08 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
1
A narrative recounts a perilous air voyage for a honeymoon crossing continents from Nairobi to East Africa and beyond. The couple describes landing stops, exotic scenery, and the thrill of travel, while enduring wardrobe mishaps and a sense of adventure. The narrator reflects on a unique airborne honeymoon and anticipates a future return voyage.
Frank E. Gurnett showcases a Teletypesetter system that wires type lines from New York to a Rochester audience. The device automates composing rooms with high speed and near flawless accuracy, potentially tripling current band operations and reducing human intervention.
A Geraldton deputation pressed Minister for Mallways to act on emu damage spreading south of the rabbit proof fence. They urged a Vermin Act amendment to enable central fund bonuses for eradication, warning of rising losses as emus multiply and invade wheat fields. Willcock urged farmers to back PPA and submit notices to trigger Cabinet action.
February 6 Colombo reports a violent outbreak as 15,000 city workers strike and mobs attack police headquarters. Police withdraw as offices burn and the crowd runs riot. Goone Singhe is arrested amid clashes and arson marks the tense aftermath.
London February 6 four miners returning from shift were jeered by unemployed locals who called them blacklegs. A clash with police followed as the crowd, nearly 1000 strong, pressed the escort. Batons drew, standoffs, and a stampede left one constable and many injured.
The annual commemoration by the Henry Laveson Musical and Literary Society at Footseray featured Vice-president W Barnett outlining the society's aims to preserve Lannon's memory and foster interest in literature and Australia. Mrs Gertrude O'Connor, the poet's sister, sent a lamp used in his writing alongside numerous addresses.
Electric lightful telephones were cut off. The mob burnt several fire engines and attacked the flames. The Riot Act was read and police fired on the crown while the military was summoned. Five people were killed and at least 135 injured.
The Manager Mr J W W Mathers reports on Emu fensee at Reedy's near Cuer Development. Level North No 4: Retimbering advanced 11 feet to 164 feet total. Level South No 2: Timbering advanced 11 feet to 121 feet. Milling began after holidays on 24 January, one shift daily, 95 tons crushed. Mill sailing averaged 30 shillings per ton. Treated 200 tons for bullion valued at £460 10s. at 30s 9.6d per ton.
At Gibraltar on February 6 a seaplane from the carrier Argus crashed while towing a target at 1,000 feet. Flight Lieutenant Gant was killed and Flight Lieutenant Richard Cecil is missing.
Spectators debated a possible Australian win as White delivered superbly in England's bowling. Australia needed 89 with four wickets down amid a rough wicket. White claimed five for 8, supported by Geary as England showed controlled bowling and fielding to threaten the hosts.
At Melbourne on February 7 the defence department inquiry heard Mr M J Shepherd deny charges and Colonel Brimade deny them while Colonel Brinmead and Captain Larkin were named. Jones, Sydney Run managing director, testified he acted alone in a dinner involving Larkin and Shepherd. No bribery occurred, according to Jones.
The transcript shows a courtroom exchange where counsel presses a witness to reveal others who urged him to change his testimony. The witness insists he has told the same version and refuses to name those who pressured him. The dialogue underscores attempts to elicit a different account under oath.
January thermometer reports at Ue post offices show an average maximum of 100.24 degrees per day. The 11th reached the highest maximum while a low of 57 occurred on the night of another date, prompting hardy outdoor sleepers to seek more rest. During the month 1481 inches of rain fell over two days.
A poem by The Steward laments a man who shuns trade and public patronage. It praises a life of solitude and caution against noise, wishing the quiet of his grave preserved. The stanza mocks the idea of valuing worldly gain over inner peace and ends with a wreath inscription praising the man for avoiding advertising.
The Mt Magnet news reports the Paterson Cup final result with Rovers as this year's winner. A weekend match between Towns and Mines ended in a slim victory for Towns while M rs B Hough and W Bron beat J Pearsall as passengers bound for Perth Country Week Tennis. Local travel notes list Thurkle and others on trains, with Mrs Allen and Mr and Mrs David from Sandstone also traveling.
A reader argues against immigration, praising White Australia while condemning Italian and Mediterranean migrants. The letter claims alien labor harms locals, cites Fort Adelaide and farmers, and pressures employers to favor native workers while maintaining hospitality and fairness on the continent.
A young man promises to marry a drowning girl amid a perilous sea incident. She sinks then rises thrice crying for help before he dives in to save her. A stray line about a girl moving to learn cooking and a traffic jam appears as a non sequitur.
Reported remarks show A K Chestarten addressing a large audience about a Charles Pex Association event. The text hints at opposing views on liberty and abortion, with speakers urging caution and warning to attendees about potential dangers.
A woman reports waking from sleep to a faint electric glow under her pillow and the faint sound of a distant light. Police were alerted as she sought to understand the unusual phenomenon.
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