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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1928
Page
3
In New York a chaotic report outlines a love tragedy with a man identified as Trelvy hours after allegedly murdering Maron Mustero. The article hints at a wealthy background and a strained family life, depicting a tangled motive centered on love and learning.
The market saw a total of 4,940,000 shares traded as Aeroplane Temes led with a new high before a sudden break. Stocks fluctuated, with declines near 40 points and lagging tickers. The exchange will observe a holiday Saturday for workload alignment amid exhaustion of buying power rather than credit conditions.
Five military airmen died when a bombing aircraft in a May test over a suburb malfunctioned and crashed. Authorities report a tragic accident at Tunix with federal investigation expected.
Moscow on May 17 reports the sabotage trial of German engineers arrested in March. The proceedings will be broadcast and kinema filmed to serve as a strong lesson to foreigners not to interfere in Russia. Reading of the Act of Accusation, comprising many words, will extend over several days.
The Rev Mr H Hall a Geraldton native and son of the late Edward Hall, served about 25 years in the postal service across Mullens Northampton Mingenew Yalgee Mockatharis Wilusa Mt. Sebastian Laverton and held peat monster roles. He later joined the Commonwealth Electoral Department briefly before resigning to join his brother in law as a storekeeper. Hall helped public life as East Ward councillor and honorary secretary of the Ruh Bequest Committee and secretary of the Trinders Association. He married with four children.
Screen listings announce Wallace Beery in Casey at the Bat at the King's Theatre Monddy with Ford Sterling in supporting roles and Elaine Hanis billed. The Fool on screen follows the ministerial tale with Esmund Lowe praised as leading actor and a strong ensemble including Mary Thurmax Ray Bloomer Brenda Bond Panzer and Anse Dale.
A unsettled forecast indicates rain spreading along the south west coastal region and extending into eastern and northern agricultural districts. Winds shift from north western to south western, bringing cooler, wetter conditions across the area.
Telegraphs report a fire in Bulldinch destroys the post office and several residences. Local butcher L Down led responders while police moved to secure Heathers Crocs area as firefighters battled the blaze overnight.
Report of the lugger Delaware wreck during a rising tide at Bam bongerra creek. Owner James Mulgrae and crew of two swam nearly a mile to shore after failing to launch deck dinghies amid heavy NW swells. Also notes the death of Mr William Exvoat Wray, Fremantle public figure and former mayoral candidate, found drowned in Fremantle waters.
Report notes ongoing negotiations as a settlement prospect appears limited. Daina, representing the Printing Te duatry Employere, said yesterday there is no immediate prospect of a settlement for the job printing section dispute. Stakeholders seek productive talks with the committee.
A witness continued giving evidence regarding tenders and actions taken. The fragment notes mention a question about what was done with items and a response indicating a direct answer was given, reflecting ongoing courtroom proceedings in a disputed matter.
Malbourns May 1s follow a maritime unions conference that ended Thursday evening. Mr C Crofts, chairman of the Australian Conseil of Trade Unions, plans to open negotiations with shipowners for a settlement. Cooks’ costs already reach nearly £1000, with owners demanding abolition of the roster system and no guarantee to employ Cooks’ Union members under the suspended award. If the Australasian Council of Trades Unions formally requests a conference, the applicant will be placed before them on Monday. No further developments expected until owners meet Monday.
A damaged text fragment shows a man discussing bills with his wife and counting money. Phrases about payment duties and a growing pile of bills suggest financial strain in a domestic setting. Names and full context are missing, leaving a brief glimpse of budgeting concerns.
The turf racing program at Cinder May 10 lists trials and handicaps including Flying Handicap and Pindar Handicap with expected betting and entries such as Nulugoo and Elsie's Pearl. Meeting notes also cover results from May 19 at Forth and May 19 at Williamstown with juvenile handicaps and Rockingham Handicap results.
In Central Province election Mr. Hall, Labour, defeats Mr. Hickey by five votes amid post poll declarations. Returning Officer J Davies proclaims Hall elected, noting 27 informal votes and expressing gratitude to voters while urging continued development under government policy amid Geraldton interests and local apathy concerns.
A garbled account mentions Mr Davies and a vote of thanks to a group, noting a largely successful event and praise for workers. It references a table of figures from Kempton stations and observations by pilots about migratory birds using air travel, with birds sometimes numbering a dozen to twenty in a trip.
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