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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1933
Page
3
In a June 15 test near Landen Britain, Empire Mail Services reported fastest mail flight, piloted by Narwie and Moulton. The trial aimed to show rapid cross country delivery, with a return trip from Cape Town in three days.
A fragmentary note reports a flight plan to England involving individuals named yidnor Sue and Stvvens taotay. It mentions a party leaving a location called Riek for Mikghie and Figghunt, with the flag indicating a return. The aircraft is a triple engine built mainly in Australia using Australian materials.
June 16 report from Batayin notes Imperial Airways flight phinn Astraised at Kupang in the afternoon. Details are sparse but indicate an air route event affecting service.
The secretary of the Navy announced thirty-two new ships for a three year program costing 238 million dollars. The plan aims to accelerate shipyard activity and quickly put people to work in shipbuilding, with about 75 percent of expansion benefiting jobs. The fleet includes sixteen destroyers, four large cruisers, five escort carriers, four submarines, and plans for Chinese waters defense.
A dramatic kitchen fire on June 16 in Sydney badly burned Ian Townend and a mother trying to save her baby, with kerosene causing rapid spread. The home were damaged and the mother died while shielding her child. injuries were extensive for other occupants.
Port Hedland Railway notes a large accumulated deficit of £220,000 from the line. An inspection by Roslingda Lowlay recommends renewal over a seven to ten year span to restore operations. Officials argue the renewal is necessary to justify the line’s future viability and service levels.
The World Economic Conference reports an imminent agreement to stabilise Arial and Anerienm in French regions. Prospects rose after a breakthrough last week amid renewed talks and optimism from delegates including Lamon and Jann Wi.
A fragment reports a case involving motor car theft and a potential sentence of imprisonment. It mentions an individual named Harold Englert and references a ten-year term related to thief activity. Details are partial and not fully clear.
War debt instalments due to Aner sex tuelay totaled £28 721 40M. Of thin jie, than eight per cent war receivel. eat Miitwin and Italy paid its tul tn reengestion of th at yoviek in fall Htolgin. Exthania, En Hamzatey, Litlwat, Polool, sand Yrggo-eheyiysate avither payment mur iter debted contries-
London reports great satisfaction at President Roosevelt's acceptance of Britain's payment of two millions as acknowledgment of war debts, paving the final settlement. Payment to be made in silver.
Perth June 17 financial returns of the state railways show a loss for eleven months of the financial year. The main loss figure is recorded, indicating ongoing deficits in the railway system amid wartime pressures and reduced revenue streams.
The Rev Ate White of Bt Joke's Mas commented that days of prayer to lift the church debt have concluded with the debt paid in full.
Dr Craddock told the Health Board hawkers swarm Bunbury town with street hawking, crowded storefronts and broad daylight sales. Traders opposition suggested traders reimburse a bought item’s cost if a witness would advance prosecutions, while calls to tighten surveillance and collect evidence to curb hawking grew.
A cigarette sparked a blaze in a Kalgoorlie tramcar window slot but a nearby landsman halted the fire before it spread. An Army Band member used a large brass instrument to cover the mouthpiece and direct water into the slot as firefighters arrived, saving the stationary tramcar from serious damage.
Vion traveled to Geralston to face Rangers in the Wagar competition. A quad event at Queen's Park drew interest. Gate water was turned back. The visitors won the two goals to one. Juhi Smith fell from a third floor hotel window in New York. he sustained only a knee bruise when responders arrived.
At the Victoria District lab meeting in poor weather, events featured the King’s Handicaps with Glengarry, Walking Handicap, and entries including Doyen, Whiddon, and Green Hill. The meeting showcased close finishes, betting totals, and multiple races with margins from a half to a length, noting results like Drewean Won by two lengths and Walking Handicap outcomes.
Mr Ay Fu Jems of Perth returned via the Wongaa line after a district visit. W. Keltan, a representative for White Manufacturing Company of Melbourne, also visited Geralidton this week before taking the Midland line train home. Passengers last night included Mewes Kylion, Bird, Evensen, Kerr, McClaugut, Bidycom and Meadames Exvmen, Showed, Bill and Dammond.
Perth and West Perth played a Australian football match at West Australian league grounds. East Perth led 14 15 101 while West Perth finished 10 19 79. Final notes between Perth and Sabines unavailable at press time.
The forecast notes a brief improvement followed by periods of rain and unsettled patterns. Gusty northeast winds and rough coastal seas are expected as a colder front approaches, with worsening conditions anticipated later in the week.
Mrs Howes of Fitzgerald Street was entertained by her nephew Lin G Baston of Carnarvon who sent a gift of large fragrant pineapples. The report highlights the pineapple's size aroma and quality, suggesting growing industry interest along the coastline and a romantic appeal to Austin shoppers in the metropolitan area.
Metropolitan racing notes a Helena Vale Club afternoon meeting with six events, listing starters and odds across maiden two year olds and welter handicap divisions. The card highlights various horses such as Denton’s Wand and Regal Queen, with numerous names and prices in a packed historic racing summary.
Following a sudden collapse during a chat with friends, the death occurred at the home of his son in Geraldton on Tuesday night. Mr Charter Hadward Smith, 74, long known in Geraldton and district, spent years in Western Australia with varied work from farming to railway service. He lived in Geraldton until six months ago when he moved to be with his son. He was twice married, leaving four daughters and three sons, with two sons in the South and one daughter in Perth. A cricket enthusiast, he wrote for the Guardian under the pen name Lyttle Impartial and was a familiar figure in local sport circles.
The report notes increased use of a new Hilver coinage across multiple countries including Germany and France. It highlights evolving monetary standards and transitional efforts shaping regional economic integration.
Male Methodist members met in Wesley Hall for an evening entertainment and discussion. Rev A H Mason urged pride in beliefs while outlining the church’s mission, and a plan for future men’s gatherings in the town hall was proposed to foster social and spiritual improvement.
The Shell Company's Melbourne headquarters rises to ten storeys on William Street. The structure uses extensive Australian steel and 4100 cubic yards of concrete with a modern lighting and central heating system. Tenants enjoy a ninth floor recreation area and a rapid letters chute to the central mail. Estimated cost is about £100,000 with a premium London supply line noted.
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