Football Delegates Meet in Geraldton Discuss Fund Drives and Rules
The weekly Geraldton National Football Association meeting at the Haltway Hotel covered charity allocations, injured players funds, and a plan for a public drive. Delegates debated discipline rules, player substitutions from Northam, and transfers, with clearances granted for several players amid talks on liability and safety measures.
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Geraldtu National Football Association
Htailway
Menta KR
Truscott
C.H. Hommment
A. Parks
Rovers
J. A. Pomeroy
J. Faith
Brigate
W. H. Sewell
H. I. Hanlon
East Gerakitos
Werttare
J. McKay
Geraldton
Sehewe
Vjures Mayer
Druids’ Lodge
Fire Brigade
East Geraldton
Northampton
Mears Ll. A. Pomeroy
H. Peanimoat
Australian National Football Association
West Australian Football League
Central Empire
F. O'Meara
Australs
Kataaning
T. McLoughlin
T. McLoughlin Pastime Club
Busaciton
M. Ril Towns Club
Wituaa
French Crisis Prime Minister Appeals for Emergency Powers
Paris May 31 The Prime Minister Mr Flandin with a broken air splint faced the Chamber of Deputies to appeal for emergency powers to meet the economic crisis He urged the Left Wing to support the government bill but the chamber rejected it 25% to 202 votes and the government resigned President Tauran moved quickly to seek a new national cabinet with Fernand Bolinson commissioned to form it
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Paris
Mr. Flandin
Chamber of Deputies
M. Flandin
Taurun
Chamber
M. Fernand Bolinson
Gold missing on train from Alice Springs in 1900s
Adenine May 30 A bullion robbery aboard a mail train from Alice Springs. About £400 of gold was in the guard's care and kept in a safe van. J Carter, the escort, took the key from Guard Baker's pocket and the gold vanished during stops. Investigators suspect casual access during multiple guard changes.
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Adenine
Alice Springs
Mareé
Quorn
J. Carter
Bury
Baker
Victoria Wins Higher Loan Allocation From Loan Council
In Canberra on May 30 the Premier of Victoria Mr Dunstan secured a substantial increase in loan funds for works beyond the £3,000,000 baseline. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA, WA, and Tasmania were allotted totals. deficits for next year were listed per state with Tasmania not committing a figure. The matter to revise the distribution formula at the next Premiers Conference was agreed.
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Canberra
Ofctoria
Dunstan
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
The First Loan Allocation from Canberra Loan Council
The Loan Council wrapped up its final business this morning and delegates left tonight. The main task was allocating the first instalment of this year’s borrowing of 213,500,000 pounds. Of this, 130,000 pounds goes to completing the 1934-35 Western works programme and 900,000 pounds to the Western Australian works programme for 1935-36.
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Canberra
Robbery of Gold on Alice Spring Train
Adelaide reports no further developments in the £4000 gold theft from the Alice Spring train. Police believe the robbery occurred after the journey began.
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Adelaide
Alice Pring
Anglo-Dominion talks spark renewed hope on Australian beef imports
London reports renewed hope for an agreement on future imports of Australian beef into Great Britain. British Ministers proposed a levy on Empire chilled beef of a farthing per pound and a smaller levy on foreign beef, creating a distinction between Empire and foreign supplies of frozen beef.
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London
Great Britain
War clouds gather as Japanese near Great Wall demilitarized zone
Fragmentary reports describe rising tensions in North China as Japanese forces gain near the Great Wall area and Chinese authorities accused of fox ring activity. The presence of General Hayashi at Dairen fuels talk of a possible surprise move by Japan.
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China
Foxring Rea Tes
Great Wall
Pei
Hayashi
Dairen
Geraldton Premership Fixture Promises Large Crowd
If weather holds, tomorrow’s Geraldton Loan Football Association premier match at the recreation ground features East Geraldton vs Fire Brigade in A and 1A grades, with East Geraldton hopeful of another win after a recent defeat of Rovers and a strong showing by Fire Brigade in their grade.
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Recreation Ground
Geraldton Loan Football Association
Fire Brigade
Fast
Geraldton
Eell
East Geraldton
Rovers
Easts
T. Angel
R. Loftes
I. Moore
Bo Hackett
Roosevelt seeks adviser on new recovery legislation
Washington reports that President Roosevelt has invited Hugh Johnson, former NRA chief administrator, to advise on redrafting the stalled recovery laws. The move signals a push to shape economic policy amid ongoing concerns over recovery progress.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hugh Johnson
State finances show yearly deficit of £250000 in May
Perth reports May revenue and expenditure yield a deficit of £82761, with eleven month shortfall at £255060. Council notes June likely to bring near £250000 surplus. projected year deficit remains well below earlier estimate by about £411000.
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Perth
Pink Pills Promise Relief For Overworked Nerves
An advertisement urges readers to restore nervous strength with Dr Williams Pink Pills citing improved energy appetite and nerve steadiness. It includes a testimonial from Mrs N S distrened praising health gains after use and mentions availability at chemists and stores. Sailors wives and sea songs appear in a nautical verse promoting relief.
French Singles Quarterfinals Open in Paris
In Paris on May 1 the French singles championship quarterfinals saw Von Cramm of Germany defeat McGrath of Australia 62 64 in sets. Crawford of Australia defeated Bernard of France 5 6 1 6 1. Perry of England beat Bousmus of France 1 0 0 6 4. Austin of England overcame Menzel of Czechoslovakia 1 6 10 8 24 6 4.
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Paris
von Cramm
Germany
McGrath
Australia
Crawford
Bernard
France
Perry
England
Bousmus
Austin
Menzel
Czechoslovakia
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Radiola
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G.r.wills & Co.,ltd
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MEL Marrie & Coy. Ltd
Rivervale
W.A
Millars' Timber & Trading Co., Ltd
Crooks & ‘Brooker, Ltd
Loan Council
West Australia
Britain
North
Woods
FORD
Frank Manford Ltd
Geraldton and
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Cuming Smith & Mt. Lyell Farmers Fertilisers Limited
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