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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1926
Page
3
London reports an unclear dispatch about Alon Cobban and Moore in a merchant context amid a confused fusion edict. The Central News Agency correspondence from Busry mentions air force patrols and a treated official, but the details remain uncertain and partially confirmed.
In a chaotic Commons scene during a debate on government policies, Lady Astor clashed over reform and the press amid taunts about wealth and influence. A Berlin dispatch reports General Meerentney defending British unions while noting Germany’s limited sympathy and the strain from coal shortages and wartime rhetoric.
A bill titled Mines Right Hours passed its third reading in the House of Lords after royal assent was obtained following committee stages and debates. The measure sets standard hours for mining operations and aims to regulate workers’ shifts.
Miss Violet Contery set a world record distance and speed in a British car on the Slamelohery Trail today. She achieved a record distance and an average speed over three thousand miles, marking a notable feat in long distance motoring.
Telegrams report an inquest into the death of George Henry McDonald aged 30. He travelled by plane from Oualow to An unknown location and died after an overdose of a drug with mineral sleep. Coroner M F Mead returned a verdict of death by misadventure. A brother lives in the Geraldton district.
Victoria reports the Federal Parliamentary Labour Party electing Senator Needham as Senate Leader. Needham, previously WA opposition leader, was defeated in the last elections and now leads the party in federal parliament.
A NSW steamer struck the Nort Reef off the Queensland coast eight miles from Port Alma. Passengers were evacuated as rescue ships arrived amid heavy seas. The Cooma reportedly took heavy damage with all hands said to be transferred to safer vessels, while a later report warned a possible wreck.
Mr. E. Fordham reports from Two Boys Trading at Talena and Perth that the mine’s last crushing yielded 1 ton of 7 per cent concentrate and 10 tons of prill. The mill operates on one shift with three shifts on the Two Boys shaft, now down to 110 feet. Owners nearby are prospering. the shaft has reached 150 feet. Funeral arrangements for Henry Davis are set for tomorrow at 3 PM at the Methodist Cemetery after arrival of the funeral cortege from his parents’ residence.
In a Kalgoorlie inquest scene, Evan Clarke testifies about driving routes to the Cornwall Hotel and nearby properties after April 28, recounting conversations with Coulter and Treffene. He admits altering a slip with Treffene and describing police investigations, while denying personal involvement in the crime and asserting innocence despite pressure to confess.
July 2 Igoortio a trial before Acting Commander and a three member jury. Coulter and Teetfene refused to testify after being warned by Mr. Haynes. The coroner and Clarke's evidence are highlighted as the jury listens to accounts surrounding the deaths of Inspector Walsh and Sergeant Pitman.
Under cross examination Clarke denied interviews or broken communications with Haynes. Treffens claimed Clarke lied about work for two years without pay. Treffene testified he paid wages to the time of arrest, while Coulter noted unsettled sums and uncertain debts. Acknowledgments of previous squaring up and unpaid amounts arose amid references to gold business and a murder case.
An unclear court related excerpt describes cite and check-up actions with references to a quarter and public process. Names and exact actions are partially obscured, but indicate a formal proceeding involving a public court and removal to a check-up. The text suggests a procedural moment without complete context or outcome.
Perth July 10 racing results from the CLAW ROBERT WINE THE GRAND NATIONAL. There was a very large attendance at the Mecreation Ground in the afternoon. Rathesys and Firs Belguice won. Scores by period show Run Geri leading up to the finale. the text notes the event was not permanently attractive and the details are partly garbled.
Sydney July reports Windbag 35 rates at 380 pm on Jay 5. Metropolitan officials have not notified the AJC. The withdrawal affects the Halzr TM and related events in Lavzsr Troms TorFHOMD 64.
Auctioneers Elder, Oth and Co will offer for sale cattle and sheep from multiple owners. Items include 130 Fat Ewes 100 Ewes 100 per cent lambs 100 Wethers 330 Wethers forward to fat 100 Mo Wethers 2 and 3 years 14y Wether hoggets mixed ages 30 Ewes sound stock 60 Fat Wethers 200 Fat Mo Wethers 10 Fat Ewes 120 Forward Wethers 70 Wethers forward to fat 50 Hoggets mixed ages 2 3 and 4 year 559 Mo Hoggets maxed eax 100 Fat Wethers 40 Wethers 2 tooth 120 Mo Hoggets mixed sex 250 Mo Hoggets mixed sex 100 Ewes 1 and 2 years 33 Cattle including 16 Well Bred Jersey Cows with calf at foot 14 Yearling Heifers 1 Jersey Bull.
Walkaway Market buter Ruth & Co Limited offers for sale by auction on 4001 Merino ewes aged 2 3 and 4 years with 50 per cent lambs at foot. Includes 200 Merino rams mixed sex well woolled, 100 Merino wethers, 100 Merino hoggets, 30 fat crossbred ewes with lambs at foot. Also horses cattle and further entries invited. Auctioneers Garanten and Perth.
Dalgety and Company in Northampton advertise livestock entries for a sale. They list 300 cattle, 200 cows, 40 mature sheep, 7 ewes, 10 hoggets, mixed sexes, 150 dry ewes, described as good under, inviting further entries. Agent UL Mitchell of Northampton and Co Ltd, Geraldton.
After a 45 minute retirement the coroner asks for the verdict. The fortman replies that the buns remains found in Miller's shaft six miles west of Kalgoorlie is the cause under scrutiny.
VICTORIAS DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY invites tenders for labour only at the Eco lion of Wood Dining Hall Show Grounds. Tenders close on the 13th inty. Specifications and conditions may be obtained from TOM ROBERTS, Architect.
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