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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian And Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

2

Talking pictures shaping Summer Studio lineup

The paper previews a radiated slate of theatricals and talkie films. It highlights John Boles Vivienne Moyal Joe E. Hraw and Walter Huston in The Virtues Min while noting Boles and Susie Francis stars in The Hang of the West. The program runs across Thursday to Saturday with Singing and Western themes and features The Lone Star Ranger and Indians Are Coming as headline attractions.

Walter Huston Kay Frawke Simine News Neel Ata Twee John Boles Vivience Moyal Joe E. Hraw Virginia Adios Francis Mina Francis Abe Stremea Benoath MrKenun Rome Vinewat Youmans Anil Musie Anil Agnor Fiagr Youmans Susie New York

Gangsters to Be Gentlemen in Al Capone Talk

An odd wartime style piece recalls Al Capone joking about behaving like gentlemen in hotels. It mentions fears of customers being tempted, a liquor trade slump, and mentions cities like New York Philadelphia and Miami amid a panic rush by motor car and ship. The account includes stylized dialogue about ending the slump in business and a restaurant owner reacting with muted protest.

New York al Capone Chemstumers Virage St. Lowis Miami Philadelphia Kontos Madden Germaine Aulphar

Recreation Ground Repairs Promised After Council Meeting

At the council gathering last week Artie urged that the grandstand be waterproofed due to soaking rain and poor seals that drenched players and spectators. The Works Committee is asked to pursue re-roofing and related fixes while addressing vandalism and safety concerns across the grounds.

Economy plan debates at Premiers Conference

Report on a Premiers Conference where allies discuss adopting an economy plan drafted by financial and production experts. The plan aims to cut government expenses, extend wage reductions, and potentially reform pensions while balancing deficits and inflation risks across Western Australia and Tasmania.

Compuunie Ile Laan Prin Theodore Ani Sr. Lang Weich Fairmens Western Aweralia Tarmania Meallim Theadar Patriotiem ix

Local and General items from Geraldton council notes

A garbled Geraldton page reports council campfire plans at Thurmlas, Air Mail flight notes from Tuesday, and public nuisance from dogs. It covers polling place changes, a road crash in Darlacher Street, Wiluna visit anecdotes, Maternity Hospital fundraising, Yalgoo battery support, First Aid training notes, and a police court bail issue involving Charles Terlow.

Fale Charles Trtlow Amewet i Meyers G. Lustue Mander Cantey Worming Terlow Fimel McDonnk

Production costs and workers compensation reform debate

A parliamentary discussion centers on reducing primary producer insurance costs and expanding worker compensation. The speaker argues for government action to cut costs, create a cooperative insurer, and limit insurance and solicitation fees. Suggestions include extending government involvement and tightening related practices to benefit workers and reduce overall insurance expenses.

Vhw Finilar Farliament Uwip B. Ball

Speech Fracture Echoes Regret in Royal Archive

A fragmented quote shows a speaker lamenting depleted powder and a mispronounced term, hinting at archival garble. The garbled phrasing reveals a historical note on supply or readiness, with no clear event or date specified. The tone implies a humorous or earnest aside about military or ceremonial readiness.

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Children's Cough

A historical notice promotes Woods' Peppermint Cure as a remedy for a hacking cough in children. The ad asserts effectiveness and highlights the product as a trusted household remedy.

Woods Chidres

Oil Tanker Departure and Weather Notes in Town

The Du Tanker's departure for Balak Papan after loading 1.146 tamenf oil for Witunasoil Mine Ltd, with a Sunday return. Weather forecasts predict fine conditions today, mild temperatures, and a warm spell. Wheat loading at the port via Mikkob Sura reports a weekly tally and hatch details, plus temperature trends and recent highs and lows. Municipal council discussions cover insurance exemptions, taxation, and property assessments, noting an error in a prior report and deliberations on valuation visits and residents’ involvement.

Consuetin Sin Witunasoil Mine Ltd Balak Papan

Mystery Lugger Auger Recovered After Reef Stranding

A missing auger from Broome reappeared near Geraldton after three luggers searched the coast. Mitchell, skipped by Clark, was found stuck on a reef but later freed with help from the Maritime Works launch. The crew, who mis entered the harbor, were stranded until rescue reached them Sunday morning.

