20 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
1
In a note urging further events, a recent Sunday night film and concert under the unemployed relief fund raised a net £25, with plans to repeat weekly or on Sundays. The writer argues additional entertainment could aid the funds and provide viewing opportunities for those out of work, referencing Perth theatre crowds.
Canberra January 18. In Sydney ALP circles an insinuation spread that Mr Sesllin met with Australian Workers Union president Mr J Bailey after a joint ALP and AWU committee invited him to brief them. Sesllin retracts the remark and withdraws from negotiations. Lang hinders efforts as reconciliation talks must proceed without him.
The Chap-man Experiment Farm reports May rainfall was disappointing with 117 points over ten days, delaying field work. Planting finished late, about 150 acres sown including experiments, weeds appeared on early May plots, and grazing stock fed by hand as fodder reserves held. Wolves are thriving. two new hares replaced two old ones.
A rough, OCR style list discusses forms of questions to be published, mentions answering by Wednesday and Friday, and references topics like Baltic provinces, minor intervals, Rodentia, Hicks Pasha, and conjunction in astronomy. Many garbled phrases appear with dates and place names, indicating a mixed historical trivia fragment.
In Canberra today the House of Representatives debates tariffs as Mr F. M. Furde, Assistant Minister for Trade and Customs, leads discussions on policy and duties. The session focuses on proposed changes and their impact on commerce and industry.
In Busbury Police Court, a man pleaded guilty while drunk and claimed ignorance of the case. Officer Pitt testified he found the accused had sold a coat for 10 shillings and an oilskin overcoat for 1 shilling 6 pence during prior investigations. A constable questioned the defendant’s details and noted a questionable background.
At a Bunbury Football Association meeting the board condemned excessive delays in a recent match. South Bunbury arrived late, timekeepers struggled with the bell, and the chairman warned fines for late starts. Officials noted prior warnings had little effect and called for stricter enforcement to curb future tardiness.
The Library Association report shows county libraries across Great Britain and Ireland expanding greatly from 1924 to 1929. Counted libraries rose to 45 in England, 10 in Wales, 23 in Scotland, and 20 in Ireland, while total books grew from 617,050 to 2,425,013. Circulation and distributing centers also surged, with new branch schemes, postal services for students, and podcasts of lectures via gravophone records.
The Northern Districts Federation and Northern Wheat Growers Association are urged to resume activity after two months idle amid a state election campaign. Leaders call for discussions with Municipal Councils and Road Boards over unpaid accounts and the Main Roads Board demand for 24 percent of traffic fees. Farmers seek unity on secession and parts prices as the Wheat Pool and related issues loom.
The State Licensing Court at Wiluna on June 7 postponed rebuilding three Wiluna hotels pending mine treatment results. The court, after inspecting current premises, found not yet ripe for major investment and warned licensees to pursue immediate minor improvements while awaiting a clearer future in a growing mining district. An application for a gallon license by T. C. Builder and an Australian wine license by J. J. Coombes were refused.
The South Western Tribune reports Bunbury lacking an efficient fire fighter, with an old horse drawn engine unreliable and unable to pump water. The Volunteer Fire Brigade Board met the Mayor who said Bunbury could gain a modern engine if council adds 50 pounds annually, a point debated as the treasurer questioned the long term need amid laughter.
The passage notes officials discussing an efficient service and an old fire engine. The mayor replies he lacks full details of the proposal but indicates it would be practiced.
Northern Times reports that samples from a well a main and a town tap were examined by the Department of Public Health. The well and tap water show coli bacteria with higher levels in the wells. The Health Officer advises water intended for drinking should be boiled or treated.
At the second annual conference of the Narragin Raw Board held at Katanning a motion urged the government to organize a statewide system for the care and education of aborigines and half caste children. W L Graham cited alarming population figures and hardship among native families, calling for protection of land rights and renewed support amid calls to reopen Carralup mine. The motion drew broad support with few dissenters.
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