05 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1939
Page
1
Fragmented minutes reveal Geraldton council discussing new by-laws on verandahs and balconies within the municipality. Debate centers on approval thresholds, owner responsibility, and enforcement when structures intrude on public space, with references to council power and procedural amendments.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Hastie and US context. Readable names or places are unclear. summarization limited by damaged source.
Parliament discussed fiscal emergency remedies and taxation principles to support secondary industry growth. A government survey of tiles workers was announced to assess labor readiness. Ministers aim to boost capital formation, expand materials markets, and raise employment while maintaining federal cooperation and defense provisions. Potential reform of the electors process was also noted amid broader plans on marketing, dentistry, and water resources.
At a June meeting the Gerrittton Municipal Council reviewed officer reports. The Inspector reported three court cases for breaches of Adam regulations with fines of 2 shillings paid. revenue for the month totaled £28 18s 2d, vs £86 8s 1d the prior June. Health and electricity departments noted cattle and sheep inspections, power generation totals, new high school connection, and extending Carson Terrace. Water meters and gas works metrics showed varied usage and pipe work completed for school supply.
Saturday events at Geraldton saw the Geraldton Rifle Club compete in three rounds of the Lester Shield, despite heavy conditions. Top marks came from W. Mettaw and Seorex Tow, with notable scores from Moeatin and Crane among others.
Prime Minister Tediden voices hopes for talks in the Tientsin dispute, urging restraint and warning that force would risk war. He notes Europe’s commitments and asserts that peaceful settlement serves national interests, despite pressure from rival powers.
London reports a warning from Prime Minister Chamberlain amid a fevered debate over China incidents. He said Britain lacks any force in the Far East stronger than Japan and warned Japan to consider consequences, stressing the warning is not a threat but a caution.
London reports an Axis military pact move as Japanese and German envoys meet near Lake Corn. The communique says talks aim at a Saparioe alliance with the Axis, noting a favorable omen from the German-French shift and signaling a broader alliance trend affecting Mundie.
August 3 report notes continued anti British agitation in North China and threats to the British Embassy by Japanese extremists. Negotiations to settle the Pientsin dispute are reportedly progressing, with tightening measures assessed at Tientsin.
Worried with pimples and boils, the narrator describes nervous decline until taking Pink Pills, which allegedly cleared the rash, restored color and vitality, and improved confidence. The testimonial mentions Dr Williams and a purchase price of 3 shillings per bottle.
Councillors approve extending Bluff Point lighting to serve the main avenue area. The report notes need for expert opinion but agrees the project must go ahead to meet obligations to ratepayers and ensure safety. Mayor Carson backs timely work with independent input to confirm required measures.
The Geraldton district cooking committee has altered the section to please competitors. Decorated fruit cake must be mailed for a child's birthday and decorations must be by the competitor with no prepared decorations allowed. The rainbow cake must be layered on top, ginger cake may be decorated with ginger, scones to be plain, Victoria sponge to be plain and intact, pastry collection to include more than twenty varieties, white roll to be rolled, cocoa cream sandwich to be fed and served. Other classes remain as before and townspeople urged to enter in large numbers. Competitors should refer to the secretary for specific conditions. judges will enforce them.
A reader praises the second annual football carnival at Geraldton starting Wednesday. Four teams from Wilune Mudiewa Northampton Upper Chapman and Geraldton will compete across Wednesday Thursday and Friday. The writer hopes attendance rises and thanks participants, sponsors, and officials for cooperation while noting potential fines and logistic efforts to draw visitors to the town.
Geraldton municipal gas discussions reveal losses from condensation and leakage in old pipelines. City officials describe wide service areas, high heater temperatures, and corrosion risk, with repairs frequent and some pipes wrapped to curb leaks while seeking efficiency gains.
Report from Shangtai dated August 3 describes severe flooding in Tientsin and North China centers. The Hudson River like surge overwhelmed river defenses, with water levels reportedly three feet below safety barriers. Hundreds of refugees flee, tens of thousands displaced, and two million left homeless.
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