08 Nov 1932
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1932
Page
1
Geraldton District High School reports ongoing staffing challenges after illness and leave. Despite relief teachers, attendance and enrolment show modest recovery with a school event featuring a summer sports recreation and a cake sale raising funds for Father Christmas.
In Cork a volatile session of Irish affairs saw police confront demonstrators as batons were drawn and counter charges exchanged. Officers reportedly captured most of the weapons amid a tense scene with protesters and officials.
A boxing bout is described with a twelve round plan as Thompson fights the American. A stinging right hand strikes and stops the opposing fighter after a ninth round exchange. The article notes the fight’s course and mentions Australia as a referenced location.
Canberra on November 7 reports that a cabinet committee will study the inter departmental committee on civil aviation and Anglo Australian mail services. After today’s cabinet meeting the prime minister will refer the matter to the committee for detailed consideration.
A historical notice warns that common house flies carry disease germs and can transmit blood disorders. Scientific tests show their germs can threaten thousands, prompting the creation of a research fellowship to study control methods. Householders are urged to spray homes with chemical insecticides distributed via hand sprayers to kill flies on contact.
The Geraldton Bowling Club opened its season under fine weather with a crowd at the green behind the public grounds. Mr A Wheat urged strong membership growth and a successful season as Mrs Green opened the greens for play. A ladies pairs tournament featured over forty competitors with Mrs White and Mrs Mills advancing to a deciding game, and refreshments were served as the event was hailed a landmark opening for the club.
The annual meeting of the Victoria club discussed last season's committee, with secretary I M Truscott presenting the minutes and president reporting. Members debated membership fees and a 30 percent fee reduction, considered program planning for upcoming meetings and races, and agreed to refer these issues to the committee. A committee meeting is planned at the Victoria Hotel Thursday night to prepare the season opening agenda.
The West lift season opener reports brief 100 yard races for juniors and seniors with close finishes. New junior members joined, and results show J. Ramshaw first in the junior final, A. Hall first in the heat, followed by Ward Worthington McNamara in various places.
Host Holbrook tours Western Australia for ten weeks aiming to visit three thousand homes. The ad claims his sauce and vinegar are in nearly every home and invites readers to expect a call if not already contacted.
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