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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1924
Page
2
A racing programme shows Flying Handicap with prize and stake details for several races including This Claus flaw distance one mile and quarter and six furlongs. Second Class Pats and Farewell Handicap list nominations with weights and distances. Weights declared May 1 1924. Nominations close May 17 at 6 pm. acceptances due May 20. Secretary M Maley announces.
The article discusses the Central Province election due next year with candidates Mr Drew and Mr Milla. It notes Drew’s long service, prior roles, and the shift in political support, including the Labor Government influence and potential appointment implications in the Colonial Secretary post.
A Scottish political column discusses the allotment of ministerial posts, the risk of appointing MPs before election, and the impact on votes. It weighs Mr Mills and Mr Drew as candidates, calls for electors to back Mills, and warns against party factions influencing the outcome in northern districts.
Tonight at the King's Theatre Wes dling aml Molloy bring a versatile vaudeville program with a 23 week West Australia tour behind them. The show features singing piano and saxophone, with a picture program including Tell Her Mtutter Why Don't My Dream Come True and others. After the act they depart for Airtyide.
A meeting of the Sarat Land Selection Mourd Wx hat Unis adjourned for one week. Frank Hawkins and W. Piggton were granted Victoria locations 492% and 695% respectively. The debate touched Cabinet fate and Central Province elections with April weather notes and local agricultural demonstrations.
Special selection of plush pull-on hats for ladies at 1.30 each with various shades. Children's and ladies garments offered, including coats and golf wear, with Easter pair prices. Men and boys wear shown in the men's department featuring new up to date fabrics and materials.
An Australian newspaper note reports a one mile intercollegiate boat race on the Swan River won by Guillford Grammer Bebvol Heath College Tein veeoud with High School third. It also covers railway finance news, the Hallway Departations profit for quarter ended March 31 at £112, the best since 1915-14, and wireless experiments featuring Dr. Clapp’s transmitter and GEB calls. A social event honors M. Kennedy MLC at the Railway Institute with toasts, music, and a gold fuesi of the Railway Calon medallion presented to Kennedy.
A damaged OCR fragment references Mr. Drew and the LAB section, noting a cabinet minister discussion and misconduct. It mentions how issues affected applicants for assistance in the district and implies ongoing controversy without clear outcomes or dates.
A June inspection will determine if the board alters its decision following a letter from MLA Kennedy and a ministry official Mer Angwin stating the proposed inquiry into LAB clients. The move aims to clarify potential changes to prior rulings.
Readers are offered a fragmented letter discussing the Central Province act and candidate Colaniat. It references postal votes, accusations of bias, and criticism of Mr Drew, noting his six-year service and ties to pastoralists, with mentions of the parliament and local committee dynamics.
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