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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1926
Page
3
The article describes a ponderous machine called Jack in the Box moving across the country, noted for its mobility and a conning tower view. It weighs two and a half tons, stands high, and travels at twenty miles per hour, with front lines showing its future role in warfare.
A fragmented report notes secrecy surrounding a Foreign Office discussion affecting a trade matter. Delegates addressed potential approvals at a port, with speculation on South Africa's stance and timing.
Reports from Constantinople and Leninakhas describe a devastating Armenian quake near Kuisakhee with 12 villages destroyed and 2 percent badly hit. About 300 killed and many injured amid 15 miles of tremor.
October reports indicate a ebbing Red tide near Shanghai while the local Castrone riven valley faces strain on capacity and resources as winter nears. Poverty, waterage concerns, and mounting hardships loom amid the diminishing tide.
The text reports that after interviews with Trades Union Congress representatives, the TU C general council may seek authority from the Federation to summon coal owners and miners. Aimed at a conference to discuss settlement based on the Commission’s report.
London reports Home Secretary Bird says government will use all resources to protect workers while seeking a peaceful settlement to the miners’ dispute. He defends intervention as necessary and praises the government’s wartime stance in urging obedience to authorities. Downing Street notes unusual arrivals as Lord Birkenhead attends the Imperial Conference amid motor noise and a Ford appearance outside No. 10.
At a gathering of distinguished doctors and business leaders, praise was given to Doctor Thomas Horder, hailed as an eminent physician. Ideas emerged to erect a statue in his honor, though who should lead the effort remained unsettled.
Telegrame reports Perth on October 11 notes a minimum driving age of 16 years for private motor vehicle operators. The measure, tied to the country center and district roving contest, allows persons aged 10 to be permitted to use under supervision, with restrictions.
The secretary of the New South Wales Country Association signaled at a conference that newspapers may be granted a license to receive and broadcast news under copyright. The fee would depend on the volume of material published and the broadcasted content.
In Sybury on October 20 Pruscia Bisties arrived in Goalbarn at 10 AM after a seven day journey from Darwin, with delays stretching the travel time. Barlow accompanied Birth, sprang into action, struggles in the crowd followed, as observers noted fuel and petrol disruptions interfering with progress amid a tense scene.
The readable fragments describe funds for railway and water developments, and a maritime incident near Port Adelaide. It notes crew actions during a voyage with references to approvals, safety acts, and attempted crew changes but remains unclear on outcomes. Names and places are partially garbled.
In the afternoon session at Perth the Club Hurdles featured Manfred as favourite with odds around 1 to 1. Pantheon and Speartett chased early, but Manfred overtook Mayet Lenarter after the first furlong as Pusthron led at the mile. Manfred gained control and won by half a length from Pusthron, with The Banker two lengths back and Royal Charter at 3 to 1. Odds listed included 25 to 1 for The Banker and 32 to 2 for Royal Charter.
Pantheon rides as strong favorite in the October Cup betting race with prices listed for Pantheon and rivals including Manferu Beetles Limerick Spearfety and Nace. Bets show Pantheon at 4 to 1 and other contenders like Mampioe and The Bunter at odds around 3 to 1 or 4 to 1 as the field narrows.
Jockey Green apprenticed to F D James is indisposed and cannot ride at Felwington today. He rode Limerick in the Cog Plate at Moonee Valley last Saturday and will miss Tuesday as well. Coutta will ride Limerick in the Maitrouret Cup in Green’s absence.
Nominations closing with Secretary Geraldton or Mr C J Cubbesdae Perth for the first day racing on November 28 1926 and the second day December 7 1926. Acceptances for the first day due December 1 at noon. Secretary CHAS ONeill. PD Box M7 Geraldton.
Market ledger lists 34 Meris EWER 3 and 4 years 50 Merino EWES 2 and 4 years 30 SUCKERS 2 KOOXOONA RAMS W Merino WO Fxt CATTLE 2 COWS calven at toot quiet ou Entries invited with Age tioneers Geraldton Perth.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals Eepes, Smith, and Leira with unclear roles and a reference to treatment by a person or group connected to Sat. The exact names, places, and actions are unclear, preventing a precise summary.
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