23 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1935
Page
1
A district cricket match at Yalgoo saw the visitors win by seven wickets after WT Fins batted first with McCabe contributing a sizeable score. The Yalgoo lineup struggled, with several bowlers including O Connor and Coyne claiming wickets as the visitors chased the target.
General Motors announces the Buckland Hill facility will reopen with preliminary work underway. About 60 to 70 workers are expected to be taken on within weeks as production gear is installed. The move follows company policy to expand presence in all states and boost retail distribution.
Provisional results from theory examinations at Stella Maris College Geraldton for Devondwer Watinction With the Trine ollewy show pupils graded in divisions. Lead Gaull Rita Cuswinghan Meili Sallisan win junior honours Kathleen McGauran Moya Moore Heryl King in regulardivision Zoe Foug Nov wie Briers honoured.
Geraldton Sailors and Soldiers Institute Trust accepted a tender from A. E. Crothers of Geraldton to erect the new Soldiers Institute on Forrest and Eleanor Streets. The brick building will include two meeting rooms and a hall with kitchen, a memorial design was discussed, and final election of plans expected in days.
London reports two sisters Mise Jane and Misw leth de Bois ages 20 and 23, daughters of Mr Court de Bois of Naples, fell from a Hillman Airways plane flying 1500 feet over the Channel. They were the only passengers, left Naples for a London holiday, and were believed grief stricken by a separate disaster at Messina. Their bodies were found buried in soil after a cablage patch collision.
A six wheeled motor caravan from the Prague Museum zoological department arrived in Geraldton, Western Australia, for a four day rest before touring the state. Dr Jiri Baum and his wife plan a six month voyage across Australia to study spiders and insect life, later continuing to the Eastern States and back to Czechoslovakia via Japan and the United States. Their caravan is equipped with specimen cases, a dark room, wireless, and cameras with telephoto lenses.
Early this week Wey Brother Vonlon arrived from Sve y with plans for a new Christéan ners College to be built on the site and joined to the present building 7 Moad. Rydines 's foremost architects oversee the project with the latest residential school requirements including a chapel, two dormitories, a study hall, four luxurious bathrooms, and related facilities. Local officials and Perth architects are reviewing details due to increased size and revised arrangements.
In Naples investigators link two girls Jane and Elizabeth to two British officers killed in a crash of a flying boat at Messina. Letters found aboard show grief over the officers Jake Forbes and Beatty. The pair had separated the night before the departure and later perished when the Messina crash occurred.
Two men convicted in the Criminal Springs murder were ordered by tribal authorities to kill Kaimwen for breaking laws and Sydney Walker, a half caste expert, was involved in the caste ritual. Tu Wells Nitiex commissioned the castes the Potchentara before sentencing. The ritual involved tying the victim and using blood for markings, with Nuwherhy and Nangee tasked to enact the elders antlers to avoid death.
Walkaway market held bi monthly sale with 68 sheep 25 cattle and three horses yarded. Trade buyers from Geraldton attended though most yarding passed in. Clearance achieved by private treaty with prices on par with recent rates. Pigeons inquired, some demand for renian war, quotes include merino ewes fat crossbred lambs and pigs sale figures.
Jockey Herth and horse Janes Miller faced a shark attack near Applecross while on a river run yesterday. The mare fended off the attacker with remarkable instinct, forcing a swim to safety. Both rider and horse were uninjured, though the mare leapt into deep water and swam to shore amid splashing from the frightened crowd.
Melbourne reports a delegation including the Prime Minister preparing to board the trans-continental train and travel to Fremantle then London for the King’s jubilee celebrations. Officials will discuss government matters en route and upon arrival.
Prices of Continental currencies rise amid sharp gold gains. The report notes a record date and implied exchange shifts, with market action seen across ledgers and related financial indicators.
The annual Methodist Church of Australasia conference opens at Worle Church in Perth on Wednesday at 7.20 pm with the Rev J A Samivrn as incoming president. The retiring president will address delegates and the election of next year’s president is planned. The event runs daily through March 7 with sessions on home mission and Sunday school plans, plus discussions on altering Sunday school times.
Reading shows a rough estimate placing demand in the 41 million to 3 million bushel band for wheat as calculated by the state, indicating a wide inconclusive consumption projection amid ongoing market analysis.
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