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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1933
Page
2
A memorial notice from a wife Eve and children Jack and Dorothy records the passing at Geraldton on June 1 1924. The family requests remembrance and affection in lieu of flowers. This brief tribute reflects a caregiver sender and offers condolences to relatives.
In Geraldton a heated dispute over tariff policy surfaces as Senator Hardy accuses ex-Minister for Customs of an election pact to alter duties. Sir Henry Gullett denies pre election deals while three tariff schools of thought clash. The United Australia Party seeks a balanced path, avoiding unfair bias against any group as Parliament grapples with policy and potential government formation.
Senate debate over tariff duties intensifies as Johnston moves to restore 1921 level. Eight Labour senators resist, Government fears hurt from industrial groups. Ottawa Agreement failures keep British goods prices high while Australian manufacturers gain little relief. Country Party pressure grows ahead of the next general election.
Geraldton records June rainfall aggregate of 484 points amid unsettled conditions. Forecast warns continued rough northwest winds off west and north coast with squally seas. Wheat boat Torvanger expected this weekend to load for Dalgety Co. Chin MacTavink loading ongoing. Community singing at Town Hall drew large crowds. next session moved to Tuesday night. Geraldton Railway Cubs held birthday celebration at Meouts Hall with tea, cake, and games. Beout Master Savage led singing and totem pole gift reception.
Minderoo expected to arrive from Singapore at seven tonight with about hundred tons of cargo. Dalgety & Co. is the agent. Frewand voyage to follow after two hours. Perth sales dates through Christmas announced up to December 18. future dates after New Year to be advised. Community notices cover Old Boys Ball in Geraldton Town Hall, fancy dress events, and prize results with committee details and entertainment plans.
Last weekend severe weather hit Greenough with Walkaway post office roof blown off causing telephone and private wire damage. About 350 dozen under water at Bootenal, river and culverts washed away kerbing. A farmer crossing Greenough River with horse and dray narrowly avoided disaster as flood swept water and wreckage. travelers warned to proceed with caution until repairs.
Mr G Warner inspector for Seheeds joined the Midland rain at Dongares t might Mix return to thy et. Miss Kathleen Firkwick of Elrmact Street left rain mnet night to spend several weeks with relatives at Northam. After week, Mrs Findiatersmith and party headed metropolis and with relatives in Narrogin. The Roman Catholic Bishop of Geraldton joined farewell to Archbishop Cattaneo who returns to Italy. Archbishop Bernardini to succeed as Apostolic Delegate to Australia. Constable Thornton transfer to the metropole area and will leave next Thursday with his wife.
Mrs Sarah McCutcheon Hyde, 72, went missing near Nangetty after leaving the Mas Getty area. Searchers tracked her movements for hours until she was found about two and a half miles from the homestead unharmed, having walked through rain and cold with no lasting injuries.
West Perth defeated Sabineo 102 to 77 while East Fremantle beat Waremont Cottesloe 95 to 37. South Fremantle won 16 to 42 against Porth in a high scoring afternoon of premiership fixtures.
Presbyterian church services at St Juhn s Presbyterian Church and Wesley Church with morning and evening hours, junior choir, adult singing, and sermons by Rev Ho L Smet and Rev A Maxon. Bluff Point and Moonsomooka schedules include afternoon services and Holy Communion. Parish Church notes Trinite Sunday Holy Confession and Morning Prayer times.
A public prosecutor questions his conscience after sending an innocent man to death in Edmund Lowe’s Attorpex for the Defence. The production stars Evelyn Brest, Gus Iataco Cummings, Donald Pillaway, and Dorothy Peterson, with a tale of crime, guilt, and courtroom drama.
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