70 ewes and 300 mixed sex weaners. Also four yearling shorthorn bulls and two yearling Clydesdale colts, plus draught horses and ponies. Train and car arrangements, trucking, and office pickup times are provided. Buyers from Perth and Midland can travel by listed trains, with pickup at Dalgety’s Office.
Artificial measures and insections for all purposes.
Attention is drawn to a sale on Twenday aftersoom at 2 o'clock by Dalgety and Co Ltd offering 3000 Newmerracarra bred sheep including rising ewes weaners wethers bulls slip horses and bulls plus 1000 wethers for Mr David E Grant. Motor cars will convey buyers from Dalgety's Geraldton office at 12 noon.
The minister for mines received a telegram from Wituna Gold Mines general manager Mr. Vail reporting a 290 ft level prediction exposing a strong ore body 25 ft wide parallel to the east side. A drive extends 21 ft from the lode strike with ore averaging 44 per ton. The body is associated with rough ore planes. A dog found dead lies at Gwackelygart near Glanuegan.
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