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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1927
Page
3
Londem on July 21 reports Sir Phillip Lemoon claiming increased attempts in a tense air situation. The material appears garbled with missing context and unclear actors or outcomes. Further clarification is needed to determine the exact event and parties involved.
In Pocian, Prince Carol announces two declarations of power and styles himself King Carol the Kowmanian. He asserts the throne, repudiates previous pledges, and cites filial sorrow as he seeks approval to attend his father’s funeral through a telegraph to the Koent Family at Tocharest. No reply has been received yet.
Frederick Stockwell a fireman was found guilty of murdering his wife. The court heard he slept through much of the events, with the wife stabbed in a locked bedroom and Stockwell discovered in the kitchen wounded by his own blows. Prison doctors noted he did not understand the act. He was ordered to be detained under the royal pleasure.
A garbled report from the British Medical Association conference in Edinburgh cites drunken driving and its dangers. Quotation snippets attribute harsh views to speakers on balance, judgment, and the risk of harm from intoxicated motorists.
A special Carnamah Road Board meeting discussed tendering for a motor truck to handle future road work by contract, and hiring qualified supervisors who would also serve as Vermin Inspector. The board approved placing a Hall of Honour in the front hall, set unimproved property rates for 1027-24, kept road rates for improved values, and adjusted loan and health rates for the town site. J J Poynton of Midland Railway requested road closings in Winchester town site, which were refused.
A local Presbyterian church marks the anniversary of laying its foundation with services tomorrow led by Rev. William Weekie and a special annual offering. Christ Church outlines Holy Communion and Sunday School times with a Wednesday gathering and a Saturday prayer meeting. Other notes mention Wesley Choir plans, a memorial service for Mr James Brokes, and the Wesley Ladies Guild meeting with members from South Australia and Capeador, plus various service times in Nurmgali and Bluth Point.
The report details a murder charge against constables tied to the death of an aboriginal man named Boos daag near Daley, with key witnesses expected to arrive from the North-West region as material evidence is sought. A second note covers Henry Cooper charged with driving under liquor and causing Edith Germaine's death after a collision at William and James streets.
In Victoria on July 22 Inigo Drake Brockman appeared in Commonwealth Court seeking an injunction under section 44 of the Arbitration Act. The order would restrain the Engineering Union from breaching the award and curb M G V McKay Pty Ltd employees from similar actions. Judge Drake Brockman granted interim relief and set return for Friday at 10:30 am.
South Australia records a new motor achievement with mentions of Perté to Adelaie and partial journey notes. The fragment references Tansersteran and thrnay, indicating an early stage of a travel or vehicle event with unclear details.
News from Surrey Hills in Sydney reports a family where all members except the mother show tail development. The father is described as wide l ong with a six inch tail covered in hair, with limited control over urges and wagging. Children have leg and arm changes with hair growth and reduced control, seen as a rare case ofatavism and possible proof of intermittent revert.
Tenders invited for five years lease of the Palace Hotel. Bidder to pay £750 ingoing, weekly rental offer to be stated. Stock about £120 to be taken over. Furniture and plant valued. Terms include quarterly cash, balance by promissory notes at 48 12 and 16 months with 4 per cent interest. Bank cheque £31 required with tender. Closes 38 noon in August 1027. Details from Mr A Altorfer or the secretary.
A notice titled Spanish Radish addresses a required immediate action. It states permissions on hose properties and urges taking steps to mediate the issue without further word. The wording is terse and directive.
Melbourne reports blurred racing card with Hurdle Races and Trials including Cannings Park Handicap and Trial Stakes. Also notes Melbourne fixtures at Moonee Valley and football results from Perth metropolitan matches with East Perth and South Fremantle.
A meeting of ladies interested in the Chiles Hospital appeal to secure beds will be held at Mrs Fasmugh's residence on Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock. All ladies invited to attend.
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