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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
3
A devastating earthquake strikes Quetta and surrounding areas in British India. Communications fail and casualties rise among European officials, local residents, and Royal Air Force personnel. Rescue and aid efforts begin as Mastanies and Quetta suffer extensive damage and loss of life.
Race results from Perth include the Flying Handicap at six furlongs with Folly Joys favored and Bir Pils among top finishers. Winter Handicap features Dragonet and Oakland in a close contest. Electric Handicap lists Poesia and Tetrap as notable runners, with many other starters and dividends noted. Suburban Handicap shows Eagle and Great Hehe in leading positions. results reflect a crowded program with multiple handicaps and varied payouts.
The report describes ongoing wet weather with showers and rising totals through the week. Forecast from the Weather Bureau expects east to northeast winds with more showers tomorrow along the west and southwest coastal area, extending into the wheat belt and Coolgardie fields. Ocean conditions remain generally smooth to moderate.
Local notes describe a junior return at Queen's Park with Towns and Mangerd in focus and an unclear report on senior goals and Woods' Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds mentioned among the text.
A critical survey of a cinema program featuring melodrama and comedy shorts with stars like Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone. It highlights Corner Moon and Madame Spy screenings, the social themes of Finishing Retinal, and the action emphasis of Devil Tiger as Clyde Elliott selects top scenes for Friday through Sunday showings.
A lively 1934 film combines comedy and romance with William Powell as a fashion kingpin. It features a fan dance by 260 girls, a glamorous setting, and a cast including Mae Busch and Basil Rathbone in supporting roles.
Information from Hierhiton reports the death of Mullywa near the township after a farm accident during a drill. The deceased, working near a Thane dag, was thrown from his seat as a rigging device broke loose. He was trapped by trees and severely injured before rescue and transported to the Mullewa Hospital where he died.
The Douglas County lecture by J C Butler the state organising secretary of the Douglas Credit movement argues money is created by banks not lenders. He says money is debt and outlines how current policies force debt growth while failing to provide purchasing power. He cites a supposed macroeconomic cure through reform of money flow.
The discussion centers on increasing output and the need to align money flow with production. Mr. Butler advocates a National Credit Authority to create money, reduce prices, and fund public works and social services to lift purchasing power. He argues the Douglas movement supports reconstructing life on new principled lines for an age of plenty.
A motor accident near Burnlton led to the death of Timothy Connelly and left four others injured. The overturned vehicle, carrying Norman G. Terey the driver, secretaries, and passengers, trapped the occupants until rescued by onlookers and later taken to hospital.
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