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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
3
A New York to Paris flight ended in a crash near the town after the plane broke apart in a gully. The bodies of Charles Clanvier and other crew members were found amid wreckage. Lieutenant Lawrence Cortina and other crew survived with injuries.
British miners tied to a national strike faced pressure after a series of meetings with the Coal Committee and the Cabinet in London. The Miners Executive held talks with Prime Minister Baldwin and officials at the Ministry of Labour delaying any immediate move to end the work stoppage.
A report from Grand Turk Bahama says 4,000 people are homeless with massive property damage after a powerful hurricane. The storm devastates miles of coast in the Bahamas and nearby Turks and Caicos, with thousands injured or displaced.
The article notes the destroyer flotilla of the Mediterranean fleet departing for the coast at Malta last night with a cruiser Dell to follow if needed to reinforce. It mentions aerial and sea movement amid war news and references Indian journey notes by Alan Cobham with brief travel timestamps.
Monts ius and Thrills headline as Monte Blue leads a fast paced feature. Ruth Miller stars in a dramatic tale while Thorpe presents Wandering Fires and Inlant He. Two features at Queen's include The Strange Woman and Taming the West with Tom Mix and Zane Grey. Previews promise a guide to difficult pronunciations for readers with a literary dictionary night on Tuesday and Wednesday.
This popular company of players returns to Geraldton for a four night run during Work Week. They will premiere their farewell time of WA with Char Ways Aunt on September 24 to 26. The troupe, led by D. B. O Connor, promises lively Farce and Spanish dialogue as they stage Pepe’s Night Out and The Heart of a Girl with a strong cast including Alien Binne and Doris George.
A derailment about 500 yards north of Queen's Park halt disrupted the Perth to Bunbury line at 7 30. A goods train involved, several cars derailed and passengers were moved to Perth by road as crews investigated the cause, with service suspended until arrangements were made.
Mary Dasesan married and living at Pimberton was convicted for carrying whisky for sale between towns. Police found 22 bottles of whisky in a barcar and two others in a separate container. The liquor was tied to her and her father’s war service. Sentenced to £50 and costs with confiscation of the bar and 22 bottles of whisky.
Report from the Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department notes attempted street robberies in West Perth on Thursday night. Two women were assaulted and had their handbags snatched but resisted. investigators continue inquiries into the incidents.
List of acceptances for a Perth turf meeting from the Hunt Club at Matunley. Entries cover Beagle Purse divisions, Tally-Ho Purse divisions, Hunt Club Cup hurdles, Beagle Plate, Fremantle Handicap and related runners with weights and odds, including Green Poet, Finder, Pearl of the West, Mindi, and numerous other horses and fortunes.
The article records cattle prices and stock terms from a market sale with a majority of good quality medium to heavy bullocks. Prices range from £13 to £17 per head for various beef cattle grades, plus notes on parimutuel purses and horse race results including winners and weights. The report also mentions multiple cattle consignors and firms, plus a show at the races with named horses and placements.
The Midland market shows firmer prices with improved demand for lambs and cattle. Merino wethers and ewes from Gascoyne and Ex Port Hed show gains. hoggets and suckers improve while cattle values stay firm amid varying weights and conditions. Major buyers include Elder Smith and Co., Dalgety and Co., and Goldsbrough Mort & Co. with numerous consignments recorded.
MAREE quotations show beef and pork market quotes with weights and prices. Mrs ley and Mrs Enos Russell headline the event while other top artists visit the Booming Concert at Money's Book Fair.
Mr Smith has returned the agency for the Wonderful Aladdin Lamps now in Germanyton showing in several shops along Marine Terrace. Lamps include night table hanging and bracket styles with wart stock. Also featured Everlasting Candle and lighted Almandette lights. See the lights at Smith's near Rapoaee.
A soccer style Australian game faces a crucial final at the Recreation Ground this Saturday. Rushway vs Rovira vie for the season title with L. Bentell refereeing the key match and a full slate of boundary and goal umpires named. Railway team selections include McChure Moore Thomas Angel Wok Pam Holland McKay Horton Teban Seeker Wins Haston Hunter Bradley Rowr Butler.
The Geraldon and North amptes-Upper Chapman final will be played Sunday at Nalaws. Dindilor premiers of the country association meet the GereMlom premiership winner in a decisive match. A large crowd is expected as 70 Nabawa maach transport departs from Grablen at 7 o’clock.
Thistles travel to Queen's Park for a key premiership clash with Town aiming to clinch the Frank Grea Shield and W H L James Cup with a win. A draw would hinge on goal average as Rangers await next week and referees Mr W Murray and Mr Sloughter prepare for the junior game.
A letter to officials urges government action to acquire large properties near Mallewa and Turdum to promote closer settlement. It notes the Hirst and Wam estates totaling tens of thousands of acres, their distances from Mallewa, and the need for rational purchase talks during a parliamentary visit.
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