06 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1937
Page
1
A chaotic report describes freight and livestock shipments by air and rail, noting several container loads of furniture cattle and wagons moved for farm operations. It details disrupted schedules with multiple consignments and personnel effects amid unrest and reorganization.
The Perth market reports the price of wheat with fragmented OCR text indicating values around 0.65 to 0.75 per bushel and mentions the week in April. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reflect a grain price summary.
Pd Trainer argues that Labour’s new movement faces ridicule yet survives through conviction. He cites historical reformers and notes how technology and transport reshaped public opinion while urging farm and industrial reformers to unite. The farmer must see Labour’s aims as beneficial, enabling fair cooperation and improved standards of living.
In Darwin on April 5 a patrol boat Larrakia pursued fleeing Japanese luggers off the coast. After signaling and bursts from a machine gun, the Japanese ships surrendered as the Larrakia closed in. Officials at a secret Darwin meeting discussed the incident and possible larger Japanese activity in Australian waters. Captain Haultain led by rushing to aid, then sought instructions to permit the vessels to proceed.
A Welsh feature notes a group of young women selected for a mannequin parade. The text hints at ages, appearance, and the involvement of a chaperone as part of the event, reflecting local pageant traditions and social norms of the era.
A departmental note from last week references state batteries and aging cells. It lists contact details, prices, and model identifiers in a terse, partially garbled format. The fragmentary text mentions Murc isons Beira and several figures with phone lines for inquiries.
The article details multiple consignments and imports of Southdown stud sheep into Western Australia from Tasmania New Zealand and England. It names breeders M Hulett Exnmoor Tas Exinor and Er H L Kelssall as major importers alongside Western Australian firms Drake-Brockman Burges Badcock Scott and others. It notes ongoing shipments to districts including Northampton Wbartiet Bay and Daley Creek with plans for further deliveries in April.
Despatches from Spain say the rebels were checked in their advance on Bilbao after gaining ground and breaching the ring of the city’s defenses.
A Vienna collector acquired a painting from Spain now believed to be by Raphael. Hofrat Gineck of the Viernat Art Gallery backs the attribution, supported by renowned Raphael expert Mrefemur Flow of Padow. The canvas portrait shows a man with a black attire and a brown short wide beard, matching the era’s fashion.
Report notes a fashion and beauty trend around Creme Charman face powder sold widely. References imply a beauty ritual claimed to protect skin and ease complexion concerns amid public interest.
A memorial service in Antarctica salutes Captain Oates as tributes flow from mourners including family and colleagues. Attendees reflect on his courage, the perilous voyage, and the legacy of exploration. A posthumous recognition is noted amid the ceremony in a distant base.
In Perth on April t. a married woman, living on Marujein Street, Bust Praweni, sustained a severe shock from an Eben kettle she wore, and died soon after. The incident occurred at East Remantle as authorities investigated the cause and extent of injuries.
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