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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1929
Page
1
Naples reports Vesuvius active with fierce flames as streams threaten areas below. A long convoy of motor lorries carries household goods to safety while evacuees cry and cling to hope. Officials say fire columns reach about 1500 feet, crater rim ablaze.
Sydney reports growing unease as mass picketing increases near castfields and miners are warned against returning to work. Business leaders urge restraint while police brace for possible clashes as Hebburn No. 1 Colliery sees about 100 pickets before 6 am and plans for wider action if staff oppose resumption.
A Royal Commission report led by Mr Justice Liavidnon and later reviewed by Justice Davidson concludes Major Jarvie MLA corruptly attempted to bribe Minister of the Crown Mr Bruntzell to secure pipes for a new Sydney route. Michael Fitzgibbons allegedly aided Jarvie in the scheme. no other ministers or Crown employees were offered money. Cabinet members instructed to proceed with action and an oval vote to be taken.
A large crowd watched as forty men were arrested during a raid. Officers entered a building by force after breaking a door seal and escorted the detainees to the police station for processing. The suspects were to appear in Perth Poties Court the next morning.
An official report from a Communist conference in Moscow discusses O.G.P.U. involvement in disorganising railways and creating a transport crisis. It cites Palchimky, Von Merk, Veliebko as victims and claims others may share their fate, amid reactions to Stalin era reorganisations and the five year plan.
Reports from May detail a strong start to the wheat season with first rains improving water capture and growth. Across districts, crops show vigor, native grasses thrive, and lambing rates rise while some areas face weeds and delayed seeding due to moisture. Tractors replace horses as water limits harvest, carts extend from Merredin to Northern Cross, and overall outlook remains favorable with steady dam and river levels.
Secretary of the Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association Mr J Atkins warns of a general strike precipitated by mine closures. He proposes an all-in fight to pressure government action and will present the idea to engineers in Newcastle this weekend.
Traffic notes stress clear hand signals for open vehicles and mechanical signaling for closed ones, especially in bad weather. Signals must be seen by following drivers before actions. Laziness in signaling reduces effectiveness and mechanical systems can fail, requiring maintenance.
J Craig, Chief Inspector, warns that winter rains revive rabbit numbers after drought, urging settlers and Vermin Boards to continue fumigation. Use varied baits and fumigants like carbon sulphide and calcium cyanide. drive rabbits from cover and fumigate burrows. Machines cost 3 to 8 pounds for carbon sulphide and 5 pounds 10s for cyanide dust. Firms sell bi-culp hide of cyanide dust wholesale. procure enough to meet demand. Destroying every female rabbit saves crops from loss this year and next.
Encouraging signs of Denmark's progress come from the X Denmark directors. The old building near the Post Office has served for years and will be replaced by a modern concrete structure, better fitting the district's development. Tender prices varied and the directors' decision is awaited with interest.
Geraldton News Opera Limited advertises surplus plating and base equipment including Wharfedales platen machines paper cutters and type cases. Details and pricing available on application to the Geraldton company.
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