24 Apr 1934
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1934
Page
1
A Geraldton reader questions a penny rise to five pence per loaf after a press notice from master bakers. He suggests explanations from bakers flour millers and coop bakery options, noting cheaper flour yet higher bread costs and possible unfair practices. An unrelated parrot escapees into a police court scene is briefly noted.
The Northampton Road Board met on the 1st to consider using the Mechanics’ Institute for education, select a site for a new row of buildings, and address cemetery, vermin, and drainage matters. Reports noted a small diphtheria outbreak, a reduced vermin bonus, and plans for a culvert and corner widening to improve vision along Rob’s Road.
A vivid report from Ni Guinen describes an attack by local tribes on Captain McGrath and his party. After a tense clash, McGrath was mortally wounded from arrows and his rifle was fired in a frantic retreat up a mountain. Survivors fled to nearby tribes for shelter.
Delegates at the Perth Trades meeting discuss a proposed 3 20 hour week for all workers, including part time and unemployed. The motion, framed as a practical step amid rising production, faces strong opposition over wage fears. Support argues machinery growth makes shorter hours feasible, while critics warn of harm to state industry.
A wartime tribute poem honoring fallen soldiers at Gallipoli. The piece recalls baptism by dawn, shattered forms, and the endurance of those who perished, while promising a greater dawn and lasting peace for the bereaved families in Australasia. It names Gallipoli, the dead, and the enduring gratitude of a nation.
Melbourne suburban improvements are being considered as fresh projects under a sustenance scheme designed to provide work for all men during the winter or at higher wage rates. The proposal aims to stimulate employment and support the local economy through public works during the colder season.
Perth reports week’s Cumming Park card with Goodwood Handicap and Adelaide Cup acceptances due tomorrow. Jockeys and horses like Tom’s Tos and Wituma feature amid tracking observers eyeing races at Durthaw. Fast times set at headquarters with Hazelwood, Yodejate, Cetotie, and Moombarra noted. historic riders and figures such as W Albred, Myles Connell, and Jim Pike cited in a broad racing panorama.
Saturday race meeting saw favourites falter as two second choices won and Hazelwood was not ignored. A Cooper returned to ride Buckwood progeny in the main event while four horses faced the hurdle race with Monerest at evens and Spondulux at 7 to 2. Hit Rock gently ridden by Leonard led from start to finish, beating Spondulux by eight lengths, with Bark and Bhaal among the finishers in the six furlong sprint.
A garbled horse racing snippet lists horses such as Ve de with 4s and Tea Barty as favorites. It mentions other runners like Dainty Silvine, Lancelot Gold, Quern MP Egypt, Isle of Hope, and Grand Vizier. Scattered results indicate a lengthy meeting with varying placements and betting prices, but the fragment is heavily jumbled and difficult to parse into a clear outcome.
The Waren NAW electricity trading account reports a reduction in charges for electricity power and lighting. The superintendent is instructed to implement a new scale of charges.
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