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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
2
A wartime appeal stresses that national victory hinges on every Australian citizen contributing funds through the War Loan and War Savings Certificates. It urges subscribers to give as much as they can, aiming for complete support from all households and incomes.
Goldsbrough Mort and ACTIN announce public auction of all listed land parcels in Victoria and surrounding holdings. Includes portions of Lat MGI, Lat MHI, Lat MV13T, Lat MATE, Lat 4248 and others with extensive building, water, fencing and equipment details. Also offered are livestock, farming implements, machinery, and stock from multiple estates, with terms and conditions provided by Perth, Geraldton, and Mingeneyg agents.
Company announces an intense sale of complete contents from multiple homes in Munnera, featuring dining room suites, leather lounge, hall stands, bedroom sets, wardrobes, tables, carpets, curtains, kitchen fittings, and numerous added items. The event, timed to precede the Manurra List, opens at 1080 a sharp with a broad range of furniture and household goods in excellent order.
The friends of Mrs Proce Wilmkan of Marine Terrace are invited to attend a memorial service. Interment will be at the Anglican Cemetery, Rakave. The ceremony is announced by Mr A, and Forrest Strew, In. Homorrow on Saturday.
A garbled OCR item discusses brave actions and a Belgian surrender near King Leopold’s era, with mentions of ministers and a national government. It references a May 15 date and a Federal Parliament session linked to a United Australia Party member, in a clumsy wartime policy context.
In a national wartime debate, Prime Minister Curtin appeals for unified government and air power expansion. Churchill-style warnings mix with Australian warnings on defence. ministers acknowledge air force gaps and enlistment shortfalls while planning for a strengthened home front and Allied coordination.
The mass at 8 am will be celebrated at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral. Rev Dr Collins will lead the 8 o'clock service, followed by breakfast for the wen in the Dirt Hat. Weather indications today suggest a warmer trend and possible change.
The Wear Ame Haltan Tut Tul winter meeting at Ascot opens with high stakes racing. Notable runners include June Handicap entries Parham Myopia Teed Crest and Kronos, with strong showings from Queen's Lay, Thon and Verilate. Flying Handicap features Skylark and Copania while Electric Handicap lists Detrion Maori Lass and Nara Avia among entrants. ROE Stakes showcases Blefrien Lady Agrion and Edrian with a crowded field. Suburban Handicap highlights 418 Miller and Rana across seven furlongs with betting at three to one against the winner.
London reports aim to boost output as half of Britain’s miners push to raise production by 40 million tons. Portnex, Greece, and Rotterdam shipments shift market prospects with Italy and Egypt also cited. The plan seeks reopening of hundreds of mines shut since 1928, the Promotion Committee and miners’ leaders coordinating measures.
Tomorrow Sunday services are listed for Salvation Army Hall and multiple churches. Includes 11 a.m holiness and salvation meetings at the Salvation Army Hall, children services, Wesley Church in Umm with J C Chinas leading morning and Rev Tayrmund Hocking leading evening hymn sing, St John's Presbyterian with morning Sunday School at 11 and evening prayer at 7 30 led by Rev J J Douglas, and Christ Church with Holy Communion at 8 a.m and family service at 10 00 a.m followed by morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m and evening prayers at 7 30 p.m.
Eastern States racing notes from Flemington highlight hgo paddock results with Hurdles two mile race led by Bureaucrat finishing with Fighting Cock and Plant Killer among the field. Rothsay Handicap and Buckingham Handicap show diverse entries and betting quotes, with dividends listed for several runners.
A stream of film listings and descriptions cover The Lion His Wings and multiple titles. Nancy Drew-Reporter runs feature humor and suspense with young cast members, while Mr Moto's Gamble centers on a high stakes murder mystery. also listed are Ming of Chinatown and Artem Legion with cast and plot hints for upcoming showings.
Races at Canterbury Park feature jumps and flat events. Tickets list horses Festoon Kerry Bay and Spearbine among others with prices and recent results. main events include a one mile and three furlongs jumpers' race and a Canterbury Handicap over one mile and a furlong with contenders Ronny Tae Sidcup Jan Man and Sir Regal among five to one betting.
London reports a French general describes tanks as a new form of warfare comparable to naval and air battles. He says tank assaults aimed at a flank can finish quickly, with heavy loss for the opposing force if tanks breach the line.
A film critique lauds Tyrone Power in the title portrayal of Jesse James and Henry Fonda as Frank James. It praises Randolph Scott and an exceptional supporting cast, noting vivid performances and strong period atmosphere. The piece previews the outlaw saga airing Tuesday to Thursday in Technicolor.
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