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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1936
Page
1
In Yalgoo district a Sunday afternoon football match amid light rain saw a single game played. Team scores remained close as players faced wind and tides. Organised by the Yalgoo Rifle Club, the event raised interest for Easter week with local residents noting steady attendance and weather challenges.
Canberra reports that negotiations are under way in London for converting loans. The move is expected to improve terms and reduce annual costs, with an estimated saving of about £40,000 per year for Western Austria.
Charles Smith of Weirmnonger argues for stronger national unity and a central role for the Country Party to stabilize production and distribute wealth. He warns that without coordinated central organization and support for primary industries, Geraldton and its workers will suffer amid global trade pressures and rising unemployment.
A quirky historical note describes Woods promoting peppermint care for children as a remedy for a hacking cough. The piece highlights local oratorical style and emphasizes home remedies popular in the era.
Sir Charles Nathan Perth, a longtime figure in Perth business and public service, died recently. Born in Victoria and educated in New Zealand, he helped found Charles Arking & Co. Ltd and rose to managing roles before serving on the Tramway Board and YMCA wartime committees. He held Federal and State appointments, was created a CBE, and sat on the Executive Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Survived by a wife and two sons.
A lively children's ball at the King's Hall Northampton on May 2 featured about two hundred children with many adults present. The Metronova Orchestra supplied music as Rev. CoG TH spoke, prizes were awarded by Mine Knowles, and a delicious supper followed. Costumed children and youths danced to popular tunes, with entries totaling numerous named participants and outfits as listed.
Melbourne on June 5 reports the Australian Federal Ministers have not disclosed their reply to Japan's communications on a new tariff policy. The government emphasizes safeguarding Australian industry while maintaining world parity by limiting imports of certain goods.
Labour figures in Geraldton remember Mr. Johnsen a long time Labour advocate. A tribute by the Australian Workers Union and District Council notes his work for workers and political action. Speakers praise his service to the Labour movement and wish his family well as he retires from active duties.
A report describes a social gathering hosted by employers with Mr Willewek presenting on employee protection measures. Guests included many named figures and musicians. performances featured a High land Fling and a flag-dotted drum piece. The event ended with a rendition of Auld Lang Syne as attendees departed after the gate drew closed.
Melbourne police pursue a June 4 robbery by two armed men who intercepted a delivery van near Fitzroy seizing a cash box and valuables valued at £1913/18/8. The thieves fled the scene in a vehicle, abandoning the van after removing fittings, and no injuries were reported.
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