British Lifeboats Awards for Bravery
A garbled report honors lifeboat crews for gallantry during perilous sea rescues. Posthumous and alive recipients appear, with mentions of medals and certificates awarded by the Lifeboat Institution.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1934
Page
1
A garbled report honors lifeboat crews for gallantry during perilous sea rescues. Posthumous and alive recipients appear, with mentions of medals and certificates awarded by the Lifeboat Institution.
A partially readable notice reports a cheque for £50 sent by an ammenune donor amid a dispute involving dietarians and a league. The fragment mentions Mothamene and Hii aang fernird but lacks clear context or names.
A Northern Racing Conference met at the Railway Hotel Yalgoo to align race dates for clubs north and east of Geraldton. Chairman P Coyne and representatives from Wiluna Meekatharra Victoria District Turf Club Yalgoo Menzara and the Northern District Racing Association debated joining non affiliated clubs to cut costs and avoid fixture overlap.
Melbourne reports the government considers using a £4.4 million surplus to fund a broad defence program. The plan includes a Leander cruiser, 9.2 inch guns for Newcastle and Fremantle, anti aircraft guns, expanded army manpower, and five destroyers kept in Australian waters. Completion expected in three to five years.
At the Hoarh-West Center last week Minister for Agriculture HL Millington said requests for a higher vermin bonus for slingers could not be granted. The special rate had been set at the Pastorlints' Association and EPA request. Revenue figures showed years of fluctuating returns and the minister signalled little prospect of increases for the wheat belt.
Deputy Government Statistician W Morrison releases cereal crop data for the season. Wheat yield averaged 11.8 bushels per acre from 3,182,650 acres totaling 37,532,177 bushels, down from 2012-37. Gnowangerup led with 18.4 bushels per acre while Brace Rock and Three Springs followed. Barley production reached 3,948,210 bushels from 1,202,201 acres, up in area but with lower yields. hay stood at 512,221 tons from 479,403 acres, up from 1927 figures.
Hobart reports the Labour Party has formed a new ministry with Mr A E Ogilvie as premier, Mr EJ Ogilvie as attorney general, and Mr E Dwyer Grey as treasurer. The ministry will take office tomorrow.
An airman announces plans to attempt the world altitude record of 17670 feet in a sealed suit, while Gustav Lemoine, chief Potex test pilot, also plans another record flight in a Potex machine. Both credit Beistel engines for performance and safety as they pursue higher heights.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a quick cure for anemia and fatigue. A Melbourne woman recounts relief from weakness headaches and pale skin after taking the pills, urging readers to buy at stores and to say Dr Williams' on purchase.
The Town Mall stage presents Ambers theater night featuring a comedy production. Mr WOR Reeds leads lighting with Herald UL group and A. Ken Marker as stage manager. A portion of proceeds benefits the Mint Appeal as judging follows interest in Toll houses.
The article notes about eighty shark species in Astral waters with more than thirty inhabiting the coast of New South Wales. It highlights the diversity of marine life in the region and indicates a rich, localized shark population.
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