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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment discusses social decay and moral decline with mentions of warmth and shade, winter and bay rum. It references ponies, a vigil of some kind, and a hidden theme about sound, taste, and belonging, but readable facts are minimal.
Fragmentary entry notes calendar style times for Geraldton with references to moons and dates including a new moon and full moon around the seventeenth and twenty sixth of June. The text is garbled but indicates celestial timings and a lunar cycle at Geraldton.
Weather reports show May brought widespread anxiety to wheat growers and pastoralists as storms passed with patchy rain. Some districts received moderate falls around the Avon Valley and Moora, while vast areas remained dry. High pressure and tropical disturbances caused intermittent rain in the Kimberleys and Pilbara, with notable falls in the north and west. Overall the month featured variable totals, improving outlook in some arcs but leaving others parched as rains continued into month’s end.
Geraldton Club members enjoyed a favorable weekend with limited weather disruptions. R. J. Waite led the arcend cimnd events, winning four points at BA 22-72 as Preston followed, with mixed foursomes and grade competitions producing notable scores from Mrs. Bogle, W. Sewell, Miss R. Nelson, and others. Upcoming fixtures include aggregate core matches, foursomes, and social events, plus an interclub visit to Don Gare Golf Club.
In New York reports on June 5 detail bodies recovered from debris at Gaasalajarrs. Survivors drift amid floodwaters and tidal waves devastate the region. Communities, churches, and towns submerged, with many lives left at risk and ongoing searches underway.
Inquest at Dalwallinu into the death of Norman Charles Brown, Agricultural Bank inspector. He was found unconscious at the rear of a residence on May 34 and died en route to hospital. The Acting Coroner ruled death from poisoning in a fit of panic, noting a letter to an intimate friend about severe worry over injuries and distress.
A brief item notes a claimed peppermint remedy for children amid folklore cures. It references a product or preparation marketed locally and highlights cautious reception or skepticism from readers. The entry emphasizes medical remedies and household lore in a small-town newspaper voice.
Racing notes from Gondwead and headquarters recount a difficult day for backers with many favourites failing to win. Barillis, a recent New South Wales arrival, won the feature while Colirand and Crown or Ubird showed price support but faltered. Mare races featured stable chatter about Legs and Duke contenders as training moves and jockey changes were noted.
An unclear aviation fragment describes a Warsaw based event with names like Mit and La. The text suggests a delayed flight, missing sightings, and a clock showing five and twelve, with a sense of confusion about the aeronautical incident and its location.
The text presents an ornate, misspelled verse about the sea, trees, a camp, a rock pose, and a wild storm. It weaves images of beauty and travel with dreamlike, uncertain lines, ending with a stray line about Great Peppermint Cure and a single word question.
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