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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
2
A fragment list catalogues civic silver mounted and deluxe pipes, companions, and briars. Items include smoked pipes and trinkets with prices in shillings and pence, such as De Luxe pipes, Imperial Emperior wipes, and various briars.
A cluttered listings block describes new songs, performers, and plays including Jean Mershall, Tina Basquette, and the Younger Generation. It highlights film features such as The Marquis of Donegall and The Times of Adventurers with Ivan Maisjoukine, plus matinee and weekend showings and a note on audience reception and delight.
In a letter to the editor W. Halliday argues that domestic production should replace imports in foods like peanuts, citrus, and dairy. He contends cooperation between farmers and manufacturers can expand the peanut industry and reduce reliance on foreign fruit and dairy imports, urging local supply for local markets.
A Saturday night event titled The Man Idea features W Clarke in Jeremonien Mahony and his own Mise Amy Johnston. The Black Room Hand performs, with additional vocal numbers and a final centerpiece planned for Friday and Saturday evenings.
A brief note reports unintended merges of two source revisions in the Tere Chain project at Bell, causing schedule slippages. Management asks teams to review merge practices and reinforce version control safeguards to avoid repeat incidents.
The court case before the committee centered on wage reduction proposals affecting rural workers across New South Wales Victoria South Australia Tasmania and Western Australia by up to 30 percent. It examined economic impacts on pastoralists and industry stability while questioning arbitration wage setting and broader market effects. Courts consider testimony on price levels transport costs taxes and potential wage reform outcomes.
The court examined the Wauneral position of pastoralists and considered how mortgage interest relief might affect wages and unemployment. Officials debate if reforms could shift workers away from relief and back toward private sector employment.
The local column reports on vital statistics, road warnings, licensing benches, and community events. Notable items include warnings to motorists traveling between Geraldton and Mullewa at Northern Gully, the extension of Licensing Bench terms, a Monday night program at the King's Theatre, and the replenishment of the Mutluawe Bainsy Dam. Weather notes describe recent rain and farm conditions, plus a musical pupils concert at the Town Hall in aid of local funds.
Mathadiot Hama Missions led by General Superintendent A J Barclay will visit the Southere District to promote Hume Mission work, preaching at Georgina church and overseeing Moody night meeting. A Saturday matinee prize includes a watch and timekeeper for eight attractions such as acrobatics and a big picture program with sixpence admission for girls.
The British Association Football Association discussed allowing Sunday matches at Queen’s Park while the Recreation Ground undergoes repairs. Officials argued for access on Sunday afternoons with a share of takings to charity, noting wartime bans and potential charges for admission and ground use.
Geraldton council debates funding for an infant health centre and a women’s aid room in the St. Patrick wing. Members discuss government grants, room remodelling, and location options at the hospital wing amid concerns over suitable facilities and community needs.
A damaged report from Abt land Junction documents a Wednesday sheep sale where demand waned and prices slipped. Buyers limited activity, with yarding modest and heavy weights drawing steadier bids while light weights moved slower.
The Mayor of Geraldton has been notified of election as president of the National Hille Association Council. Chief officials including Sir G A Moston preside over sessions with E E Cheville and others. Dr J Kendrick reports improving medical status of a resident, while city planning discussions address upcoming visits and Town Manning Act provisions.
A report from Geraldton and Perth details Herbert Opie involved in a surprising raid leading to a divorce case. Adelaide Frreave is named as a complainant, with two young women mentioned as associates. Opie reportedly did not defend the charges and acknowledged being married to Frreave, who lived with him in Perth after residing in Geraldton for years.
Fragmentary meteorological record notes high temperatures and a 3 PM peak, with comments on the hottest part of the day and a cooler night. Mentions minimum readings around 5 AM and a 24 hour period with a price? 10 8 cm. down points.
Fragmentary weather note appears with many garbled words. Information unclear about region timing and conditions. Readable items mention coast areas and general wind or temperatures but specifics are missing.
Perth Jane 32 and Lanne Amerson are linked to a daytime incident at Veagim Me wns station. The report notes a patire station arrest following a skirmish and accusations of stealing.
Minister A Beachina states the government will permit single unemployed to reside at Hinckhay camp with no interference in personal liberty. They will be provided work such as a bike and will be subject to arbitration guidelines. The note outlines no herd or coercive measures, aiming to manage relief inefficiencies.
The government approves a three year extension of the North West air service agreement with WA Airways Ltd for a South West air mail route. An extension license allows extending the service 600 miles to Whyhumb. This will not be a forceful expansion and is expected to take place with limited planes.
The trial details Alma Annadale Marvice of Wyalkatchem recounting a lengthy pattern of violence by Morrice Morice beginning in Beotland in 1919. The defendant allegedly beat and threatened her, with multiple assaults and coercive conduct across Western Australia before she sought divorce in Geraldton.
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