Sensational Landing and Darwin Flight Reported
A sensational Karachi landing details Valentta Densin Rocke narrowly escaping death after misreading a nopodrome near the city. His second approach struck the cricket pitch’s outer area, smashing the tail of the aircraft but leaving the pilot unhurt. In Darwin, Kingsford Smith and Ulm completed a spectacular 200 mile flight in under two hours, amid armament limitation discussions.
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Valentta
Densin Rocke
Karachi
Yesterlay
Nerindrome
Dewcomld
Amy
Menauring
Yuna
Hank
Darwin
Kingsford Smith
Ulm
A French View on War Strength and Submarine Policy
A Paris telegraph reports a French view criticizing the Allied submarine campaign and urging restraint. It notes fabrications about naval strength and questions the impact of submarine warfare on Britain and its allies during ongoing hostilities.
London to Delhi to Australia by car journey
A motor travel tale from London to Delhi intended to reach Australia with two explorers, Birtles and Ellis, aboard a single car. The venture reports the leg through Delhi as the landmark milestone on the route from England toward the distant destination.
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Delel
London
Juhe
Mags Birtles
Ellis
Australi
Deve
Delhi
Goodsell Names Likely Opponents in Next Meeting
In San Francisco on June 23 Major Goodsell the Australian sculptor said he was unsure of his next opponent but likely contenders include Alf Burns and English champion Bert Barry. Goodsell mentioned receiving a sum though details remain unclear.
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Goodsell
San Francisco
Major Goodsell
Alf. Burns
Bert. Barry
Government buys Wongundy Estate for closer settlement
Hon J W Hickey informs Municipal Council by letter that the Government has purchased Wongundy Estate at Muljewn. He notes Cabinet had decided earlier but details delayed public release. Mayor praises the purchase and Town Clerk to thank Hickey for securing the sale aimed at closer settlement.
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J. W. Hickey
Wongundy Estate
Sew Muljewn
Wengunay
The
Agricultural Bank
McLarty
Hickey
Giggleswick Faces Sun Eclipse Fame in June
Giggleswick, a Yorkshire village of 00 people, gains fame as the sun’s eclipse path on June 29 draws visitors from Europe. Four ton scientific instruments from Greenwich arrive for world‑famous astronomers, with 60 000 expected to witness the sunrise and beds for 5 000 cars and charabancs arranged.
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Giggleswick
Yorkshire
Greenwich
Europe
Anys
London Clock Keeps Time With Public Amid Repairs
A detailed report from St Paul’s Cathedral describes a London clockkeeper and assistants maintaining accurate time for hours while repairs continued. Pins worn in the mechanism were noted, with workers correcting the timing as engineers arrived to fix the gear. The article also cites a U.S. Treasury analysis showing higher taxable income in 1995, with 207 individuals earning over £200, reflecting economic data across two decades.
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St. Paul
London
Ian
Hind
Econd
Ham
Clerk of Works
England
Ayia
Ameri
United State Treasury
Western Australia to establish penal reform depot
Perth reports the government will create a state reform program with a prima farm and afforestation depot. Specially selected prisoners will work on useful training tasks in rehabilitating surroundings to restore self respect and interest in honest life. A property asset for Barker is to be purchased.
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Perth
M. Drew
Barker
Sudacious Brisbane jewellery shop robbery shocks city
Between 6 and 7 tonight in Brisbane thieves raided Hanson Lennon Water? Bert, 8 Soores Street, stealing £3000 worth of diamond jewellery from a shop safe after seizing the manageress handbag. The burglary unfolded openly as the manageress locked up, left keys in her handbag, and discovered the theft upon returning home.
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Brisbane
Yeas
Hanson
Lennon Wate Bert
Soores Street
Ilismond
Mfe
Misa Scobie
Kangaroo Point
Yai
City council presses Main Roads Board over Chapman road promise
At the Municipal Council meeting a letter from M Glendinning of the Main Hands Board said the Chapman road project would not be renewed in 1927 28 given the board's programme and funds. Mayors note an implied promise for June or July next allocation. Protest urged to secure immediate action and member involvement.
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M. Glendinning
Main Hands Board
Chapman Road
Lester
Davis
Geraldon
Ing Om
Watt Potaing
Sient
Meta
Fotheringham
Clarke
Hull
Willcock
Gr Brown
Main Road Board
Optimistic Outlook for Northampton District Show
The Northampton District Agricultural Society held a preliminary meeting Saturday despite rain that blocked creeks. President W Patrick Jr said September 15 was set after consultation. Geraldton Society faced criticism for a date breach, prompting plans to prevent repeats. Appointments were updated with K Jones replacing A F Martys. The show schedule will be finalized July 2, with printing quotes sought and school sections prepared for teacher copies. An optimistic mood prevailed for a purely agricultural show.
