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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 14, 1927

Page

2

Boyd Death in West Perth WA Betty Baril's Daughter

The notice records the death on May 12 1097 in West Perth WA of Betty second daughter of Dr T and Mrs Baril age 11 months. A cremation/ funeral event is noted for Charlotte Lyons wife of John Gardiner Lyons with interment at Presbyterian Cemetery and funeral from Mr G Leeter’s undertaking establishment tomorrow.

Boyd Mesto ‘Street West Perth W.A Betty John Gardiner Lyons Charlotte Presbyterian G. Leeter

Transport and building boom loom over Western Perth

The article reports on railway communication plans linking Meekatharra and Wiluna, and a large scale 1927 building program across Greater Perth, with significant activity in suburbs like Fremantle and South Perth. It notes traffic and port concerns, hospital tyre shortages, and preparations for forthcoming film screenings and civic events.

Murgoo Picnic Race and Public Works News

Local notes report Murgoo picnic race events with praise for planning and entertainment. Council considers bowling green agreement, right of way proposals to Cathedral and Marine Terrace, and a town clock progress. Postal changes noted for a Commonwealth Day observance in Geraldton.

Winn Murchison Seece Park Bowling Club Tom Cathedral Eiv Marine Terrace Eleanor Sivet Knutt Mallor Counell

Weather Cries and Outages Stir Local News

Fragmentary notes describe squally showers and strong winds affecting Goons and Senons adrift as teams cross coastal areas. The Tews Clerk was asked to investigate a power issue with the electricity Manager as visitors arrive by a mul 5 ma.

The Teresals of Mr Geott and Betty Tyr

Fragmented OCR text reports a death and condolences for Betty Tyrtor of Dy TC. It mentions Mr Berd and Arlington, health improvements, and plans by Mr Boyd, along with a garbled account of a girl’s situation and a Karaketra event. The readable facts are sparse and uncertain.

Mr. Geott Betty Tyrtor Betty Mr. Berd Arlington Mie Boyd GernVian Yesteriay Karraketra

Anglican and Presbyterian Church Notices and Sheep Sale Report

The text lists church services for Christ Church and the Presbyterian Church with timing notes and speakers, plus a detailed livestock sale report from Dolgety am Company Limited describing yarding composition, animal conditions, and bidding prices. Wethers and ewes of various ages sold with prices in shillings per head.

Dolgety Amt Company Limited Atvice Bayer McRennie Ewer

The Bowgada Tragedy

Fragmented OCR narrative describes a tragedy at Bowgada with Martin, Sartin Wass Uht ulmont, and others. Witnesses recall a missing person, a tractor incident, petrol issues, a hut damaged, and blood on a shirt. The tale includes a drum of vil ome, a bottle dispute, and suspicions surrounding Martin and Currel.

Stout Martin Witcot Withem Marti Marthes Prom Hyuse Amour Davacors Curve Permajeti Mactin John Alecamder Wandinger Currel Pat Martiners Alby Witmer Harris Bess

Verdict in Wilftl murder case at Bongada

The inquiry found that Turbert Carrel died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Arthur Alfred Martin. Martin of Devin will face charges of wilful murder at the next Criminal Court hearing. The interview process prior to the statement omitted Carrel’s shooting details.

Ferenson Turbert Carrel Howgade Martin

Woman Shot Husband in Delusional Insanity Defense

Emily Kwehel Ray, an elderly Hobart resident, was charged with murdering her husband. Doctors testified she suffered from delusional insanity and believed she was being slowly harmed, leading to the fatal shooting. The jury found Ray guilty of murder.

Traffic Central Manipal Conseiles Or el Hoart Abe Boo J.C. Willewek Hobart Thursiay Emily Ktwehel Ray Mteshmml Aethar Frederica Way Win Hr Verner Bry Bri Sir Ray

Climbing tragedy claims fourth life in rugged ascent

In a remote area on an unnamed May day, Noel Bees, the fourth member of the ill fated party, was found dead near an embankment after an apparent fall. Rescue teams recovered the body from the slope, with indications the crew slipped several feet during the climb.

Analaml Noel Bees Mowat Equomt Qwatny Walt Lathan Beli Baines

Oswell's Offers Turkish Towelling at Great Value

Oswell's present month sale features Turkish towelling at excellent value in GEER Sate tg 24 4/4, with bold savings on this household essential. Shop now for high quality towelling products and fade resistant fabrics in stock.

Council Considers Ground Use For Football Matches

The council weighed permit to use the recreation ground for football under strict conditions. Debate covered ground damage, a possible July reopening, and a 12 month football and cricket ban to protect the field while awaiting maintenance and alternative grounds.

Gerakiton Seeeiesd Council of Ayight Hometesmish Wight Clarke Hydney Davia Dr. Brows Cihera Bolce Mayve Howe Weld Cy. Lentor Bluff Point Hall Football Association Bluffiet Association Mporte Merced

Parliamentary Delegation Lauded Western Australia Visit

A parliamentary delegation visiting Australia late last year favored Western Australia, yielding heavy publicity for the state. The Times reported the group impressed with WA's government and population potential, while members privately expressed views on federation and wheat belt prominence.

Eumpire Austrata Towarts Auetralia Delegatinn London Westerm Austrafia Owever Presa Privine Rometaxiume le K.huniley Mall Wester Nastrota Agusne

Debates on Aboriginal Missions and Segregation Policies

A Western Australia interview with Mr. Durack critiques missionary work among aborigines and warns against segregation. He argues natives should be governed by the Federal Government, condemns efforts to assimilate or segregate, and cites long-term natives on remote stations. Aubrey Williams supports scrutiny of stated facts and criticizes North West observations.

Misionarien Australia P. Durack Druk Westeen Australia Todlay Dmrick Universitien U3 Sant Durack Aubrey Williams Western Australia Williams Wouters Australia

Road Construction Program Details and Costs

An interview outlines a British led road program connected with Western Australia and Eastern States to develop arterial routes. It explains a two year paving plan, with an estimated expenditure of £ 47400 and a four year series totaling about £ 20,720,000.

X of Mitor Limon Aml Ametra Jiriar Hig Cor Keats

The Mining Industry. OUE STATE BATTEET.

The Mining Industry report notes voting actions on May 5 1027 with committee members Mathers and Perrin named. The State Battery discussion references forthcoming parcels and scheduled bookings, mentioning Gary and L Perrin in a political context.

Oue State Batteet Mathers Weigiat Uam Iechan Gary Wal Kei Amd L Perrin

Prospector arc yields grade at 74 feet in lode

A damaged excerpt describes a prospecting lode with a 74 feet level, showing ore with about oi per ton and 7 ot 11 dwt in tailings, plus a similar grade surface find. A distant lode west of Maruet is awaiting treatment, with five to six better returns anticipated. The text then shifts to a film program at the King’s, listing titles and stars in a long, disrupted notice.

Prospector Arc Amy Geats Wheedermese Cheer Wikic Amy Meeties Colma Irene Risk McAvoy Bert Lytelt Pot Wouma Power Margaret Livingston Melph Gengox James Richard Talmadge Bete Danters Hebe Daniels Mise Brewster Werece Baxter Ford Singhthy John Barrymore Doe Sun Axtor Exielle Teyle Sieirme Costella Jum Wintoe Myrma Lary Phyllis ‘Maver June Markowe Idee Ten Worthing Helen D'Algy Upper Ar Bn . Pew Soke Bareymenr Willer Tule Warner Otgwd Sembegu Lave Nigel de Brulee Jake Bode Ohn George Livus Hrwhue Amd Heviekarl Dom Jon

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