07 Mar 1933
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1933
Page
1
A Geraldton committee invites town residents to a Thursday night meeting in the Council Chamber chaired by Mayor G. Lester. The session seeks support and ideas to revive the Geraldton Week movement amid waning interest and regional trade conditions.
Fragmentary report notes Japanese Easter campaign to annex Jehol into Manchukuo. It reflects belief that Japan would face strong resistance in Jehol as forces press an advance and seek control of the region.
A two-vehicle crash on Fitzgerald Street injured one driver seriously. J Whitby jun drove a utility vehicle toward a Dodge car containing G Fielder senior and companions. A pedestrian stepped into the road, Whitby swerved, one occupant suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Victoria Hospital for extended treatment.
Disjointed dispatch notes Chinese forces fleeing south under Japanese aggression toward the wall area. Reported tensions rise around the imminent treaty at Tientsin as authorities seek to stabilize the frontline.
Shanghai March 5 Dr Soong the Finance Minister views a crushing indictment of the Chinese military and its resistance to modern war methods. The report contrasts past marching tactics with new approaches, noting a call for welfare reforms and rapid employment strategies.
A watch was stolen from an office on Cathedral Avenue. The defendant, John Andrew Wildy, claimed possession but was found not unlawfully in possession. Meyer told the Bench the incident occurred late Sunday night. the accused initially said the watch dated two years, but declined further testimony. The Bench fined £2 plus 1 shilling costs and allowed 44 hours to pay.
Saturday’s event fired over 300 and 500 yard ranges with wind shifting from head to broadside. T Askew and A E Blencowe led with high scores at 500 yards. Askew won first prize with handicap. Clemenson led handicap standings. next events listed including Northamp ton invitational and district Union prize.
Mr K E Jones spoke at Naraling with N Calder as chairman and E H Hall MLC addressing the meeting. Jones urged a second Country Party candidate, discussed tariffs, secession, and debt write downs, and urged a Yes for secession with a No to the Convention.
The fragment notes a matrimony start in a context labeled feedonm with unclear surrounding details. Notable terms include beginning and ends, suggesting a ceremony or union announcement truncated from the original notice. Further readable facts are unavailable.
Miami reports Aston Cermak, mayor of Chicago, was wounded on February 15 during an attempt to kill President Roosevelt. The shooter, Giuseppe Zangara, was born in Prague in 1873 and arrived in the United States a year after his patent.
Canberra reports Prime Minister J A Lyons announced an official Commonwealth delegation led by Senator Sir George Pearce and Senator McLachlan to oppose secession. He invited publican offers from Mr Scallin and Mr Paterson for a Western Australia campaign visit, but Scallin and Paterson declined or delayed commitment, and the plan was abandoned.
Nominations for the Victoria District Turf Club summer meeting on Saturday March 18 at Utakarm include Open and Handicap events with horses such as Rock Lily Reux Whiddon Fleet Symbol Bilfreque Minus One Brandon Hills Jumeray Flintock in the Open. First Hack Race lists Oyella La Kins Muralon Imeco and others. Second Hack Race features Dyetla La Kins Muralon Imeco Bari minga Red Glare and more. Weights to be published in Thursday's issue.
Brisbane reports a fatal collision at Yeeroupilly level crossing where Frederick Beckett driving a truck and Frank Wootton were struck by a train. Investigators believe Beckett attempted to race the train as it approached the crossing.
The Mines Department reports February gold yield at 47 281 fine ounces valued around £200 440 at £4 5s per ounce, up from January. The year 1932 shows higher totals with cumulative production since 1886 and long term value figures, including premiums from the Gold Producers Association totaling £2,751,701 for 1930 and beyond.
Prison officials say two inmates, William Schultz and Christ, escaped from Pardelup Prison Camp after last light. Local authorities conduct manhunt and coordinate with state police.
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