26 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1930
Page
1
A detailed list of tonight's and tomorrow's programming across WP and WA channels. It notes times, show titles, musical interludes, weather and market reports, and a series of musical recitals, talks, and sports updates with various performers and presenters.
Report outlines Waterline and allied horses facing a tough spring meeting with Melbourne Cup on the line. It notes a New Zealander’s Caulfield win and persistent doubles play, uncertainties over Waterline’s stable move, and potential handicapping shifts if Waterline wins the Metropolitan. Also mentions a filly from Williamstown.
A quoted rhyme about weather and battle tones a watchman questions rain and brightness while naming a fictional enemy. The verse mixes sportlike rhetoric with a protective stance amid a glowing peppermint brand image.
A chaotic report details maritime activity at Albany and Port Hedland with vessel arrivals, gross tonnage, cargo shifts, and wool exports. It notes increases in some ports and declines in others, highlighting changes in sheep, wool, bale counts, sandalwood, and overall tonnage across the year.
Fragmentary notice describes a northern village with ox houses and lacking many amenities. It mentions a former timber building, a V award, a DCM, a beard remark, and a postal box drop with a stamp. The mine that fueled the village closed over a century ago.
Rev. T. Kilison of Merethald Methodist Church and family visited Paris and saw mixed reactions to artistic nudity. He remarked on unifying three Methodist factions and warned about long Continental Sundays affecting faith and attendance. He compared Continental Sunday practices with Wesleyan teachings and urged cautious adaptation.
At a Preston Road Centre meeting, concerns rise over lack of traffic supervision and parking violations. Dr Collin urges street inspections to curb jammed main road traffic and proposes appointing a traffic officer to enforce Parking and Traffic Acts.
The article chronicles the famous yacht America from its 1850 victory at Cowes through a long career marked by renamings and roles as a blockade runner, naval vessel, and cadet regimental ship. It details key events in 1861, 1864, and 1870, including purchases, sale, and eventual retirement to Marblehead shipyard.
The Meckering community discusses how to honor World War I sacrifices with a memorial. Residents praise the current plan but consider alternate options to avoid detracting from the town’s beauty. A lighter cenotaph or different public memorial might better fit Avon’s appearance while still honoring history.
The State Arbitration Court granted leave to amend awards affecting thousands of public servants including railway workers, police, dock workers and hospital staff. Commissioners outlined potential reversion to the 48 hour week and loss of certain allowances, with next hearing set for preferential hearing of the case.
Justice Dreyer in the Supreme Court awarded £978 10s in wages due to Pal Singh for Osmini Balach, a camel trader employed at Wyndha. The dispute centered on a signed memorandum claiming £670, while witnesses differed on the correct amount. An appeal and stay were hinted, with payment conditions to be set.
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