30 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
1
A December 15 recital by pupils of Suss Edna Mercy LRSM featured a varied program. The concert opened with an orchestra from Lucia di Lammermoor and included Bach minuets, chorales, fortissimo piano duets, and Chopin arrangements, pleasing a large audience.
The advertisement touts Ziegfeld productions with stars Bert Williams Nat Wills Lew Dockstader Lee Shubert Joseph Urban Irving Berlin George White and Charles Frohman. It traces Ziegfeld's career from 1898 to his death and highlights lavish musical numbers staged by Seymour Felix with dazzling costumes and scenery by Cedric Gibbons.
A Japanese commander declares a new regime will be established in China to ensure lasting peace in the Far East. He asserts Japan fights without territorial ambition and calls for pacification and enlightenment to continue simultaneously.
Station 6GE Geraldton lists a weekly lineup including The Good Morning Man at 6:30, Women's session by Noreen at 9:90, Clone at 9:90, Luncheon music at 12:10, Light music at 10, Stars of yesteryear at 8:20, A tale comedy at 8:20, The Rambling Pianta, and racing programs. January 9th offers Merry warning session, Vocal favourites, Hits of the week, Meditation music, and Close at 10.
Shanghai reports a second batch of United States war waters for the Chilkee air force sails to Hamkow with others already arriving. Ten majors from the Great War and ninety pilots are included. Newspapers forecast foreign volunteers will form an air force for China within a few months. Chinese plans call for training ninety thousand airmen in a year with about a third to be on active duty by March.
December 20 dispatch from Stanghai reports Japanese forces pressing the advance toward Taingtao the chief port of Shantung and attacking Chinese positions at Wethsien a key railway hub about 118 miles west of Tsingtau as Part of the northern campaign.
A drought relief plan aims to plant six million trees in Western Canada to form shelter belts against winds and soil drift. Farmers with government aid undertake long term shelter belt planting as part of a 36 year effort to rehabilitate the West, with an additional two million dollars funded.
A vintage ad touts Charmesan Charmoxan powder as magical and French inspired, claiming it makes hot young people look younger and pretty even with poor skin. The copy extols Charminon brand mystique and secret allure, urging usage for visible charm.
Paris December 29 Eugene De Loncie arrested November 24 testified before the examining magistrate alleging a Communist plot to seize Paris and attack Cabinet members and other officials. He said the aim was civil war and the creation of a monarchy, claiming the Cagoulards saved France and alerted the army and authorities.
An advertisement touts Charmosan face powder in all shades including suntan. It claims long wear used by stage and film stars, with double size box priced 2/68. Also promotes Charmosan Cold Cream with regular massage for blackheads and happiness, mentioning tubes priced 1/-.
News from London dated December 29 states that loyalist forces near Teruel are nearing victory as rebels retreat. Reports say one remaining stronghold has fallen and loyalist progress continues in Andalusia with initial success.
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