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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1937
Page
2
A damaged local notice honors baby Wiley Piv Zaieat UT and family mourns a child identified as a newborn or infant lost at sea or in an accident near Wells Howfren. Obituary mentions Evelyne and Tan Corbett, baby Kathleen, and silent memory lines.
Mr A Blaysey and family express gratitude for expressions of sympathy after the death of their loved one. Mrs William Revte and family also thank friends for letters telegrams and personal messages of condolence received during the recent bereavement.
Fragmented coverage outlines discussions on tobacco duties affecting Australian manufacturers, import tariffs, and domestic leaf use. It notes figures on production, import shares, and policy proposals tied to wartime and postwar trade, with references to specific authorities and industry concerns.
The report outlines ministerial criticism of earthenware makers and tariff policy. It notes manufacturing flaws, import competition, and calls for reduced duties to aid local industry. A contested tariff debate looms before the general election, with ministers facing pressure from tariff board findings and manufacturer protests.
The forecast warns of unsettled conditions with strong winds from the west and northeast, while a weekend accident at sea injures a Greek sailor and a train of rain disrupts farmers across Norfolk, Millewa, and surrounding districts. Reports cover weather, injuries, and a Millewa court case and local tragedy.
The report covers rainfall across towns with total points and heavy downpours. It notes record rainfall in several locations, plus agricultural impact and a transport accident near Wararatine involving Deng Horn and Albert Pepperell, with Horn sustaining serious injuries and pelvis damage.
A chaotic account of a parliamentary debate about welfare, education, and rehabilitation policies. It discusses mental tests, reform of the civil service, and concerns over employment and the Prime Minister’s goals, with criticism from various MPs and implied references to Parkhurst and government ministers.
Fragmented text describes shocking land value rises, with references to property owners, outsiders, and local officials. Mentions currency amounts, dates, and unclear figures, indicating a chaotic report on real estate shifts and market uncertainty amid political or social tension.
Social and personal items record Abe Ena Dougall’s return to Perth after a week’s rain disrupted travel. A. T. Hardwicke visits Perr, Vic Hallisses travels with wife from Geraldton, H. J. Poole seeks hospital treatment, and many passengers arrive in Geraldton on today’s train. Mrs Waller travels from Ranlay Street with her daughter, while Mr Pome Horn receives hospital attention after a Draken bone accident.
The piece argues for Labour to pursue poverty abolition through practical, collective action and reform of the economy and monetary system. It advocates aligning candidates with concrete social reforms and criticizes relying on individualist efforts, urging systemic changes via the Labour movement and party platform.
The text outlines Australia’s motor imports under the quota year ending April 1087 with totals around 6,014,191 pounds in items including vehicle parts and vehicles themselves. It notes high domestic value and employment effects, with government tax revenue over 1,000,000 pounds and customs duties near 3,000,000 pounds.
Locust control efforts in Zululand involve spraying and biosecurity measures to curb pest outbreaks. Farmers report mixed results as fungal threats and weather influence the effectiveness of pesticide campaigns.
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