Fragmentary note mentions nine million coin figure
Fragmentary OCR mentions a nine million sum and a plan tied to trade or treaty terms, with unclear entities and a proposed execution cost.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1927
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR mentions a nine million sum and a plan tied to trade or treaty terms, with unclear entities and a proposed execution cost.
The court heard Devien killed his three year old daughter Ebie at Albers shipyard to end her suffering after her mother died earlier. The judge called the case a grave tragedy and condemned the father for treating a child as an animal rather than a human.
A fragment reports a mailbag theft and an overseas arrest involving Joseph Fostar with a date reference to October. The text is incomplete, but indicates authorities seized or detained a person connected to the stolen mailbag.
In London on October 23 delegates to the Imperial Cultural Conference travel back after an eight hundred mile Scottish tour. They witness growth of nasturtiums sped to twenty thousand times the normal rate using advanced technical methods.
Telegrams note new appointments for detective inspectors following retirement of Detective Inspector Condon. Commission successfully worked amid changes in August.
In Melbourne on October 29 HL R Pearre broke the world amateur 1000 metres record by twelve seconds in a dramatic Yarra test. Pearce led from the start, finishing six lengths ahead of Gaulding with Cum third and Le Me Marek fourth. The race stirred expectations he may be invited to represent Australia at the Olympic Games.
Sydney reports threatened direct action by brewery workers over no Saturday work after employers refuse. A strike call is set for Sunday by about 3 000 workers to press for a five day week, proposing to reduce the current 44 hour week to 40 hours across five days.
Geraldton players toured to Ireenough for an afternoon tennis match on the Greet Club courts in pleasant weather. Close games featured wins by Tenkle Greaves and partner, Evensen and Duyler, and Morrell pairing, with several scorelines recorded as 6 1 6 2 and 6 3 6 0 among others.
A fragmentary listing shows various numbers and names such as Amal, Murille, Teokarhy, Eridawur, Theesian, Valamita, Mine, Killarn, Beeson, Piclved, Slateman, and others. Many values appear garbled or inconsistent, suggesting an OCR error in a sports betting or race result table from November 1.
Metcourse October 24 reports no decision on Star D Or until after tomorrow’s training. Injured horse still strives to reach the post for the Cup. W Dunens offered Silvios 7 to ride. fate awaits confirmation if Star D Or starts. A Wilcom to ride Devamalike. Textile throat treatment results due tomorrow to decide Cup readiness.
On the second day of the Wellington Races Winter Hal Linebeck secured the Champion Pinta of a mile and a belt, defeating Laughing Prince and Te Moadaai. The favorite showed not at his peak as the track ran soft and crowds cheered the victory.
The event at New Market centers on Eagle's Pride with £1,000,000 staked in doubles. If the foreign horse wins, at least £100,000 will exit England.
Fragments report a Sa champion postmaster in the Upper Chapsaem district celebrating her 89th birthday in Geraldton. The text also references Wiluna Railway bouts in a clipped, garbled manner.
At the Wilum Roads Board meeting on October Sith a letter from the Town Clerk of Gerali tos closed a resolution to the roots of the proposed Wilean Railway and asked for board cooperation to connect Hue with the system. The board decided it would not take a side in the matter of route selection.
A man told Melbourne Crime Court that during a dispute he was grabbed by the throat and threatened with stabbing after offering deadly violence. The Crown Prosecution suggested the questionable offer and noted the accused took fourteen shillings too much in the exchange.
Fragmentary text mentions phases of the moon and dates in October with garbled place names and identifiers. No coherent event or named entities emerge beyond generic astronomical terms and broken personal references.
The Belmont Park meeting features Derby and Mountain Seake main events with Lady favorites and a crowded field. Betting notes show strong markets for Seabees, Coal Overt, and Green Leddie, while Silver Prince and Poseidon are highlighted contenders in a crowded autumn program.
The Minister for Lands Sir P Troy announced during a visit to Wormo Hille light farms that a local tender covered 20 miles of netting for fencing. He urged farmers to stock lighter lands with sheep and noted the government has 1H miles of netting in hand, with local tenders for 60 miles bringing total fencing to 1 100 miles.
The Walkaway portfolio highlights a Cirrte a Walkeway piece from New Brunswick with drawings of children, Maple subjects, and the crown emblem. It notes Lower Cape stocks, school essays, and a Red Cross page, plus a report on fox ranching in New Brunswick, including pens, kennels, cubs, and breeding prices.
A dense sale list featuring 24 knock-outs with women’s hosiery and fabrics, bath soaps, mats, and clothing items. The catalog cites prices for silk ankle hose, glycerine soap, damask, satin, robes, kimonas, and men’s and children’s garments. Includes specials on Wednesday and new shipments from Melbourne.
Dalgryy & Company Limited announces the opening of their newly erected yards to offer 15900 ewes and wethers from well known Murchison stations. Sheep will be drafted promptly for buyers and suited for your southern pastures. Auction at Perth and Geraldton on Friday October 28 at 4 230 pm.
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