Geruulton Bronme Point Moore A. Morgan Broome Gerakiton Alorgan Hesident Be Mughe Brocuw Geridton Carsnrvan Wishap Caramrvon Geraldton Gerahtion Ays Ag Marbour Works Reg Hay Clark, Tannen Wm Croston TE Wan Leanne Feng Isark Wenthig Bal EU Geraldtan

Self Flying Aeroplane Experiment in Britain

A new unmanned aircraft designed to fly itself is under construction in Britain for experiments in automatic operation. A robot pilot will control the aircraft, allowing it to travel long distances without a human at the controls. The project aims to test a nonstop flight from Britain to Cape Town covering about 1000 miles.

Britain Royal Air Cape Town Howe

Hospital Hill Camp Health Committee Report Approved

At a Municipal Council meeting residents urged removal of the unemployed camp near Hospital Hill due to filth and danger to women and children. The Health Committee inspected the camp, found it clean, and recommended leaving it while inviting the Protector of Aborigines to remove all aborigines except one. A signed white resident letter urged patience and humane treatment, while officials noted the camp’s tidiness and potential for vegetable plots and fencing to deter pests. The council endorsed the committee’s findings and Dr Clark's backing, with Cr acknowledged.

Hospital Hill Oime Fet Geraldon Tr. Hollings Dr. Br Marion Dr. Clarks Anteke

Northern Wheat Lands Opened for Government Trials

An area north of Dartmoor and Dartmoor fringe is prepared for government wheat trials. A 1 acre block has vermin proof fencing with 50 acres sown May, testing wheat varieties. The district extends to 431,000 acres of potential agricultural land needing railway access. past yields near Dartmoor averaged 27.1 bushels per acre, with high production expected once farming expands.

Dartamr Yuva Dorks Thin Evantey Dartmoor Balla Amrviye i Canon

Geraldton figures in holiday return notices and health update

Local notices report Afrani Mrs W B L Cottrell returning from a southwest holiday trip. Mr P L Weisnotty and Mr B Fuster visit from Geraldton. Hazel Firth and A E Werlon resume Geraldton duties after holidays. Bert Young departs for Perth with W A Youl Moauen ties, while a passenger group hints at pneumonia hospital care for a Ceraki store manager.

Afrani W. BL Cottrell Figreal Yestenbas Morrepoliteu Rity A. E. Werlon Geraldton Primary Producera’ Bank Enatera Bert Young Gerakijosene Asane W. A. Yous Mocuen Limited Messe Johe Deriing & Son Perth

Station Tragedy Shocks Mt Magnet District

Death of Mar Lejeu ne of Buodavantation station near Mt Magnet follows a shooting incident involving a kangaroo shooter and a kangaroo. Lejeune, 43, left widowed wife and three children, was killed by a bullet that also killed the kangaroo. Funeral held at Mt Magnet.

MF Lejeune Lejeune Deeéas Edward Russell Lejeune Edward Lejeine Manchester West Ven Australia Tibradden Station J. B. Pory Boodanoa W. V. Sewedl Mant Perth

Accident in Terrace Gate Rubs Gate and Gate

A car driven by Frederick Mende and occupant Brady collided with a large gate at the public buildings entrance to the railway yard following an unintended turn from the Railway Institute route. Both occupants sustained minor injuries. Mende was treated for a leg injury and Brady for head and other bumps. Mende remained in hospital briefly before returning home.

Frederick Mende Winlet Street Mende Railway Institute Cnue Bert Hark Brady Bendy Ana

Golden Eagle Nugget Case Moves in Supreme Court

Writ issued against James Joseph Larcombe and son by agents Crocox Caynor and Tre killes over a nugget at Larkinville. Larcombes appear through attorneys Tar en Waly and Seaton. Allegations allege the Larcombes acted as agents for the named men.

Robert Alexander Crocim Jark Gaynor Frank Edgar ‘Tregillas Memere Parker Supreme Court Jamex Joseph Larrombe the Golden Eagle Larkinville Larcombes Crocox Caynor Aml Trekilles Lant Messrs Taran, Waly Seaton Sleniek

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