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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
3
Fragmentary text describes a British government move about appointing a new official, with scattered names and dates damaged by OCR. The readable parts mention May events, figures like Miss Kaye, and references to London, but details are unclear and specifics cannot be reliably inferred.
May reports from Haniton and Paris describe France and Turkey adopting pen actions as Europe faces stage one moves by nations. The piece notes German election activity, nationalist strength, and a looming reparations debate shaping Allied strategy amid unrest.
Doiky arrived at the Dum Di Aerntrome after a long journey from Balwohistan. French troops were involved as the aviators from Kirachi area reached Calcutta with repairs for the wings and navigation. Vice-Consul of Mormont welcomed Capt Pare Lieut Govern and crew as they arrived this afternoon amid stormy weather and weather delays.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a seaplane at Carnarvon and a notable movement by the Australian Air Force. It mentions Wing Command, pilots, mechanics, and aircraft transport to Fremantle, with references to Mt Bourna and Mt Furness context. The text is incomplete but indicates a staged voyage and preparations for a longer journey.
Reports indicate nervous merchants and crews amid wage quarrels at Melfi as telegrams warn of potential delays and disruptions in shipping routes. Authorities urge calm while awaiting official mediation sessions.
Fragmented account from May 2012 describes Melbourne tramway labor action, protests, and street scenes. The piece mentions officials, crowd reactions, and disruptions to public transit as workers display signs and engage with authorities.
Racing at Belmont Park in Western Australia features a busy May program led by the Veeth May 8 fixture. The card includes multiple handicaps and stakes such as the Handicaps over seven furlongs and one mile, the Glendield Stakes, and the Farewell Handicap with a large field of contenders including Irish Ping King White Thorn Ridge Spartan Elsie Campbell and Munguo among others.
In Adelaide the Goodwood Handicap and Adelaide Cup betting markets are shown. Helicopter leads at 4 to 1, Shanky 3 to 1, Sweet Voor 6 to 1, Earl Biman 8 to 1, Sundorah 10 to 1, with other prices and jockeys noted for the Saturday events.
Penh May 3. Detective Purdue continued his evidence on Werhvoalay morning, reading signed statements from Auburn about April 7 events. Witnesses describe tracks, broken trees, and a motor bike incident near Westana Road. Auburn provided statements and underwent examination. investigations linked to the murder of John O Neil continue with statements from Aub urn and others, including the police and witnesses.
Geraldton notices detail a public auction of furniture including oak bedroom suite and dining items, a motor car and motor bike with inspection before sale. Also a license transfer application for Railway Hotel from H A Kelly to Alexander Fletcher Wood, with solicitors involved. Polling places listed for May 10 1924, polling hours 9 am to 7 pm, Deputy Returning Officer John Davis.
Nabawa markets will offer a sale by motion of the above center on Tuesday the 18th at 2 pm including 80 fat Merino wethers 150 Merino wethers forward owler 4) Merino wethers 100 Merino wethers 10)) Meine ewes forward 10 fat 50 Merino ewes Mr Well-woolled hoggets Merino weaners. Horses and cattle noted. Entries invited by auctioneers Gerakhuw or Perth.
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