21 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1935
Page
1
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Angele Marintta at Payiue’s Pines mine found the man died of heart failure after an accidental fall at the 258 foot level. Witnesses described workers signaling the hoist and locating Marintta, with no prior heart issues noted. verdict returned as death from heart failure.
December 21 report shows interstate shipping hurt as crews refuse to work on arrival at Sydnee and Sydney. The New South Wales Industrial Commission seeks talks with shipowners to urge resumption of work while legal opinions shape possible licensing of resisting seamen. Volunteers pressure to seize idle vessels. recovery efforts spread to Adelaide and Brisbane.
Minutes record a Jubilee Appeal committee meeting on allocations for central funds. Mr Carter proposed directing funds to Geraldton and urged the central committee to advise trustees about distribution, considering wider state youth benefits and a possible statewide scheme. The discussion concluded with leaving the final scheme to the central committee to craft and present.
Perth reports Sergeant Martin O'Meara VI R who served in Western Australia and earned the Victoria Cross for gallantry at the Somme battlefields, died yesterday after years of ill health following the Great War. He was renowned for bravery under heavy fire at Vudieres and No Man's Land, saving many lives. Funeral arrangements were announced.
A sedan driven by Mr AS Barr of Throw Springs collided with a Lowel car near Cortunmmnky on the Perenjori Road last night. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage with wheel and steering damage noted. Mrs Bates suffered shock and injuries while five people were reported hurt. insurance covered the damage.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses tensions in the British coal trade with mentions of men’s demands and unresolved issues. The readable fragments reference figures and groups but lack clear names, dates, or locations to anchor a precise report.
A December power outage shrouded Perth in darkness as streets crowded with people moved through the city. Lights failed after an incident near the power house causing confusion and halted traffic while emergency services assessed the situation.
An advertisement describes common kidney symptoms such as dull back pain dizziness headaches and urinary irregularities as signs of weak kidneys. It touts Dean's Backache Kidney Pills as a tonic that supposedly cures kidney issues and relieves related ailments like rheumatism sciatica lumbago renal dropsy and bladder weakness.
The minister stated that any action taken must comply with the Mining Act. He referenced operations in Kaolindskio and Yann and noted labour conditions would be observed while addressing concerns from Connolly Ger.
Printed by George Lindsay Smith of 6 du Bowlay Street Geraldton for Geraldton Newspapers Limited at Guardian Buildings 125 Marine Terrace Geraldton Western Australia. The advertisement touts Deans Backache Kidney pills under the Leaf Trade Mark.
The Chief Secretary stresses urgent steps to handle water shortages in the Ventral Province. He argues the government must act promptly, noting farmers face difficulty while district leaders await decisive action. Opposition views and public sentiment are noted as the issue is debated.
Unclear OCR text reports billiards results from Tattersalls Saloon in what appears to be a university or institute event. Mentions players Harrop, Howe, Moon, Winston, Fishwick, and Tothill among winners and defeats with scattered scores and place names.
A terse summary notes government focus on migration policy and ongoing efforts to settle or relocate populations. It highlights renewed attention to migration as a national issue and the administration's stance on related controls and settlements.
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