Views of Labour Critiqued on Profiteering Measure
An earnest critique by PJ Tratner is published as a statement from the Parliamentary Country Party committee. It questions the Labor introduced bill on profiteering, arguing the document confuses rather than clarifies the issue and suggests the Country Party would avoid stamping its own excuses.
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PJ. Tratner
Ali
Labour
Parliamentary
Country Party
Legislative Council
Western Australia
German Leaders Keep Spotlight on Colonial Demands
Berlin December 27 reports that Field Marshal Goering in the foreword to a German Colonial Year Week vows continual emphasis on the colonial problem until Germany’s urgent and collective wishes are fulfilled.
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Berlin
Field Marshal
Goering
Alm
Germany
Light lands farming possibilities outlined by Mr. Lynch
Mr P J Lynch of Three Springs described light land farming prospects and the 200 day per year output claim. He cited ten tractors and four ploughs producing moderate results and urged practical testing, outlining barriers to wheat profitability including transport costs, soil value, high costs, and foreign power supply. The Light Lands Commission was praised for highlighting problems and remedies, with potential to turn wasteland into national wealth.
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PJ. Lynch
Three Springs
Thix
Iight Land
Lynch
Chicago
New York
Lupeth
Geraldton
Light Lands Commission
Railways Smash in Eastern Rumani Dead and Injured
In eastern Rumania a Sunday collision of two pioneer trains caused at least five deaths and several injuries. Blizzard delays hindered relief trains delivering aid and care. An assistant stationmaster reportedly ordered trains to pass at an unusual point, with the Precateed stationmaster unaware. A conductor walked ten miles through snow for help. King Carol ordered arrests of railway officials responsible.
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Dtukarest
Comumnica
Rumania
Galat
Precateed
Carol
Rallveau
Gambler Percy Hands Leaves £24 After Death
London reports reveal Percy Hands once worth £250000 died intestate at 54. His widow son Lewis and daughter Jil face lean times after a life of luxury with homes in Beckenham and Fulham. Hands built wealth in racing and betting, once betting £2000 on a race and winning, but his fortune dwindled to £24 10s 3d at death amid ill health and a shrinking bookmaking business.
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London
Main
Peres Hand
Lewis
Jil
Beckenham
Kent
Park Lane
Fulham
Percy Hands
Piccadilly
Grambling
Epsom
Northolt
East Horley
Vienna
Geraldton Bowling Club bowls continue with mixed fours
Geraldton Bowling Club held a busy Saturday with three rinks in the points competition culminating 21-19 in the Martin Nilen Davey Rock win and 22-19 for Currie Chajconn and Currie over Wilton Clanas Morrishy Abbott. Monday saw pairs in morning and afternoon with Mills Daves Gibson and Abbott Aus Giteos winning. An all ages mixed fours event followed with several close results including 16-15 and 26-11 scores.
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Geraldon
Martin
Nilen
Davey Stud Rock
Dean
Gllmore
W. Rogers
Thomas
Green
Gihaon
Askew
J. Rogers
G. Smyth
Zurcher
Humick
Meadowcraft
Crothers
Chajconn
Currie
Wilton
Clanas
Morrishy
Abbott
Davey Ant W. Rogers
Nien
Poster
Elliott
Rs. W. Rogers
Stone
A. Meadowcroft
Perth
W. Bampton
EB. Hussick
4. Merbert
T. Prior
H. Foster
T. Nilen
J. ¥. Rogers
W. Steadies
P. Gibson
M. Abbott
Fast Airliners Plan High Altitude Flying Boats
Short Bros builders of Expire flying boats have three landline projects under construction. Two will operate at ten thousand feet with a kilo of Ligtons and three thousand pound land Flamingo to be produced in 1580. The Fairey thirty passenger four features a supercharged cabin for flying at great height.
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Short Bros
War in China Devastating Air Raids
In December 27, a major Allied bulletin reports more than 100 Japanese planes conducting widespread bombing across Shenji Province to Kwang Tung in the southeast. Hundreds of civilians are feared dead as cities endure a brutal aerial campaign in the Sino Japanese conflict.
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Zonden
Shenji Province
Kwangtung
Charmesan face powder promises luxury at low price
An advertisement extols Charmesan face powder as superior to costly brands, claiming it blends top ingredients with Parisian perfume exclusivity. It asserts long wear, instant youthful effect, and broad shade range including a celebrated hue, appealing to women seeking "chic" modern beauty results.
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Paris
Deeko D Osleys and Serviettes on View at Geraldton News
An exclusive range of Deeko D Osleys Serviettes fable Cloths Tray Cloth Tart plates Dorothy Cups and Candy Cups shades and sizes now on view at Geraldton Newsapera Limited.
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Deeko Goods
Deeko
Geraldton Newspapera Limited
Perth Players Visit For Carnival Bowling Event Details
Members of the Geraldton Club travel by road for a weekend carnival featuring Christie Fours and Sumpton Paira. The program runs across Saturday Sunday and Monday with specified rounds and umpire assignments. Detailed draws list players from Perth and others, including Christie, Rock, Willock, Mills, and Abbot, with round timings and rules for substitutes and forfeits.
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Geraldton Club
Chicago
Soar
Pale Seavewsy
A. P. Rock
J.thomas
H. J. Foster
Walkaway Sports Club Meeting At Old Racecourse
Walkaway District hosts a Saturday meeting at the old racecourse near Walkaway Station. Pat Pons recalls a prior gathering, with events for pedestrians, chorel and novelty races. The Walkaway Hack Race divides into three divisions with up to ten horses in two lanes. Handicaps list riders and distances for Sheffield and 440 yard events, plus Walkaway Hack divisions and notable entrants.
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C. Fisher
K. Carr
Turkey's future under new president clarified
In Istanbul on December 28 General Toon, who followed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk as Turkey's President, was elected leader for life of the People's Party, signaling a resolve to maintain the political framework created by Ataturk.
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Instanbul
Toon
Inte Kemal Attatnrk
Turkey
Lax Hee
People's Party
Kemal Attatnrk
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