25 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
1
A local sale features men's coat shirts in blues fawns and greys with prices cut from 6/6 to 3/11 and Milanese silk sport shirts at 4/6 each. Also listed are boys sport shirts 3/6, cream silk Milanese vests and trunks, various fabrics by the yard, and hosiery, collars, and socks with sale pricing across multiple items.
A small 18 cc two stroke engine hidden in a bicycle frame powers a new pedal assist cycle named the Auto. The engine starts with pedaling, then the rider pedals lightly while the unit runs, reaching about 30 mph, with fuel economy around 140 miles per gallon. England price listed at £17 17s, market appeal uncertain.
Poor weather and smut disease hit New Zealand wheat crops reducing yields. Analysts warn the country may export fewer bushels than domestic needs, forcing tighter supplies and possible imports to meet requirements.
Geraldton Cricket Association moves to the knockout stage as four clubs battle for the premiership. Commopolitains CYM and Federals face off against C.Y.M.S and Geraldton with quarterfinals starting Saturday. Strong lineups include Gurr Snodgrass Dunn and Greener Graham for key roles and possible absences shape outcomes.
Canberra reports tentative plans for Parliament this year may be revised when the Federal Cabinet meets on departure of the Australian delegation for the Coronation and the Imperial Conference. The timetable hinges on the electoral referendum and financial considerations.
A well attended referendum meeting in Geraldton presided by Mayor K Cuteen discussed granting further Commonwealth powers. Sir George Pearce urged careful constitutional consideration while highlighting air travel advances and national safety, with J H Hall urging support for both referenda questions.
Members of the Board of Control opposed G O Allen's proposal arguing matches should be played out to a finish. Dr Allen Robertson and Canon Hughes also disagreed, pressing for unity and avoiding drawn games. Former captain W. Woodfull urged length changes in England while noting shorter play hours complicate the game.
A newly shown light plane, an eight aeroplane powered by a Ford engine, requires more garage space than a car. The craft, attributed to Sir John Carden and built by a firm including Lord Semphit, features foldable wings and high speed. The display notes fuel use and performance, including safety handling, with Berlin mentioned as a related world record reference.
Delayed orders by farmers for super phosphite raise anxiety in railways and manufacturers. Last week 11 427 tons moved by rail, up from 5 846 the prior year. since December 1, tonnage to February 20 reached 6 100, surpassing last year by 1788 tons. Officials warn that a 2000 to 30000 ton increase is needed this season to avoid seeding delays.
Sir Josiah Stasop outlines a plan for a college to train railway workers with residential courses and staged progression. He stresses textbooks with best practices and aims to raise members of the LM.8 organisation to higher posts.
An ad style fragment touts Charmonga face powder as subtle and cunning, claiming instant charm for the skin. It references Jim Ghen of Charusoesn and a magic touch that revives youth, with garbled lines about powder and beauty.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Charro san Cold Cream for skin cleansing alongside jars and tubes priced two shillings sixpence each, claiming ubiquitous availability. The text mentions tones and makeup removal advice, with casual endorsements and local-merchant style.
The article notes the scale of the petrol and motor tyre sectors, estimating 40.9 million engines fueled, 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil processed, and 25 billion gallons of petrol sold annually. It cites Dunlop data on 75 million motor tyres produced worldwide and a retail value surpassing £250 million, highlighting the immense impact on employment and welfare.
Indigenous animal pride highlighted as Alex Chisholm and colleagues challenge declines in koala numbers. In Australia the species once roamed from Queens land to Victoria and southeast South Australia with some remaining in SA and NSW. The 1920s slaughter for skins plumbed a brutal low, with Professor Wood Jones calling it a brutalisation of humanity. Victoria preserves koalas through Fisheries and Game, but reserves are insufficient and rapid action is urged to expand protections for the world’s quirkiest marsupial.
A Danish shepherd could not sleep due to old feet and discovered two large adders under his bed. Further inspection revealed additional venomous danger hidden under the mattress.
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