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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 26, 1928

Page

3

Ten killed in cable car blast at Hallam Commune

A powerful blast at the Hallam Commune hall in Mayon Aires killed ten people, all Latin immigrants, and injured none due to a protective defract in the building. Investigators rushed to identify perpetrators as fear gripped the city and authorities blamed an agri-Fascist group for the motive.

Huenon Aires Hallam la City Mipmarts Rushet Consulate Tal Fad Poreane Ontmages

Plane crash kills three aboard Farman flight

A Farman passenger plane flying from Paris to Berlin was forced down near Cologne on May 23. The crash killed one pilot, one mechanic, and a woman passenger as the aircraft exploded in the fuel tank while attempting an emergency landing.

Cologne Farman Paris Berlin

Greenland Watch Delayed By Unexplored Areas

On May 2, Nuk Mposa ule One and Thalia remained at Nurvh Y from one to two o'clock this morning. Cokimel Nnbite announced full plans at the Pole and believed landing was impossible. At eleven o'clock Colonel Nobile said he would lie over unexplored parts of North Greenland and arrive by midnight.

Mposaule Thalia Ami Bpitzbergen Cokimel Nnbite Pole Nobile Uuxplore North Greenland

Le Touquet Tragedy Mystery Prompts London Cremation

Unclear text reports the Le Touquet murder near Le Touquet France with Florence Wilson killed. Detours show London cremation planned and a police inquiry with Paris detectives assisting. A fake anniversary chase is hinted as part of the investigation.

London Florence Wilsom le Touguet France Lumdos la Touquet Paria Ideal Police BM. Logue

Worn Out and Exhausted Traveler Information Report

Fragmentary May 2 report from an official source describes a fatigued traveler beset by illness and lacking proper clothing. The note mentions improvised journeys through rough country and scarce funds arranged via a company.

Birtles Cal Eulte Cenedien Bath Eamential Te Lsealep Bea

Tragic Passing Reported Amid Industrial Quoting Errors

A chaotic Reuters style fragment notes a student involved in an operation who was overcome and carried out, with a flat mate finishing the act. Berlin reports May 24 that the Germas Dyeetulfs Corpors tion announced coal extraction projections and a 102 percent end-year target, focusing on applying similar methods to bent coal.

Berlin Germas Dyeetulfs Corporstion

Centurion Ship Used in Wireless Control Attack

A British experimental warship Centurion operated without crew for several days, maneuvering under wireless control amid shell duels. The vessel dodged shells, adjusted speed, and emitted smoke as it fought without onboard personnel.

Fragmentary British parliamentary notes on costs and inquiries

Fragmented OCR text cites workshop wind petitions and receipts of £146,731 with expenditure £136,178 including £11,000 for advertisements. A minister discusses authority to deal with an inquiry, mentioning Dr J H Williams of Labour and questions over handling the case.

Teagic Hooden Details Demark Med Aid Delay

In May a group including Deamerk Mills of Groay faced delays in medical assistance for a child. The child reportedly suffered an arm injury and later died, discovered by the driver of a transport conveyance. Investigations are underway.

Teagic Hooden Mills Groay Chile

Printing strike to resume work after dispute

In Perth on May 25 a major pause in the local printing industry dispute ended with an agreement. About 300 workers who left their posts in February will be recalled, and the Master Printers Association will attempt to reemploy the remainder within seven days. A separate note mentions a Japanese pearl dealer incident.

Perth

Stabbing Affray Aboard La Urenge Logger Minami Dies

A stabbing at La Urenge on the pearling ship Minami led to crewman Djura Ocdgve being named as the assailant. Minami, second master, died in hospital shortly after. Inspector Lees reported an arrest in connection with the case and noted many pearling fleets were away, reducing immediate chances of further trouble.

la Urenge Minami Lngger Lece

McCallum’s Teif Returns via America Event

Mr. A C McCallum the Minister for Works left Liverpool on June 15 for America after a stay in England and Europe. He will join the Nimagat Var conference in Vancouver and depart for Sydney in July. He is due to reach Australia on August 30 and Perth on August 37.

Pera Adelew A. C. McCaluw Kar England Herope Liverpool America Aboto Swath United States Canada Ste Uatlus Ningammat Varcouver Mydmey Australia Perth

Interest at Broome in Northern Development Plans

In Broome on May 30 Minister for Health and Bones and MLA Coverney discuss what the Commonwealth offered to the Minte regarding handover of the North. The Cabinet is pressed to detail expenditure and development programmes for the North, with local sentiment accusing Cabinet of vacillating between inaction and overreach.

Breome Mute Health Bones Coverney Commonwealth Bamdt

Parliament Question on Marine Tank Policy

A fragment notes a parliamentary inquiry about government action regarding a marine tank policy. The text is garbled and unclear. No specific names, dates, or places can be reliably identified from the readable portion.

Tasmania movey misread name and place in obit note

The fragment reports a man named Trever Landford aged 31, a master mu ri her from George Street, Hobart, admitted to Hobart Public. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a local obituary or medical notice from Hobart.

Trever Landford Muriher George-street Hotart Hobart

Tragic Cottage Fire Kills Seven In New Zealand

In Wellington near Hawera a farmhouse blaze killed Alfred seven and his six to thirteen year old children along with Charles Parnell. The mother and two children slept at Hawera. Nighttime tea making is suspected to have sparked the fire in a four room cottage where Peter Waller heard the blaze and tried to rescue victims. Debris revealed the remains of the victims.