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Northampton District Agricultural Society
W. Patrick
Geraldton Society
Geraldton
Northampton
Presidean
K. Jones
4. F. Martys
Canning Park Club Race Day At Goodwood Meeting
The Turf notes a Canning Park Club event at Goodwood with a Maiden Hurdle race and a CANNING PURSE card. The field includes Sir Dighlock Duetio Swan Menfort Mint Pancon Wedgelike Athgurvan Frantic Regalian lagoo Quercus Sir Alwys Lund Hearling and Gleedan in the purse event.
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Atceday
Canning
Park Chub
Goodwood
Kgtte
Exercise
Dighlock
Duetio
Swanwen
Menfort
Mint
Pancon
Athgurvan
Frantic
Regalian
Beiections by Lochiel Race Card Summary
Beiections by Lochiel reports race results with several entries. Karonie wins Trial Stakes in the First Division, while Koronie and Welter-Costah place in other divisions. The terse notes list times or costs alongside names, with Beomamesrs noted for the event.
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Mailen Huriles
Washirers
Move Surprise
Karonie
Mesoresoes
Bhabarb
Gacond
Earl Liateked Kile
Welter—Costah
Beomamesrs
Wortham Club's principal race at Northam and Bombard doubtful starter
In a slow mile event at Northam the Wortham Club principal race saw Buydietion defeat by Mr. C. Close Plate after a poor effort. Bombard is a doubtful starter for the Grad National Hurdle Race with final decision to be made by June 30. Owner T. M. Burke notes Bombard is tenderer, while Dr. Wood believes he may run after a morning examination. A civic reception by the Municipality of Geraldton will be held in the Council Chambers tomorrow morning at 10 o clock with Railways and Justice Minister Willcock in attendance and school repairs details available from the P W D Office in Geraldton.
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Northam
Bombard
Melbourne
T. M. Burke
Wood
Hom J
Willcock
Pridsy
Derby district market notes and price ranges
Market report lists animal yards and price bands for Derby district stock. Includes estimates for wool weights and various quality grades from best medium to fair categories with prices spanning 10 to 22 pounds. Mentions trading terms and general market activity by unnamed sellers and buyers.
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Copley
Derby
Geneve
Fragmentary OCR Sport and Trade Odds Note
A garbled OCR snippet lists odds and measurements for various items and names including Camba Best, Bert Roggrts, Sam, and Nightweight. It mentions ranges like 21 to 23 and 17 to 30 with several incomplete phrases and unclear entities. The text reads as a chaotic mix of numbers, weights, and names with no coherent event.
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Camba—Best Wacker
Bert Roggrts
Callattle Oder Bultocis
Bae
Dalgety and Co Market Report From J G Graxt
Market at Meenyeeneeka by kind permission lists hoggets mostly wethers about 350 pm Friday. Entries show various merino hoggets and wethers, plus ewes and mossets. figures include 550 merino hoggets, 358 merino wethers, 630 merino wethers, 300 merino hoggets, 500 merino wethers, and mixed sexes hoggets. Prices appear in pence or currency marks of the era. The fragmented text records catalogued stock types and quantities for sale at a rural market.
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Gosh
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Cores Australian Flight
aRa
United Press States
Momoun
Rooileix
Aris
Engiant
Partisipaan
Ngland
Australia
CAE
Western Australia
New South Wales
SIG Jewilleet Haul
Canning Park Club
Lochiel
Wortham
Mofeat
W.D
Germidten
Victoria District ‘Ural Society
D. Price
Dalkwred
Teqghene
Bex OK
Elder Smite and CO
Dalgety and CO
Meenyeeneeka Market
J. G. Graxt
Juer
Wartheapton
Sele
Westralian Farmers Ltd
Geraldton Or
Peete
Carter
Brevebeert
Mve
Be Tres
Wa Geergs Walsh
Billie Gouge
Walt and
Alpes
Mie
Gallan
Garvie A. Woodward
Anocoats
Camera Lamphier
Woolpacks
Ieay
AE Beertat
EP. H. Spence & CO
Giraltos
JUET
Trivaia
B. Millett Raed
Saindsheing
Brene
Chas. O'Neill
Marine Terrace
Dublacher Street
Hoeaet
P. H. Carson
Apa Om
Cremiet
Sloer, Mouth & CO
Onlyw
Lowen — Burthampton
Victoria
Astrict Co-Operative Flour Milliwood. Ltd
Commonwealth l
Wand
G. Pieldee
Milzas
A. Davenport
Blufy Point Hall
Danes
Bloek Point
Jamesfith
Woadior
Buell’s
Marino Terrace
Evans Street
W. Uren
D. du Boulay
Overald Hill
Baymonds
Forts
Mr. B. Jeomh
pDusr-bre
Mitzpatrick Wad Co
Cormacks
Pw Vietons Distt “Cooperative
FleureMilling Ov
Lad
Farina
Gernidtes
C. Hannon
Fitapansi
Meyers
Fleer
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