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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
2
E Snell advertises a large Christmas stock with toy and fancy goods windows on display in Geraldton. Emphasizes Australian made goods, factory direct pricing matching Melbourne and Sydney, and a broad range for men women and children including pens wallets perfumes and books.
The store advertises cash purchases from makers and open counters where prices are clearly marked. Shoppers may browse freely with no obligation to buy. Bright new seasonable goods fill the counters at lower prices than elsewhere, aiding Christmas gift decisions.
The Inter-Departmental Committee reports on a through air service linking Australia with England and Fremantle with Singapore, backing a Darwin to Singapore route and a Australian-British joint system. The report weighs ports, routes, costs, and national interests, favoring a cooperative English Australian link over pure Imperial or foreign options, with Darwin as entry port and Wyndham's accessibility influencing decisions.
The article argues for a trans imperial air service linking Australia with England via Western Queensland and New South Wales routes, joining Melbourne Adelaide and Hobart with Sydney or Dublin options. It notes cost within current transport budgets, stresses national unity, and envisions improved British Australian aviation prestige.
Weather notes and community notices cover showers near Murchlam while church events include Anglican Holy Communion at Northampton and parish activities at Presentation Convent. Reports mention a drunkenness fine in court for two men, holiday events, school concert plans, and a big store contest for children with numerous prizes and a closing submission date.
The notice compiles Advent service at Tituft Maint with a late night prayer and sermon, a windmill model donation, port calls by Kybra at Geraldton with cargo details, and Christmas gift drive for Anglican Orphanages. It also reports weather outlook, a wheat growers meeting, and the funeral of a local resident at the Methodist cemetery.
Monty Peynky, a Central European immigrant in Canada, advertised for a wife. A seemingly perfect letter arrived, promising to move and marry, but a request for money led to deception. Henry, the lawyer, aided by a photo, uncovered the ruse as the ship neared Quebec.
The sample suggests each tester yields over two and a half peons in profit, while handling costs for mail run about three farthings per letter. This highlights marginal returns and unit cost considerations in the early postal system.
William Edward Winter alias Hayne Dale Bowman Winter pleaded guilty to stealing a miniature of artifacts and £85 10s from storekeeper Griffiths at Tenindewa. The court heard his past misdeeds, alcohol problems, and a long explanation before sentencing him to twelve months imprisonment. He sought leniency and offered to repay the sum, but the magistrate ruled payment fell outside his jurisdiction.
Victoria Park Perth heard Joseph Clyde Healy Smakimmker found guilty of misappropriation on a charge linked to an incident near a sleuthing route with a rover between a car and a truck. It was Healy's third trial jurors reached agreement soon after resumed.
The page reports multiple obituaries and remembrances. It notes the death of Mr A Palmer of Coanbrook and tributes to J K D'Alton former residents, alongside the passing of Mr M Milne longtime administrator in Busselton and public servant. Also mentioned are medical and social notices, with community figures at St John of God Hospital and local racing memories.
Marten Miller stars in Her Majesty Love a light comedy with song and dance numbers. Notable cast includes Leon Errol Cheater Conklin Ford Sterling and W C Fields. Ambience features Arnheim Grove Orchestra and Meyer’s South American Tango Hand with scenes set near Harlin and the Italian coast.
A crop fire near Vandanooka damaged 12 tons of hay 250 bags of oats and a harnessed team on Mr P L Neville’s property. The blaze started by a cutting engine and spread to two other stacks before local volunteers led to risky backburning, saving the main crop and preventing wider damage.
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