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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
2
Local report notes deaths surrounding Armstrong and Eydie Cosster Mahana during a period of social disruption. Details are scarce and naming is inconsistent. Authorities urged caution while recognizing community figures and local concerns.
The Ils Tiger Lady show features a famed Follies Bergere of Paris who seeks the love of a wealthy woman, with Arthur Maude presenting a new take on the act. Dorothy Maehaill and den Moltatten headline the matinee and Saturday program with Lonesome and Bitter Sweet. Chan D Or provides vaudeville, while Miss Talmadge stars in a World War influenced dramatic locale at Northampton.
A damaged page fragment lists lost spectacles and an advertiser seeking fair terms. It notes a man who can drive a car or operate machinery, mentions a bakery sale in Northampton, and calls for outstanding accounts to be paid. The item also references local tenders, primary producers meetings, and political assembly requests in Geraldton and surrounding areas.
Friends of the late John Peresuan respectfully invite attendance at his funeral service and interment. The rites will be conducted by Me G. Latur's undertaker's establishment at 3 PM tomorrow. The funeral will be held at Rona Catholic Cemetery.
Historians and commentators ponder a proposed plan tying state port authorities to Commonwealth funding, arguing it could centralize control and raise taxpayer burdens. Critics insist state expertise and condition-specific knowledge should guide port management, warning the measure risks imbalanced federation and costly outcomes.
Community notes recount a wild parish recital at the Hall, with pupils and guardians invited by Bishop Robesta Mator. Other items cover a foundation stone ceremony at Mt Clare, arrests for theft, travel notices, theatre issues, Batavia anniversary, and the death of a Geraldton resident.
Rain in Wieherina last week saturated the catchment area and fed creeks into the reservoir. Streams began flowing earliest since the dam was completed, with continued showers expected, reducing reliance on Bradw bores through summer feared by locals.
Ennion June 3 crowds flock to Epsom Downs as hundreds of workers and bookmakers converge for the Derby. Ferries and boats move goods and people while the grandstand hosts a large mineral water display. Fire brigades spray water to keep surfaces safe as gypsies and homeless pause near the Derby route awaiting the event.
Miss Gwen Gale of Claremount Training College is on vacation and staying with her mother at Grastens House. Mr. Arthur Greene, longtime police inspector and 26 year Geare in the Legislative Assembly, died at St John of God Hospital Subiaco on Saturday morning after a career in Ireland Postridge Victoria and the West Australian police.
In wet Saturday action Fremantle defeated Souths 181K to 7.1L with Latheridge scoring five for the Swinners and Metherall injured in third quarter. West Perth overwhelmed Mubinew 16 11 to 18, Fleming scoring five for Wests. Perth edged Claremont Cottesloe 88 to 71 as Evans kicked five for Perth.
In metropolitan Perth play on June 4, 421 defeated Rubisco 103 as East Fremantle surged to 11.15 over East Porth S11, detailing clear score outcomes for the day’s fixtures.
Rain flooded a storm drain driving water into a gas main near Darienher and Eleanor Streets, cutting gas pressure across the east and central districts. Crews pumped the lines, fixed the fault, and expected normal service by evening with a new Eleanor Street pipe required.
In Naralingam on a damp day the Northampton Association played Navaling, with ground conditions hindering play. Navaling won 40 to 22 as the home side showed strength led by E Stokes, Barrie, D Calder, Jack Drage, and Le Briaddle. Visitors featured Joe Drage, W Drage, and D Reynolds. Umpire Jim Hing managed the contest, which remained cordial throughout.
Wrestling card features Martin Hueht vs Sam Burmishe Friday night at Town Mall Perth. Double jointed fighter Hueht touted to draw crowd as top state wrestler. two Cathy Atherwine plan to challenge. Other results listed include Yorkies wins and Aevinday events with multiple firsts and seconds in listed bouts.
The Railway Department called for twelve workers through the Labour Bureau in Geraldton this morning. Applicants totaled 87, and those chosen will be engaged in relaying the railway line from Nurwgula to Norther Gully.
Weather notes report widespread ruin and boggy land across the district with farmers noting poor conditions yet an overall rise in prospects. Morning advisories list rainfall measurements and station tallies at Port Hedland area towns including Greenough Mingenew Three Springs and others with varied totals recorded.
Weather bulletin notes showers confined to lower south west and along the south east coast. Generally fair elsewhere with southerly to southeasterly winds. inland areas expect frosty nights and light variable winds. data indicates windy and milder conditions in the south west later.
Unpire Arty Cridate controlled the match as rain fell and spoiled play. Nedewa led Wanderers to a 9 5 to 3 victory amid slippery conditions. position in the premiership shows Saraling 12 points, Northampton 8, Wanderers, with new clubs added to boost youth and a prize fund for season purchases.
A fragmented historical dialogue shows Sir Thomas Clamm and a widow’s rights advocate clashing over widows remarrying and pension laws. The exchange features phrases about limiting widows from marrying again until rights are addressed, with a religious figure questioning enforcement.
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Sanctioned notice notes a long tone product named Concha for cold relief with a fixed postage cost of 2/6 in naira. The brief listing records a monetary and product reference without further detail.
To the Editor the extracts discuss May 27th on roughage digestion and the stomach. Recent science suggests high roughage from oat bran and boiled grains aid intestinal lining. Dried beans and jenn are noted as valuable, while skin from root-containing parts is rich in vitamins. artificial teeth are discouraged in favor of a healthy diet.
A controversial display staged by Communist demonstrators last night mocked the King's birthday. The Sydney Morning Herald reports spectators described the act as insolent and the reaction of the crowd included hostile chants and missiles directed at royal supporters.
A garbled report notes an office director in Munich connected to a sale with a 29,000 pound fee. The text hints at an extraction of electricity from the earth but remains unclear on specifics or outcomes.
Bodacy Insc 3 reports the death of Willa Saagen a 33 year old woman after attempting in a wheel chair incident. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
At a June 3 meeting in Yendaneeks the Primary Producers Association branch endorsed the Geraldton branch action and urged the executive to secure inclusion of amine on the vermin list.
London reports in official dispatch that the King again had a satisfactory night with no complications. The announcement emphasizes stable health and positive progress under royal care.
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