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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
3
A fragment reports Captain Smith piloting the Southern Cross bound for Australia from an unidentified field. Four messengers witnessed the takeoff as October 1 was named as the tentative start date for the voyage and the light to reach Australia.
A fragment reports a late night murder on the Earl Temple estate. Walker and another man confronted poachers near midnight. One man fired, injuring Walker and another. A patrol led by an armed official party then arrested a suspect.
At Midland Junction a large yarding included 487 head comprising 180 medium to good quality bullocks and cows from the eastern goldfield, tracks of medium to good quality bullocks and cows from the Midland Line, and around 180 smaller conditioned buyers present. Prices ranged with best heavy bullocks £13 to £22 12s, medium £10 30s to £17 10s, lighter £12 to £14, best heavy cows £14 to £15, light cows £11 to £12, beef weights £42 6d per 100lb, good £45 per 100lb. Trade fairly even with country butchers and buyers active.
At Midioni Junction on Wednesday a yarding of 4732 sheep 7764 lambs 40 pigs and 186 cattle was recorded. Prices remained firm with most sheep and lambs in medium to prime condition and cattle easing slightly from prior rates. Exporters active while hoggets and wool prices showed mixed movement across grades and weights.
A glitchy tale mixes oil finds by land crabs off Hosdurus and unlikely quests across Idaho and Western Australia, with crow legends guiding prospectors to gold, silver, and diamonds. Stories recount curious locals, governors, merchants, and a Geraldton parking bylaw amid a chaotic paste of names and places.
Perth reports a divorce court ruling by Justice Northmore granting Mrs Mitchell a permanent maintenance of 730 pounds a year for life from John C Mitchell. The registrar noted 750 pounds would be proper, but the judge ordered 730 pounds annually regardless of remarriage.
The assembly heard Mile move a proposal on redistributing seats under the Electoral Act 1923. Premier Collier will deliver the Budget speech that evening as the Legislative Council discussed the northwest lighting con tifying issue and opposition voting proposals.
October 1% results show two tight races in Kew South Wales elections with one candidate ahead by one vote and another by two. Returning officers Hill await absentee and reallocated votes as counts near completion. In Hurstville and Cootamundra J H Neild holds a slender lead in the former, while K O Head trails by two in Cootamundra with about 600 votes remaining to influence T J Fitzgerald's (C) path.
Alfred De Garis brother of C P De Garis was found in the Murray River this morning. He had left home Friday and was in ill health. He leaves a wife and five children.
Perth October 12 racing at Goodwood Club presents a full eight-race card. Entries include Goodwood Plate and several divisions of the Woodwood Purse, with long lists of horses and odds, plus betting notes and starting times.
Melbourne October 12 results from the VACTC meeting show Royal Charter leading early then overtaking rivals. Thracian and Silvie trailed as Royal Charter surged in the final furlong to beat Silvie by a neck with Son of Mine finishing fourth amid a competitive seven furlong upset.
A fragmented report from Melbourne describes bush life near the Tanami goldfield, with convoys and police tracking, whites in the area, and a man named Dus Hool noting goats and a desire to return to the bush rather than civilisation. He and others discuss moving, discipline, and harsh travel between Hall's Creek and Tanami.
In Bridgewater, a seaside picnic was disrupted by a fatal shooting. Willian Haines, 25, attempted suicide after a confrontation with Nellie Hohmaidt but the incident ended with a girl dying on the hillside. Police later took Haines into custody as chaos followed the distressing event.
Traffic inspector Smythe reported to the Municipal Council on regulation adherence and accidents. Ten prosecutions were made for breaches. fines and costs totaled and licenses issued for motor cars cycles carts and carriers. He recommended a cafe parking area on the west side of Gerald Street to protect pedestrians and improve order near Marine Terrace and the Radio Pictures.
Westralian Farmers Limited advises an upcoming sheep sale at Northampton on Saturday October 6 with details to follow. The notice signals the event timing and venue for regional breeders and buyers to prepare for the market.
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