16 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1932
Page
1
The annual meeting discussed rabbit control, road funding, and travel expenses for Vermin Board inspectors. Debate focused on bridge safety and funding, with supporters urging ratepayers to fund travel costs while opponents warned of financial strain and potential misuse.
An old advertising vignette touts a homemade cough remedy for Australians. It claims that mixing a two shilling concentrate with sweetened water yields a potent, cost effective alternative to expensive ready made syrups, easing sore throats and banishing coughs and colds.
A Northampton Hospital Board meeting on Monday February 4 discussed hiring a double certificated nurse to fill a vacancy after a resignation. They noted a successful December visit by the Based and the Northampton Rifles Club's support. The board approved financial measures, considered a new medical officer of health, and planned to seek Health Department guidance on appointing a protector of aborigines for the district.
Fragmented report notes discussions among delegates from the Labor Party in Sydney about planned demonstrations. One delegate claims a large group is gathering while another emphasizes resolve and bravery. The text is garbled with unclear names and places, but conveys a tense build up to protests.
A CI Secretary Mr C F drew attention to what he deemed excessive expenses of Friendly Societies conferences. He urged special attention to the burden of hosting these events and called for scrutiny of costs and funding.
The January report shows 27,020 tonnes of ore treated at Wiluna Gold Mines with Bastion galand ore yielding 14,015 units and a £42,204 exchange premium. Australian costs total £14,000, with a working surplus rising to £18,340 after December’s £403 realization. Development work across East lode and South drive shows ore with varying grades, widths, and strike extensions, including new mineralisation east of the east lode and a strong shear near the north end of the main ore shoot.
A long description details Vita-Lick supplements given to Tanget Station ewes in 1931 and 1932 tests. Results note heavier lambs and wool yields after feeding periods, with notable gains in lamb weights and wool clip from Lot 1 and Lot 2 groups. The study reports individual lamb weights and wool outputs, illustrating the influence of mineral supplementation on breeders and offspring.
Northampton batted first and posted 42, then bowled tight to dismiss the opposition for 42, winning by 49 runs. Notable performances include Alf Griddle with six for 35, J Hoskin 15, E Holmes 17, and B Hipper 19 while Bas Kamns contributed 50 and Cridge 33 with Malden 22 as chief scorers.
The second stage at 900 yards last Saturday tied F Ford A Cant and W Smyth for first after a strong showing despite a cool wind. Ford won the shootoff with 34 up. Cant was three behind, Bauyth four behind. Ford’s 47 total points leads the championship as Mellows and Vecchia top the aggregate, with overall scores improving greatly over last year.
A concise line of grooming products includes Brilliantine Henna Shampoo Dandruff Solvent Hair Fixing Cream Bay Rum Gilycerian Rose Water Cocoanut Oil Shampoo. The list emphasizes versatile care items for hair and scalp needs.
A demonstration of a moving picture camera capable of recording from 2000 to 2200 views per second was shown before the Academy of Sciences in Paris. The device, by Dr M Huguenant, promises new prospects for biology and aviation with films of insect and small birds in flight. Investors aim to reach 10,000 exposures per second.
The February meeting of the Greenough and Board monthly council discussed inspector confirmations, telegraph service complaints to Walkaway, road and spur line approvals, and licensing rules. Rabbits prompted calls for concerted action, poison supply, and tax relief on double-dipped netting. Public works and finance notes included ward membership, time-keeping, and a £241/1/1 balance with £125 in payments. tenders for ditching near South Green were opened.
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