21 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1939
Page
1
Darwin reports eye witnesses describe the Guinea Airways Koranga diving from the ground in Katherine. The four occupants were killed when the plane cleared a fence then struck trees and banked left over the river before disappearing into the water.
Spanish dispatches say General Franco’s artillery could reach Barcelona by weekend as the offensive pushes Government troops toward their last defensive line. The Times notes Barcelona remains calm and undismayed with a faith that victory conditions are near.
Figures from Wiluna Gold Mines Ltd show 781 tons treated producing an estimated total fine gold value in Australian currency. The sale price is 145 per fine ounce sterling. Working costs exclude development and exploration, with a surplus of £17882 versus £14802 prior year. Monthly expenditure details and development costs are listed, and the board plans quarterly progress reports going forward.
Adelaide January 19 air disaster victims transported from Katherine by Guinea Airways. Four bodies were carried to Parafield for funeral services as authorities confirmed the grim toll and arranged burials.
London report dated January 20 says Spanish Government forces on the Catalan front, outnumbered two to one with five to one armament superiority, resist Franco's battering of Barcelona while civilians face severe food shortages as mobilised men defend the line.
Adelaide dispatch reports five bags from West Australian mail aboard the Korangy airliner wreck near Kathrine are still missing. Rescue and salvage efforts continue as authorities seek to locate the misplaced baggage and recover the mail.
Perth reports the egat Perth power station costing £600,000 opened by radio from London. The Duke of Devonshire, Under Secretary for the Dominions, led the opening ceremony.
Berlin reports Hitler relieved Dr. Schacht of Reichsbank presidency and appointed Dr. Punk as successor while Schacht is assigned to special work. Additional taxes on business churches hides comples unmarried persons and a levy on entertainment and capital are foreshadowed.
Big Bell Mines Limited has inspected the Mars Gold Mine at Bougardie and holds an option over the lease. Dale Pitt and TS Mackay of Big Bell visited Mr. Maygnet last week to discuss water, with preliminary work expected soon. The property adjoins Hill 36 and previously treated about 9,000 tons of ore for 2,500 ounces of gold.
The Minister for Defence Brigadier Street announced that the age for entry as cadets to RAAB has been raised from 22 to 25 years. Fifty three cadets will be appointed in duty, with a similar number planned for January next.
The New York Times states that due to delays in completing the British American reciprocal arrangement for trans Atlantic service and June at the earliest, an arrangement has been made with France to permit American planes to land there for an experimental period of six months.
Dr A Capell described North Kimberley beliefs at Canberra Science Congress. They hold that death ends a person’s existence, with reincarnation possible only in the western tribe. The Wolare myth guides creation, and a dangerous rite involves singing a chosen victim to death by tree ritual. participants avoid water for ten days afterward.
An ad touts Anita Louise as a top screen beauty and promotes Creme Charmesan as a sun and wind protector. The copy claims the cream keeps skin clear and youthful, holds powder for hours, and suits summer outdoor life despite heat and dust.
The December Black Range District report details 2402.48 fine ounces of gold and 74.06 fine ounces of silver from multiple mines. Principal producers include Jamon, Yemunuli Hines, Sheolie Gell Mine, Hill's Charm Geldine, and Duke of Windsor Gold Mine among others, with ore tonnages and precious metal yields listed for each site. A small company, Stone Mining Company Ltd, is noted with plans for a new compressor to speed mining, while recent tailings showed gold content between 4 and 5 dwts per ton.
Portable cosmetic jar offer for facial cream advertised as greaseless for dressing table use. Sold by chemists drapers and stores with handbag tubes priced one shilling. Includes brief product and price details likely from a historical newspaper page.
An advertisement touts Charmosan liquid cream for hands during hot weather. It claims to prevent hand troubles and keep hands clear, soft, and attractively feminine. The lotion is non sticky and non greasy, sold in large and small bottles by chemists, drapers and stores.
Dalgety & Cos report from Adelaide that 3058 bales were offered with 18 percent sold. Wool average selection. Yorkshire buyers active with strong support from Australian manufacturers, the Continent and Japan. Market very firm with slight changes in favor of sellers.
The third cleanup from A Gold Mine at the Roogardie State Tattery last weekend processed 1,520 tons for 464 owners across 19 dates of gold. During four months of operations, the will has treated 1,520 tons using dry milling and cyaniding.
Fragmentary notice discusses Easter Sunday timing with unclear March or April references. The readable portion hints at March 22 or an early April date but lacks complete details or names to identify a definite event.
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