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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
2
The Geraldton Guardian reports on the Municipal Council meeting noting progress in revenue collection and expenditure control. The Mayor says departments trimmed spending, while ratepayers face installments and warnings. council actions include delaying some payments to manage finances.
The report details municipal spending including £4,021 16s 0d and £4,035 11s 2d for the previous year and notes permanent contributions of £171. It discusses revenue reception, unemployment relief, and ongoing expenditure on footpaths, gas and electricity works, and town maintenance. The Mayor urges ratepayers to support council duties for town welfare amidst lean outputs and warns against excessive criticism while seeking a better half year.
An old notice outlines Carter's winter sale as a major shopping event with stock clearance and customer leniency to avoid disappointment. It also reports Anglican services at St Catharine's Greenough and St. Chueh, and updates on skating and dancing at Queen's Hall Cabaret.
Sensational purchase announced in Geraldton district with public sale next week at prices described as extraordinary. Monday postal arrangements will allow mail delivery as usual, with first delivery of the day intact. Rain and dry weather forecasts noted. gardeners await further rain. Fire call to Rosella Hospital reported Dr McAleer’s car engine issue, fumes extinguished with sand. First Falling Serial opens at Radio Theatre tonight with continuing shows across Australia. Mr Alexander Vam, manager of Geraldton Co operative Stores, dies aged 60. his funeral arrangements to Perth tomorrow.
The week offers a Varied program headlined by The Lon Star Ranger with George O’Brien and Charlotte Greenwood with a western theme blending action and humor. Also featuring Terry Toon Cartoon and Letty stage star remarks, Harold Lloyd’s Talking Comedy screens early in the week.
At a weekly meeting of the National Football Association Welday a number of topics were debated including a protest against an umpire wearing inappropriate dress, adjustments to weekend soccer fixtures to accommodate a race meeting, and the Perth Club’s forthcoming visit to Geraldton. Officials from Mouth Krenmarle and Geraldton clubs were present with discussions on team selections for August 2 matches and junior fixtures using B Grade balls.
Leading goal tally shines as premiership matches feature standout performances. Top scorers drive teams to the fore in National Football Association play, highlighting a record pace and rising competition among clubs.
The Geraldton National Football Association resumes after a layoff with Rovers vs Railways in the B Grade and Rovers vs Railways in A Grade at Recreation Ground. Railways show improvement and promising newcomers, while Rovers seek to reverse a season opening win. The B Grade match and the A Grade clash promise a contested, open game with rapid play.
Northampton edged Nabawa 12 goals 7 behinds to Nabawa 9 goals 1 behinds as wind aided rally kept fans on edge. Next fixtures see Northampton at home to Yuna and Navaling meeting Nabawa with Bandar nest selections to follow.
Me and Mes A N Alterfer visit the city with other passengers who left for Perth by Tuesday night’s train. Sir Charles McNess, knighted in King’s honours, arrived in Western Australia about fifty years ago and built wealth in ironmongery and tinware. He supported Perth with substantial benevolence including £1,005 for unemployment relief in June and £3,000 toward hospital and other causes in May 1920.
Ramon Navarro headlines the all talking film Call of the Flow, which opens Monday through Wednesday. The Spanish star's dramatic presence and musical moments drive the production as Dorothy Norton Ernest Torrence Nance O’Neil and others co star in this vivid romance.
Marine Terrace Pharmacy offers remedies for coughs and colds with over the counter medicines and syrups. Staff advise checking ingredients and proper dosing for adults and children. Availability includes familiar brands and generic equivalents.
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