12 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1932
Page
1
Geraldton association members gathered after a municipal meeting to discuss the season plan and financials. The committee set admission policies, arranged life memberships, and reviewed liaison with clubs while approving travel and officiating appointments.
The report notes production in March reached 1,161 ounces above output targets for the month, with a value around £200,104 and the highest since 1920. Pine ox, BTA 44,038 S8aTl 44,672 MT 47,108.
State finances for March show the nine month figures with revenue of £566,145 and expenditure of £71,450. For Svech revenue stood at £7,071 and expenditures at £75,441.
An Oddfellows gathering in Geraldton district hosted Deputy Grand Master and visiting brethren from Richmond Victoria and other lodges. Attendees discussed unemployment relief, financial measures, and strategies to retain members amid hard times, with reports on investments, district leadership, and future visits.
Premier Mitchell backs two schemes for wheat handling. One plan adds 143 sidings plus a Fremantle terminal to store about 77 percent of normal seasonal bulk, with costs around £1.6 million for sidings, concrete, and timber. A second plan by Australian Farmers estimates storage and weigh facilities at £2.52 million, with rolling stock and track costs pushing totals higher. per bushel charges and service fees are to be agreed.
A garbled excerpt discusses lumpers and the impact on their families and whether the government will address the issue with the same energy shown in seeking a solution. It mentions farmers and the need for action.
Amid cloudy weather, Geraldton club clinkerers clash with Cosmopolitans in a tight cricket bout. Hail Mary contributions from H Giboom and W Bertett bolster a decisive win, while Mercentiles flounder against Australia bowlers. May claims seven wickets in two innings, with Amateels and Cosmopolitans tallying modest scores as the race for top spots tightens.
In damp conditions Gexglutun struggled to 77 all out, 155 short of the target. Key scores include E Duan 29, Gilmore 12, and a boundary catch by Snell off May. AUSTRALS 1st Innings: May 3, Gibbings 3, Groster? 2, McDonald 2. Geraldton replies with solid batting led by Charke and Gilmore, reaching 64 before fall of wickets.
Berlin report says Field Marshal and Nazi leaders urge all Germans including women to unite and cooperate as 3,703,408 voters participate in the German Presidency election amid appeals for national unity and resistance to Communist influence.
The Education Department outlines ANZAC Day as a full school holiday with special instruction planned for the preceding Friday. Notices urge normal classroom work on the day, followed by a special program and readings of patriotic passages. Teachers may obtain copies from the department, with emphasis on war memorials and liberty honored by those who served.
J Groesaler stars as Mercantiles chase a big target with 47 from Merrett and Gibson’s 24 four boundaries. Wa terford, Crayford and Gilson help build a 314 total before Merrett and partners fall short, Crawford sealing a victory for their side. Pickering carries bat for 4 not out.
Readers plagued by nerves insomnia anaemia and fatigue from overwork are told that over the last decade thousands have found relief with Heean's Tonic Nerve Nuts a nerve food tonic marketed in tablet form at three shillings per box to restore health and energy.
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