27 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1933
Page
1
The piece describes the census as a national stock taking to classify the population by sex age and birthplace and to measure changes over time. It argues data from the census underpins production trade transport education and democracy and highlights health and administrative benefits and the need for accurate household forms in Geraldton.
The will of the late Mrs Emmis Anne Pearse of Ventour Avenue West Perth provides for charitable institutions including Home of Peace Subiaco Children's Hospital Home of the Aged Blind Victoria Park and the Sisters of the Poor Mantmantl. Five children receive 7000 each and 4000 is invested for income to Florence Pearse. Grandchildren receive 100 each with trustees empowered to release two nuns from liabilities. Additional bequests include 1000 for Mrs Preda Hale and 250 to the Newshoyan Club Fryle.
A Saturday gathering at the Geraldton range drew many riflemen for a sweepstakes over 300 and 500 yards. Competitors tested new regulation arms and barrels, with J. D. Malley scoring best at 35 points and W. Mellows posting 67 points at distance. The event spotlighted multiple approaches to updating stocks and barrels amid regulatory speculation and aimed to crown top shooters with prizes.
June 26 report notes a broadened Nazi drive as triumphs are claimed and Romanism is alleged to be under threat. The piece depicts an ongoing, sweeping campaign with assertions of strength and political aims amidst wartime tension.
The Director of Agriculture warns that action will begin without further notice against owners who fail to register balls over nine months old. Unregistered ownership constitutes an offence with penalties up to 20 pounds. Owners may show their prior registration by paying the prescribed fee, with pedigree details to be produced.
Open for selection are parcels in the Geraldton Lands Office area with payments due on application. Locations include 4779 at 6 per acre and other parcels 2694 5630 7414 with varying sizes and prices. Terms mention fencing, one-quarter survey fee, and potential Government resumption for railways or public uses. Forfeited leases and bank mortgages are referenced.
The speech praises the Mitchell Latham Government amid difficult mood and election strain. It touts two early actions, a gold prospecting plan, and a broad state campaign to boost employment and state wealth through increased production, promising benefits to Western Australia and its people.
The Vory Rev. William Ralph Inge, Dean of St Pauls Cathedral, plans to resign due to age after serving since 1911. Known for striking sermons and original views that attracted wide interest from both supporters and critics.
In the Geraldton and District Soccer Association league Thistles beat Rangers 4 0 at Queen's Park. Thistles had a new forward Geirua and keeper Hanna stood in well, while Rangers struggled to breach the Thistles defense as the quarter final style play yielded a clear home win.
Junior Towns team lost 3 1 after a tight first half as Northampton dominated in the second, with Selby scoring twice and Meeks misjudging a clearance leading to T Husband’s open goal. Senior game saw Northampton win by three goals to two amid even play and nets provided by Northampton.
Northampton broke up a Northampton attack then awarded a penalty with Burbridge failing to score. Towns pressed late but could not breach the defence as the match ended Northampton 3 Towns 0 with Towns unable to tally.
The Dampawah Experiment Farm monthly report notes a dry early May followed by a week of heavy rain totaling 370 points, delaying sowing. By month end 253 acres were cropped on fallow with 180 planted before May 21, stock in good condition, and preparations underway for machinery storage.
A Continental doctor notes that the jostling and bumps of rough journeys aid health by stimulating the liver, despite discomfort and fatigue for travelers on crowyless vehicles. The remark frames travel stress as beneficial rather than harmful.
Geraldton tailor Gea Malet faced two guilty pleas in Police Court for failing to file sales tax returns for May and June 1932. He was fined 25 pounds plus costs after acknowledgment of duty to register and submit returns. The magistrate noted the department had warned him and that his suspension of returns stemmed from business disruption during a prior downturn.
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