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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1927
Page
3
Paris reports a deadly accident with fifteen killed and many injured as a train crash and derailment are blamed on a derailed carriage. Tokyo notes a maritime collision near midnight with four vessels damaged and up to 150 may have perished. A court of inquiry investigates both incidents.
Weather notes indicate a ripening period with a light frost in some areas on Monday night. Rust and rust-related issues threaten serious imports, but Alberta shows a promising yield with limited damage. Saskatchewan and Manitoba report reduced yields due to rust and frost, with overall damage still being estimated.
London August 24 Britain set a new aviation record as Captain Boar piloting a Tiger Moth achieved 18 547 miles per hour over a 2.14 mile course from Hendon.
Aug 23 Hrul Redfern attempted a 4600 mile non stop flight from Brunswick Georgia to Rio de Janeiro in a Gretefort monoplane. A prolonged start failed to lift off as engine power proved insufficient. Navy vessels were alerted to monitor the aviator in Caribbean waters after the abortive takeoff.
Pennie Rooke, injured in the Afoth plane crash, reached Calcutta by rail and entered hospital for an X ray today. In Dublin, August 25, the government appeals to the country as the Dail Eireann is dissolved and a general election is planned in the new Parliament.
Today a statement warns the government cannot implement its programme without margin of safety. The alliance of Labour, the Pinyin Hall, and the National League shares little in common beyond defeating the current government. Each defeat risks an unstable government likely to tamper with the treaty contrary to pledges from two alliance partners.
In Melbourne at Stanhope near Rushwa, Francis Edeberg Wilkinson battered his wife and child with a hammer then attempted suicide. He and the child died. the wife is in hospital in critical condition. Wilkinson had a history of nervous breakdowns.
A motor car overturned near Haw Heswoon and burst into flames trapping one occupant who died. Six other passengers were rescued with minor injuries as bystanders nearby assisted before emergency crews arrived.
A proposed comprehensive scheme will grant overseas visitors facilities to view primary and secondary sights in Australia. The plan emerged from a conference with Commonwealth leaders, railway representatives, and development officials. Shipping companies and the Railway Department will cooperate to boost Australia’s resources abroad.
A rugged summary of Boulder Club meeting events with multiple stakes and handicaps. Notable finishes include Goom Ola winning two mile events, Tre mania and Woodskin placing, and Flying Welter and Poetic in key sprints. Betting odds quoted, with several dead heats and close margins across divisions.
The Queensland Government vows to defend its supremacy against the Australian Railway Union, declaring readiness to meet railway stoppages and any emergency. The government considers abandoning resistance to the Railway Commissioner if the union persists, aiming to decide who will control the railway.
At a New South Wales worksite today a Seeco Van Zancetti demonstration disrupted morning shifts. Around 100 workers were present with about half refusing to resume, leading to clashes and police intervention before a meeting resolved with a return to work and resumed operations.
A bustling program note lists Belle Pollard sopranos and Wally Whyte tenor performing operatic and musical numbers at King's Theatre. Photoplays feature George and Stella Mark with Mery Philbin. prices rise to 2/6 and 2/-, tax included. Queen's Hall screens virtues and The Auctioneer with the Charleston lessons. Multiple film serials and dramatic pieces are slated for upcoming days, with weekly weather forecast noting showers and coastal winds.
East Fyementle defeated East Perth by 16 goals 1 behinds while Owing to Walkaway’s unavailability the rots contest was moved to Saturday evening. The railway side to represent Railway in a match against Fire deut land with Hecker Hows Horton Barker McChare Logan Butler Humter Cur rel McIntosh Doolan Shanahan Anminga named for selection. Players must arrive early to enable captaincy appointment.
Tenderers to state price and details for ingoing material, variation terms, quarter cam balance, and cheques. Tenders close 13:00 on Wednesday 23 August 1997. Enquiries to Mr A N Altorfer, or the Secretary, Globe Brewery Limited, Gerelites.
Thistles and Town met at Queen's Park with Thistles winning the premiership. A dispute arose leading to players being ordered off by the referee. In the junior match Town scored 2 goals to Thistles 2.
Peter Jackson defeated Jack Dennis at Unity stadium last night in a surprise decision after a strong start by Dennis. The bout swung in the seventh round with Jackson taking control and securing the win. The article also notes a municipal planning discussion about the Old Rectory site and related infrastructure, referred to the Works Committee for preliminary action.
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