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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
3
London reports that over seven million miles have been flown across the Channel marking seven years of Imperial Air. The network grew from modest start ups despite setbacks and now plans expand to Cairo and Australia with 22 seater liners and new arrangements in progress.
New York reports Valentino the noted film idol died on Monday after years of illness. He had starred in Blood and Sand and Monsieur Beaucaire among other famous works. The news confirms his status as a leading screen figure of his era.
Melbourne August 24. Coroner records verdict of death by own action in the inquest into Clement John Wo Garis who died after coal gas exposure on Mornington August 17. Four witnesses called. De Garis’s dealings not mentioned.
Australian football fans expect a big crowd as West Perth Ba grade ergs travel to meet a ton on the Recreation Ground tomorrow morning. Officials and visiting team details were listed in our last issue.
Delegates are reminded of the association meeting next Monday at the Murchison Inn Town and Thistles for the pre p and the alluring cup. The Inst Sator y game handed over to the Children's Appeal drew the largest crowd aided by several friends, with donations reaching about £3 for the fund.
Hon J C Willcock and Hon G A LC travel by train to Gershlton with Lord Lady Stonehaven due in Geraldton Saturday. Edith and Charlotte Bentor of Dog Downs holidayed in the city. they proceed to Derby by plane to Perth. A gathering at Geraldton Bowling Club bids farewell to J P J Miller, ex A Bank Geraldton manager, transferring to Northam as Green leads tributes and gifts.
Unclear weather affected play on Saturday with several members qualifying under par for the D E Grant trophy. Mrs Wallace won with a strong score while Sunday’s rain deterred participation. Next Saturday features the members championship with two rounds of eighteen holes off scratch, all cards to be handed in. The Newcastle Weekly Chronicle notes a general strike impact.
Detective-Sergeant Turdue and others recount recovered body parts and clothing ties to Treffene. Witnesses describe diaries and bullion reports found at searches, with cross-examinations over statements and missing documents as court continues, detailing the forensic and situational context of the Miller shaft case.
Kalgoorlie Aug 25 results show Maltlean winning the Kalgoorlie Cup run over one mile and a half with Black Amber, Bright Morn, and Threse among the finishers. Other races include Goldfields Plate divisions and details of acceptances for Helena Vale events on Aug 26 with hurdles and trial stakes.
Australia declared at 229 for four in their second innings, setting Somerset 501 to win at Taunton. Somersetshire struggled, with key wickets fell to Grimmet and Everett as Australia clinched a 56 run victory after a late-stage innings by Ryder and Bridges.
Sport results list hurdle and stakes horses with placings. Buckland Chief and Fox lead in hurdles while Sir Gravity and Myakowa top stakes events. Other winners include Pirate and Purse races with multiple placements noted across the card.
Mr Haynes urged caution in accepting tainted witness testimony as the defense prepared to submit on actual facts. He said Clarke’s evidence was fabrication and Coulter was not credibly involved. He noted plans to call many witnesses, with 17 slated for the defense, as the adjournment approached.
Langdon stars in a screening described as funnier than his big stage hit Tramp Tramp Tramp. A Felix cartoon and two reel monkey comedy complete a lively all comedy bill at Queens and King's on Saturday with Leon Errol and Dorothy Gish in the cast.
Fragmentary print item lists a divorce notice line and a phone contact amid miscellaneous words about ammunition and women. The readable text is incomplete and garbled, offering no clear event details beyond a contact line.
The Minister for Works will receive tenders until noon September 7 for Bluff Point School renovations. Tenderers must include a schedule of quantities and the prescribed deposit and mark the envelope Tender. Details at the P W D Office Geraldton.
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