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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
3
London commentary debates Baldwin's fate amid calls for resignation. The Morning Post and Telegraph discuss Lloyd George's potential role and the constitutional duty to form a progressive, non controversial program if Baldwin steps down, prompting early elections and party accountability.
The article reports disputed editorials in The Daily Herald and remarks from Liberal and Tory camps about Baldwin's election. It notes calls to voters to support the new parliament and comments on party stances, with tensions in the process.
June 3 London report notes liberal and conservative factions debating postwar alignments as Labour seeks to gain leverage. Editorial signals that Baldwin may resist Liberal support, while Conservative divisions influence potential government reconfiguration and the size of party offerings. The piece references a substantial election windfall and ongoing party realignments.
London, June 3 Liberal papers unanimously oppose any form of this electoral system. The Maritime provinces supported the system in two prior elections but no party shows firm commitment to an amendment.
The West Australian reports Adelaide flights delayed by record heat winds and dust as rough weather persists. The East West service plans to depart to Fremantle once the storm abates with passengers aboard and arrangements in place.
Three men in a large running car attempted a burglary on Burke road Camberwell at dawn. They used a jemmy to break a shop window and stole women’s apparel valued around £500. Newsboys witnessed the scene and alerted police. a jemmy was found at the shop. The men fled as officers arrived, leaving traces and one gemmy inside the shop window.
In Melbourne on June 3 the President of the Melbourne Master Builders Association Mr Douglas said his group was not impressed by a union offer to return to work if no more brick timber was obtained. He noted the policy of the Australasian Council of Trade Unions that Trades Hall officials judge material decisions. Douglas stated members would resume immediately if the union carried out arbitration court orders and ended the blacklists.
In Perth on June 4 a teen, Walter Wilson aged 17 of Belmont, was hit in the leg when a companion's double barreled gun discharged unexpectedly as they were shooting near Belmont. Wilson was taken to Perth Hospital with a leg wound after the cartridge fired from a Banksia tree area. Jeff Deg and others were present as the gun allegedly discharged unintentionally.
In Boolandool Station near Moree Geoffrey Neich aged 18 was killed during a pig hunt yesterday afternoon. He tried to catch a sucking pig, threw his gun at it as it rose, and the firearm struck the ground and discharged into his stomach. He collapsed at the scene and died at a garage in Moree. His father, visiting from Sydney, was nearby in a car.
Irregularities in Labour selection ballots at Richmond and Clifton led to voiding the results as candidates were to contest the Ley Assembly at the next State rivetions. Officials urged review and rerun of the vote to ensure proper representation and process integrity.
Coroner heard evidence on a fatal Narrogin crash on May 5 as ten young people traveled to Williams. Henry William Norris, visiting from Claremont, was accused of negligent and reckless driving after the vehicle left the road and struck a ditch, killing Mavis Smith and Doreen Hayes and harming others. Norris was bailed in two sureties of £200 each pending trial.
Public reading of the city inaugural ceremony was held with wide attendance. Officials and residents gathered for the event marking the formal ceremonies and community progress in Fremantle.
The proclamation marks Fremantle as a city on June 3 1929 with the port and town of Premantle renamed the City of Fremantle. It notes a centenary since the Parmetia voyage and honors His Majesty the King’s birthday, signed by the Governor and Administrator with Executive Council consent.
The sole survivor of the yacht Erica Janie Carpenter of Malney is in Newcastle hospital after the wreck off Catherine Hill Bay during Sunday rain. She was the longtime employee at a private hotel and faced exposure with injuries noted.
N Percival wins the Adelaide Birthday Cup on Kidaides Evidently amid heavy punter interest as East bettors flood in for tote divisions. The day yields record dividends across WA events with Baydor and other horses delivering notable payouts while track conditions and stewards actions color a busy meeting at the State track.
Word fragments from a midweek page mention ADK, Moonen Valley, and a Club at Canning Park with Adelaide ties. No clear action, date, or outcome. unable to determine a full event or participants from the text.
Livy from Mountain Fawn was initially competitive in the June Hurdles but faded to finish behind Veronina who quit due to illness. The stewards’ inquiry, held after the last race, concluded with exoneration of owner R. Kersel and trainer AL MacDonald but disqualification of Livy for two years for improper practice.
Teatnay J Scobie predicts July victory, praising late Tomi Corrigan as the greatest horseman he has known. The veteran Fletiington trainer recalled Corrigan’s fence jumping prowess and noted Corrigan often rode alone to win. Saphie rode with Corrigan many times, marking his skill.
The Herald comments on the Mulbourne stewards inquiry into Neville Percival noting it shows injustice and raises doubts about racing practices. It says suspicions of batteries persist but the sport can be kept fair only if vigilance continues, with Melbourne stewards compared to others in cracking down on misconduct.
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