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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
2
A terse notice informs of the closure action by the Greenough Road Board. Officials cite safety and maintenance priorities, detailing the closure period and the affected canal section and urging adherence to posted detours and future reopening plans.
The report covers rainfall across districts with enough moisture to satisfy agricultural needs, notes on further rain in several inland areas, and a Perth hockey carnival showing improved play. It records city and district weather changes, post distribution discussions, and the death of Miss A L Nicholls in Adelaide, plus local tributes.
Fragmented OCR reports a sprawling, garbled news item linking a tall tree in a Tasmanian or Australian forest area with a court case involving multiple individuals. The text muddles place names, dates, and actions, mentioning a Tallest Tree, matinee, and a trial with several defendants.
Deputy Commissioner of Railways and other officials heard requests on railway freight relief tied to mine activity in Wiluna. Miners and miners’ allies warned of job losses if freight costs keep mines open. Officials weighed economic impact, noting the town’s reliance on Wiluna mines and the potential state blow if the industry collapses.
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler addressing ex-servicemen in Cassel denouncing Britain and vowing to defend Germany's rights. He claims Great War aims persist, cites Versailles errors, and argues Germany must resist intimidation while asserting national pride and strength.
A gunshot was reported near Canton at 8 pm. An elderly man was detained by police after a disturbance in a public area. Two officers secured the scene, a suspect was disarmed, and investigations continue with witnesses questioned.
A hopeful outlook in press reports on impending talks among Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union to shape anti-Nazi governance. The Times notes possible completion within three weeks with new doubts and a likely four year term for a currency plan, while questions linger over a new formula from Herr Müller.
Claremont defeated Subiaco in a tightly contested league football match at Subiaco yesterday afternoon. Claremont trailed at the end of the third quarter but surged ahead in the final period to claim victory amid strong support from a noisy crowd.
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