06 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1930
Page
1
Christmas presents list various jewelry and gift items including solid gold wristlet watches, rings, necklets, signet rings, diamonds, golf and silver chains, pins, cigars holders, ink stands, fountain pens, pocket books, ash trays, pipes, and binoculars. Pricing ranges from low to mid affordable, with numerous luxury items highlighted.
Ad touts a selection of wedding presents including engagement rings and crystal pieces. It promises half price engraving this month and urges readers to call and inspect the items at Ying Dona of the Premises. It claims a durable crystal fit for a watch.
Mt Erin hosts a country tennis clash with Nalawa at Mt Erin on Sunday November 30. The lineup features Mayter, Gould, Tetlow, Cahill, McGeachin, McDownet, Jupp, Barwon, and Heelan among others. Matches include singles and doubles with Beaten sets and close finishes as teams vie for wins.
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Bank Board stood firm against altering its wheat financing policy amid pressure from the Federal Ministry to adjust the earlier decision. The status quo aims to fuel growth in banking support for grain markets, with country stations offered roughly 4/8 per unit as a benchmark.
A Canberra conference involving gold producers representatives, Treasury, Home Affairs, and the Commonwealth Bank agreed to form a gold pool. A board will supervise the payment of the proposed gold bonus and regulate its sale.
Perth December 3 the Legislative Council met. The Prem Bill was passed all stages without amendment. The Totalisator Duty Bill and the Friendly Society Bill moved through the committees stage without end.
A Brisbane meeting of shearers at Bomw Tart Night backed the Longreach Manifesto. They resolved that shearers under the adviser levy of 2 pounds would pay a levy of 2 shillings in the pound to the strum.
Interest surged as locals watched speed boats around the bay with plans to form a Geraldton speed boat club within months. Four boats are under construction or planned, including vessels for Shaw, Davis, Murat, and Pomeroy, with engines such as Hartfont and Johnston on display at local agencies.
A Linle Marah pupils concert drew a large crowd for a prize giving and recital. Peggy O’Neil and Juan Mloodon solos impressed, with From Flower to Flower? charming. Marjorie Lindon and Ken Maraham Betts showed promise in advanced pieces, while Nell Stokes and Amy Sni zplew offered notable numbers. The mayor, Pierre Uren, praised the performers before a cordial curtain.
A government minister issued an important statement urging stronger support for farmers. The call emphasized relief and coordinated actions to bolster agricultural livelihoods amid challenging conditions.
At Geraldton December session Henry Jenkin faced a charge of armed public disturbance in Galena on August 18. Terrence Weir testified of a struggle on Weir’s verandah after a gun barrel was thrust into his neck. Jenkin overpowered, seized the gun, and later left with the firearm and cartridge. Witnesses described threats and prior tensions between Jenkin and Weir. The Crown offered no further action after evidence and cartridge handling.
Stella Maris College staged a lively Christmas program at Moor space and Town Mall gallery. The juvenile segment featured Christmas in Other Lands with Dust Fairy Miss A Glas and Father Christmas Master P B Wheetan guiding children of Australia through Norway Holland Russia and Italy. Performances included The Cut and Naughty Boy Way as well as violin and vocal solos by Ruth Amleraan Aten Halpin and N Mulligan. The King and Queen story line with Seven fairy godmothers and a Princess centered finale drew strong pupil participation and an archery of instrumentalists led by C Wright.
A witness testifies to a night clash on August 16 at Weir’s Verandah near Galena between the caretaker of nearby mines and Weir. The struggle ended with a verdict of not guilty for having a weapon loaded, while the jury found no intent to harm.
A disrupted December church event features the Christ Church Entertainment Committee staging a social with caneprran and revolutions amid a chaotic program. The Republican Censor recounts arrests, riots, and clashes as the crowd and authorities contend with accusations of political agitation and dissension.
A strong earthquake and extensive tremors were reported in Rangoon early today. The event caused alarm and scattered damage as residents described the shaking as severe and prolonged across portions of the city.
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