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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
3
Fragmented Berlin cable claims a bizarre, unsafe stunt being tested locally. It describes a supposed expose involving a resident and graphic stakes, with a plan to bury and pin, then roll a cloth bundle into a grave as part of the alleged trick.
In Berm, December 11, a resident named Takbs, reportedly buried for five days, entered a trance with trembling lips after an experiment. Authorities vow a very careful investigation into the incident and its circumstances.
In a recent Legislative debate the MeCKathorra Wiluna Railway project faced a routemain battle as supporters argue Wiluna will bring Goldes Mile status and double the Goldes Miles. Mining figures from Wituns indicate a tight race with Wilken between 20 and 40 feet as locals anticipate rapid development and a surge in activity.
The Minister for Mines announced plans for a January conference in Temmasia with discussion on a proposed geophys survey. Western Australia will be represented by Messrs Bixtekfors and Collmechimi while the Federal Government brings an expert from Anatralim to oversee efforts.
The State Arbitration Court read a decision on the Australian Workers Union Western Australia registration under the Industrial Arbitration Act. Thirty four unions opposed registration citing that the proposed constitution would let current members join and affect parties already protected by existing unions. The court held that registering the applicant now would be unjust and cause confusion, with further consideration set for December 22 after parties review.
A severe hailstorm swept Merredis yesterday causing heavy crop losses across the district. Estimated damage reaches £10,000 with Bronto Farm strip yields dropping from thirty to thirty three bushels per acre to about fifteen. J Hughes reports 1,000 to 1,500 bags per acre on a 1 acre plot. J Grumly loses most of his birds. A E Jounm destroys three hundred acres.
A court acquits Anderson in the high profile case involving the death of Charles Campbell, a four year old. The trial addressed multiple charges with no conviction against Anderson. Court records show no further action pending at this time.
Alfred Benson a 61 year old retired butcher shot Martha Benson in bed then killed himself with a double barreled shot after a period of illness and high blood pressure. The tragedy occurred at a villa fronted house in Veughar Street, Prospect. Reports state a trail of blood and the suicide occurred about 20 yards from the bedroom.
Confused report outlines the first round of a championship with Jane Newx Bumday and Ynekt as top finishers. Helings and Quest lead a muddled field. wind and rough seas hindered the race with several boats failing to complete.
The page presents Belmont Park event entries and purses for the Purse divisions, including the Belmont Cup and Handicaps. It lists horses such as Jolliette, Lace Girl, Jolly Lassie, and Kilmand, with prices and weights, along with starting times and selections by a reviewer. The dense catalog shows numerous horses, owners, and odds across multiple race categories and divisions.
Immense list of race entries for Perth Dee and surrounding venues. Includes names such as Crystal Stream Berbury Chry selle Cactus Roseburn and many others for the Christmas carnival main events and the Railway Stakes. Perth Cup entries include Maple AU Piew Pica Jolly Odd and Phoenix Park among others.
EMER OTH and Cs Limited announce retractions from various owners and will offer for sale by auction the lambs and cattle listed. Prospective buyers invited with the auctioneers Gemboldtom or Perth, Australia, to forward bids and credentials.
A scrambled report notes candidate support for Quan za in a railway stakes event. Mentions horses Hagley Neon Love Gull The Gull and Thrush among entries with various distances and finishes. Some lines reference admissions and objections to an application with unclear details and dates.
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