27 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1930
Page
1
A general knowledge quiz series by AJ airs every Saturday and Wednesday with questions and answers published later. Readers are invited to submit questions. topics include language, science, history, and geography, with the format rotating between questions and answers on a schedule.
A nervous applicant complains of a squeaky fountain pen while addressing an unspecified landlord or tenant. The dialogue includes unclear phrases about being sought and a stray remark about suitability for a tenancy. The text reads like garbled OCR with fragmented, noncoherent lines.
A detailed broadcast listing for an Evening Session at Town Hall includes Uncle Ban and Aunty Maxine stories, organ recitals by Harey Vowles, Mozart and Chopin pieces, and cricket scores. Additional segments cover weather, market reports, and a basil Kirke talk, with later sessions and a Goodnight segment.
A bewildering kidnapping case grips London as police and residents search for the missing child. Authorities say the suspect, a man believed to be the child’s real family member, may have links to Heatland Yard while investigators intensify efforts to locate the girl.
A state quarry system halted operations earlier than planned with officials stating a quick restart is anticipated. The pause affects production timelines and local supply chains as agencies coordinate reopening.
The Ameciated Agents at Copiey's 08 led a sale of 735 cattle with 211 medium to good quality stock from Mindéroo and other districts. Demand stayed limited to metropolitan buyers. prices eased from last week but overall market remained steady with best weighty bullocks reaching 14 10 to 15 10 and top oddities to 17 2 4. Major consignors included Smith and Co. Dalgety and Co. Wes tralian Farmers and Golds hough Mort and Co. with varied turnout.
A brief note cites serious trouble in districts with one case noted as rare and awaiting further details. The fragmentary item mentions ongoing issues impacting local areas and officials monitoring the situation.
At the Collie Council, the Town Clerk read a letter from M Costello organiser for the AW srosees pelt to Liseeeam seeking payment of 14/4 per day for 8 hours. The council discussed whether workers should be paid under the AWU agreement and instructed actions to inform the unemployed relief committee and AWU secretary of their stance.
D Milligan, secretary of the TMLCA, filed a £1000 claim under the Workers' Compensation Act against Wange YMCA after the death of a foster child following a game of Ping Pong. The winner supposedly was to inflict a penalty kick. after a 13 to 10 defeat the deceased was kicked and died from injuries. The case was adjourned pending termination of extents.
An American text book extract discusses a British collected motley army at Gallipoli near the Dur dlunettes, noting American motives and the U S stance in 1914. Professors Hayes and Moon of Melbourne University question school board book prescriptions while praising the work for aiding secondary scholars despite debate.
The list details upcoming agricultural show dates in the northern state region plus the Royal Show in Perth. Mullewa on September 11. Northampton on Thursday September 15. Capr… wait. Geraldton shows run September 9 and 10, and October 1 and 2. Other towns include Three Springs, Northam, Moora, and Lithgow with dates in late September and October.
A fragmented tale recounts a bookmaker and spiritualist who dies and returns from the afterlife near Paradine gates. St Peter questions him about origins and purpose, leading to a grim judgment about his dealings with moneylenders, bakers, and a paper boy, reflecting moral reckoning.
Mr Costello and Mr Hana clash over relief funding at a water relief committee meeting. The council risks breaking away from the AWW if no agreement is reached. A motion to increase wages is debated amid calls to avoid future funding cuts. A committee of Roberts Quames and J Cimey is tasked to secure support from event owners and entertainers.
The cabinet plans cuts to vermin destruction rates causing farmer discontent. The board reports over £24,001 in funds and expected collections around £25,000 for the year, with last year’s expenses about £51,000 leaving a small year-end credit. Dingo bounties fell by 2,105 while fox bounties rose by 7,370, suggesting tighter financials and possible per‑animal payments dropping from £2 to £10.
The Busselton Municipal Council invited competitive designs for beach improvements along Queen Street foreshore from Marine Parade to the railway jetty. Thirteen entries featured promenades, bowling greens, tennis courts, miniature golf, gardens, and parking for cars. Proposals varied, with some plans for a concrete foreshore promenade and garden areas influencing possible development.
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