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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1931
Page
4
Geraldton records June sunrise and sunset times with daily variations. The report lists first and last light, solar noon, and twilight phases for the coastal city during the month, noting seasonal shifts and approximate daylight hours.
An ancient cave dweller returns from a bear hunt to play a flute for his family. Prof Hewlar describes a scene from Potarka Cave showing a hunter, wife, children, bones, and a snaky glow from a cave ceiling as music soothes the savage heart. The piece notes potential overstatement by the writer.
A Labour Party discussion on a special conference to address Australian problems becomes a clash over strategy. Lyons hesitates to commit, while rivals demand concessions and threaten to block government plans, exposing deep party tensions and questions about reform and unity.
A diary style feature by Nerina Shute in Mermin's Weekly imagines a typical day on a studio set. The piece traces early alarm, frantic costume changes, long hours, fatigue, and the scramble to meet schedules as actors juggle lines, rehearsals, and personal routines.
A garbled excerpt discusses fashion color palettes and silhouettes with references to Travin Banton and Roman fashions. It mentions pastel shades, frock styles, black outfits, belts, shoes, and gowns, noting contrasts and accessories. The text obscurely notes a Wisner gown with crepe fabric and short sleeves and a square train, amid altered spellings and unclear context.
A fragmented account describes hyperinflation in Germany after World War I, detailing rapidly rising prices, currency collapse, and the tragic impact on ordinary people. It notes wages losing value, prices and exchanges fluctuating wildly, and capital flight fueling panic, with professions and elites alike driven into poverty.
A ratepayers meeting on Friday discussed street safety and repairs in front of the Public Buildings. The council debated traffic regulations enforcement, pedestrian dangers, and urged a footpath repair while noting unemployment strains and council responsibilities. The mayor and traffic inspector will review footpath and regulation issues.
The Bunbury representative notes that Labour contends the government should officially allow coloured seamen visiting Australia to sail with restrictions. The proposal, endorsed at a conference, will be referred to the government. A recent Bunbury hotel disturbance has locals complaining of fights and knife threats amid alcohol-fueled disorder.
In ideal conditions on Saturday 9 March the Brigades defeated Railways in the A competition at Geraldton. The Brigades led 4 3 at halftime and extended their advantage in the second term with effective attacks from Easther and Ritchie. Railways showed early promise through Millward Howell and others but could not sustain their strike, succumbing to a final tally that left them trailing.
A brief note touts a money saving cough remedy used by over a million Australians. It claims a concentrated essence mixed in sweetened water provides relief, urging readers to try the family remedy. The piece emphasizes savings and home preparation.
In a tight contest the Railways led 8 to 4 at half, then 11 to 1 late in the third as Moore exited injured. Brigades rallied late with Little Kitchie Findlay W Faith Vous and Ami prominent, but Railways held on 27 to 11 despite a late Brigades push.
Fragmented prose depicts a restless night journey as dawn approaches. A grocer cart and distant hill symbolize fragile hope while a traveler contends with fatigue and vague aches, awakening to a new light. The scene blends surreal imagery with a quiet sense of renewal.
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