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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
3
Reports describe disorted and garbled messages about a flight from Richmond New South Wales to New Zealand. Capt Hood and crew were last seen off Stephen Tala with signals at 5.22 p.m and 10.10 p.m. The forest air and weather conditions hinder rescue efforts.
Reported search for the airmen involved after captain Hood and Lien Mowe disappeared. Early indications suggested disaster with reports of a missing landing attempt and uncertainty about whether the crew reached the New Zealand coast. Authorities doubted the rescue success as the Pacific water depth near New Zealand remains a concern.
Wires from Wellington offer no confirmation of the missing aviators aboard the light cruiser Dunedin now sailing from Tolm. The latest dispatches provide no new clues and the search continues with aeroplanes joining in the effort.
Lip George Lester alleviates eye troubles as friends note improving water treatment. J. 4. D'Alton, secretary of the Mteohatharra Road Bound, returns home from holiday at Gerablton by Friday train. Vic Minister for Works A. Me Cullum and Mrs. Me Cull Be HL Ambew travel to Britain aboard the Drama of mirigy, with a stop at Columbo for freight onward to Me. MeCullyus to visit. The sgewelen of the Pate Mills at Momimy, Cl atte and Colvole. Mr Dictlallum will attend timber agency duties in Majortiewera the Hus. Alexander More Kuthven, governor-designate of Syuth Austriai, leads the V.A. at age 20. He saved an Egyptian officer under fire near Gedard in Sudan, then carried the officer to safety before returning to the lines. J. W. Hickry spent recent fortnights in the Midlands and Ger. He visited Geraktton, conferred with Council, spoke with doctors at the hospital, and attended a Five Brigade meeting. Yesterday he went to Numsoe to meet Upper Chapman Hea Doar, then returned to Gerakiton. Mickey and Kathleen accompanied by von Reanie left on today’s train for Surth.
The Daily Press analyzes coverage of women's games and comments on bias and sensationalism in reporting. It questions the portrayal of female athletes, highlights stereotypes, and notes efforts to address fair treatment while referencing readers and editorial stance.
A Perth crash on Albany Road near Viewria Park left two men injured and later died. Ted Lynch, about 40, of North Perth, driver of a brick truck, suffered chest injuries and a fractured jaw while Michard Morris, 2, of Rubineo, sustained ankle and toe injuries. The brick laden vehicle collided with a tram after swerving to pass another car. the engine was stove in and bricks rained down. Morris was hurled through the windscreen as Lynch endured a crushed chest from the steering wheel.
The Houtles Advisory Department approved rerouting the railway from Karra to Wiluna to serve the goldfields, with Geraldton port. A bill authorising construction passed in the first session, surveyors have left for Meekatharra to map the line, and construction by Public Works is expected once funds are released by the State Treasury.
A youth about 17 stole Douglas Gray's motorcycle in Perth yesterday. The pursuing police car chased along Wittenoom Street and Trafalgar Road, the bike skidded on tar and crashed. Detective Hughes arrested the rider as they tumbled to the ground amid tar splatter.
In New South Wales a special meeting to remove General President Walsh was cancelled due to a quorum failure. Seamen outside the Communist Hall voiced dissatisfaction as the dispute over seafarer leadership continued, with tensions rising over postponement and potential shifts in control.
Unclear report from Sydney notes seven vessels idle as tug crews refuse to move the Mondalla motor ship of the Adelside Company. The scene reflects a labor dispute or hesitation in port operations with ships awaiting orders. The fragment indicates tension around ship movements in Sydney harbor.
The Geraldton Temata Clubs plan to enter a team for the Perth summary Week starting February 29. Nominations for selection are due to the secretary immediately. Team members from Mohda Stew and Ativet Dyubtes Tyuemimout are favored, with a Sunday event referenced and invitations extended to interested players to join the courts.
A list of accepted horses and race details for the January Perth meeting. Includes Hurdles over two miles with entrants Leck ihn Ber to Fragelity, Handicaps across six furlongs to one and a quarter miles, and performers like Herode, Prince Nesen, Maple, Spearage, and Cunnin. Contains starting times, weights, and selections by Lochiel with price reductions announced for Friday only.
The stock section lists weights and prices for cattle with ranges from £18 for weighty bullocks to £10/10? for lighter cows. Figures show per animal prices and bid weights, reflecting market activity and regional pricing during the trading session.
Wedneday yarding of 519 ewes and wethers, 513 pigs, and cattle met higher bids with overall demand short. Pigs rose 3d to 6d, sows firmer. cattle mostly good class from Midland line, prices near Tuesday. Local lambs and sheep varied, with best wethers 25s to 27s 6d and ewes 23s to 44s in Murchison district quotations.
A garbled entry notes a man named Avetion Botiee J Mane involved in an attempt to arrange conveyance of parcels and a water carrier linked to a mail service. The fragment mentions ports and carriers but details are unclear and the text is incomplete.
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