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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1933
Page
5
In Cork on December 4 clashes between Blue Shirts and Republicans left several injured. A baton charge paused the siege as crowd violence escalated after a meeting at Queenstown. Police sought to silence speakers including Mr Blythe and Commander Vronin amid alleged gangster government pressure.
Premier Craigavon announced Ulster’s general election results showing Unionists ahead with 5 seats to Republican Fianna Fail and others, while De Valera’s coalition performed poorly. Fianna Fail defeated McLowany and McGirath contested in South Down, with limited gains for Republicans.
A defendant faces trial at Bow Street on charges related to a scheme involving threats and forged deeds. Counsel argued over intimidation tactics, while testimony suggested the accused claimed illegitimate ties to a duke. Evidence included references to annual sums and forged letters aimed at the U S President.
A distorted Soviet report claims the secret police made numerous arrests of government officials and soldiers amid a crackdown. Authorities say the movement faced a backlash and that readers have lost the right to live, per a broadcast last night.
A terse note from London sources indicates that Australia may make an early loan announcement. The report, though garbled, suggests Brisbane and Melbourne are closely watching movements in currency and government funding.
Wellington reports the Wellington Air Service flight Faith in Australia landed at New Plymouth at 4 am after a swift voyage from Sydney. The trip covered fourteen hours and twenty-seven minutes with a welcome crowd and officials noting the journey as a notable achievement.
The theatre presents Conan Doyle inspired Fires of Fate and The Tragedy of Korosko as the main features. An additional comedy The Plum Coup is showcased with Fuller, Lotinga and supporting players delivering a lively screen program.
Melbourne records heavy rainfall and severe flooding as a powerful storm wallops the area. The downpour and lightning disrupted streets and suburbs, leaving damage across public and private properties and triggering emergency responses.
December 4 Vallie Western Australia All coal mines in the Collie field were idle due to a union meeting after the Commissioner of Railways canceled this week’s Griffon coal orders amid price disputes The ministers apparently planned to resume operations tomorrow with the mines expected to reopen.
Melbourne reports an 11 year old, Raymond Roland Crooks, nearly drowned after a hook dropped into an underground drain at Moonee Ponds. He overbalanced and fell head first into the water, swept along for three quarters of a mile within Moonee Ponds Creek, escaping with narrow survival.
Reports say Mussolini and the Magier envoy Litecoin are pressing toward a general disarmament pact. The ground is being prepared for Russia’s possible involvement. Huawin offered to pledge noninterference in internal affairs, while relations with Japan were noted only tentatively.
Harbin residents react to the death of Simon Kasp a renowned Russian pianist naturalized in Fro abducted outside a theatre on August 16 by Russian kidnappers. Police arrested suspects as authorities allege demands of six thousand dollars and a ransom were made before the murder.
The Stelin Mi Presentation College pupils held their annual concert at Town Hall on Friday to broad praise from adults and children alike. The program opened with youth performers and featured an operetta titled Pearl therewith a romance set at sea involving King Alphonso and Lorenzo, ending in a happy conclusion with notable costumes and musical numbers throughout the evening.
Race program from NABAWA lists stakes and conditions for the John Ronan Stakes Die Luid Handicap Flying Bandicap and other events. Second place pays 10 shillings, three-year no-starters note, nominations and acceptances required, seven furlongs Farewell Handicap carries £10 with 20s for second and 10s for third.
Rules and by laws of the W A Turf Club and N D Racing Association govern hack classifications and weights. Nominations carried by secretary H B Rock Nabawa Geraldton due December 5 1935 at 6 PM with weights declared around December 15 1953 and acceptances due December 18 1933.
Review touts Men Must Fight as powerful wartime drama with vivid aerial raids and a mother’s struggle to keep her diplomat husband from war. Diana Wynyard and Philips Holts shine as leads with Lewi Stone portraying the husband torn between patriotism and family. Strong supporting cast includes Mira Wynyard, May Robson, Ruth Selwyn, and Robert Young. Shows begin Monday.
A protest arises over grant distribution by the Prinney Producers Association across the state. Gerriton Vinnich and K Johnson join other wheat growers in opposing ministerial actions, demanding fair participation and alleging discrimination in the aid process. The federation pledges to assist all growers and resolve the issue with authorities.
A December report from Perth notes nearly £300,000 will be spent this financial year on harbour improvements. The Geraklion archart is completed and handed to the Railway Department. The wharf extends 1510 feet with 25 feet of water in the basin. a breakwater is under construction to shelter the entrance and channel.
Fragmentary text notes a telegram about a death of a person named Toseph Prive puma near Nishod and Methew miles from Valgon. Readable names and locations are limited.
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