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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1926
Page
3
Fragmentary notes report Cobham mentioning continuing a visit in Australia starting Tuesday. Sergeant Waid spends two weeks gaining familiarity with the job. Personal trust shifts noted regarding offerings and deprecation concerns.
Reports say four persons died in a massive explosion at a United States Naval Ammunition Depot near Doser. The blast toppled houses within an 80 mile radius and left thousands homeless as villagers fled flames and smoke after the detonation unleashed a storm of fire and debris.
In Perth this afternoon Richard Dixon was found guilty of obtaining money by false pretences from H G Beckwith and was sentenced by Justice Northmore to two years imprisonment. Other charges against Dixon were withdrawn.
Sydney July 11 The reduction of freight rates to the United Kingdom and Europe is expected to trigger lower rates to the United States and Canada. Trading with America will assess the position as the UK cut largely governs transatlantic rates. The Commonwealth Government announcement brought a relief to the shipping community, with officials saying freights would be lowered though the new schedule was not yet available.
A 36 year old Sydney woman Ruth Clarkson was found shot dead in a Darlinghurst flat. Police say a man timed to the Darlinghurst station after three shots, and a wounded man handed a pistol to a sergeant before the suspect fled. A Belgian captain Mauries Stydmans and another warder were later charged.
A damaged report notes a train stopping longer than usual on a curve near Nide station. A passenger locked in, and the guard faced a conversation with the driver during the stoppage.
Justice Porthmore presides as Royston Henrie faces murder charges in the shooting of John Greville, a Perth loan clerk formerly of Gerakston, while travelling by train. Dr McKansin testifies on Greville’s post mortem, discussing temporary insanity and obsession as factors in criminal behavior.
Minancial returns show totals for June and year end as of July 18. The Treasrer lists assets and surphas with figures around £ 060,808 for June and £ 397,514 year to date, noting comparisons to 1925 and prior months.
Australian batters shine as Tendon anchors a fine innings while English bowling misfires. Grimmett and Reid claim key wickets as Australia builds a strong total with Collins Headry and Possford among the scorers. The Leeds third Test opens amid crowd of about twenty five thousand on a Saturday.
A garbled reminiscence praises a famous cricketer, recalling a dream of leading the Australian team to bat for 400 runs without losing a wicket, and describes a celebrated moment as an inspired performance.
The article discusses the Carr decision in a Test match and the global reaction. It analyzes whether Carr was right or wrong and if he was influenced, with officials fearing a lasting impact on cricket history and the event’s stakes in Australia versus England.
Mr J W Mathers manager of the Muraroa gold mine Beodys reports June activity including main shaft advanced 15 feet to 7 feet and timbered to 68 feet. New level north drive extended 38 feet to 50 feet. Lode average width 70 inches value 40 shillings per ton. Intrusion of galuctem schist reduced seam width, later receded restoring full drive width. Mill crushed 610 tons yielding £641 8 0 with tailings value 20 shillings per ton. Cyanide plant treated 38. tons for £363 12 0. Total yield valued at £1005.
A crowd of unemployed men forced a room clearance at Pier Street Labor Bureau before opening. An office boy reportedly released formalin vapor to disperse the gathering, as the space filled with frustration and crowding.
A cryptic report notes an opium hidden cache connected to the death of an actress. Investigators probe the scene and question associates as they pursue the unknown motive behind the fatal insult to a stage icon.
The fragment mentions Mailey causing Hobbs' dewafsil as Hobbs lifted the fourth be of the over off the eda of his bat while a gir was approaching. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or a coherent event.
Fragmented OCR text notes Italian women gaining voting rights after war service. Mentions names Adolphe Menjou Greta Sisken and others amid references to elections, councils, and required certificates for eligibility.
The article notes the winner of the Australiana Beauty Competition and describes the elimination phase with seven finalists. It mentions plans at Monery's and references a tobacco-related reserve, highlighting upcoming events and venue details.
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