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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1939
Page
3
From Tatubu June 2 the Far East crisis deepens as the Japanese blockade of Tientsin enters its second phase. The British Cabinet met to study reports and chose to await clearer Japan Government stance before action. The Prime Minister informed the Conference.
London reports Britain sees an acute crisis as Japanese forces press a campaign against foreign interests in China. Dowhoe’s diplomatic position remains confused while Japan has made no formal demands on the British government. Indignities in Britain are blamed on Tokyo amid reports of retaliation and threats to British and American stance in the region.
An announcement from the treaty port Swatow last night stated Japan would resume hostilities and assume wartime rights while Japan holds responsibility for any damage. The report mentions a British steamer avoided capture and a strategic shift affecting licenses and crossings.
Unclear text indicates Britain and America refused to withdraw ships from Swatow after Japanese occupation. The piece suggests Japan claims its warning was nonfriendly and that tensions rise as naval renands and incidents affect the war zone.
The garrison in the British concession has been increased to 300 men. All gates are manned and troops are on alert as army guards and soldiers move through the concession in readiness for trouble.
Canberra reports a government loan program totaling about 27.2 million pounds allocated across states. New South Wales receives around 12.7 million, Victoria 5 million, South Australia about 2.25 million, and Western Australia 2 million. The document reflects a post-storm budgeting effort by authorities.
Rabbi David Jane Freedman, a dominant figure in Western Australian Jewry and influential public leader, died after a hospital admission on Thursday. Born in Budapest and educated in London, he served as Chaplain-Major in World War I and led Jewish and cultural philanthropic efforts. He chaired hospital committees and helped the Returned Soldiers League, leaving two sons.
Eastern States weekly report lists Moonee Valley results with multiple handicap races. Notable finishers include Adherent in Chandos Handicap and Dividend details across events like Windabera Hurdle and Thavan Core Steeplechase, with various betting odds and dividends.
Severe storms pounded the region over two days, with heavy rainfall causing widespread impact. Registrations in many districts totaled high points, led by Geraldton and nearby towns, while forecasts warned of more rain and rising totals likely to surpass last year’s half-year record.
Adelaide June 2 reports a radio navigation milestone as the Bungiens airliner, flying blind through a cloud bank, reached Parafield after being located 120 miles out at a low altitude. The incident underscores advances in instrument flight despite imperfect conditions.
The King and Queen arrived in Southampton this afternoon after a historic visit to Canada and the United States. They were greeted by Royal Family members and a large, enthusiastic crowd. Fog delayed the liner, and the home fleet reception was cancelled. The Princesses boarded a destroyer at Portmint and were transferred to the liner at sea.
The royal party's arrival at Waterloo Station drew Prime Minister Chamberlain, Cabinet Ministers, and Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. A grand procession to Buckingham Palace culminated with Their Majesties on the balcony amid cheering crowds and strong patriotic vibes.
Canterbury race meeting featured nine events with remnants of a brush hurdle and sprint sections. Notable runners included Jack Mac, Framandele, First Son, Jar rune, Max Morr, and Herbley Pride among others with varying weights and odds across divisions including Flying Welter Handicap and Canterbury Handicap.
Perth saw 4% points of rain by morning with 188 points added yesterday as heavy showers spread to Slorreviin Wyalkatchent and Narrogin. Washaways damaged rail lines near Piotheruka and Avaside while Captain H. J. Reranch of the Albiner Alinierles notes ongoing rain north of Geraldton Perth yesterday.
Davenport of the Department of Agriculture outlines experiments on exporting lamb meat in the Geraldton district. He notes about 200 ewes in Chapman Reward Station trials comparing Southdown and Dorset Horn for export lambs, with Lamb weight losses tied to timing after weaning and transport. A Beverley trial kept four sets of twenty lambs for slaughter at set hours, examining weight loss and survivability under famine-like conditions.
Perth authorities postponed the race meeting planned for this afternoon at Gendwood due to ground conditions from heavy rain. The trotting meeting is rescheduled to next Saturday.
The forecast predicts more rain in western and southern areas with showers spreading from the near coast to the south and southwest. Expect variable winds, squally gusts, heavy showers in western districts, and lighter conditions along the eastern regions with moderate seas.
In Perth this afternoon Victoria defeated Western Australia in the first interstate women's football match. Despite rain the crowd was sizable at Subiaco Oval as Victoria led from the opening term and won by twenty points. Final tally Victoria nine goals 15, Western Australia seven goals 13 behinds. Other matches scheduled for Monday in Perth.
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