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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
3
London dispatch argues imperial gains from new cable and air routes. It cites Ke in a Sunday imperial article urging profitable use of machines to show reliability with short dramatic trials, noting London to Sydney freight could boost commercial advantage.
A large blaze in Banbury on June 7 destroyed a butcher shop and a jeweller’s shop near the town centre. An explosion at 2.10 pm sent a cylinder flying, lighting the town in every direction and forcing residents to flee. Four children, home in the affected building, were rescued with minor injuries, and a nearby female worker suffered severe arm injuries from falling glass while escaping.
Due to coal shortages from a strike by colliery engine drivers and firemen, two furnaces were shut down today at Broken Hill Proprietary Co's steel works in New South Wales.
Sydney reports a family motoring near Lake Albert two days ago ended in tragedy when William Hemmings, driving with his wife and two children, collapsed at the wheel causing the car to veer. The wife managed to apply brakes and stop the vehicle. Hemmings was found dead.
A motor crash in Brisbane on June 7 injures ex-Minister for Lands J H Coyne when his car collided with an electric light pole. Coyne sustains skull fracture and remains in serious condition.
Australian players excel against troubled Turf County, delivering confident batting and sharp fielding while Turf County falters with miscues and momentum swings. The contest highlights rising form for visiting openers and key dismissals by Turf County bowlers without dramatic incidents.
A large Bradford crowd watched Yorkshire defend against Australia in a county match. Australia were dismissed cheaply, total MT, with Crawford taking 54 on return to first class cricket. Yorkshire began well then collapsed to 155 as Grimmett Richardson and Kills shone with ball and gloves. Austen’s 377 gave England side the upper hand, while Arrows and De an added 177 for three wickets before stuttering.
A crowded Victorian Turf Club event yielded tight finishes and clear results. Loch Kina led in a four-length gap over Polly Hadi and Lady Gey, with Ayr Dun charging late to beat Cherokee Bad and Bram Daveath by a length. Darenth captured a late spring purse after a long drive to the finish.
Perth weather and racing wrap at the winter meeting with highlights from the Winter Hurdles over one mile and three furlongs. The event produced a notable performance by stylish, as details remain partially obscured in the damaged copy.
The Advinide Racing Club held the Birthday Cup in South Australas with a strong turnout. Valbee and Parodus finished in a dead heat for first after a tight final stretch, Frances Trow took third, Looheis fourth, amid a fast one mile and six furlongs course.
A proposal to establish a British Australian Film Centre near the mountains in Victoria was outlined. The project would require about 1,000 acres of land and seeks Commonwealth Government financial support with backing from prominent figures including Mr Richardson in Parliament.
Fragmented OCR text mentions deportation, a theatre in Chaplin and King’s Theatre, with schedules referenced as Wednesday and Tuesday. Public notice tone implies a planned event or sale. details are unclear due to garbled phrasing. Entities include Chaplin, King’s Theatre, Northampton Sale Yards, and public notice references.
Will again personally visit the Geraldton district as fellows. Priday on June 2 and June 25, with gatherings at the Chub. June 19 and 20 host events at 1 pm and 3 pm respectively, at the Commercial Hotel.
Ex Exders invited for works including gravel construction near Ajana Railway Siding and near Taylor's Geraldton Old Road, and clearing, widening, and road improvements on Willow Gully and Turks Bowes to Howatharra. Entries note per chain rates, team approvals, and sight of specifications at the Board’s office for details.
Annual social gathering at the Parish Hall on Tacadey evening June 7 at eight o'clock features orchestral items elocution and a report from the Protestant Children's Home. Ker L Mackie to give a short address. invitation extended to all members and friends with refreshments.
Classified notice offers a farm or city property swap totaling a homestead station and plant with 800 sheep and 11 animals plus two horses. The ad implies possible exchange of the described assets for a suitable urban or rural property.
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