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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
1
A correspondent complains two boys were expelled from the Recreation Ground during harmless football, suggesting games be restricted to a defined area. He notes youths move to streets, causing nuisance, and recalls a resident’s view that the ground is a public pleasure ground.
Dispatches describe armed bandits terrorizing a Chinese city in Went Honam. They seized foreign residents identified as Mr Indstra, Kenest Weller, Mr and Mrs John Walker and child, and Miss Brook. The attackers looted and forced residents to flee as authorities respond.
Reported in New South Wales the United Engine Drivers union plans a rally strike across all collieries possibly extending nationwide. In West Maitland Hebburn miners protest masse picketing and staff intimidation ahead of a wider action, with police deployment arranged and investigations by Newcastle officials ongoing. Delegates in New Castle urged a general strike to reopen pits closed since March, prompting expected sympathy actions by related unions.
Hatt June 8 Ogilvie district in the District Challenge Wheat Yields competition entered by the Prim ary Producers Association shows the Ogilvie team finishing ninth among seventeen districts. Final standings will reflect farm area size and later department details.
The Labour Administration unveils its ministry with Sidney Webb as Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs and J Thomas Lord Privy Seal shaping the cabinet alongside Margaret Bondfield as Labour Minister of Labour. J. Jowitt joins as Attorney General while Henry Slesser’s omission is noted and Lansbury faces mixed reception.
Delegation from creditor powers and Germany on the committees of experts appointed over four months ago to frame proposals for final settlement of German war reparations signed their report this afternoon. The report will now be presented to the governments concerned for consideration and ratification.
Volunteers are sent to multiple centres as over 700 applications are revived for work. The operation, described as high priority, plans to recruit at various centres around the county with safety precautions in place to match workers to openings.
The Director of Agriculture announced awards in a district team competition for best average wheat yield across farms. The Challenge Shield, valued at 39 guineas, will record district and team names, while Fertiliser Co. Ltd issues small replicas with district names. Delays arose from unfamiliar rules and area measurements.
Melbourne reports a petrol explosion at a Black Rock garage yesterday evening. Lawrence Styles, 34, and Thomas Behan, 2, sustained extensive burns as petrol vapours ignited while siphoning fuel for a car. Behan and Styles were moved to hospital in serious condition, aided by bystanders who battled the flames.
The metropolitan matches list results: Fremantle 9.15 defeated Pyeth 8.10, Rubiaco 13.11 beat West Perth 10.4, Claremont-Cottenlor 10.18 defeated Fremantle 10.11.
Melbourne June 1 Victoria defeated South Australia in a coast to coast interstate clash. Victoria finished with 11 goals 16 behinds while South Australia managed 7 goals. PMID: Wehinds scored for Victoria and Behinia added seven goals for SA.
Perth racing report outlines disruptions at Cann Park where scratchings and jockey names were posted for outside viewing. Patrons outside enclosure attempted to signal inside. security delayed races and several men claimed illness to exit. A woman, trying to contact a committee rider, faced communication barriers amid the commotion.
Perth reports the sudden death of Dr. Duncan Robertine, a director in the Industrial Hygiene Division of a Federal Health Department. While visiting a local inspection in Hay Street, he collapsed after drinking a bicarbonate of soda mixture, minutes after complaining of chest pains.
A brief item notes Woods imposes a great ban to protect against influenza and colds, urging care and preventive measures for public health.
A public Esperance meeting heard the Minister for Works outline a bold development plan. Projects include a 3,500 farm scheme with 500 miles of rail, potentially 10 to 12 million pounds, and a harbor program to transform Esperance into a major port trading globally. The scheme requires Commonwealth and Imperial approval, with detailed land, rail, water, and school provisions. Cooperation among unions and trades is urged to ensure progress.
The Guardian Express requests all district secretaries and clubs to forward accounts of their activities promptly after pen publication. News informs residents of local happenings and engages readers elsewhere in the district. Contributors must sign communications and use typed or ink with indelible lead.
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