Wellington Alfred Charles Parnell Hawtre Hawers Waller Peter Waller

Two sisters killed in Antrim home raid tragedy

Antrim police report raiders shot dead James Micnieg and injured others at a residence in Armey Antrim. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but authorities confirm fatalities and ongoing investigations into the incident.

Selot Tandon Acmpd James Micnieg Pests Armey Antrim

Bowtell Edges Morrison In Scrappy Boxing Bout

The report covers a brisk bout between Bowtell and Morrison with aggressive in-fighting and powerful right hands. Bowtell wins on a referee’s decision as ringside judges split, both fighters praised for sportmanship and grit. Preliminary bouts include Cunningham v Bread and a lively clash between Fi and Set Mindings, plus Abbott’s win over John L. Abbott.

Re Hall Wragg J. O ME. Clifton Morrison Aml Bowter Bowtell Ontell Howtell Wuner Rowte Morricom Mark Effeet Iueteli Pelmeh Morrisee Bowtelt Beck Astim Bowtell Carmer Reyride Wiikt Bawtell Cunningham J. Bread Hetwees Tes Ms Salty. Com Joh G. Abbott Abbot Rege Ses Secen Tom Shanahan Darkse Burm Huras

Church Services Sunday Whitsunday Observed

Anglican services at Christ Church and Bluff Point with morning and evening readings and offerings for church mission work. Wesley Church led by Rev Milton B Maley with 3 pm service at Narnguls and 7 pm choir program. Presbyterian sermon King of Kings by Rev William G Reakie at 7.30 pm with morning worship and Sunday School at 3 pm.

Anglican Church Christ Church Whitsuminy Bluff Point Westey Wesley Milton B. Maley Narnguls Jones William G. Reakie Senoba Eleanor Street Lindsay Reckie Argus

Paris dealer unveils Louvre relic in high value dispute

A Paris date dealer claims honest purchase of a Hittite tablet valued as a priceless artifact from 4000 years BC. The curator at the Louvre confirms its antiquity while a Turkish buyer, recently arrested, allegedly stole it from the Constantinople museum during an expedition.

Paris Louvre Museum Turk

Geraldton Plate and Penn Handicap Races at Perth Turf Meet

Western Australia meeting features the Geraldton Plate first division with King Charles and Sometling Blue among top finishers, and the Penn Handicap over one mile with May Mond Tereach securing a close victory. Wagering favored Woharon and Kraila in place, while the hack racing event lists entries and times for key contenders.

Ptt Itakarre Aivtecestimg Detasse Geraldton Plate Ankauam Werthinntee King Charles Ward Wokaring Mifflin Bething Charles Geraldton Elhik' Peaml Sometling Blue Worthington Darenth P. Hyde To. Kengths Heath Totes Fm Si J Tereach Moresse

The Late Mr J Penn Photograph Tribute Note

A damaged OCR fragment outlines thanks spoken by C J Davia on behalf of the committee for Mrs J Peas and a eulogistic commendation of Mr J Poam for work on the slabs at a memorial.

J. Pras Heme C. J. Davia Cinh J. Peas J. Poam

Lewa Vale Meeting and Moonee Valley Racing Notes

Perth and Melbourne racing reports from May 2 outline betting reels and results at Lewa Vale and Moonee Valley meetings. Notes mention late entries, one mile four furlongs races, and 100 pie pacing, with summaries of entrants and outcomes for the day.

Lewa Vale Perth Luypiaa Midland Handiday

Racing in South Australia City Mammal Notice

Adelaide May 20 brief reports a racing event in South Australia featuring a city mammal associated with the venue. The item notes local interest and indicates city officials or organizers are coordinating the event and outcome details are to follow.

Adelaide

Perth Football Scores and Local Arts Notes

Perth reports on afternoon football results with West Perth East Perth and South Fremantle scores, plus a Queen's Market junior game recap. The piece also highlights a feature on Wednesday and Thursday nights about Life books and acts by Warwick Ward and others, ending with a funeral notice for Marion Woening at Anignan Cemetery.

Lanil Jummings Lys de Puit Warwick Ward Eitling Shota

Auction at Sampeys Dining Rooms in Dierich Reinfull

Public auction announced by W Keely Eeq for 20 beautifel tows tots to be sold. Weather Burden reports rainfall for Aa hens coded Sam today. Junction area described with town overlook setting. Mullewa praised as growing agricultural inland town. Blocks inspected by suetinseer who recommends to importers and builders. Terms: quarter cash, balance 16 12 and 18 months no interest. Remember place date and time of sale.

W. Keely Sampey Dierich Mullewa

Murchison Inn Geraldton Tender Notice

Tender offers invited for the Murchison Inn Geraldton with a 541 pound ingoing or weekly rental options. About 100 pounds to be taken over at valuation for furniture and stock. Bid by cheque for 50 pounds. Tenders close noon Thursday 15th June. Further particulars from solicitor A N Alorter or the secretary Globe Brewery Limited Geraldton.

Tesilererm Yie Lense A. N. Altorter Bo Citor Geraldton Globe Blewery Limited Gerakitoa Mae J. Abqione Newewn

Band Concert March Vanished Army City Bam D Reeetion

Fragmentary OCR item appears as a garbled band concert note with distorted place names and unclear titles. No clear event date or organization is readable, but mentions a royal Windsor band and piano elements amid confusion.

Royal Windsor Trig Hand Ovedeatra Deremer Grey Geta Speingtina Mehal Punjaub

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