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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 28, 1927
Page
3
A garbled report portrays an elderly Wembley widow, Mrs Rainford, dying during a wireless program. The account describes electrical faults and current leaks blamed on defective wiring and equipment, with listeners alerted to safety concerns and potential circuit hazards.
May 37 Bhenghal reports the Red tide receding after a Northern offensive. Soviet representative M. Borodin and Russian aviators are seen near Tendines on the Yangtze south bank. Anti-foreign posters torn down and claims of Red elements surrendering Taakow surface in dispatches.
London reports Wooster's donkey cart delivering a basket of Australian apples to 19 Downing Street. The gift was decorated with red white and blue foam and labeled These are the Empire's teat apple. We hope they keep the doctor away or that you can give the minds the bluest.
London reports a hurried government action at Chesham House amid secrecy. An amendment to end the United Kingdom's trade agreement with Russia was debated and approved by 167 votes to 118, reflecting a decisive shift in policy on the Russia trade dispute.
The Prime Minister said he had been kept informed by cable of British actions in the raid on a London building used by a trading company and the documents found. He refused to detail Brecoverian matters or identify Russian Soviet agents in Australia.
Anglican and Wesleyan services listed for tomorrow with details on times and speakers. St John’s Presbyterian and Salvation Army events noted with youth meetings, communion, and revival talks led by Brigadier Hayrood and Captain Seaton.
Telegrams from Western Australia note efforts to expand powers to ease tensions and reduce frets. The matter now rests with Police Commissioner W. B. Sayer and the Bailiff Mr. W. F. Bayer, who will decide if there are risks to individuals. Minister C. Willenek explained the advice and next steps.
The article urges an extension to Wynder M, noting Wyedham received mail only every six days from the south. Airways Ltd has personnel and equipment ready to proceed if approved.
A fragmented wartime text describes a confrontation near two huts. A person named Hested or Gees is mentioned as moving toward a door when a shot is fired, suggesting a sudden exchange of gunfire. The legible details are sparse and ambiguous.
Mr Justice Mecremus condemned the conduct of Edward Moras and the Brie office manager for contempt of court. The judge ordered payment of fees within 14 days or face imprisonment. The ruling follows a motion regarding Smith's Weekly and Archibald Doogie McKay.
Premier J T Lang resigns to the Governor and is commissioned to form a new ministry amid reports of a dissolution. The move follows a dispute with his ministers over a new appointment, with potential resignation of his cabinet and alternative commissioners speculated. Opposition leader J Mavis noted as a possible next premier.
Darwin May 25 Mrs Gladys Sendfoni and Mrs Christie in an Essex six coach were left 30 miles from Darwin after their car sank in swamp mud. Descriptions warn of a bad track on the edge of a swamp with sleepers used to pass. A railway crew at the 40 mile mark and motorists claim slow progress as crews work to release vehicles.
Racing notes from Western Australia include results at Bellas Wals meeting with Posudores at 63 and Coolah at 93, along with betting odds 12 to 1 on Thy Wisser and 5 to 1 on the chaser. Blackbot Handicap details list Maltlean and Az racing over a quarter mile and 106 yards.
The report lists multiple Australian rules football fixtures with inconsistent team names and scores. Bovers lead with 3 goals and 0 behinds in one match, while Railways post 2 goals 0 behinds. Rovers tally 4 goals 5 behinds, Fremanthe dominates Perth 7 goals 28 behinds to 4.
A May 28 Unity Stadium night featured welterweight champ Dutchy de Priese vs Billy White in a lackluster match. White halted by towel in the sixth round amid feeble, unfocused exchanges. Earlier bouts included gains by Kiely over Burrows and Silvers beating Nekos. a final blindfolded bout closed the program without injuries.
English squad faces a key match in May at the Ladies International event amid tense competition. Players include notable names in an event shaping the season results and standings.
Stakeholders including Mr Bagley and Mr Sewell debated altering show rules to reward sheep and breeders, with talk of registers and classes. The chairman urged broadening participation and revising schedules to attract more members and improve the event.
The document describes a broad price cut by General Motors affecting Buick and other divisions, highlighting a shift from previous high prices to more affordable models. It notes changes in octane and distribution plans and mentions the transition from old to new systems and the expected impact on dealers and the public.
Ekdet Mnith and Co report cattle and horses offered in a May sale. Cattle include dairy cows with calves and calves at toe. horses range from farm mares and geldings to thoroughbreds in various conditions. Prices listed per head or pair, reflecting mixed quality and ages.
Tenders for stevedoring the versels of the Geraldton service up to July 1887 will be received by the undersigned. Returnable by 21st June next. Frank Green & Co. Geraldton Agents.
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