17 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
1
The council debated appointing an independent auditor for municipal affairs. Supporters cited the need for better direction in town administration and praised current officers, while opponents warned the move could insult staff and questioned warrant. After a heated exchange, the motion failed 5 to 9 with no action taken.
A broad forecast highlights next year’s car models with improved power, safety, and comfort. Industry notes range of innovations, including new front-tine station in the casing and advanced build quality, signaling strong consumer appeal and potential market impact.
Motorists are urged to prepare cars before the holiday season by checking brakes steering gear ignition carburetion and electrical systems. A thorough pretrip inspection can prevent breakdowns and ensure safety for drivers and others during busy travel periods.
The Paris plan for an African settlement, published in Geneva and London, proposes ceding eastern Tigre and Ogaden to Italy, Abyssinia gains a sea outlet, and Avail area to Britain. It assigns wide economic rights to Italy, with League of Nations involvement and Italian Abyssinia collaboration. Abyssinia protests, seeking full sovereign rights and an Assembly ruling.
The Wilms Gold Clears site near Lanwton faces reduced output after a near 83,000 ton refined tally and extended mine life discussions. Analysts note a 25/04 ton average, with higher grade ore and maintenance costs impacting the year’s yield.
London reports anxiety over the Itate settlement and British policy. Sir Manuel Hoare has urged Ethiopian Emperor to consider favorable terms as Eden and Hoare prepare speeches in Geneva and the House of Commons. The cabinet weighs a strong show of force versus risking a split and Eden’s possible resignation amid air sanctions and Abyssinia talks.
London reports that the Dessie bombardment aimed to demoralise opposing forces and derail strategic plans. Government leaders vow to resist Mary’s demands and continue the fight, stating that land will be taken by force if necessary.
On December 17 near Three Springs Mr W A Sheridan collided with a tree while returning from The Springs. His new Chevrolet utility truck was wrecked, he suffered scalp lacerations and severe cuts, remained on the road overnight, was found by a traveler this morning and taken to North Midlands District Hospital at Theen Springs where Dr Mayrhofer attended him.
Departmental report notes that the State batteries processed 2,820 tons of ore for 1 rodwt of gold. Details are scattered with numerous fractional weights and place names, including Murehiao, Warriedar, Tex Payne's Find, and Ark W063. The garbled text lists dwt, oz, and tons across many entries, indicating a fragmented ore assay and tonnage summary from multiple localities.
Dr Oldfield told the Kennington and Lambeth Brotherhood that nagging wives can spur lazy men to work, especially when money matters strain. He warned that most men marry for money and lose enthusiasm, but a few minds built on self denial and hard work can rise.
A lucky find by A Birdsall at Daylesford yielded a 30 ounce nugget worth £250. The claimant planned to validate a doctor’s advice, while Binball, long out of work, watched from his pension as Whisky Lead speculation continued. The nugget was near Fyanstown Hotel and Banks Daylesford. sale offers arose but no deal occurred.
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