06 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1933
Page
1
Even before thrift became the watchword in homes, Listerine Tooth Paste at one third had achieved amazing popularity, particularly with women. Millions rejected more costly dentifrices in favor of it.
The winter meeting of the Australian Tart Club concluded with multiple races. Hurdle race over two miles saw Nirman 1.6 triumph amid strong challengers Abbey and Lord W. Empire Handicap over six furlongs included Tyrolese and Grand Ovation among top finishers with odds 6 to 1 against. Eleven furlongs featured Knight Commander and Prince Paladin among others. Seven furlongs Mandurah Handicap highlighted Tale of Roses and Beggar Girl with a close finish and 20 to one on the winner. Penguin Handicap over one mile listed Hazelwood and Land of Nod as contenders with payouts 11 to 2 against the victor.
Reedycroft of Wiluna has covered 27 000 miles in seven trips from Wiluna to Perth with the balance of the runs mainly in the Wilnin District.
Western Australia waterside workers push to form a Fremantle based state body amid a dispute with the Federal executive over regulations and autonomy. A stopwork meeting will review a draft constitution as the union seeks a state award and rapid member resignations surface.
Geraldton Rifle Club fired the June monthly competition on the 300 and 500 yard ranges amid variable right rear winds that affected elevation. W Mellows tied for top score at 70 with Ta Vecchia and KE Harper, winning a decisive shoot-off by one point over Veechia and Harper. J Cleary clinched the club handicap championship, with the monthly meeting set for Wednesday in Council Chambers and an 800 yard trophy event planned for Saturday along with the usual shield contest.
Chicago man Fatt Swettler obtained a divorce after his wife poured fimbrocation and cod liver oil on him while he slept.
Mrs Bonney arrives in Bagdad from Aviz and departs for Aleppo the next day. The report notes her flight and travel plan with arrival to-day and scheduled departure to Aleppo.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. Included are claims of effectiveness and promises of fast relief, targeting readers seeking household medical tonics.
June 4 report from Vorts describes a chaotic Angers derailment on the Pati Santen express line after speed reductions and signaling confusion. The Lyons express collided with a local train, injuring 20. total toll: 14 dead and 70 wounded.
President Roosevelt, with Reconstruction Finance Corporation approval, agrees to a 10 million pound loan to China for buying American wheat and cotton. Taxes are pledged as security, with China to absorb surpluses of cotton and wheat through open market purchases.
Lieut James Mattern, who left New York Saturday to circle the globe, reached Moscow three hours ahead of schedule after landing in Norway. Friends feared for his safety but he continued the journey. He was welcomed by Rariet officials. Next stop Yakutek in Biberia.
Mr Mollison expresses confidence in a proposed fight with Mrs Mollison from London to New York. They finance the flight themselves at a cost of £12,000. After the voyage they plan a three month stay in Australia.
Rodney hairdresser for ten years promotes a homemade grey hair treatment. A mixture uses Hay Har, Orlex Compound and water, claimed to color and smooth hair, reduce itch, and look younger. Ingredients available at The Marine Terrace Pharmacy and local stores.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a home remedy for coughs claiming eight bottles for the price of one. It mentions sweetened water, a two shilling bottle of concentrate, and a brew named HEENZO. It touts benefits for adults and children and references Temestinn money and Shronchitix, with unclear context and characters.
At a Geraldton conference the Victoria District Agricultural Society debated shifting district shows off the Midland Line. Three Springs pressed to keep Thursday show dates while Mingenew suggested moving to Thursday September 21st, contending the Tuesday option hurts attendance due to half holidays and train service. The conference weighed sequence coverage from the southern district to Geraldton, noting limited Thursdays in September and Royal Show dates shifting later.
Local officials argued over scheduling changes for upcoming fairs in Geraldton Three Springs Mingenew and Victoria District Show. Movinty and Greenomoh debated moving dates to restore annual sequence as officials noted past attempts to align calendars.
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