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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1927
Page
3
Unclear wartime dispatch notes sixty two aviators unaccounted for as France forces search the region. Public concern grows amid an improvised venture, with few hopeful signs despite official statements.
Calcutta reports Lord Rooke plans to continue toward Australis in October if his nerve holds. He remains confined for about a fortnight with injuries described as mainly bruises and minor abrasions.
Loades August 27. Four Yard men scored an early victory yesterday when they stopped a supposed stale car at Hammersmith. A chase through Richmond Putney and Clapham followed in darkness. Three of the four men were caught and charged in the Police Court. The car had reached about 70 miles an hour at times.
Wellington reports a severe Christchurch quake on Summay morning described as the worst since 1922. Residents fled in night attire as walls and ceilings shook and objects toppled, though no damage was reported.
In New York on August 21 Husco pens a farewell note to his son lamenting the actions of others they say mortify our bodies and threaten mortals with future truths.
Sydney workers join a protest with August Et Emotts and Oyumey planned actions to halt all industry. The men agree to stop work and will not report for employment at the shipping masters' office until Wednesday to oppose the executions of Bacco and Vanizetti.
The Law Journal argues there is not enough certainty in the evidence to justify a capital sentence. It notes Governor Fuller and his committee attempted a fair decision and criticizes the state for an eight year delay, warning the world at large about a possible death penalty.
Lyons hails a protest meeting against the execution of Baeno and Vanzetti. He leads a march plan to Martin Price and the Italian Consul, urging a "Dead March" and calling for protests to compel officials to act.
The Moora Herald discusses a proposed water supply for the town, arguing that tax increases are needed despite concerns about residents in Dartmoor and Balla. The piece notes potential benefits, calls for action, and mentions new telegraph and telephone services expanding across the Commonwealth.
In Canberra on August 22 the Rev H T Hull delivered a sermon condemning local indulgence and urging residents to set a better example for less enlightened cities. He criticized Sunday two up games at Capitol Hill and warned against the city’s perceived laxity.
Melbourne August 2 The weekend Megatiations between Melbourne and Sydney aim to settle the engineers dispute over Twigs Becky. The settlement will apply to all the Btatex.
Mrs Juget Lees, 40, and her four children were found overcome by gas fumes at 60 Trafalgar Street Anselule. Frederick 16, Ronald 11 revived. Ronald later hospitalized unconscious. Mr Lees asleep nearby. gas traced to a jet that had leaked. Ronald's birthday noted by Mrs Lees.
The Prime Minister announced plans to greatly expand government activities and launch fresh tenders under the Adelaide-Perth scheme. The northern extension from Perth is hailed as a benefit to Kimberley residents as officials report extraordinary road sweepings yielding gold daily from mine-area roads.
Auction notices from The Westralian Farmers Limited Geraldton invite entries and bids for boats and gear including dinghy and builders shed, plus plans for Bank of New South Wales additions. Debutantes and offerings tied to a masked ball fundraiser supporting Apolding Park Tennis Club.
One of the worst fires in years swept a triangular block bounded by Elizabeth and Goulburn streets and Foyane in Sydney last night. Two storey brick premises including Elizabethstrapt Frasktin Ex Press and Bible Book and Tre... suffered extensive damage. Firemen fought from all sides as walls collapsed trapping crews, but several escaped serious injury.
South Australia reports the auxiliary schooner Kermandie reaching Forth Adelaide after a harrowing voyage from Hobart. The vessel battled heavy gales and high seas forcing three shelters near Tamar Heads King Island and Portland Victoria with no injuries among the crew.
Readers are told Beau Geste captivates crowds as it heads to the screen, with casting including Ronald Colman and Alice Joyce. The article notes a troop of stars led by Herbert Brenon and reports on the film’s strong reception and expected popularity.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Beau Beste and Beau Geste lore with names Beth Mights Bewarve Barty and a Thursday reference. The text appears as a cryptic record booking fragment with limited readable details and potential proper nouns.
The notices indicate Arlene Owners will conduct their next election event as part of a local motor hire service arrangement named Full Portionics and Vertina A.
Tenders invited and will be received before 3 o clock on Tuesday 30th August for erecting a hotel at Three Springs for Mr Barnhard. Plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of H Wilcom solicitor Marine Termes Geraldton and at the architects Poole and Mourftzen 29 Barrack Street Perth.
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