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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian And Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 03, 1939

Page

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Lester Shield rifle meeting at North Western District clubs

First round of the Lester Shield contest opened May 20 21 with keen shooting from Geraldton Greenough and Mingenew. Scores include Geraldton 620 best, notable marksmen Gratte Mellows Pearce Cant Verehla Fitzgerald, while past winners and conditions are noted.

North Western District Union Geraldton Greenough Mingenew Moftewa K. B. Gratte W. Mellows W. Pearce Wl. T. Cant T. Stokes Carnarvon Gah Hus Yeu | Poeswor Elulig W. Metlows Grarte Lowe le Veco Mo Farrett Moe Met’wrthy W. Pearce T Ca. Jones Criddie Witten Y. Ahern Tolar I. Brockman L. Leverman Morava A. Jamies W.d. Norrin Hepworth Noble B. Poulter W.L. Simons J. McGlew G. Ellett Yalgoo Kennedy J.B. Thompson W Kay HL. McGeachin W. Anders W. Cline Be. Me L. Liston L. Nevill Arose Parkinson Britten A. Simons A. Shar Allen M. Malvs Carn Voy Foster Stoner He Torley

Japanese Offensive Sparks Chaos Across Chinese Rivers

A new Japanese attack along the Uhen river targeted treaty ports. Bombardments hit Putien and Foochow area, killing and wounding civilians. A seaplane crash and vessel bombardments caused flights and evacuations in Swatow harbour as ships burned and civilians fled.

Jondon Jume Uhen Tebans Putien Foochow Swatow

West Talkies Next Visit to District

A chaotic press of names and film notes describes the West Talkies tour to districts including Northampton and Mudewa. It touts The Adventures of Robin Hood as the feature, with a Technicolor production and cast including Olivia de Havilland Basil Rathbone and Errol Flynn, plus other films and acts advertised in detail.

Dongarra Northampton Mudewa Boba Hood Erol Plymu Tund Olivia de Blavitt J Tannaeter Basil Rathbone Rubin Hon Tunis Fairbanks Pikes Norman Keifly J. Miller Waven Sho Yams Giel Roberta Morgan Tontia Granville Megiet Roberta Wudanan Hantet Shee Javige Sehiont Dolores Cowtell Beanty Teri Crisgy Natale Moohend Mr. Morgan Donatt Briggs Trlines Cantelly Alesander Tyrone Power Alice Face Jones

Old Resident's Death Links to Western Australia Mining Era

The death of Mr. Hutchinson, aged about 76, ends a long association with district mines. Born in Geraldton in 1858, he worked with early Western Australian mining ventures, including the Wheel of Fortune project, enduring harsh living conditions and sparse wages. He died after a long illness, with his family and local connections noted.

Hitchinsen Tessier F. Jeffery Geraldton Robert Hutchinsn Barn Weigh Hall Levis Yorkatilre Western Australia Northampton Horrocks Wheel of Fortune Andynae Gerahiten Hutchinson

Remembered Builders of Geraldton Widely Revered

The text honors the Geraldton family of builders and merchants who aided early rail and stonework, expanded in Sydney, with partners dissolving later. Robert Murchinson served as mayor and MP. Miss Maria Wright married in Sydney. Survived by sons Thetis Sydney Percy and daughter Mrs Frank Jeffery. Funeral held at Arakean Utakarra cemetery with Rev K M Halles officiating.

Geraldton New South Wiles Toler Sydney Isi Asm Gerwldten Robert Murchinson Busiess Wis Te Fawn Ste Wafowricht Narra Tarra Estate Wiakarra Aontey Tillehneson Maria Wricht Thetis Percy Frank Jeffery Utakarra Weters K. M. Halles

Bluff Point Children’s Ball Function Delights Town

Bluff Point Parents and Citizens Association hosted a children's ball at Bluff Point Hall last Saturday night. Head teacher Mr T Harrison and assistants Miss Brines and Cole organized it. prizes for young children were awarded by Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Mrs Harrison. The evening was enjoyed by all, with many awards listed for originality, best costume, and other merits among attendees.

Cecil Kimber Laure Stonehose Milliards J. Cassin Hest Gordon O'Malley June Hackett Andy" Hest Conny Ward Bos Satellife Des Gane Aze Anderson Toon Aipadmnen Seliwl Age G. Atkins Htulnation Chawnee Hal Man Mick Jordan Ayrell Saith Rick and White Ray Elva Anderso BE. Fripp Kevin Evershed Merle Wellingion Gwyn White Paddy Sie Diffe 1. Worthington Lin’ Manashan Ta Pees White Fay Tickle Bmd Anderson Dawn Maynard M. Olsen B. Morgan

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