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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1930
Page
3
Australian XI struggle in county match as Manpower guided by Grimmett dominates. Weather hampers play with Bradman’s return limited by rain. Grimmett takes seven for twenty as Australia’s batting falters.
Taonton May 3 England chased a challenging target as weather disrupted play. Hobbs and Sutcliffe failed to reach strong starts while Larwood and Chapman led a steady bowling effort, restricting The Rest to 18 in an early innings. England declared 49 for nine and set a modest total.
Indianapolis race marred by fatal crash as A Marshall of Vetralt killed and seven cars wrecked. Witnesses report 175000 in attendance. Tilly Arnold of Chicago won the event driving the 68 Special at an average speed near MW mph, with over £11,000 in prize money awarded.
A Perth town hall meeting features Jame Wralkatebem and Abe J Lindsay, Minister for Mines, arguing that federation harms the state. They claim tariff duties raise production costs and burden primary producers, urging continued opposition to federation for the state’s best interests. Prolonged applause marks the crowd’s enthusiasm.
A light plane plummeted into Denison street causing a fatal crash near West Tan Worth. Victims include Frank Mitchell, 32, of Waste, and a dying instructor. Witnesses describe a corkscrew fall and the craft tearing into the center of the road, with wings and fuselage shattered and the engine scattered.
London May 24 delegates from Canada and southern Africa discuss merits of their nations in the Caperial Chambers of Commoners. A Canadian speaker claims Canada is in God’s own country. Ernest Unnter of Queensland reacts angrily, ending minutes before news goes to press.
Reports say a general remption of work may occur tomorrow morning at Northumberland mines. Labourers are expected to withdraw from the Northumberland region, with supplies and wages under dispute. Officials anticipate renewed work only if labour is satisfied.
A fragmented report quotes a federation official predicting miners will resume work on Monday after a period of disruption. No clear names or locations are readable. the text is garbled and prevents firm attribution.
United reports indicate the Ministry may avoid a double dissolution in 2032 as Hemato tensions loom. Attorney General Brennan backed an emerging Arbitration Bill in Parliament, once seen as pivotal, now likely to be merely registered as protest and pushed toward passage.
In Peru on May 21 Mr J T Love of the Kumersuys Mission reports a yacht or party wreck near Gate Wen drowned at the mouth of the river. Six members, including three women and a boy, are described as missing. Local natives dug out a long channel to search up to about 40 feet deep for people.
On Shanghai water front a small launch was boarded by seven armed pirates who opened fire. Jui Marder died after sunken wounds, John Robert Marder died at death's door, James Irvine shot in the abdomen and not expected to live, a Chinese crew member killed, two clerks wounded. The pirates seized 27,900 dollars before escaping. Police scour surrounding districts but no arrests yet.
The High Commissioner hints at public gloom and limited publicity as Australia faces film and distribution difficulties. Officials discuss travel, ratings, and press constraints amid cautious optimism on coverage and public reception.
A chaotic incident near Chicago last night involved a halted train and a thwarted burglary. Police say a burglar, Gaully Rowtest, attempted to break in while Hollywid officials and a film veteran AV Jobson were present. The scene drew crowd and confusion as authorities restored order.
A fragmentary item reports Comrade Holter declaring a Pan Arab Congress to form a permanent executive of a secretariat guiding class war across Pale line and North Africa. It notes aims toward Asia Pacific and China, with semi legal action in some districts and illegal lines in others, amid wartime rhetoric and revolutionary framing. Also mentions a Grand Holiday Dance under Geraldton Rowing Association.
A crowd assaulted a volunteer wharf labourer in Adelaide, leaving him knocked to the ground with injuries. The incident occurred in the early hours near the harbour, and witnesses describe a cowardly attack by several men in the milling crowd.
A West Australian action group elected to tour the capital to present to the Federal Government the case for a gold bonus of one pound per ounce on standard gold produced in the Commonwealth for ten years. Perth and Kalgoorlie sections depart by Great Western express with several industry leaders aboard.
In afternoon harness events, drivers and horses are listed with odds and placements. Key names include GADAMIN, John Branbury, Insolent, FOUNDATION HANDICAL, PENGUIN, and COLUMBAN among others, with figures showing odds, winnings, and dividents. The long tail of entries covers multiple heats and contenders, reflecting a busy program and varied outcomes across runners and hurdles.
Crittenden, a signing engineer, reports ore near the Edjudina Field outcrop extends 60 ft with copper averaging not less than 3 ng per ton. Northward extension suggests the same lode may continue 200 ft to the south with higher gold potential. Lease prospects tied to Kimbartey Options Co. and Jonsem details noted amid coarse dark quartz vein traces.
Polar exploration in recent years boosted the value of remote lands long ignored. New Arctic and Antarctic claims emerged with revived interest in Wrangell Island off Siberia and distant outposts near Africa, South America and China. Nations vie for sovereignty as whaling and prospection push broader polar activity and potential air routes between Occident and Orient.
Ambiguous OCR note references Kilgotstic and Jeshinoen Meshkay with Kimberley Options at Eijadine. Mentions ore described as highly mineralised and yielding 4on. Adwt. per tom. The fragmentary text suggests a mining context but lacks clear dates, figures, or verifiable facts.
Kalgecelic May 3 reports that eight tenses are used in a newly found line of lode. The final prospector Mr Stevens has advanced a shaft last 30 feet on ore said to carry good value but low grade. Details mention a south maidplhs area near Mah Jong lave, with numbers 1 to 24 dort.
The article reviews French wheat output from 1471 to 190, noting per acre yields in the early period, a rise before 1914, wartime effects, and a general increase in yields up to 1921 to 1922. It cites government estimates that last year’s production was overstated and that yields per acre were higher, with area under wheat declining from about 16.8 million acres to 12.7 million by 1929, yet total production may reflect improved efficiency despite reduced area.
The Hadin management announces a free short season starting Friday June 5th featuring Mahonet and Clarke novelty jugglers who have toured Hong Kong and the Philippines. They recently returned from a successful tour and performed before the Governor General of the Philippine family. Among the featured artists are Hong Keung and two other entertainers, noted for their previous world touring theatre appearances.
Perth reports safe blowers opened a safe at the Frameau Department store on Peterday night. The safe container held cash totaling £2 and a quantity of office damaged.
A new cooking method peels vegetables before cooking pots and presents them in properly cut dinner jackets for exclusive functions. This article notes a novel approach to kitchen ware and presentation.
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