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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
3
Fragmented OCR item describes Belmont Park Plate betting and race details at Belmont in Western Australia. Mentions a one mile and furlong distance and participants such as Flowamour and Blauvelt with unclear surrounding text.
The Caulfield meetings feature Hunkes Nobility Pik dim with Bowhand second and Dark Mas Oll leading two year events. Odds list betting around 9 to 2 for the winner and 4 to 1 for the Caulfield Steeplechase. Rosny Pintes Hawick top the list with Lady Thrill and Weday following in minor placings.
Claremont Cottesloe defeated Bebin 13.7 to 7.46 in a tense match. East Perth secured a 69 point win over South Fremantle, while West Perth beat East Perth by 12 11 to 11 11 in another close contest.
A Geraldton Football Association Umpires Board meeting named the officials for tonights matches Railways versus Fire Brigade at Point Bluff and Rovers versus Walkaway at Walkaway. The Rovers lineup to face Walkaway includes Tren as captain Cowanvier ap Watson Smith James Berringer Groesaler Carter Cusker Thomas Hickey Richards Baker Dunn Wand Herbert Millett Evenson Beaver. Players must meet at the Post Office at 1 o'clock.
Carnanch defeated Mingenew-Yaodanooka at Yandapooks to claim their season's first victory. The match was fast paced with a wide score disparity caused largely by Mingenew-Yaodanooka's weak kicking. The contest between The Thietles and Rangers at Queen's Park ended in a goalless draw with neither side scoring.
The report lists yarded stock with prices for dairy cows calves and steers and notes sales of 40 cattle 30 horses. Travellers include Lieutenant Colonel W H Sanday and six others who join a road project in Kenge Colony under Vietnam era officials.
Telegraphic report of the Prime Minister’s statement emphasising a careful sinking fund system and a low Australian credit standing in world markets. He notes relative wealth of Amsterdam, South Africa, and New Zealand, calls for pacific attitudes, and explains compensation to states losing per capita payments as the council phases in secondary industry support.
In a parliamentary discussion on a port scheme members clash over state sovereignty and outside interference. Mr Collier questions if premiers from other states should judge extravagance while Ms Bruce asserts such interference threatens state rights. The Lowon Council considers interest rates and borrowing: Butter notes NSW credit and council membership debates. Lang emphasizes NSW autonomy and past outside entanglements, urging independence.
A Lasdan cable quotes the Financial News commenting on the Commonwealth Government proposals for the settlement of the federal finance question. It states the belief that the measures will greatly benefit the Commons if they are implemented.
Reginald Black aged 11 of Black Town near Parramatta died in Parramatta Hospital from a wound believed caused by handling a rifle thought unloaded. The incident occurred while the weapon was being handled by the boy.
A ferry collision in Sydney harbour late yesterday damaged the Kanimbla, with preliminary estimates of 2000 pounds in damage. Twelve people were slighted injured as the other ferry rammed Kanimbla during the incident.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a parliamentary exchange with a speaker urging a member to withdraw while another member, Buchazan, walks out. The text indicates a dispute over withdrawal and possible sanctions or procedural steps.
A damaged OCR story fragment notes minor mechanical defects delaying a flight from London to Australia. It mentions Garrad Meackworth’s non stop journey to Edin and Dennis Rookers reaching Ammis Syria during a flight to Australia. The garbled text includes stray names and locations with unclear chronology.
June 1 Lannon John Robinson is committed for trial on a murder charge Mintle Bowstl case details indicate preliminary hearing suggested manslaughter verdict or charge uncertainty
Fragmentary report describes martial law and siege actions around Wuchang as civil conflict intensifies with large scale arrests and disruptions. Limited readable details mention security measures and potential casualties as authorities clamp down.
London June 15 in the House of Commons Lieutennet Commander Kenworthy was asked if the Air Ministry would reconsider the matter concerns the Empire’s air power. The exchange touched on government policy and upcoming vacancies slated for February 100d.
The article describes a British Incorporated Pictures project at Wembley, led by managing director Balt Pugh. It highlights a vast covered concrete building with 32 film shooting spaces and outdoor lake and garden scenes planned. Production aims include 150 films and landmark publicity for Wembley next January.
Burney June 16 Norman McPherwa 27 was arrested on a farm eight miles from Bathurst after police sought him for the murder of Marti Quine 22 a waitress killed Friday night.
Fragmented OCR notes list titles and names related to a 1920s film program. Entries include William Hall Davies, McPadden, and McPadden's Fiery with references to Aftergion and Fur Hiawren's Saket. The readable items resemble a schedule or promotional blurbs.
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