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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
3
Australian XI faced Middlesex in London with Wolbrook delivering an excellent 103 for Australia. Harris and others struggled as Key batsmen fell, while Patny Hendren and Kippax scored steadily. Australia totaled 128 runs with strong all round fielding.
In June reports, strong criticism rises in Parliament over a compulsory Commonweal Wheat Bill. Deputy Leader Me T. S. Gallett derides the proposal as arrogant while colleagues press for written price data and state costs. The amendment to reverse the bill fails amid heated exchanges and hostile barracking.
London June 4 Blenheim wins the Derby One mile and a half with a late surge in 2 minutes, while the Aga Khan owns the winner. Diolite, previous Two Thousand Guineas victor, is owned by Hugo and paid 80 guineas at sale.
Laman on June 4 reports Vorey Mogg a railway engines driver led the winner to the employees as a skirmish arose over a Mack play during the test event at Teell a shane, with tensions flaring amid the bicker.
Severe flooding and record rainfall lash Victoria as rivers rise across the Bruthen district. Homes and farms are inundated with water spilling onto banks along the Tamba river. Evacuations increase as more areas report washed-out tracks and threatened crops. Local authorities warn residents to move to higher ground and await updated forecasts.
Amid a government takeover dispute at Rothbury colliery workers face termination in 14 days. In London a tutor, Potts of King's College, shot a detective then killed himself after a struggle with a trainee. Detective Willis reported the incident as Potts fired first. The case follows prior reports of complaints about Potts’s conduct at the village school.
An appeal by Murray Jones, former Chief Tamester and Chief Veterinary Officer, challenges his compulsory retirement from the State Public Service in Perth. The hearing before the Public Service Appeal Board included scrutiny of Mr. Jones and elicited sharp remarks from the chairman Mr. Draper.
A June 4 conference will discuss wage cuts in the southern coalfields of New South Walon and Tasmania. Employers plan to apply for a wage reduction up to ten percent during the period of contracts. About 7000 workers are believed to be affected.
A man posing as a detective robbed a passenger on a train to Goulburn. He demanded 28 pounds, causing the traveler to wake and confront the impostor. The incident occurred as the train neared its stop, with the thief fleeing after the theft was discovered.
The Perth Vale meeting lists events for Saturday with hurdles plates and turf races. Competitors include Royal Polly, Bellevue Plate contenders, and Belleuve Curse entries with multiple horses across six furlongs to a mile and more. The card notes schedules, weights, and probable margins as trainers prepare for the event.
Perth June 5 The hearing of the appeal continued before the Appeal Board with outspoken remarks by Mr Justice Draper. He criticized the Director of Agriculture Mr G Le Kut Tenax as unreliable due to memory gaps while denying clear reasons for Mr Jones retirement. The Chairman suggested Mr Mutton might sever ties with the Department.
A tumultuous greeting marked Amy Johmneon’s arrival with an estimated fifty four people present at the scene. The crowd reacted as she entered, while attendees voiced mixed reactions to the event.
A Chicago police pursuit targets Baers and Jane Marhine gunas amid a weekend spree linked to gang activity. A sea victim found propped on an Milwaukee Avenue wall prompts homicide attention. In Bellaire Michigan a sheriff surrounds a house thinking five suspects barricaded inside, but they are hidden among residents.
Report from Hiushcutter's May describes striking workers at Hawke Rubber Co who were dismissed and picketed. Two women who stayed at work were escorted home amid fears of Communist Party influence. The union leader urged restraint while authorities weighed actions.
Readable fragments reference 1800s events, a will of 1808, and letters of administration to executors tied to George Lktoue's Catherine. Mentions a 190 act, Mecca tie, and a court letter. The garbled OCR yields unclear names, dates, and places, but preserves a legal probate context with executors and wills from earlier centuries.
Race card lists Hurdles Haverpix win by Peboun over Hurdles rivals. Breeders Plate Burangon tops event with 1. Acelin Hellevue Plate Smokebash secures 1. Weel and Bellouge place 2 and 3 respectively. Michacd Handicap shows Firue third, Exgotie and Berbary follow. Bellevue Parse Mentone leads Ski Tong and Royal Debate in a distance, Farewell Walter wins with Crowner first and Kall second while De Nyon or St Fillans clash for minor positions.
Racing in Adelaide Friday Cup looms with Lochiel entries for the event to be run on Saturday. Strong fields expected as owners confirm attendance and trainers finalize preparations for the important race at the venue.
Reports claim Northern cavalry overran the Henan front, seizing Nanking air force planes and disarming many crew. Bucketeers advance east of Kaipong while Shansi forces push toward the Yellow River as the Xiang area faces imminent fall.
Market notes from Wednesday report slight ease in sheep and lamb prices. Wethers and ewes quoted around 18 to 22 shillings, with general demand steady but wool and meat values not as strong as last week. Names and places appear inconsistent in the fragmentary copy.
The British cabinet reshuffle plans a Special Committee to act while TH Thames is expected to return to active Imperial Conference duties. Rataxay MacDouzki is named chairman with Thames as a member V Hart joins the Simon Commission. Noel Buxton moves to House of Lords and relinquishes Agriculture.
Reported tensions surge as a large pupil march of a Communist group traverses universities in Shanghai. Advancing forces threaten northern areas near Nanking with expected clashes, while efforts to secure transport routes to Peiping and Tientsin continue. Premier government actions remain uncertain as negotiations with Yen Haiwhan unfold.
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