09 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
1
Traffic matters report shows January half year license renewals, 18 plate returns, and transfers. Licenses traced to other districts, with 15 vehicles registered locally, and receipts totaling £481 11s 6d from motor cars cycles and licenses, including hospital and nuisance trade licenses.
The article argues that comfort in driving seats should not compromise alertness and safety. It contrasts relaxed lounging with the upright racing driver posture, asserting correct seating improves control, anticipation, and reaction to emergencies for all motorists.
The Commonwealth faces a tight path to end next year's budget shortfall while assisting states. Officials warn that debt must be reduced, revenue strained, and public services trimmed. Western Australia seeks federal aid, economy, and shared burden to balance spending and sustain essential services.
At a Wheat Pool of Western Australia meeting trustees Mesere Hath and J H Teasdale were appointed to represent the Pool at an interstate conference in Melbourne early next month to discuss a Canadian proposal for limiting international wheat areas. Teasdale will also represent the Primary Producers' Association, of which he is president.
Melbourne officials released a statement tonight regarding the MCC dispute. The board dismissed the claim of sponsorship and noted a withdrawal from an earlier arrangement, citing ongoing internal issues and external pressures.
A fragment from a February Brisbane report notes the English captain awaiting Conteal's response to the MCC. The page mentions a delay of twelve minutes and ongoing discussion, with the captain's son referenced in a non-specific context amid the uncertain wording of the OCR text.
Four members of the Australian Test team Woodfull Darling Ponsford Brombey arrived in Brisbane and were met by the secretary. More players are due to arrive tomorrow afternoon as the team prepares for the fourth test.
The selectors named the Fourth Test squad to meet Australia in Brisbane led by M Woodful of Victoria with L Dasling and D Grattan among others from Victoria New South Wales South Australia and South Wales. Ponsford and Tobin are listed among the final selections.
Two 16 year old boys were admitted with numerous pellet wounds in their backs after an incident while picking watermelons in a Deepwater garden. Police say the garden owner surprised them and fired as they fled, causing them to fall to the ground in pain.
A Perth surgeon performed a rare operation to save Leonard Thomas, captain of thorough Sarf Satamare, who suffered a knife wound two months ago. The procedure addressed a septic blood clot in the heart and involved draining two obsceraen in the troubled area, marking a hopeful move toward recovery.
Hoy Vincent, a sustenance worker from Wurarga, appeared in the Police Court on charges of obscene language and begging in Marine Terrace. He admitted the first charge but denied the second, with evidence detailing street confrontations and requests for money to buy drink. He claimed no prior trouble and said he would spend earnings as he chose. The court fined him £5 on each charge plus 2 shillings costs, with 15 days' imprisonment for default and 43 hours’ brief detention after refusal of a one-month delay to find funds.
Saturday's match features teams from Greenough and ierahlton Tennis Chaba at the Fo Centre. Conveyances for town tea transport depart secretary’s office at 2 sharp. Representing Ger aldian are Misses RL Worthington M Rock E Pickering Lake D Fish wick N Searle McLean and Messrs EH Mclean W Selden A Downe H Adall KK Ellery J R Williams G Baker H Parker. Members beyond players should contact the secretary promptly.
Me Lineulu Ellsworth and Me Hert Balchen announce a South Pole flight plan to reach the Weddell Sea side of Antarctica from Rast Sea, aiming for a non stop 2900 mile leg with Hubert Wilkinson as correspondent. Ellsworth will navigate and photograph, Balchen pilot and wireless operator, weather permitting.
Geraldton Rowing Club hosts its third Faction Regatta after a lengthy inactivity spell with crews including Green and Gold factions. Upcoming fixtures include February 12 regatta, February 26 Cavanagh Cup, and March 12 faction event, with Green leading 20 points and Gold on 16 as racing promises keen competition and fragile footwear concerns.
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