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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
3
London May 9 thousands of bullday makers at Wey siouth Hay Dorset watched stunts as a speed car loop went wrong. The machine dived and Cooper the pilot was killed in the wreck though his body was recovered bruised from head to toe.
Reports from Jerusalem describe a midnight thunderstorm that sparked panic among crowds who believed a world calamity prophecy by the British Turnel World Federation would begin with an earthquake. London dispatch notes 20,000 observers gathered in Weymouth for the supposed omen.
The article discusses a proposal to outlaw war, noting Kellogg in reference to treaty language and the need for interpretation by other bodies. It highlights cautious steps and tentative positions as debates proceed.
A garbled clipping predicts doom for Australia with references to German science and a doomed prophecy. The legible bits suggest widespread disasters continuing until a harsh end for a city or region, but the fragmentary text is unclear.
Melbourne reports show about 20 ships idle as Interstate services halt. Hundreds of routes refund passenger fares and thousands of pounds of cargo bound for Western Australia and northern ports are blocked. A private interview with Mr Tudehope, secretary of the Cooke’s Appointments union, touches on union tensions and waterfront settlement talks.
Emergency Committee of the Australasian Council of Trade Unions met Marina Unions in Trades Hall Melbourne to seek immediate intervention and press for a meeting of the Cooks Union in Sydney to present maritime union positions. Participants warned against any resolution undermining constitutional processes or disadvantaging allied unions.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention disturbances tied to Slavia and some simultaneous event with the re. Details are unclear but indicative of civil or public disorder context. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable.
The readable phrases hint at a historical London scene with mentions of locks and fortifications. The text references older days, a grander past, and comparisons to present conditions, including night policing and hidden fortifications.
The record lists acceptances for events at the W.A.T.C. meeting on Saturday at Derta. Hurdles feature entries such as Old Boy, Keniaton, Arrow Speed, L Aiglon, Zetland Duke, Coastland and Loop Head. Flying Handicap includes Bix forlongs, Aut, ptt ancester, and Lord Valais among others.
Canberra reports that the Fisheries Conference organized by the Development And Migration Commission in Australia is attracting close attention in Britain. Authorities there have offered a medal and are pursuing possible cooperation. Preliminary inquiries focus on New South Wales and Tasmania as investigators consider vessel use for exploration and collection of valuable machines.
Fragmentary OCR note indicating a sale by auction with instructions to holders and a weighty fare mention. The readable bits outline an invitation and proceedings but lack concrete names, dates, or location details for a full notice.
An entry from Nabawa Market lists a Tuesday sale on June 5 with unspecified start time and unclear notes about reform or securers. The fragmentary text mentions men and a sub-bemmed term, suggesting a local civic or market notice lacking full clarity.
A draft notice from Murchison Inn sets an expected sale with about £100 to be taken per 5 minutes, listing furniture and fittings as valued. A tender likely on Thursday is advertised with contact details for the secretary in Geraldton and brewery line references.
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