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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1927
Page
3
A fragmented item references a special car and a tack event. Readable clues point to a local celebration or display involving a vehicle tied to community activities, with details sparse but noting a unique transport element.
Reports from West Australia note that a fire alarm sounded at Cus Fire as crews arrived to battle a blaze spreading through wooden structures. The sighting described rapid spread toward the south and nearby work areas, with responders coordinating efforts to contain the flames.
A garbled report notes KEEL and GWO DEVE opening a challenge, with Miss Gieitan not starting due to adverse conditions. Officials indicate two doctors are involved while details remain unclear.
A violent clash between native tribes near the Yoorms River Mundom leaves one dead and several injured. Missionary Mr. Taylor and his boys retreat as spears fly, while natives disperse into the bush after heavy fighting and fear of retaliation.
Report describes fifty new tanks found hidden in a ship’s water tank areas near Fremantle. The tunnels inside the vessel measure about 40 feet long and three feet high, divided by partitions. Investigators shifted about ten tons of cargo including timber and other items to access the concealed compartments.
Three Chinese quartermasters on the Arendskerk were charged with sowing to the Commonwealth prohibited immigrants. Each defendant was fined in a section court.
The Land Marshall Pox and Hope visited Gerakiton yesterday and announced a public meeting to be held today to discuss a local issue involving the beans.
Muddled turf item lists toss lines from a racing card with names such as Jon Perlu chi and Silvius Wine Mogher Valley. It notes betting odds 40 to 1 and 5 to 1 and mentions 33 races at Moones Valley with telegraph interruptions delaying results.
The readable fragment mentions MAGNET versus FALQ00 scenes with names Th. J. L. Nevill and W. Wheeleck as involved individuals. Further context or dates are not provided in the legible text.
Sider Smith & Co capers a dairy cow sale on October 14 at Subiaco. Eastern States papers send representatives to observe the Northampton and Upper Canpman District markets as dairy workers seek better terms.
Irwin Market DALGETY AND COMPANY have announced a Geraldton sale offering 1400 mering ewes 1000 wethers 20 Murray blood rams and various cattle. Shorthorn bulls cows with calves, draught horses and ponies to be offered alongside sundries. Motor cars will transport buyers from the Geraldton office on the morning of sale.
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