24 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1930
Page
1
A century-old fragment from a W A newspaper notes the death of a young man killed by a barrel gunpowder explosion at Garden Island. The item sits among memorial notices, an auction ad, a lost property notice, and a short georgic verse.
A farmer visited the Northam Advertiser office to show that bait laid in paddocks six weeks earlier remains potent. He rubbed bait to create heat, releasing phosphorus scent, and claimed evidence supports continued life of toxin beyond a month. He warned sheep face danger if pastures are accessed after exposure.
The Wiluna Gold Mines Ltd plans construction of a steel oil storage tank at Gerchem. General manager Mewrsck Pur and construction engineer Griff Williama oversee the project. Tank measures 117 ft in diameter and 35 ft high, with a capacity near four toma af vil, or 24 thom geilons. Connected infrastructure planned.
Unclear report notes a girl being shot in a mysterious incident linked to a spate of violent attacks. Police investigation continues as details remain fragmentary and unverified.
June reports from Perth detail debates on tariff schedules, enforcement provisions, and illegal trading. The Women's Service Guilds discuss censorship, price controls, unemployment measures, and political support for candidates prioritizing public welfare. Delegates examine capital punishment, gender parity in entry to service, and wages for girls, amid broader labor and trade concerns.
Geraldton Rifle Club members fired over the 200 and 300 yard ranges with scores listed for each shooter. If weather permits, a competition over the 600 and 700 yard ranges will be conducted on Saturday next.
Toneph Clarke, 34, is blamed for an axe murder after escaping an indoor lane tie incident. Traced via letters and papers found by police. he mumbled two stories about a blonde air and related motives as officers closed in.
Trainer F D Jones expresses cautious optimism as Limerick continues easy gallops and shows no sign of prior unsoundness. Progres by the champion during training raises hope for a spring comeback.
At Carnarvon Police Court on June 1st before Mr Lang AM the adjourned case against Mr Stokes for unlawful possession of manure and galvanised iron owned by Young Bros of Yankee town was heard. The defendant pleaded not guilty but the bench found the charge proved and fined £5 with £2 8s 6d costs. the manure and iron were ordered returned to Young Bros.
A brief health note reports a controversial remedy labeled as a great nut cure claimed to help children suffering from ringworm. Authorities warn against unverified treatments and urge consulting medical professionals. The article emphasizes caution over sensational claims.
Report describes exiled single men at Blackbey Hill camp with limited spouses and supply difficulties. About 150 men in camp, hundreds more to follow as wages and transport options are arranged. Optimism remains on gold bonus from Federal Parliament and a revival of mining. Preparations are underway for Miss Johnsons July 4 arrival and a civic welcome.
A Mullewa meeting of the Mallewa Race Club at the Railway Hotel approved the secretary’s report showing a £41 credit balance after full payments of about £14 for defeats. An honorarium of £5 was voted to secretary Mr Yoxall for stabilizing finances.
The notice lists postal rates for distributing newspapers within the British Empire and abroad. It specifies charges by destination such as United Kingdom sea routes, United States, and other places, with rates per newspaper and per additional weight, including Western Australia and other states.
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