11 Aug 1930
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1930
Page
1
An article argues broad support for commercial rabbit farming while noting vast losses from rabbits. It cites Commonwealth export values for rabbit skins versus sheep and wool, claims millions in revenue and damage, and describes widespread pasture destruction and farm closures caused by rabbit depredations.
The article argues the rabbit export trade has harmed landowners, with farmers bearing pest costs and trapper hardships. It urges relentless warfare against rabbits, claiming greater gains come from increased grain and wool yields if rabbits were eradicated despite potential cited exports.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a marine termace pharmacy claim offering a cure for chest colds. Details are unclear, with missing names, dates, and places. No verifiable evidence of efficacy or regulatory approval present in the readable text.
Fragmented note from a Chelsea area writer in Tomtom Mf outlines accusations about honesty and social standing. The missive references a recipient and a series of unclear actions with dates and names lost in OCR errors.
A garbled OCR item details a twelve-question quiz titled How Much Do You Know conducted by A. J. A. with references to ancient lore, geography and archaeology. It mentions Tutankhamen, Patagonia, the Religious Trait Society, New Lanark, Mammoth Cave, Gothic architecture, Glacian Phalanx, and a hexagonal solid, though the text is fragmentary and error-ridden.
An old humorous piece on tricky English spellings and misread words. It recounts a comical tale of a Norwegian lady visiting London who wondered why the plural forms of certain words differ and how spelling can mislead.
London reports a fatal training mishap during Territorial forces exercises at Palmer Downs. Sergeant Owen McMeair attempted a dive amid live-fire drill, reportedly veering toward a crowd and being struck by equipment. Ropes and wreckage halted the incident as rescuers recovered McMeair’s body amidst chaotic scenes.
The Bridgetown council discussed July rainfall figures and crop conditions, noting severe frosts and rapid crop growth. A motion by Mr Mc Alindson to alter the building lane failed. Councillors debated extending the boundary to cover both sides, and approved extending iron chimneys in new cottages with five members opposing unnecessary restrictions.
A meeting of about 30 people in New South Wales discussed wheat pricing under a state guarantee. The group supported a 47 bushel payment from the State Government with a fixed payment date, and formed Wheat Welt Defence to secure the pledge.
The Bunbury electric light station contractor A B Anderson claimed a £10 win in the recount. The architect refused payment, the Council declined, and a writ was issued in the Western Australia Supreme Court to recover the sum. The matter moved to the Banbury Local Court, with the plaintiff reportedly ill and an adjournment granted for nine days.
Federal Commissioner of Taxation explains misapprehensions about liability for sales tax on goods imported on or after August 1. Importers due to pay tax to the Collector of Customs at entry for home consumption, with later calls for unregistered importers. Liability depends on the value of goods for home consumption, not contract date. Tax applies to August sales in Australia, last vendor to retailer or public, and to manufacturers on retail price rather than wholesale. Adjustments in the acts aim to clarify net return for wholesalers and other traders.
The Honkler Municipal Council met and passed a resolution calling the government to remove all nonpaying lines outside the metropolitan area citing revenue concerns. The premier was asked if the government plans to follow this approach and cut out such lines statewide, with protest urged from rekindle members.
Marti Fite, a 26 year old from Barco, was arrested on a Monday in a fraud case stretching across the region. Police say he used plausible market deals in Perth to obtain goods and then failed to deliver. He confessed to 44 charges in the Morredin Police Court and received a three month imprisonment.
Early Saturday dawn fire alarm woke residents as flames erupted at the Piccadilly Tea Rooms on Harvark Street. Captain W Bowden and Merredin fire brigade contained the blaze with water and prevented serious damage though the kitchen floor and fittings were scorched. The Cubilli jeweller shop nearby and Mrs O Connor’s premises were safeguarded. investigators suspect the fire smoldered from the kitchen area before police and firemen arrived.
Government officials debated vermin control costs under the Vermin Act, citing rising expenses from foxen and kangaroos. The minister urged reduced royalties and increased trapping to fund pest destruction across northern stations, while delegates pressed for state support and more efficient methods.
A Kellerherrin council motion calls for a public gathering on Wednesday October 16 to back a plan aimed at boosting locally made goods, with discussion on cooperation between the Callie Municipal Council and the Chamber of Manufactures, amid industry concerns and consumer responses.
An Air Ministry test of a large flying boat at Remth Amption, controlled by an automatic gyroscope system, went wrong. The craft climbed and toppled, then fell back, likely injuring the pilot and crew.
The fragmented text hints at authorities debating subsidy by the Gas Store to control Vermin destruction on Crown lands. It mentions Crown links reserves, ventilation, and Wat Authorities' response. The exact subjects and entities remain unclear due to damaged wording.
An old styled ad notes CURUM cough mixture available at THE MARINE TERRACE PHARMACY, offering relief through a medicinal product sold in a coastal city market. The snippet reflects period drugstore promotion and local commerce language.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.