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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1926
Page
3
The London Morning Moot reports Cabinet endorsed the Goal Committee’s push for district settlements as disputants work out details. The Official Labour Gazette notes the dispute caused 87 million in unpaid work costs through August.
Fragmentary note records a sale involving Anglareman wine for 1100 pounds and mentions Lindam, Sept 14, with unclear references to Norma and English Changri. The text references World and a fine Briton teat Gerkente Erie, but context remains obscure.
Ottawa announces that the Meighen government will tender its resignation amid Liberal gains linked to the defeat of several Conservative measures. Agnes Macphail, the sole woman who backed the party in the last election, is noted among key supporters renewing Liberal strength. In China, three Fuguve missionaries are seized by a local troupe, heightening tensions ahead of a planned Mandate voyage.
An explosion at the Japanese Consulate in Swangway yesterday failed to destroy the building. Authorities suspect a Korean plot, noting a second incident in three months. The time bomb detonated prematurely, killing a person identified as D eoolie while the bomber escaped. Police continue investigations and arrests are reported.
Hiram Evens, imperial wizard, warns that any European nation attempting to interfere in Mexico or the Western Hemisphere will face trouble. He asserts the United States will resist foreign interference and defend the Americas.
A chaotic scene at an opera house ends in tragedy as clown Morval dies after an alleged romantic scandal. The incident unfolds in the People's Garden Cirrus with three clowns in the ring and panic among spectators. Morval is rushed to hospital where he dies from injuries.
The Australasian press notes Ireland’s candidacy for the League of Nations. A split in Latin America over the distribution of three seats may alter the race, with Chile, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Mexico among considerers. Australia is expected to oppose Ireland, while Britain, Belgium, Holland, and other nations back the organization vote.
Ministry announces a test campaign involving a long distance air route with a troupe and crew preparing for a 4500 mile journey. The aim is to test air rate ramps and experience of crew under varied conditions, seeking results on performance and reliability.
Telegrams from Western Australia report a serious breakdown at Westralia causing nearly all ham to idle. The spur wheel of the wind wheel broke and disrupted haulage as the engine ram pinion shaft and crank abaft were damaged. The heavy hop frame enclosing the engine split and fell, with the extent still unclear.
A parliamentary toast prompts Minister McCallwey to outline cautious support for a possible Commonwealth takeover of North West Western Australia. He calls for clear policy and concrete funding proposals before Parliament debates any transfer, noting ongoing negotiations and a plan to review the Commonwealth offer when its details emerge.
In Victoria Sep 16 an unofficial result shows Tom Walsh ahead of O'Neill by about 300 votes for president while nearly 8,000 votes decided the contest. A close finish is expected between W Raeburn and Jacob Johnson for general secretary as no official announcement has been made.
Report from NSW recounts a violent assault on Wardee near Moz and Tuscurry. A pursued man reportedly stabbed and fired upon as he fled through the bush, sparking a long manhunt that lasted into the next morning with no clear trace of the attacker.
The report questions juror independence and fairness in the Kalgoorlie case noting the judge did not ensure proper corroboration and implying the verdict may not reflect the weight of evidence. An appeal to the Supreme Court is anticipated with trial judge and Draper possibly among those who may hear the case.
A petition urging the government to commute a death sentence is being prepared. Officials anticipate hearings in the city with the case likely to return to law prior to final action.
Fragmented account discusses debates on abolishing capital punishment, mentions trials and figures like Evan Clarke, and recalls sensational escapes and prison methods. The piece contrasts reformist attitudes with ongoing enforcement, noting public interest and authorities’ responses amid rumors.
A London Daily Express report tells of a father who answered the door to find his son John, long believed dead, alive after sixteen years in the army. The narrative follows his wartime voyage, injuries, and ultimate recognition, with letters from Jake recounting remarkable wartime experiences.
A fragment indicates Cobham plans to continue the flight on the morrow, with mention of a Tene implying a destination or stop. Further readable details are limited in the excerpt.
Turbulent conditions forced the De Haviland plane to land on a shelving beach under heavy surf. Engineer Wand Capel and the crew faced a wreck with the float damaged but the craft kept from sinking as they rigged an awning to survive. Investigation notes the tide and strong currents complicating the move.
A garbled report describes a voyage toward Australia with mention of outward travel, rain, and a cold reception. It notes a hot coffee given and references to English timing and an investigation, but the text is heavily corrupted and details are unclear.
The crew battles buffeting winds and heavy seas while attempting repairs near Wart nd Capel, sails to Vie tole Palet, and endures a night admittance, rain storms, and loss of a seaplane. They face isolation, lack of weather reports, and the challenge of pioneering navigation in worsening conditions.
Melbourne reports revived newspaper files from Rahawl showing new gold fields near the Netum River discovered by Now dnnaem. Gold value reportedly 21/17/68 per ounce. no official confirmation yet. General authorities have not issued advice on the discovery.
A Morissay Camp report notes a controversial claim by a famed American plastic surgeon. He asserts Dempsey’s nose was reshaped using cartilage from his cauliflower ears during a past bout. The piece also mentions shipments by the Corgon on September 9 and an anticipated restocking to Bundhortly.
Fragmented report from London Sept 1 hints a prominent English banker may be offered the reversal of the Commonwealth. An incident at Fringes of Wales station on Sept 16 drew a crowd as the Prime Minister Baldwin arrived to address the fanfare and discuss the era’s upheaval.
A fragmented racing page lists Belmont Handicap entries with odds and results for several horses including Vinc ent and Belm ont. It also mentions trial races and betting odds across divisions, noting winners and placements amid a busy card.
A very poor crowd gathered at the Hecoration Gefued this afternoon. The notes list various goal counts and players but are heavily garbled with many misspellings, making precise results difficult to determine.
Fragmentary notes recount journeys and waterway facts from the Amazon and Thames, including a Pelham light cruiser voyage to Iquitos, distances along the river system, and insect diversity. Disjointed reminiscences touch on angling in New Zealand and local streams with scattered place names and measurements.
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