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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1934
Page
3
Reports say Chinese pirates seized five British sailors during a raid near Shainghui. A British plane located the wrecked craft. crews worked to rescue survivors as a hospitalised officer remained in Chefoo. Pirates claimed no quarrel with the British, blaming China’s troops instead.
Admiral Dreyer reports the rescue of five British men captured by Chinese pirates near the Yellow River. Aircraft from the Farrier Eagle were fired on while pursuing pirates. a British officer and a Japanese captive were involved in negotiations. A warning bomb and Chinese writing on a plane followed, and the junks eventually released the captives. The Japanese captive was sent to Tent fin to arrange talks.
In Uptarioam Haskarebew ae the Liberal gains outpace Conservative wins while the Cooperative Commonwealth Muty collapses, winning only one Ontario seat and four in Saskatchewan. The result renews backlash against socialisation measures and proposed German-influenced policies. Prime Minister Bennett may push federal elections to summer.
Melbourne court records show barrister Mr Manchester failing to appear as Judge Wolnareki ordered Crown Prosecutor to inform the Crown Solicitor. The judge directed Manchester to appear at 10 am. no sign of him or clear action followed.
A startled horse bolted past the trainer and crowd at Mt. Kilim to run along the track. Officials and mounted riders pursued the animal through the grounds, forcing a halt after a frantic four-lane dash. The horse finally stopped and stood still as handlers regained control.
June 2 report notes Conservative MPs including Mr GB Woods Humphrey urging that if the Government adopt the policy, Imperial Mail Service could outsource postal carriage to private carriers like Taperiet Airways. They claim the change could allow the whole letter mail to be carried at roughly double the current subsidy of £300.
The article outlines Western Australia’s deficit for 1984 85 and proposed grants. It notes an anticipated net deficit around £790 000 after reductions and a £650 000 accommodation for a bank loan. It lists state allocations and grants from the Commonwealth and Grants Commission with totals across New South Wales Victoria South Australia and others.
Approval was given for a fan program increasing expenditure to 25,297,000 above the current year's total aimed at creating work. The plan cites Western Australia’s alterations and higher costs than 1903 14 with detailed figures listed for multiple sectors and projects.
Arrangements for the Centenary Air Race center on a possible daylight finish at Flemington if wind and weather allow. A 700 ft runway will be prepared with a large platform on the course and ten night searchlights to guide aviators. Lighting covers the Darwin to Adelaide route with equipment at Darwin Charterville to fix positions of aircraft over the corridor.
The article reports on Sir Charles Klugsford and associate Bydeey presenting funds to cover the remaining balance for the Australian- built Lockheed project aimed at the Centenary celebration. John Himonage confirms backing from Sir Charles to finalize payment to Austenian agents. The daily installment target is noted as just under £6000 with a due date approaching.
June 1 reports urgent message from June Ww Gabo Teland lighthouse after Mrs. Mistolemis, wife of a lighthouse keeper, is seriously ill. Rescue attempts to cross the bar at Malle vonta Inlet amid high seas. boat crews expect to try again tonight as seas break far from shore.
The York meeting featured the York Cup among other events. Descriptions list horses such as KNAVESMIRE, Desert Bel Afror, Hombre Vol, with winnings and dividends posted for each race. Multiple divisions include JOHN PEEL HUNTERS and other handicap events with betting odds and participant names.
The afternoon card lists betting odds and placements for several races. Jomarda Hack Brace wins five furlongs Desert Cloud with 101 Maley aboard, Jucheros 37 Hughes second. Badga Hack Race Dewrt caer ane May place. Warrivaic third. Muralgarra Handicap Tackeroog 45 Hurrows shows a win for Raretele Hack Race.
Geraldton women were eliminated from the Perth Carnival after a 11 to 2 loss to Eastern Goldfields while competing in the metropolitan Women’s Country Week Hockey Carnival.
Melbourne theatres prepare for fall celebrations by extensive refurbishing and new entertainment. Amateur societies write weekly dramas while the picture world and circuses join the festival lineup across October and November in Victoria.
Local football action at the recreation ground features Fire Brigade facing Railways in the opening match. Blu Point and Rovers meet in the second, with G Rowe overseeing the latter. both games promise strong opposition as teams build form ahead of the season’s standings.
Matches in Yanares this afternoon produced multiple scoring totals. Kinet Werth led with 1% goals 2 heliats, Victoria Park 12 goals 1 Twehinds, Perth 20 points 1% behinds, Melremont Cattestor 71 goals 7 behinds, Bremantin 18 behinds, Kart Fremantie 12 goals 18 behinds, Mubutre 7 goals.
Results from the principal race at the VAT meeting in Melbourne include AmboGt and HyRdles among the top finishers with betting at 5 to 1 and 12 to 1. Wanda Imrepluchase and The Cracksman are noted among contenders with various betting odds listed.
A vintage advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a first aid remedy for coughs and colds, claiming swift relief and general health benefits. The copy emphasizes peppermint flavor and broad use for cold symptoms.
At the Municipal Council meeting, officials discussed funding for new septic tanks and outfalls. Estimates ranged from £1,200 to £1,500 for erection, with potential surplus funds contingent on loan approval. Plans include surveying buildings to require notices and adjusting acts to allow time payments, while debates over brick structures and owner costs continued.
The Round Table argues Britain should lead in air defense to parity with the world's strongest force. It calls for an Air Council to organize strategic air power and for a network of aerial stations, stressing that future war may hinge on shaping enemy will rather than destroying material strength. The piece notes imperial backing for foreign policy and defence unity.
The Minderoo was in port this morning en route to Singapore. It arrived around seven at the railway jetty and discharged 40 drums of esquide or potassium. It then loaded about 13 tons of general cargo including bales for London, 30 drums for Onslow, and other items before departing for Carnarvon.
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