28 Apr 1930
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1930
Page
1
A state news item reports a parcel of green tomato bug sent to Mr Newman for containment spray. Mr Davie adds Blackleaf 40 peat and various farm inputs to treat tomatoes, potatoes, beans, and fruit though the text is garbled and uncertain about outcomes.
A note indicates daily publication occurs at six oclock in the evening, with the phrase six pm used for reference. The item emphasizes a routine timing for daily issues.
A mixed set of trivia questions covers mirage causes glue composition the height of the average person and phrases like Beer money. It names Hannibal and Edward the Black Prince while touching on the Panama and Suez Canals and the origin of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.
Last week the committee passed a resolution to collect a two penny wage contribution into a general fund for relief. The meeting, led by Bir J. B. Jackson as president with E R Mager handling secretarial duties, discussed winter mood and keeping the town, an industrial center, from hardship. Those earning around £100 were urged to support less fortunate residents while relief work would improve parks and other district benefits. The proposal awaits wider reaction.
Dr Baxter referenced nearby season proximity as unfair to church sisters and urged shifting the structure within the recreation reserve. Mayor Jackson noted shed removal due to van issues, with debate over language and potential referal to a local association.
In New York on April 38 Mrs Guy Mates Post, divorced wife of the actor, and Mrs Doris Se ae tried in the berk after a dispute over an invitation to a garage outing. Jealousy and sharp words followed the non inclusion of Men Past in the invitation. A neighbor found Mrs Post dead, a sensational event in theatrical circles.
The Evening Standard notes winter floods have left Worcester wicket and outfield soft for the England match against Australia. A. McLaren of the Australian Press Association says the Aussies will surprise England and praises selectors for choosing a foundation team. He warns they may not win this tech, but within three years the promising material should form a solid foundation.
Adelaide reports a strange weapon incident after a man on a bicycle fired a blow at Constable Rose during a police stop at Hackney. The constable dodged the attack and restrained the offender. Frederick Little, a labourer, appeared at the Magistrate's Court and was sentenced to two months in gaol.
On Saturday a combined men and women tennis match took place at East Chapman courts. The evening featured a well attended dance with names such as Murphy Halken and McDonald mentioned. Match results show Morrell Wright and Bardon Murphy among winners in doubles and mixed doubles, with several close sets and a total tally of seven games for Magneta and ten for singles, amid a lively social program.
At the Geraldton Hotel on Thursday night the Geraldton Cricket Association presented season trophies. W Hollings distributed prizes to recipients including E Bewell for association batting average 62.08, J Gibson trophy for bowling 44 wickets, K May club batting averages, and R Sewell for highest points scorer 752 runs. J Harrie A YT Hardwicke tied for most doubles. J Groessler Geraldton and McDonald Cosmopolite led catches. N Keegan led wickets. Lyas received a presentation token.
The Collie Rout Board hears arguments on dog licenses as residents resist enforcement. Despite licensed dogs increasing, collectors face evasion and cancellations. Officials note low revenue but still insist on accountability. many owners respond with obituaries for pets and protests against inspectors.
A Shanghai crowd of about three hundred Boy Scouts from Triman and Hapch rioted over prize distribution at a grand rally. Police intervened with threats to shoot. thirty were injured and three died in hospital. Taiwan youths are being sent home under escort as Nanking authorities pursue actions.
In Vienna on April 24 city youths gathered near the Town Hall in Kidilje Yugoslavia when a concealed marksman fired from darkness. Gred killed one, wounded six others, and fled the scene leaving residents shaken and authorities touring the area for clues.
Robert Potter of Bamford Derbyshire has written to Miss Ramsden a former neighbor inviting her to marry him. Potter, who went to Australia two decades ago and made a fortune, plans to sail home and wed early next month］
The Upper Chapman Road Board held its ordinary meeting with new North Ward member E Gaul welcomed. Accounts totalling 311 15% were passed. motions included gates across roads with owner permission and an annual fee. discussions covered Road Board Association contributions and conference agendas. Bray announced retirement from the board after valued service to ratepayers. An Appeal Court later upheld several high countenances against actions noted.
Northampton residents observed ANZAC Day with a memorial service at King's Hall after Mechanics Institute proved too small for attendance. About 200 were seated including many from Conven School, while Rev J C Lal led an evening service at Alana Hall with a large turnout of returned men and relatives. Mr T J Witt presided over arrangements.
The Dampawah Experiment Farm manager details wheat farm operations with 20 pots of seed tested, ground conditions described as wet and muddy, and preparations for planting underway. Contractors prepared fence posts and buildings while seed applications and experiments proceed, with rain-caused delays and increasing blow fly activity noted among farmers.
An astronomy note lists the lunar cycle with first quarter on April 6, full moon on April 13, last quarter on April 20, and new moon on April 28.
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