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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1933
Page
3
London reports France contemplates a new disarmament plan next month after rejecting proposals by Germany. The plan features firing all offensive weapons on neutral grounds for eventual destruction if disarmament control is established after ten years.
London reports France and Germany negotiate counter proposals on armament. France suggests an eight year treaty with disarmament measures promising to scrap bomb planes, while demanding Germany reduce its military manpower.
Canberra reports proposed federal regulations on water front work across Australia. The Attorney General’s draft, after minor changes, will go to the Executive Council soon with aims to curb casual labor on the waterfront, intending to take effect early in the new year.
A Daily Telegraph leader suggests Don Bradman may not join the Australian test team due to the old rule forbidding players wives from accompanying them. The item notes concern over the policy and its impact on Bradman’s participation.
Syiney December 28 reports Mr Slade chair of the Board of Control said he did not know Bradman sought Board approval for his wife. A separate source says Bradman had no plan to ask permission for his wife to join him in England.
Acting Secretary Morgenthan directs delivery to the Treasury of all gold coins bullion and certificates in the United States except numismatists specimens jewelers scrap in parcels under one hundred dollars or Federal Reserve Bank holdings or those of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation or gold in external unions like Hawaii and the Philippines.
Norman Whyatt motorcycle rider and Miss Walker pillion passenger died at once after a crash on a narrow road near Dale Bridge when their bike struck a motor van. The collision caused severe injuries to both, leading to immediate death.
In Roumania on December 20 students shot and killed Premier Drien in his King's Arms embrace. The crowd reacted with horror and attempted to lynch the attackers as the wounded leader died.
Paris reports the Director General of State Railways M. Dautry complains that cutting costs to modernise the railways is wasteful, as it harms safety and leaves much equipment dated to the system’s early days. Signals remain outdated despite modernization attempts.
Southport reports a massive globicephalus or common blackfish over 1 ton was driven over the bar by a south-west gale and stranded in a shallow basin. Museum director Mr H A Longman identified the creature as a large dolphin member. A 17-man push and motor hoist moved the fish to a truck. The ebony skin and measurements described mark it as a remarkable catch with a small pea-sized eye and pencil-thick teeth.
Calcutta December 27 The West Australian tennis team Messrs Ford Jacoby Stephen and Davis were eliminated in all events at the Calcutta championships where India’s top players compete. Indian circles express disappointment at the WA team’s poor showing.
Hobart reports serious bush fires in the Tucenna and Fitzgerald districts of the Derwent Valley. Strong winds endangered Fitzgerald and Tyenna, forcing evacuations, burning a hut and a motor car, with timber mills at risk and communications cut off as crews fight the blaze. Several narrow escapes noted.
In Melbourne on December 29, South Australia tops Victoria in the Sheffield Shield with Fleetwood-Smith delivering eight for 111. Victoria respond 291 for seven, Bromley scoring a grim 101 not out, as Richardson Nitschke Tobin and others contribute for South Australia.
Queensland tallies 160 for 3 against New South Wales after strong start in Sheffield Shield. Key batters push score as NSW bowlers struggle early.
The famous fourth century Greek Bible Codex Sinaiticus, bought from the Soviet Government for £100,144, was placed on display in the British Museum. Dr. Bell tested its authenticity before installation in the entrance hall as a queue of about 3,500 visitors viewed the preserved codex in a red and gold enamelled case. The bookseller noted initial offers of £200,000 before agreeing to £100,000 as a bargain.
In Lithgow district, Hartley Vale and Vale of Clwydd caterpillars devastate crops and cover grassland. A three mile caterpillar column moved along the Great Western Highway while Bowenfels reports thousands of caterpillars in long grass and on walls. A motorist removed caterpillars from lorry wheels and houses report infestations.
Cucesun won the Perth Cup amid a large crowd at the West Australian Turf Club carnival. The program also featured Breeders Plate and Primer Welter events with multiple runners and varied dividends listed for each race.
Helsingfors report states Colonel Asplund head of Finland's largest munition factory was poisoned in 1932 by a major espionage group based in Helsingfora. Three others connected to the factory were poisoned, others attacked, twenty suspects held including a young woman linked to a high officer.
The Eltham Shire notes a Tuesday Chipper benefit meeting with multiple handicap races and varied entries including Northam Handicap and Pintarra Handicap fields. A tiger near the municipal chambers prompted a special notice as a tiger was killed by the shire secretary during proceedings.
Fremantle ex-champion boxer William Sporl remains on danger list at Fremantle Hospital after a Tuesday night stabbing in his gymnasium. An operation was performed and oxygen used to keep him alive. only slender hopes are held for recovery. Ship’s fireman John Joseph Brennan remains in remand custody on a charge of unlawfully assaulting Sporl.
Bandits raided the First State Bank in Marrin Texas taking 8200 pounds in cash and kidnapping three employees including the vice president. A local report notes the incident occurred today with hostages held.
Melbourne reports postal revenue for July to November at £1,725,000, beating the previous year by a margin of £1,414, and exceeding the five month estimate by £114,958. Major gains come from Telephone and Postage with state variations shown. NSW leads with £105,105 rise. other states include Victoria £97,422 and Western Australia £1,040 with Central Office Canberra £4,400.
The Perth Cup draw held this morning awards the first prize of 1000 pounds to A Mullumby of Collie and the second prize of 1000 pounds to Mrs ODea of Maylands. The third prize of 500 pounds goes to H Pope N Sues BH T Dear and Mrs C Dear of Northam.
Eastern States Racing reports the principal races at Sydney Tatter sall's Club meeting. Carrington Stakes winner Jacko with Vint and Chemosh also placed. Denman Handicap over one mile nine furlongs saw Agincourt Cynical and Tah vane prominent. Betting favored prices 2 to 1 7 to 1 12 to 1 and 8 to 1 8 to 1 9 to 4.
Melbourne hosts a farewell for O W Darch as he leaves Shell Australia for London. Vernon Smith lauds Darch’s eight years in Australia guiding bulk distribution and local industry cooperation, while colleagues hail his long term service and Anglo Australian ties.
Donald Morrison nine of Bay Street Botany died after climbing a roof to pull peaches and touching live wires. The incident occurred on Botany Bay Street where the boy was found fatally shocked.
Annual licenses for hotels, dairies, milk vendors, boarding houses, private hospitals and offensive trades, plus cow keeping, are due at the council chambers by January 21 1954. Prosecutions will follow for those who fail to obtain licenses. Town Clerk D R Moffatt.
Landowner warns that any person trespassing on the rear block behind the Geraldton Recreation Ground to access Conway Street or Augustus Street will be prosecuted without further notice, without respect to persons.
Enders are invited and close at noon on Saturday January 6 1934 for building additions to the Masonic Hall Augustus Street Geraldton The lowest tender not necessarily accepted Tenders and specifications obtainable from W H Luttrell 146 Fitzgerald Street Geraldton
The Geraldton Swimming Club releases the season handicaps for senior and junior men and women. Notable entries include AL Dalson and IL Blakes in 20 and 30 yard classes, with many swimmers listed across multiple distances from 10 to 40 yards and junior groups led by C Gibson and J Marsh.
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