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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
3
A cautious analysis argues that Japanese expansion in eastern China seems inevitable, with warnings about the impact on Harbin and the Eastern Chinese railway. The piece notes British and Japanese pressure from Washington and calls for cooperation among powers to curb aggression amid the Chinese civil conflict.
A New Orleans danger warning describes levee strain and rising flood projections. Water levels are about 20.58 feet, higher than normal, with potential city inundation within days as upstream storms push water toward the coast.
New Orleans reports describe a slowing but deadly flood advance from the Vicksburg region. Refugees are scattered across districts and rooftops, awaiting relief as waters penetrate inland and forests are stripped of trees.
New Orleans reports a long battle against rising waters as levees fail in the northern part of the state. About 206,000 people face flood risk as the Mississippi flood continues to breach defenses and spread through communities.
A dramatic jungle encounter in the Central provinces reports two police officers Col line and Jaoshare attacked by a tiger. Collins is maimed, Jacobsen dies, and Cullina kills the tiger at close range to save himself. The wounded officers struggle as bloodbirds etc.
Melcher aged 4 pleaded guilty to three counts of attempting to blackmail. Old Bailey court heard he believed harsh treatment justified his actions. Judge Rubin's magnanimity praised, and mercy recommended but punishment noted as mild for an admitted offender in a case marked by delusional motives.
The horse Heroic ran his final race at Randwick on Saturday before moving to Tarwy Park stud for a three year term. He will spend ten days at New Southport then depart, as observers note the end of an era and the rise of new breeding plans.
Western Australia jurors found Hubert Fleming guilty of attempting to kill his wife Agnes Plowing by shooting her on Hay Street. The long Kalgoorlie case and Crown counsel’s methods were criticized by Mr. A C Haynes as the jury returned verdict.
Bricklayers and labourers about 110 at Eveleigh sheds Redferns protest alleged refusal of Railway Commissioner to continue depoh money. Strikers aim to halt work as hundreds of workers gather to influence the dispute. A libel writ for 2000 damages is sought by Thomas Conway against the Labour Daily over a Warringah election article.
Leily Caragenis testified at Bedford Court that Demthosas Caragenis abused her with a belt and clothes line. The 41 year old, described as stout, was sentenced to six months with hard labour after a court hearing describing severe injuries and a claim of self defense by the husband.
Metbourba, Mr. John Allan has agreed to resign the premiership and Sir Wm McPherran is endeavouring to form a ministry to carry on with the Country Party and members. Today’s moves aim at selecting a Cabinet that will meet approval of both National and Country Parties.
Holiday excursion tickets announced for travel from Melbourne area to Perth and Fremantle with limited validity from May 1 to May 2, 1927. Includes conditions on routes, distance bands, under sixteen half fare, and restrictions on certain intermediate journeys and return validity.
Racing notes reveal acceptances for Belmont Park meeting on Saturday including Horses Mountain Lion Ou Boy Wise Guy and others with betting odds and starting times. The list shows entries for later divisions and trials with figures and names such as Astermere Purse Karo nic Wyoming Bird of Time and Royal Command among others.
A local notice states that Reekie bees commenced activity selling refreshments at a meeting dated May 10. The report records the event as part of a community gathering with informal business conducted and items offered for sale.
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