01 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1929
Page
1
Advertising page note requests rates and formats for ads in the Geraldton Guardian and Express, warning that alternatewing postings will be reposted until ordered countermanded. It mentions publication schedule and payment terms for the daily issue.
Mail timetable lists routes to Perth Midland Premantis and intermediate places via Midland Mondays and Phuradays. Timings include 4 am Tuesdays and Fridays 5 am and 5 20 pm Wednesdays 4 am Perth via Wogan Hills Mondays. Also Mast days Thursdays 8 am Cur Meckatharra and intermediate places Tuesdays Fridays 9 20 s Mondays and Thursdays 9 am Northampton Ajasa and intermediate places Turwings Fridays 10 a.m.
Narratarra and Chapman run on Fridays at 9 yan with departures from Geraldton on Saturday at 7 20 and Sunday at 5 pom. Other runs include Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 am with returns on Wednesdays at 4 45 pm and Saturdays at 7 15 pm. Geraldton to Narratarra to leaves Geraldton Friday at 9 am. Geraldton to Blur Point to leaves Geraldton Mondays Wednesdays There days and Saturdays at 9 am and Fridays at 11 am. Returns occur Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays Tuendays and Fridays.
Postal notices describe irregular mail routes from Geraldtes to Carnarvon and Perth with specific days and times. It mentions Vienna postal workers shaping a new service and printal ermetets for simulated letters. The Queen’s Colours and Regimental Colors are referenced in a ceremonial context.
Geraldton Week stimulates dynamic local personalities through dramatic entertainment and contests. Report notes strong acting in Chimmey Corner and a successful municipal medley, highlighting amateur talent and the risk of intellectual stagnation without ongoing cultural initiatives.
Fragmentary speech by Banat, High Commissioner for Africa, urging unity of Britain’s dominions for welfare beyond cash payments. He stresses moral service and prosperity, calling for an empire with one duty and cooperative ties among the British Commonwealth.
A partial line from a Sydney January 31 report describes a large modern sawmill and a destructive incident at a firm, mentioning Muara and Lever ab Gre in connection with the gutted plant and a second disaster.
Reports from Sydney state that last night two houses burned west of Maitland and one at Mills Creek while residents of Belnest fled from advancing flames. Ten structures were damaged or destroyed, and locals feared further loss as fires raged near homes.
A protest against alleged Communistic leanings by Jugansen actor Mr. Twao Tomi began throwing live mak en into the audience at Tokio theatre. Loud shouts disrupted the performance while Tomi’s previous protests drew little attention.
The Weather Bureau notes a cool start over the southern two thirds of the state with showers near southwest coasts. The next three days bring heat with inland stations exceeding 100 degrees and city readings near 108 degrees on the 27th. Coastal areas stay hot as a trend continues into the following week.
In Carmarthen, Peter Mogan faced bigamy charges after Hogan testified he was coerced into marriage by a man who threatened to shoot him. Hogan, 20, claimed the officer of the Republican Army offered money and the ring, then abandoned Margaret O'Brien, now Margaret Mogan, and denied paternity of her children. Hogan was sentenced to two years in prison.
Fragmentary dispatch notes British airlift from Punawer to Kabul encountered weather. One plane grounded after takeoff, two more unable to depart. Officials planned further attempts to move British legations despite gusty conditions.
Fragmented report notes unrest in Kabul as Barisullan critiques foreign interference, while looting victims are left in clothing. Habibullah appoints Haq Khan as foreign minister and prepares new policy measures at Kandahar, with cautious government actions ongoing.
Report from Medrid on January 2 describes a failed revolt across garrison towns as the insurgent assembly timed nationwide action for Axpoary 28. Only Cinlad Real saw limited success with a light artillery unit and halted rail traffic. Government forces, including cavalry and guards, suppressed the uprising. pamphlets promised immunity, while no widespread punishment was planned.
Fragmentary note mentions buying items on a Bright site with buyers and side deals. It references Siwoys Fook in a casual shopping context and signals curiosities about additional offers or related products. No clear event, person, or organization beyond these fleeting terms.
fragmentary text notes a monetary reform titled new rupee with thir maine stamped Lore om. It hints at a shift from solar to lunar calendar framing, opposing Anumutiah’s introduced system and touching on Emilaas religious susceptibilities.
Willian Henry Hale a 1 year old dealer from Salisbury-round West Kilmun is charged with obstructing a constable at Marylebone. Officers struggled to take him to the station after he resisted, with reports noting prior certainties of violence and dangerous behavior.
Police pursue clues in a missing electrician Leslie Williams from Goulburn after a blood stained car found near Domsybrook. Detectives Milne Hemer and Lee trace a man who washed a bloodstained vest at a farm house near Rydney Roml. Joseph Vine arrested for vagrancy may shed light on the case. A New Zealand Joe was beaten and dumped from a scram car near Beymour to Donerbrook.
Miz Elinor tanith, flying solo, landed at Mitchell Field after a three hour flight in a new all women endurance record. She beat the prior mark of 12 hours 11 minutes set by Mic Bobby Trot of California, establishing a dramatic advance in female aviation achievement.
Mimore Jolly aged 1 daughter of J Jolly Bowral was attacked while walking home. A man followed her she ran and was caught beaten in a hut. She lies in hospital with facial injuries including cuts to the face and jaw fracture. A bicycle was seen nearby as the suspect fled.
Perth reports Treasury returns for January show revenue of £756,438 and expenditure of £532,004. The deficit for January was £124,434, contributing to a seven month shortfall of £511,094 as of February 1.
Mir A. K iden at the sustainer wf verecall set tlers in the Northern part of the Btate. The Hostmaster General's Department will reinitiate weather and telegraphic exchange between Port Darwin Wyndham Derby Broome La Grange Bay Marble Bar Carnarvon Port Halland Rochourse Onslow upon Melbourne authority.
Sir William Maxwell’s will contains offending words, prompting his sister and the registrar to seek expungement. The court weighed whether removing the passage would alter the testament, noting the libel could still be published publicly if not expunged. Maxwell, a publicist and war correspondent, died December 26 leaving bequests to two poor nieces.
A garbled OCR note describes a future diplomat addressing a recipient with compliments for attending pictures, apologizing for space, and offering kindness. It hints at social interactions and a man meeting his wife in town, with unclear dialogue about events and timing.
Fragmentary weather diary reports hot and humid conditions at Aucainges with intermittent readings and unclear references to meteorological observations. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving a partial picture of atmospheric conditions and local effects.
A plagued tomato crop faces a wilt disease described as the most dreaded, with reports of pest attacks and uneven fruit maturity. Growers explore dust, preventative measures, hot beds, and seedling timing while researchers note the disease’s variable impact across districts and stages of plant growth.
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