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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1926
Page
3
A Dec 24 report from Lewton discusses a hospital case involving Mir Rebuthoot at Burge's Hospital and a claim that doctors hesitated to inform officials. It notes American interest in health studies and the senator's authority on the topic, while questioning whether he may express his specialized knowledge publicly.
A women’s protest erupts over the seamen strike amid tensions in the port region. They condemn the money misused by foreign supporters and oppose attempts to inflame further unrest led by Walsh and his emissaries. Local concerns focus on aid funds and international backing from South Africa New Zealand and Australia for dependents.
OCR notes severe flooding in Belgium and adjacent regions causing widespread destruction. Meuse and Rhine areas hit. bridges, railways and roads collapsed. villages evacuated as authorities requisition resources. Floods threaten further damage with high water levels along rivers and loss of businesses and markets.
Widespread floods across England led to the cancellation of football and hockey matches as the Thames rose above banks. Banbury and Chertsey faced isolation with communications cut, and boats were used to deliver goods while the west of England and Wales regions suffered damage.
A large crowd gathered at Marlborough Police Court as Sir Basil Thorn faced two charges involving interference with a woman in Hyde Park. A policeman testified that Thorn offered a bribe to suppress his name in the charge, claiming it would signify the end of his career. The woman in the case is identified as a young pantomime artist.
Landes January 5 report says on New Year’s Day a seventeen year old girl was found strangled in Camden Town rooms. A rippled man was arrested after a high speed chase. At the inquest the girl’s brother fled the scene while escorted from the lockup to the court.
A man aged 25 died after a precarious accident at a Wellington district farm shed. He was attempting to help pull a vehicle free when his head struck a protruding beam, causing fatal injuries within minutes. The report cites unsafe handling and warns of hidden risks in familiar tasks.
Perth police report a Swede's body found in Bubh area with unclear details. Officers state investigations are ongoing and no cause of death released yet.
Melbourne June 4 tallies show South Australia heavily defeating Victoria. Scorers record Victoria batsmen Ryder Pritchard Whitty and Mitchell among others, while Routh Australia bowlers Hendry, Ryder and Grimmett led the attack. Final totals and innings details are partially legible with several names and scores noted.
The Australian team selectors discuss Laday Mid som inclusion and whether to ask the Board of Control to permit sending IW players. They weigh replacing a second fast bowler to ease Gregory's workload and consider J. D. Scott as a potential bowler with best bowling chances. Campbell favors Love with a second harper while considering Richardson or Wooltull for places.
New South Wales report says George Pemberton allegedly struck an elderly man with a pick during a December quarrel near Rookwood Cemetery. The victim suffered a severe wound and was later reported to police. a man was arrested on a charge of assault likely grievous bodily harm.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a violent attack with garbled names and places. Details are unreadable, but the piece indicates a vicious assault event with damaged wording and missing identifiers.
A garbled note indicates NSW workers face changes to shopping hours and public holidays. The Arbitration Court will meet to determine wage and shift terms for the upcoming week while government departments stay open normally.
A nine person motor party was nearly crowned by a miracle when their car plunged into the river and somersaulted to the bottom. All aboard, including infants, escaped by swimming to shore with great danger and peril.
An unclear fragment notes a Christmas dinner for firemen aboard the steamer Tahiti. The vessel unexpectedly set sail, crossing toward New Zealand with resistance from managers. The text is garbled and partial.
American tourists left Melbourne for Fremantle last night. They spent hours in Melbourne before boarding, with details incomplete.
Record indicates heavy rains cause flooded rails in multiple districts slowing motor traffic and trams. New Year registrations rise in several areas. emergency rights and confectionery business centers emerge. Turner project valued around £1,750 per annum with options on land at roughly £1.5. Terms available.
The Subtiers' Vietureae plan a forceful program headlined by a screen version of The Master of Man featuring Nagel Ruth Miller Busch Bosworth and Hale. Additional attractions include Bluebeard and a double feature with Smouldering Eirens Flames of Passion and Why Worry set across the local theaters.
A father’s long trek for help left two young children aged five and seven stranded in a motor car on the Nullarbor Plain for two days. The children kept the engine fed and stayed put while their father, who had engine trouble, searched for assistance. He returned to find them safe and sound, illustrating the harsh realities of cross country motoring.
Fragmented report describes a deadly event at the Narawa area near Nobaws Hotel. A man named Robert Pattrey is reported hanging after a chaotic scene involving a plough and attempted trampling. Details are unclear due to damaged text and missing context.
A garbled advertisement promoting a Victor Sens production titled Mr Hall Cain and a companion piece Name the Man speaks of drama, thrills, and heartbreak. The notice lists cast members Couradegal Mee Bam Rath Millar Hobart Benworth Alsen Creighton and Hir Mull Cain, with secretary Frank Herbert as contact for tickets at the office on Ninth Street.
Fragmentary OCR text lists a Geraldton P O Box and a street address with unclear items. The readable portions mention January and a time of 215 pm, with stray phrases about goods, a beare and cane canina, a square, tables, and sundries. No coherent events or named entities emerge beyond places and vague items.
Occupiers must register under the factory and warehouse regime by January 30, 1936. Applications to register or renew are available at the Chief Inspector of Factories Perth and at police stations in other districts. Failure to register can lead to prosecution. Send applications to the undersigned.
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