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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1934
Page
3
During a House of Commons debate on Home Office policy the term Black Shirts and recent violence were condemned. Sir Oswald Mosley denied connections, while Foot regretted that Mosley and his brother could not present their views. Reports described rough conduct and fears of barbarism spreading abroad.
Lemion and Major Atlee criticized Mosley in the House of Commons during the Home Rule debate, calling his methods dangerous and anti parliamentary. They warned against tolerating his influence as a Black Shirt movement supporter. Will Thorne accused Mosley of ambition and misdirection, suggesting Rameau MacDonald’s possible ministerial role would have prevented the rise of the movement.
London on June 14 saw Poller reserves called to Lancaster to clear the market area as thousands of Black Shirts gathered for a march. The parade was canceled amid Communist counter protests and widespread booing as the crowd jeered the Black Shirts and heaped scorn on them before officers escorted them away without arrests.
Max Baer, 15 stone, knocks Primo Carnera, 18 stone 11 pounds, to the canvas ten times. The Italian giant was unable to continue after the eleventh round as Baer won the heavyweight title before about 40,000 at Madison Square Garden.
Paris June 15 report lists Corfee and Lup in European zone action with matchups including Boureus versus Aw ford, Merlin against Crawford, Borotra against Brugnon, and Boussus versus McGeath among others, as teams prepare for the next round.
New York reports a Norwegian freighter Thamann of 5,272 tons burned 130 miles off the Nicaraguan coast while carrying nitrates from Chile. Crew members, including eighteen of the crew, were missing as fire ravaged the ship until it sank. The liner Zacapa was alerted and joined the search for survivors.
Mr Senet, a Danish expert who recently travelled to Vietuna, tested about 173 rattles in the Hinshield district and reported trace of tuberculenix. He stated that never before had he found such a flown lot of cattle from Fannauele.
Perth reports that George Henry Green aged 67 was arrested yesterday on charges of forging and submitting a false postal vote document for the Legislative Council elections. Thirteen others face related charges in the case.
Further developments in the Metropolitan Province Legislative Council postal voting irregularities saw detectives arrest The Juan Savage, a 62 year old pensioner of Stirling Street, on eight counts of uttering false documents.
Melbourne reports a four year old racehorse named Jeromal was electrocuted after stepping on a current charged patch while being led by trainer Chatfield. The horse sprang, throwing rider Chatfield, who received a shock when he touched the horse’s neck. Authorities attended. efforts to move the horse were hindered by ongoing current.
The Loan Council allotted 17.6 million pounds for public works in New Howth Wales, enabling the body to borrow for ongoing projects. The council insists on continuing oversight despite repeated delays and addresses questions about execution.
At Busbury on June 15 employees found a safe missing from the offices with cash and a purse inside. The safe was later found blown open about 300 yards away in an orange orchard. Residents heard an explosion and Sergeant Penroxe investigated with fingerprinting.
Hobart reports show a volatile election in the Willmott Division with early tallies suggesting Nationalists leading but Labour securing gains as votes tighten. Premier Walter Ogilvie may form a new government after anticipated resignation of Premier Pir Walter next week.
The novel Sweepings by Lester Cohen, a dramatized history of fortunes and heirs, has been adapted into an epic film by RKO Radio Pictures. Lionel Barrymore stars at Radio Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday, with a renowned supporting cast including Alan Dinchart and Gloria Stuart in a tale of a founder’s decaying wealth and extravagant progeny.
Metropolitan racing in Perth June meets list results and betting figures across multiple events. Winners include Dawning and Helena June Mile contenders with several long-shot prices, and dividends posted for top placers.
The report records several horse races with times and winners. Notable entrants include Hughes, Denniven, and Fergus, with three starters in each event. The Carla Handicap, La Grange, and Garyon Handicap are listed with times around one to two minutes and odds showing the winner’s favoritism.
The article notes that modern cars use far more rubber in tires and parts, raising global crude rubber needs. It cites Dunlop-Perthan Bulletin figures, estimating up to 150 million tons required for new vehicles, and highlights the massive investment in rubber plantations valued at over 150 million British pounds.
The second series opens with Railways versus Bluff Point in the first 4.00 pm match, Mair umpire G Rowe. The main event is at 3.30 pm with Rovers against Fire Brigade, likely strengthened by Easther and Davenport. W Dunne officiates, with teams showing balanced strength and eager to win.
Summary of multiple metropolitan games with West Perth defeating East Perth 131 to 100 at Victoria Park, Claremont Cottesloe losing to Victoria Park, Kabinco beating Swan Districts, and East Fremantle defeating South Fremantle, listing final scores in goals and behinds.
Thistles secured a one goal win in the junior match at a park in the premierships. The senior contest ended in an away victory for Thistles with a decisive eight goal margin.
Premiers to play Northampton at Queen's Park with Stangers represented by Henirs Meeks Weston Goodwin McLoughlin Canwidy Davey Brant Carlton Hipperson Broughtail Faith Juniors Findwick Clarke Younl Cook Jolly Banks Smith Stokes and Murgetie. A 3501 mile Brisbane to Mannum river trip, longest inland Australian voyage, completed by Messe B.C. Mintern at RB. H. Web reported they arrived thirteen weeks ago.
A letter to Baninyong Shire Council in Victoria argues cattle on roads harm travel and roads. The writer, a landowner, urges ranger control to protect rates and property, noting calves rot on property and road safety concerns. He asks council to enforce measures to remove cattle from roads and relieve ratepayers.
The High Court in Melbourne heard a judge liken private settlement to an oyster dispute where a wise lawyer eats the oyster and divides shells. Richard Hourigan's appeal questions the interpretation of Denis and Honora Hourigan wills. Submissions noted trials over Moorabool property and potential extra sums between four and three thousand pounds. The case remained adjourned as settlement talks failed and the judge considered misreading of the will.
The report notes a heavy April rain and a long pleasant dry spell followed by rainfall totals at the Cue port office. Cola Downs recorded the highest pickup with about an inch and a quarter. May prior to this had its driest period in 1014 with no rain in that month. seven rainfall points were logged during the aluntic just closed. A cold spell began Thursday night with the thermometer near 4H degrees and a sharp wind on Wednesday prompting warm clothing.
The May meeting of Nar Yeaa Seek Reed chaired by U. T. Lauder approved £435 4s 6d for drainage from Barlow's corner to the Commercial Hotel and authorised storm water works. Resolutions covered repairs at Pine Thicket rain catchment, Northampton land truncation with compensation waived, memorial site improvement, access to trucking yards, Simpkin's corner drainage, Mechanics Institute seating repairs, and a slaughter house license inquiry. The medical officer noted one birth and one death with no infections. rabbit pest control discussed for future methods.
Crooker Ltd in Geraldton offers a full range of birthday and wedding presents including fine china crystal brassware and gift items. The advert emphasizes careful wrapping and prompt service and invites customers to view its diverse stock at the store.
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