Unknown fragment prompts a terse historical note
The readable text preserves a fragmented historical record with marginal references to provinces, tenures, and seats but the meaning remains unclear and partial.
29 Nov 1929
Page 1
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
1
The readable text preserves a fragmented historical record with marginal references to provinces, tenures, and seats but the meaning remains unclear and partial.
An old promotional piece asserts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills help Nature when burdened by excess eating and drinking. The text claims the pills do not replace natural functions but assist the liver and stomach, purify blood, and aid digestion and assimilation of food.
Fragmentary text lists printing terms and locations like Geraldton and news print options. It mentions unprinted and printed sheets with codes such as 18/8 and 14d. No cohesive event or person details emerge to form a full news item.
In the Supreme Court on Monday Popov sought £7 for clearing 1400 acres at 35s per acre, claiming 180 acres were thoroughly cleared. The defendants argued the work was not proper and costs excessive, with evidence of late payment delays and disputed certificates. Judgment was reserved.
The text lists a set of trivia questions and concise answers. Topics include wildlife, rail rolling stock, flexor muscles, the Emden cruiser, the Pharos lighthouse, Queen Margaret of Scotland, a global distribution of an animal, baby birth stats, Roald Amundsen, the Hindu crore, and the Calaveras Mammoth Tree with ages, sizes, and locations.
Court of Appeal finds Fry and Sona not liable for defamation over an amateur golfer Cyril Tolley advertisement. Judges note Tolley’s public image and sexist wording but say the ad was not defamatory though potentially offensive. Damages awarded to Tolley for non monetary harm.
Fragmented text notes fires raging across California and British Columbia areas with power shortages and potential streetlight shutdowns. Mentions history dating to 1849 and tenuous electric service in Beattle and Vancouver amid crisis.
The Geraldton water service debate reveals voting confusion with two days elapsed since the session. The mayor and officials faced misinterpretations as motions and amendments were written out and only narrow votes decided the contentious points. The public inquiry continued amid protests and unclear resolutions.
An unemployed man recounts a railroad robbery where a bandit pulled spikes from a mail train and robbed passengers, wounding none but derailing five cars. The assailant demanded money and a wife and children were mentioned. repair costs exceed £10,000.
A London hostess in a letter titled Break Guests condemns a growing bad practice in social life where private homes hostesses fear guests profit from gossip about fellow guests and hosts. The writer asks for publication of this warning while remaining anonymous.
The record lists New Moon on December 1 and December 31 with First Quarter on December 2 and Last Quarter on December 8, detailing lunar phase dates for the month.
Mt Magnet residents welcomed the visiting Cys Cricket Club on Banday for a day of sport amid pleasant weather. Locals and visitors enjoyed dancing, with cordial farewells as Mr Beaman and wife returned from Perth. Mr Jas Jones shows promising recovery from illness, traveling with Mrs Jones and Miss W Kennely. The McLoughlins and family departed with Mr W Scott junior, returning home after a smooth trip.
Stock railages listed for December to January include Meckatharra to Midland Junction cattle shipments by several accounts. Nanuine and Nawnine routes show multiple bogies of cattle scheduled to Midland Junction with various companies involved.
In Canberra the Treasurer introduced a bill to amend the Commonwealth Bank Act empowering the bank to authorize individuals to exchange gold coins and bullion for Australian notes. The measure aims to mobilise gold resources when needed and may require exchanges to support currency issuance.
The Mines Department disclosed total bore drilling costs of £21,717 with £22,808 shown as subvented in the deputation meeting at Meckathara. Only three bores are fully payable, located at Tindal Coolganitie Mararon Keenly's and Big Bell Cue mines.
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