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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 16, 1926

Page

3

Australian Mission Support Urged for Breen Device Purchase

A fragmentary notice from Lorain dated 15 prompts support for a Worthing or Wilcenia mission project. It appeals to readers in the Big Australian parish to fund a moth machine for church work at Waghem, with Rev Daniels of Wilcenia leading the appeal.

Australias Mr. Breen Babits Beun Imate Yew' Beng Laaian Daniels Wilcenia Church of Waghem Aveta Eta England

Important Speech Delivers Noted Guests at London Event

Mr Bruce Lm London read an important speech at Mir Joseph Cook's private house in Andrulin House. The gathering included Lord Riddell Mr Wick Steel Mir William Berry Mr Robert Brive Sir Robert Donall Mr Tulim Murray Sir Neville Howse and several London newspaper editors.

Joseph Cook Andrulin Hous Lurid Hurum Lord Riddell Wickaie Steel Willian Berry Robert Brive Robert Donall Tulim ‘Murray Neville Howse Mere O'Deeer Hilten Young London

Funeral brings famed race driver to mourn in Ort

In Ort 1: RIT! 6 General epruttas, hampered by garbled text, a mourner attended the Forest Will Centen, Merry thilas, for Hamnel Dowsing, the driver of the Thue at Amiens. The scene described includes a pine cut Renrwrn Fue and vermthy taxi, with unclear connections to the funeral.

Lemion Epruttas Cener

Lord Oxford Resigns Liberal Party Leadership

Lomlon reports that Lord Oxford, formerly Sir H. H. Amquith, has resigned the leadership of the Liberal Party in a letter to J. A. Broader, citing the strike as a grave event and criticizing the party's parliamentary government. He claims his public declaration faced challenge and that temporising would harm the party.

Lomlon Fort of Oxford H. H. Amquith Liberal Party Lette J. A. Borader Liberal Primration Tank Oxford Ss Ihfferenere Germet Opiaiva Pris Tiple Vital Mom Util

King plans Australasian tour with Duke of York travel focus

The Melbourne Herald reports a royal visiting program with King and Duke of York. They will tour extensively by road across Australia and New Zealand in a largely informal itinerary to view outback life, meet people, and visit typical institutions while avoiding excessive formal functions.

Melbourne Bruce Auiener Hick Revue Duke and Durbone York Cootra N.Z Perwml Zeminml Jr Ann Australia Avery Australasia

Versailles Robbery Report Unclear Leading Suspects

Garbled OCR notes describe a robbery near Versailles involving a car and a Chantilly area. Text mentions a transfer through Amsterdam and international networks, but specifics and names are unreadable.

Veranilon Chantilly Marine Morghant Thiowen Cnown International Amsterdam

Darin g Bank Robbery In Liverpool Bank

A four man gang robs a Liverpool bank as a cashier is wounded while resisting. A bystander is shot while attempting to stop the thieves who flee the scene. Police later arrest the principal suspect amid a tangle of scattered clues and partial descriptions.

Lamdue Liverpool Tealay Eran Chai Mat Palatblaak Ton

Wool production boosted by grafting experiments

The report details grafting experiments aiming to increase wool yield by about one quarter alongside mutton production. It references the Hacrete for the Advancement of Beicace and notes Algeria government funding for grafting with glands. It suggests potential global impact if successful across Bras Marocro Nigeria and Radom regions, projecting significant savings for France.

Bras Marocro Nigeria France Fraser Ron

Telegrame Interruption Prompts WA Protest

Western Australia report notes telegraph service disruption and a public protest by workers at the Rabineo sewerage works. The document references a combined meeting and a resolution condemning perceived government action, with plans for a trades council meeting tomorrow.

Sunbury Tragedy Octogenarian's Death

An elderly resident near Sunbury died this morning after a boat crossbow accident or similar mishap within a property area on Bewr fart street in Perth. The scene was found with a weapon nearby and the deceased had been in poor health for several years.

Asonbury Rhea Baniary Halla Ager Perth

Referendum Sought on Motions At Adelaide Hotels

South Australia reports a referendum request from the South Action League led by Premier Hill. It seeks to submit a bill in the current session for tentative referenda to be taken at the next state election. Allegations claim gambling and restricted drinking at hotels on Saturday afternoons.

Adelaide Elon Rene Mooght South Action League Ric Hill The Premies Uist Decisisa

New South Wales Death Penalty Debate Sparks Legislative Session

Sydney dispatch reports the government inching toward a stance on capital punishment. The Attorney General Mr. McTiernan refused to answer a direct question and sought time, while the bill or motion regarding punishment was considered in the Legislative Assembly today.

