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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1934
Page
2
Applications are invited from competent shorthand typists to fill the town clerk position. Interview the undersigned for particulars on salary conditions and appointment duration. Deadline noted as Tuesday, July 3rd, 1084 at 10 am. B. W. Carter, Town Clerk.
M Gerald Brown family expresses gratitude for kind friends expressions of sympathy and visits during bereavement. They acknowledge support from Willow, Doyetue and Vi ertat, inviting all to accept their thanks for the heartfelt acts and condolences.
The text reviews the 1902 Ottaws Agreement era, noting British concerns over chilled beef imports from Australia and Argentina. It covers proposed trade terms, the impact of a shifting meat trade, and hopes for Queensland and Australian meat shipments to Britain, with freight and breeding factors influencing outcomes. It references figures on imports from New Zealand, Argentina, and Australia, and discusses potential gains from new chilling methods.
The document outlines a 1930s agreement linking meat import policy to price stabilization and supplier balance under a five year Ottawa currency framework. It notes UK duties, Dominion expansion of imports, and anticipated debate in Australia and Argentina with Argentina resistance likely.
A large turnout is expected for the Children's Fancy Dress Ball to be held Friday night at Christ Church Ladies Gallery Town Hall. Also noted are district meetings, elections, and reports of the North Eastern Temples Association, with ongoing discussions on town regulations and fire safety improvements.
A historic column reports on a tonic claimed to cure children’s hacking fits. The piece notes anecdotal success by physician Woods and discusses public reception in a local town, highlighting skepticism and the era’s medical beliefs.
A twenty month old child and the grandmother were injured when a Waller's butcher truck, lacking doors, halted abruptly to avoid a vehicle near BM Point. The child died shortly after admission to Geraldton Government Hospital. the grandmother remained hospitalized with a broken thigh and other injuries. A post mortem was held to determine the infant's cause of death.
Rain began yesterday easing a fortnight of dry weather. Farmers welcome the rainfall as crops and tomatoes show limited growth. Weather Bureau reports scattered totals across the district with north west winds and unsettled outlook continuing along the coast.
In the Robinson Cup at Queen's Feast the afternoon featured a junior draw after extra time. The senior match ended decisively with Thistles beating Normanich 7–2.
Tomorrow's matches in addition will have the waste of playing on its own convoy. The Town Hall departs at 0.30. Rangers team: Seniors Weston Meekr Mromgh Wright Carlton ann Breed Ste Laughlan Se Cook Challenger Patman Yourd Toomer Craine Joll Banks Margetie Smith ippermany.
Fier, Smith & Co Limited reported a sale of 1625 sheep at Peren ford on Wednesday June 27 with pens of well grown hoggets and two pens of ewes. Prices were about 5s to 6s below recent rates and demand was varied amid a strong yarding of station bred wethers.
The program highlights Our Betters with Constance Bennett as a society woman who redefines love and title. Also featured is a lively Malta satire with Jessie Matthews. The Rebel and Lucky Dog star turns, plus The Solitaire Man with Marshall, Elizabeth Allan, and May Robson.
New York June 28 former Harriman National Bank president Joseph Harriman prominent socially has been sentenced to 54 months imprisonment for making false entries in bank books.
Estimates show provinces expanding at roughly 20,001 per year while the invention of printing has spurred about 10,000 books published since its advent. The figures reflect rapid growth in administrative divisions and publishing activity shaping modern society.
A terse note from the German government asserts a debt suspension plan would harm credit and stability. Washington officials report Berlin’s protest aims to limit the moratorium while preserving financial order amid mounting economic strains.
Mr Frank Green returned to Geraldton from a Perth business trip on Sunday. Ann C K Prion of Wilms Gold Mines returned to Willama after trips to America and England. Alec Fraser, long attached to Geraldton railways, now in Perth, on a brief visit. Sydney travelers and railway staff, Hubble, Calunchimi, and others toured Perth. Nurses and teachers receive promotions or transfers, with Nurse Males moving to Melbourne District Nursing. A party including L E Cutbitt and M Wreford visited Marble Bar and Cue, remarking on mining activities and new centers of work.
William Geary Onley alias William Ankovers alias Joker Galton appeared charged with fraud in Geraldton. He allegedly obtained money from Garnett Brashey Henry Foster and E M Bart by false ambulance collection pretences for the St John Ambulance Brigade. A false name was given to a sergeant, and the case was adjourned for further hearing.
Bint Point School Ground-Tw Blu Point Parents and Citizen's association urged Municipal Geum til on Wednesday to back an land swap with Restor Johnston to create a new playground for Blu Point Shook. Senator Johnston’s visit was hoped for a personal inspection. Dr Poster urged council support and a letter to Johnston. The resolution was carried.
A compact notes item on Woods' Great Peppermint Care offering first aid for coughs colds and inflammation. It highlights its use for relief and general medicinal claims without medical endorsement.
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