10 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text outlines crop progress, farm activity, and local agricultural concerns across regions. Mentions of fields, crops like corn, sugar, and bacon related terms appear amid garbled hometown references and scattered place names. No clear events or outcomes emerge from the damaged passage.
A garbled note reports on Cael Nace, a Swiss aviator linked to Capetann, with unclear references to war, a band, and possible perversion hints. The fragment offers no clear events, dates, or verifiable entities beyond tenuous mentions of places and people.
The junior Thistles and Rangers played to a 2-2 draw in a Hansen Cup match with extra time seeing no decision. Senior matches featured English and Scottish players, but poor attendance reduced interest. Plans discussed include a possible late-season trip to Geraldton and a dower excursion linked to a combined country and town tennis event.
Lively Dublin ball on August 1 hosted by General O Daly’s party ended in chaos as Blue Shirts clashed with guests including Governor General MacNeil and ex-Executive Council leader Mrs Comgrave. Police arrested one man while stones and bottles shattered windows. Cronin unable to leave ballroom safely as crowd surged and later dispersal followed baton charges.
Mr Perenson resumes debate on the Yaua Dart Door Ray bill arguing railways should be built in the order authorised. MPs including JW Smith Griffiths and Dany urge urgency and caution over lines like Dartmoor. Minister Willcock defends policy while lambert criticises wasteful projects amid calls for clearer information on former Mangasine line and Lake King route.
A garbled report describes a Dublin demonstration by Blue Shirts on August 8. It suggests a plan involving the National Guard and opposition from Communists to the parade commemorating deaths of Michael Welling, Arthur Kttiths, and Kevin O Higgines. The text is unclear but implies political tension and possible military involvement.
Saturday sees Thistles seniors and Juniors in Hansen Cup action with W Murray to referee the main match and Marker in charge. Sunday officials travel to Northwypt for the Hansen Cup semi between Yuna and Northall, with L Harker overseeing senior matches and F Goodwin on the junior game. Teams listed include Thistles seniors and juniors with a mix of players named, while reserves and junior sides feature additional players.
A new light delivery motor vehicle, designed for bakers and dairymen, claims to handle short, frequent slopes with low maintenance and fuel use. It features a simple drive system, a driver can step from the ground, and a modular power unit with removable rear wheels. Early tests suggest economy and ease, with expected availability soon after a Friday unveiling.
Discussion at the Wrimney Producers’ Conference in Perth focused on amendments to the Farmers Debts Adjustment Act. Mr B J Horwood introduced views on unpaid undertakers and credit practices, with emphasis on protecting farmers while addressing unscrupulous creditors. The meeting reviewed the act’s provisions, trustee roles, and potential extensions to cover longer relief for farmers and associated mortgagees.
Health authorities reported last night that alarm spread through Prawein and surrounding streets as severe conditions caused by squalid waste and rubbish proliferation led to rising illness. Municipal officials noted strained medical resources and urged rapid cleanup to prevent further cases, with residents warned to avoid affected areas until containment is assured.
Fragmentary report on Dr G Builder, noted as leader of a research council tasking in radio studies. Describes his education at Goraihtyn Stary School and Western Nationalia, British Polar research roles, and focus on wireless wave propagation and atmospheric signals. Mentions experiments with transmitter signals and potential aims for unobstructed wireless communication under varied conditions.
The text notes two Dalby family members in Leicestershire who played bridge by night, calling it Bridge or Vine, with references to Ruben whist and a habit of wagering on alternate nights. It mentions a journey after nightfall and a remark about “your bridge to-morrow,” reflecting colloquial game terms and a nickname for the activity.
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