20 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
1
Fancy goods pricing lists show toilet sets in grey and tortoise swell with satin lined cases priced at 7/11 each, coloured and fancy boxed stationery 1/11 per box, fancy faxed handkerchiefs 1/11 per box, children’s fancy handkerchiefs 2d each, ladies hemstitched handkerchiefs 2/6 per dozen, boxed handkerchief assortments 2/11 per box, and afternoon tea cloths hemstitched 2/6 each.
The fifty fourth annual meeting of the T G Life Society in Melbourne noted new policy issuances totaling 142184 and 1008 personal policies, with ordinary department growth and accident benefit policies. Income and assets were cited, with emphasis on long term interest and bonus maintenance despite market fluctuations. The chair praised policyholders and loyalty, closing with gratitude to the public.
R.S.L. announces entries for a major meeting at Kieal Recreation Ground on Derember 27. Events include Pre Hamli ny 75 yards, RAL 1 yards, and Championship Kaye Hamdieny 220 yards. Names such as A Clarkson and P Gray appear among entrants. details remain tentative for publication.
In Crow Street tobacco shop proprietor and customer were tied and robbed by three armed men. One attacker ditched the barber chair, stole £30 from Frederick Davis, and the cash register about £5. Robbers forced victims to the rear and bound them as they fled.
Traffic court heard taxi driver Ernest Whitby was charged with speeding past the railway station intersection in Eleanor Street. Witnesses backed the claim, noting a fast approach from 25 to 40 mph as Whitby’s car moved through the junction. The magistrate reserved a decision after testimony.
The executive of the Australian Labour Party split tonight over internal disciplinary actions. The Feate executive united to rail against a State Branch dispute, signaling a major party divide as tensions spill into federal leadership discussions.
On behalf of the trading banks of Australia a statement was issued today. It references Australian industries and outlines a stance or policy. The text is fragmentary but indicates a coordinated industry statement from banking partners.
A Norwegian company builds an oil tanker equipped for whale hunting operations aboard a shipyard on the Tees. The vessel will head to Melbourne and then into southern whaling waters near Adratia. Powered by a four-stroke diesel, it will take about six weeks to reach whaling grounds and around eight months for the voyage.
The December meeting presided by Mr C L Duncan discussed funding curtailments by the Commonwealth government under the Federal Aid Roads Act. Officials considered expenditure of 1000 in the Green fleet, while subsidies to Read Remedy were denied due to financial strain. The board approved notices, repairs to Walkaway road, and responsibilities for wrecks, with a monthly balance shown and payments approved. Legal action for outstanding rates was authorized.
In Parix a calcium carbide factory near Tea House exploded. Over 100 workers trapped by debris, many escaping amid plaster-block ruins. Terrified survivors crawled out as authorities fear up to forty fatalities, with three bodies recovered so far.
In Canberra on December 18 the Federal Parliament adjourned after a day of strife marked by refusals of Oppori Hon members and a heated clash on a committee involving Mr Theodore. The floor erupts in a half hour of wild disorder, with Mestre Thore Lathan Hott and Hawker at the center of the vigorous altercation.
December 18 reports a cabinet plan to appoint Tr Kvatt and Mr Vi McTiernan to the two vacant positions on the High Court bench in Canberra. The move signals a reshaping of the court's leadership as government officials move to secure seasoned legal voices for the bench.
The Cue State Battery weekly tally lists parcel cleanups including P A 4&1 P Zapetti with 23 toms for 14 ox 0 days and P A 56M D E Negitla with 20 tons for 1 ox ilwis plus several other entries: I Taylor 34 tons for widwis, EL Gill 4 ny 19 wis, Mackay 1 tone for 24 ton 17 dts, Cusex 14 toms for 8 on 18 swe, Poulson 10 tone for 4 ox 6 dwts.
The council discusses a long standing nuisance caused by animals on town grounds. Dr Christie and Dr Hollings support actions to reduce disturbances, favoring earlier hours and stricter enforcement. Town Clerk prepares to request the manager to address the issue and mitigate the impact on residents.
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