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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1928
Page
3
London July 14 after protracted trials the Thompson rifle won the governments 3000 pound prize for a nation factory self loading rifle. It is of construction easy to handle and enables 25 shots a minute nearly twice the rate of the present manually operated rifle. It is also more accurate and backed by machine guns could meet modern battle requirements.
A fragmentary passage cites Britain claiming to have signed a request from America to end war while noting an expanding navy. Cecil and others push the idea that outlawing war requires outlawing armaments, underscoring louder words than deeds in reaching disarmament.
Kellogg agrees to the interpretation of the treaty as set out in Kiiloga’s draft dated June 23. The note records acceptance by Kellogg of the draft’s meaning and outlines subsequent steps.
In a British women's athletic championship held in London on July 1, South African Olympian James Clark won the 100 yards hurdles in 13.45 seconds and Japan's Mitoni set a world record in the 20 yards race. Britain’s Miss Gunn achieved a 22 feet long jump, a world record, as the event showcased top female sprinters and field athletes.
July 15 saw extreme heat with many prostrations as a London heat wave peaked. A Drapery store in Newesatlan Tyne reported workers treated for heat illness after drinking lemonade during a run, while others fainted in the streets.
Montreal reports a dramatic leap in Prairie Province wheat production reaching 23,500 units, a figure described as 155 percent higher than prior records. Crop prospects are described as exceptionally favorable, signaling a record-breaking year for grain yields.
New Zealand report from Auckland dated July 15 describes a ship that capsized in heavy swells, throwing the captain from the rigging as he steered the vessel. The crew was drawn beneath the water, wreckage later found by the marine master who was unable to render aid. Three crew members were married.
Fragmentary notes mention Mr J Car ho and Mr H Man in connection with the Poоma tin field. The legible items hint at mining activity and the industry’s attention, but details are incomplete and names are uncertain.
Strong protests from Fremantle Wateridle Workers erupted as they urged withdrawal from the Federal Arbitration Court ruling. A conference between employers and workers was demanded to discuss award provisions said to harm established waterfront conditions and revert pay back 30 years.
Melbourne reports a shooting at a shop in East Melbourne with five bullet holes found in the storefront. Police and witnesses, including a burglar turned suspect, describe a gang related scene amid evidence linking to a past vendetta.
Fragmentary OCR note references unnamed Commonwealth Parliament members and alleged political conceptions. The readable text hints at informal discussion or conjecture among MPs without clear specifics or outcomes. Further context needed to clarify individuals, dates, and claims.
Fragmentary text references Lloyd George and Mr Gray with unclear quotes and figures. Mentions trade, government, and percentages but lacks coherent context or complete sentences to identify a definite event or stance. Not enough readable details to summarize a specific news item.
A council discussion reveals support for giving preference to married men, with the mayor repeatedly noted for mentioning the action in writing to the press. A councilor asserts rights and plans to persist regardless of opposition.
A fragmented text argues Australis fails to create wealth for investors and calls for adequate tariffs to secure investment. It links tariff adequacy to competitive manufacturers, well remunerated workers, higher living standards, and better fed families, with a guarded mention of proof offered by someone named Smith.
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