04 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
1
Public notice from Geraldton Newspapers Limited outlines advertising rates and deadlines for classified ads. It specifies submission by 3 pm for next-day publication and states alterations to advertisements must be made by the day before publication.
Air Blwanl Metinu of Kriguarile has been appointed scentdem Magistrate for Geraldton with jurisdiction over a large district. He previously served in Auditor Department roles, including Clerk of Courts and Treasurer cashier, and held postings in Nurwmas and Kalgeorne. He has led Goldfields Foot Guard, received life membership in a regional league, and served as honorary judge for motorsport events under the Royal Automobile Club of WA.
The Independent Labour Party Conference votes 125 to 0 against all war credits, sparking debate in the House of Commons. Officials fear disruption among Labour ranks and tension with the National Council as the decision deepens divides over policy.
The article reports Mexican insurgents clashing with government troops near the border as U S leaders weigh potential action. It notes tensions rising over cross border incidents and warns of possible U S troop movements if fighting continues.
London April 3. Scotland Yard is probing a series of major thefts of stores and aircraft parts from the Hendon air drome. A single item valued at 16, possibly 16 pounds, is cited alongside reports that two top Hendon aircraftmen faced inquiry on serious charges, though sentences are not yet published. The Daily Mirror says Yard inquiries may spread to other locations.
The Nanking tape reports heavy fighting as Wuhan forces fall back toward Hankow. Few troops reach Hanfow. victory for Nanking forces is anticipated. The Yangtze River is mined, threatening retreat and safety as Japanese action continues with little government protection for lives and property.
P H Spence & Co announce a Fordson tractor model with a linear cylinder block, higher compression, improved cooling, water pump, and concealed ignition wires. The machine promises cooler running and easier start, with rear axles lubricated by added pipes. Delivery is set for late May and orders already rise.
In Perth and Geraldton teams won in the State Champion Fours draft rounds with Gelding’s squad making a dramatic comeback from 17 down to win by one. Geraldton also competed in Country Championship singles and pairs rounds, with mixed results for Wheat, Bennett, Ellery, and Allen among others. detailed round results and pairings are listed.
Samuel Gorge Dodge, a native of Taunton Somerset England, after months abroad, has acquired a homestead in Canada. He worked briefly as a farm hand, saved money, and began building a home while planning to house stock on the land. Dodge seeks work locally to support his family and future relatives as he settles in.
Industrial leaders and Columbia University students discuss a six day work week proposal. Mr Ford’s demonstrations claim a shorter week could still profit, with factories and executives adapting to new rhythms. The dialogue asserts progress toward shorter work periods and practical implementation across sectors.
Perth notes April 1 as a blend of April Fools and Easter Monday, with crowds at river and country resorts while hospitals bill advances pass committee stage. The Lower House debates taxation deferral and the administration faces opposition, as juries, finance figures, and shark fishing ventures in NorWest waters color local news.
A historical overview outlines the development of wheat agriculture in Australia from early settlement through the 19th and 20th centuries. It notes the impact of rainfall, the adoption of superphosphate for yield gains, fallowing and weed control, and the introduction of Federation wheat as a drought resistant variety that boosted production. It highlights continued breeding and varieties improving resilience, with emphasis on Melbourne and Victoria’s experience and crop yields enhancing future harvests.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Last Quarter on April 10 and Bonn on April 24. Notable terms include Yaases and Fun oom with unclear context. No coherent events, entities, or clear actions emerge from the readable fragments.
Fragmentary shopping and display copy mentions a window display for tennis racquets in Geraldton. References to books, reading, wool products, colors, and skein quantities appear as disjoint items in a cluttered promotional page with no cohesive narrative.
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