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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
3
Fragmented dispatches describe a fatal incident in a bull ring in Madrid with unclear names and details. The piece also notes remarks by Viecount Cheimernd about the Australian Agent General post and mentions historical newspaper concerns about the Jer ry harbor reporting from thirty years ago.
London reporters describe a June 14 boxing match at Holland Park where in a twenty round title contest for the Ewedich champion the British champion Ewoken faced Reutt and was defeated in the seventh round.
Western Australia reports that Hubert Porter’s resignation as Crown Prosecutor was accepted by the Executive Council and will take effect from an upcoming date. Walker will handle private matters and continue with the Crown case in the resumed inquest into the deaths of Detective Walsh and Mergent Pitman, and may be briefed for the trial of Philip Treffeac, William Coulter, and Evan Clark, with a senior counsel to lead.
Miners in New South Wales resume work next Monday after broad ratification of settlement terms. The Engine and Firemen's Union strike prompted closures of coat mines, but overwhelming majorities voted to restart employment. Workers, facing depleted union funds, expect state aid while awaiting full normal activity.
The programme highlights To-eight’s Fisher’s Ghost by Ray mond Longford and Welcome 22 in comedy as top attractions. Fred Thompson and Silver King thrill in The Bumlit’s Baby, with Buck Jones and The Trail Rider among other features. Also noted are My Wife and I and Memory Lane, plus exotic technical feats and rapid telephoto transfers.
On Saturday at Rev eration Ground Rovers face a clone puma with Sharabanes leading the peters and Tally plus Olern in attack. The lineup lists Durum Stono Wight and Murray Best Murray Best Craine Searle, with emergencies Rowe Grigehy and Bith on call.
Rowe capt leads muster as Texm selects 5 from five vying names including We 3rChure wheetom W Williams al Barker in a tense draft.
Heavy rain ruined the English county match involving Australian players. Only 134 of 221 hours allocated for cricket had meaningful play. By 11:25 am officials abandoned the match after efforts to restart at 2 and 4 pm failed due to persistent showers and a drying pitch.
The season shows its first real defeat for Dindilos at the hands of the local club as the premierhip table clusters tighten. Northamrptos and a few others share four wins each while the upcoming fixtures at The Park set the stage for a pivotal third round start next Sunday with Keeley Mutok and others in contention.
A fragmented report describes a car incident near Deorased involving a driver aged about 40 who died, leaving a widow and two sons aged around 17. The text contains garbled phrases about a wheel collapse and a rough 200 yard travel, with uncertain witness dialogue and unclear details.
Two travellers from Perth to Meekatharra and back covered 1200 miles in ten days aboard with their camp near rabbit proof fence and Beecher waters, surviving rough tracks and quagmires. They praised the Wiluna area, noted optimism among locals about future growth, and recalled the three French lighthouse keepers who aided a storm-bound party.
The page lists acceptances for Belmont Park races including BELMONT PLATE BELMONT PURRE and WELTER HANDICAP. Notable entries include Blue Town, Don Jamie, Bloodrwl, Captain Fox, Green Rose, and Makhor among others, with odds or weights and field notes across sprinter and classic stakes events. The listing compiles names, weights, and horses for the upcoming Saturday meeting.
Wool sale notes from Telgety and Company Limited discuss market conditions as of June, with Continental Sayers and Continent operations highlighted. Merino grades are described as suitable for home trade, with price movements noted and terms indicating sellers holding the advantage in greasy wool.
Pelgety and Compeny Limited in Perth reports allocations for the cotton season. For November 21,000 bales, December 20,000, January 50,000, February 20,000, March 20,000, and April availability.
A new class will be formed at the centre in the coming weeks, including a cookery or millinery course. About twelve students are expected to enrol next week, with further classes in millinery, dressmaking, shorthand, woodwork and accounting. Evening sessions run Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, with a nominal fee and free instruction for beginners. There are already 170 pupils in evening classes, with potential to double in Geraldton.
An auction notice from the Premise Marine Terrace at Next Commonwealth Hotel on Thursday June 24 1998 at 2 15 pm. Mr J Slamr sden relinquishes business and offers a stack of new and second hand furniture including suites, dining tables chairs kitchen appliances cane chairs upholstery and other sundries.
A chaotic OCR style note highlights the pairing of Fred Thompson with Silver King in a debut appearance. The fragment hints at a promotional event and mixed reception, with emphasis on the two performers and their billed collaboration.
In the estate of the late A B Hungerford of Gerwordion all persons having claims against the estate are requested to forward detailed accounts forthwith to the Administrator I M Hungerford Thre Sprines.
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