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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1927
Page
3
Reported results show Flight Lieutenant Webster and Wortley, representing Great Britain, as top finishers in the Heboiler Cup event at Scuckss for Hietaln. The test cake decision noted. betting legality questioned by AntiHetling League.
The Geneva session hears Australia’s representative decry protracted rhetoric and urge practical steps toward peace. General Ryrie’s lively turn incites applause and prompts calls for timely action as members debate structural plans for the League’s work.
The Hon. Biaisier and party arrived at Cue by rail, were motored to Pevan Emerahl and the Wehls mine, attended a welcome social in the Bond Board fan, and later beat Birnie in a good natured match. Guests viewed a Muplay evening at the A.W.U. Mall before departing by Mooday morning train to Vert.
Melbourne workers protest against the employers at 144 hour week rates planning to resume work tomorrow morning amid wage disputes. The action centers on reducing hours to a four hour week or performing the same output at existing rates, with pipers cited as a main failing in the week’s plan.
In a chaotic incident at a distant facility, convicts press a barrier as guards try to restore order. A violent wave destroys a frail craft and pushes warders to maintain discipline while attempting rescue efforts amid confusion and fear.
The fragmentary OCR notes reference a formal address by a leader, with focus on fear and the state of affairs. It mentions a president, possibly an ambassador or aide, and hints at a ceremonial or memorial context. Details are garbled and names are unclear due to the damaged text.
Royal Australian service reports the Kyolinta loaded for Premantle after leaving Fremantle bound for Premantle. The vessel, carrying general cargo and tullocks, was driven off the sandbank by a high tide near Shork Bay. The Wakefield marine dispatch described the situation as the vessel proceeded southward in the channel.
Passengers on the Koolinda were forced to transfer to the Centaur at Fremantle Bay after the ship ran aground on a sandbank near Shark Bay. The delay extended to about a week, with scarce food and water and passengers remaining aboard the tanker while awaiting relief. The voyage crew and officers faced a tense but orderly ordeal as efforts to refloat the vessel failed.
In Perth reports the Epson meet at Roundwick headlines with the 6009 Metropolitan Handling eight furlongs and the Caulfield Cup preps due next Monday. Key runners include Limond gelding and Trivalve with Merry Mint’s lameness noted, while Lace Girl Faucon Green Baron and other sprinters vie for favorites and wagers rise among a crowd at the Hunt Club meeting.
An Australian motor journey by Ross Austris and companions proceeds toward Melbourne with plans to resume at 10 pm after a setback near Cue. The team notes drought and rough roads in the Northern Territory and praises local hospitality, while documenting terrain, towns, and carriers for an eventual overland record and future improvements.
The Turf column lists betting odds and horse names such as Derby entries, Merry Mint, Teivalvest Seedon, and Chromiam with prices like 3 et Winer and 10 1. It mentions Sydney, Pusthoss, Falparaie, and Amowaia with various betting terms and references to races at the Derby. Other items note prices and the Derby event overall with partial entries and prices.
Fragmentary report notes a match leading to a minor premiership with Scull, Briguica, Skovie and others contributing. Describes poor marking and a strong finish as Briguica romped home, with Ber scoring in a low detail account.
A fragmentary report notes a protest gathering at the Marchieon Inn. Attendees included named participants such as E G Farrington and E Christie, with T J noted among the press party. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
A special meeting of the Association will be held tomorrow at Murchison Inc to consider winding up the funds and affairs of the organization.
Dragon-set text reports a Clydesdale stallion owner misnamed as too young to appear among exhibitors at the Gerakitom show where the horse won the first prize. The poultry prize list misreads entries and a flower station note cites Mr. W Holling for a second prize with a misattributed sword.
The Local Association of Mncouth expresses gratitude to all who kindly assisted in its recap display project and to the public for the support and patronage recorded.
A historical report describes a social event where the Duke and nobles attended a children’s party at Dell Furniture to raise funds for the infant Princess Elizabeth. The Naraling children hosted a dance on September 14, collecting modest donations to reach a small fund while performers and young ladies assisted, with Mrs. W. K. Cradle of Namling thanked for organizing the music portion.
OGLE BROS advertise a freehold farm sale 10 miles from Gersdton totaling 1729 acres with dwelling, stable and machine buildings. The auction, guided by W. Hanlon Eng, is set for 1: FENNAY on September 20 1927 at 230 pm.
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