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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 29, 1926
Page
3
London dispatches report Lloyd George meeting Liberals at Paddington station. He states no intent to resign and defends Liberal plan as necessary to complete Liberalism’s program. The note reflects tensions within the party amid coalition governance.
Perth council discusses rating changes for railway cottages, exemption implications, and revenue impacts. Debate covers motor car fees, road board privileges, and a shift toward direct mayoral elections by the people. A building bylaw case results in a £2 fine and costs.
A man identified as Morrison died minutes after a telegraph communication in the afternoon. Authorities pursued the investigation as witnesses described the events leading to the fatal outcome.
Perth May 29 police search intensified for Pickett last seen after leaving the Hospital for the Insane. A man held up Morgan Street resident Mr. Robinson near West Subiaco railway station, firing no shots but prompting a pursuit. A second suspect in King's Park was questioned, but identification differed.
Reports from Melbourne in May describe railway safety measures forcing drivers to stop before moving over level crossings. Labor groups face difficulty drawing definite conclusions on reforms proposed by the Futeral Ministry and the Industrial movement. A murder trial in the Criminal Court ends with a verdict of guilt for Dr Daniel and Ethel Holmseed.
After talks, a late afternoon settlement ended a strike by Federated unions opposing their hours. Workers agreed to 44 hour weeks, accepted by members of the Metal Trades Employers Association and the Moor Traders' Association. Work will resume on Monday.
Australia compiled 324 for nine when play halted in a South of England match. Openers Woodall and others bowled during first innings while Australia’s total reached 168 not out. Details show Woodall, Taylor, Keradwhieh and Meyers among dismissals. Andrews and Mandhaw not out.
London reports Chapman's feat of scoring fifteen against Hampshire amid a wagering dispute with O L Markesum over two games and a separate bet on reaching ten points. Telegraph confirms the details as the wager and result unfold.
The report notes Australia struggled against English pace with Hendren and Gregory shining for England while Colline fell late and Mararney led the bowling for England. English running and fielding hindered Australia though several bowlers showed form. The piece highlights two bowlers likely to play again and Australia’s lack of two fast bowlers.
The Helena Vale Club in Perth lists race outcomes this afternoon including Hurdle Back, Bellevue Plate and Blackboy Handicap with horses Buckland Chief Sign Ope ile Bellevue Plate and Barocog among others plus betting odds and placements noted for each event.
Weathered day at the Recreation Ground featured a small crowd as Talgoo meet results rolled in. Fire Brigades and Rovers clashed in football with Brigades claiming a 2 goals 3 behinds to 7 goals 0 behinds victory. junior game saw Brigades win 10 goals 1 behinds to Rovers 4 behinds. A railways versus Walkatur match was slated for later. names include C. Puss and J. Horton among participants.
Adelaide May 2. In the City Handicap seven furlongs Redacre led early with Cashbox close behind. Redacre surged clear to win by a neck over Montellial with Menteltini a half neck away for third. Bon and Biska were among the early movers as the tote paid £2270/0.
Describes a machine abey bearing system with lapped surfaces and a reinforced assembly. Notes minor scratches from assembly and a heavy engine for stable operation. Highlights improved valve mechanism with a new cam that starts and stops movement gradually to reduce vibration and abrupt impact.
Jumbled text claims a novel titled Once in a Blue Moon becomes a best seller in many towns and a popular book adapted into a picture. Mentions are garbled with names like O'Brien and La Floste, unclear details.
In Nabawa on Sunday North ampton was defeated by Dindilon securing a premiership push. Dindilon then won four games as Northampton and Nansun follow with two more wins. Attendance at Nabawa rose amid interest from the death of Mr Jupp.
Perth reports the football results with South Fremantle beating Claremont-Cottesloe 11 7 and 1 behinds, West Perth 13 18 over East Fremantle 4 7, and West Perth 11 11 against an unspecified side. The text is garbled but shows multiple score lines from a local match slate.
Town defeats Rangers at Queen's Park with clear superiority in goal kicking. Final score Town 1 goals Mangers 3. Jesse Tower scores for Town. other details unclear due to garbled OCR.
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