31 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
1
An old advertisement promises relief for headaches with Kruschen brand tablets sold at discounted prices. The copy touts a 1/6 and 2/2 per bottle price and claims widespread availability in drugstores and chemistry shops.
The death of Commodore Sir Edgar Witon, captain of the Queen Mary, ends a storied career in which he rose from apprentice to command the fastest liner. He served Cunard for thirty five years and held commands on Lucitania Mauretania Aquitania and others. His wartime service and steady leadership earned wide respect and marked a lifetime of devotion to seafaring.
London dispatch reports a wave of strikes spreading in France after the Blum Government's compulsory arbitration for AI. Paris food supply workers staged lightning stoppages over wage levels fixed by the arbitrator. Municipal workers also organized an hour long strike, signaling unsettled prospects.
Under the guidance of head teacher Mist B Kuhlmann and assistant Mist EL Drage the Naraling School pupils presented a crowded show on December 19 featuring recitals, dances, a country dance, and a playful "Crimmon Coconut" finale. Supper followed with book prizes donated by Miss Kukusama and a praise for the young performers, amid news of Miss Kuhlmann's transfer and Santa Claus traditions.
Enormous electric power surges from the first generator at Boulder Dam near Las Vegas as the world’s largest hydroelectric plant begins operations. Officials say full power capacity of 1,320,000 horsepower will take years to reach with transmission to Los Angeles delayed for weeks. The event marks a milestone in harnessing the Colorado River for irrigation and power while engineers note the plant will take years to fully ramp up.
Five in five for the new Limit e at Guardian Buildings as Marine Dringg earns a notable early score. Local observers note the performance showcases rising talent within the district.
Australian analysis compares Japan Canada and the union industry in pearl production. The text notes Japanese competition is a matter for government consideration and awaits formal government review.
The minutes review petitions to forward to Education and Lands Departments, consideration of Taylor Hood closure, and boundary work with Northampton Board. Inspector appointments, tar thistle eradication orders, Narra Tarra and bridges survey, and water supply infrastructure near Kirk’s with a proposed main road pipe line. Yuna sanitary service tender approved, area radius set, and site reserved south of the railway terminus. Gratitude for past year’s work and district cooperation expressed.
Lochiel surveys a wide Perth Cup field and weighs up contenders. Many past champions and rising four-year-olds, including Yaringa, Stpal, Park David, Regal Son, Red Ray, Mariner, Manolive and First Wave, compete in a testing two mile contest with jockeys J J Kelly, R Morley, and trainers aiming for glory on New Year’s Day.
Trainer MC Hennessy sends in Poesia the only real chance among a field including Game Pie Rollovant and Ter bury. Tighe’s candidate, favored by form, placed third in a recent race and is expected to be well ridden by young Hutchison. Other contenders include Teilame Pawo Yaringa Dark David Cosema Manolive First Wave and Poraia with Poesia as the main threat to triumph.
The Dowlals and Merthyr United Choir, largely out of work, won the chief Jehwrat prize at a Welsh National Histeditfewl event. Under conductor D. T. Davies they practiced tirelessly, saving pennies to attend. Sir Rich, the chief adjudicator, awarded first place, praising their singing despite hardship.
Mrs. Simon, mother of Sir John Simon, dies at ninety in Pembrokeshire. Their rare understanding grew from his broadcasts where he would greet her with a private phrase. The Elsternwick Hotel freehold, Brighton and Hove, sells for nearly £60,000.
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