Sydney McTiermat

Child dies after self-administered brandy at home

Wogga NSW October 14 A five year old girl, daughter of Wi Edwards a local butcher, drank a quarter of a bottle of brandy while her mother was away from the room. Despite medical attention the child died.

Fractically Under Control After River Floods

After several days of heavy flow in the Tweet River upper reaches, the situation of the settlers has improved and is now under control. Officials report signs of stabilization in the situation and say, with continued wind management, danger should end.

Bydoey

Butter factory fire devastates mill town property

A damaged report notes a butter factory fire destroying the facility. The blaze caused extensive damage with losses reported around £30,000 and insurance covering up to £15,000. No further details on casualties or causes are provided.

Stolen motor car trio sentenced in Adelaide court

Adelaid e magistrate court heard a tale of a stolen motor car after a chase at 60 miles per hour along the Highways and a derailment near Paradise. Frank James Alver laborer 19 John Rosa Lee 21 and John A Barrell hotel porter 17 admitted unlawfully using the vehicle belonging to George H. K. Verden of Malvern. Lee got two months, Alver one month and Barrell twelve months reformatories. Each was ordered to pay 17 to cover damage to the car.

Adelaide SM. W

Torrens flood warning issued for Wenley area

Torrential rain caused rising waters along the Torrens near Wenley and western districts. Residents in low-lying areas were urged to prepare as ground soaked by recent floods may persist. squally showers were reported across the metropolitan area.

Rexidenth Adlelaintr Qet Wenley Ares

British Coal Crims at Labour Conference in London

London reports a turbulent Labour Conference where MPs and officials spar over strike tactics. Speakers accuse policymakers of hardship for miners amid unemployment figures and rail service cuts. Contention centers on levy payments and the impact on railway workers and families.

London J. HL Thana Labour Conference A. F. Cook Evileration T. Wik Tiame Mir Ben Tillott Thomas

Fire Aboard British Ship Near Port Adelaide

A blaze broke out on the British ship Jane west of Neptune while en route to Port Adelaide from Calentia. Bales of kapok and corn sacks burned at No 1 hatch, crew fought the fire with hoses under supervision, and the fire was controlled by 9:30 AM with damage to cargo and deck due to heat. The Tenna arrived Port Adelaide the same morning.

Aideimde Neptune Imdin Jane Adelaute Calentia Aluty Thort Port Adelaide

Breakaway of Motera Series Sparks Martial Ban Talk

Mr A T Cook claimed last sight that day to carry on the government plan to declare martial law in Tierbyshire Nottinghamshire and Michuals. He urged calm amid tensions as authorities consider drastic measures following the breakaway series.

A.T. Cook Govorement Tierbyshire Nottinghamshire

Leaders plan renewed push amid miners' strike overview

The article reports leaders' attempts to stop safety workers and urges unity among about 200,000 miners working across coalfields. It notes Executive Committee backing for continued campaigns and the sense that labor members must stay committed to push for broader aims.

Wondon Executive Comitee

Arrival at Port Moresby by Air Boers flyer captain

Melbourne dispatch notes Captain Williams reached Naw te teland on Monday and after an overnight layover continued to Port Moresby yesterday. The plane landed at Port Moresby about nine yesterday, completing the flight from Naw te teland.

Port Moresby Melbourne Air Boers Williams Naw Te Teland Port Moreaby Vite Pum Yosterday

Presbyterian Church opens tennis court for youth welfare

After four months of work the Presbyterian Church, Eehinoratred, unveiled a gravel tennis court funded to about £40 with total cost £6. Parish figures including Mrs Best Angh, Mr C A George, and Mr G A Eastaugham attended as opening remarks praised volunteers. The court aims at promoting good fellowship and healthy recreation for all ages, with future plans for continued support and afternoon teas provided by parish ladies.

Presbyterian Cnrch Mtr. G Bestangh C. A. George Presbyterian Moubers May G. A. Eastaughim Ehib Tounix Amd Tommie

Turp Western Australia Races Update

Perth bookmakers list racing events including the Turp meeting with the Rurdle Race setting 7 to 4 against the wiser, Thial Stakes at 7 to 1 against the wines, Bellevue Plate six entries with betting 4 to 1, Pannik in a 73 yard race at 4 to 1, and Blackboy Handicap a mile and a quarter with betting 1 to 2 against the winner.

Perth England Outeides London Newmarket Myra Gray Mies Sport Zery Templestore

Heavy floods hit Tasmania rail and road traffic

Tasmanian flooding disrupts rail and motor transport across the northern region. A passenger train near Newstead encountered rising water and debris, with the engine barely clearing inundated tracks as floodwaters surged. Damaged lines and washed-out roads cut connections between Launceston and surrounding areas.

Lanceston Newstead Soad Eng

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