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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
3
London reports discuss Franco's piracy tactics amid naval patrols and British threats to raid attackers at night. The piece notes public opinion stirring against perceived supports for Franco and hints at maneuvers involving Spain and Britain in the ongoing conflict.
Fragmentary report describes French authorities preparing troops and frontier measures after a Spaniet incident. It mentions the Fine Mhunter as a force and hints at phantom threats and a looming confrontation with unidentified forces near the border.
Canton is in upheaval after a dawn air raid that left over a hundred feared dead or wounded. Fire and emergency crews report widespread destruction across the city while reinforcements and government officials assess the raid’s impact on civilians and infrastructure.
Unclear text describes raids during the night near a city with military targets. Mentions bombing, September or May dates, and homes attacked. Details are garbled but imply a nighttime operation affecting several residences and a focus on military objectives.
A garbled list of horse names and entries for a metropolitan racing meeting, including horses such as Widowh WS Skylark Newlite and Lucky Vane, with references to seven furlongs and various race details. The text preserves a rough record of horses, plates, and possible times or placements, though many items are fragmentary.
Fragmented notes record trader reactions to cattle demand and market signals. Mentions names and places in a dense ledger tone, indicating shifting prices, quality concerns, and unloading activity across regions, with sporadic references to traders and ships.
A cluttered racing summary lists entries, weights, and odds for numerous sheep and lamb races. It notes handicaps, track conditions, and various horses or animals, with fragmented results and betting figures. Names such as Pooleh, Maid, and Salaam appear amid horse names, prices, and times, reflecting a mid-20th century betting column style.
Selection notes list several horse names and betting terms such as Lady Williem, Gondveond Plate, Stariex, Aminalns, and Trial Stakes fields with placements and terms like Farewell Handicap. The text appears as a fragment from a racing catalog or breeder’s selection sheet.
The Times reports from Europe that drought conditions ease in Italy due to heavy rains but persist in parts of Germany and Britain. Grain markets feel pressure while financial concerns rise as trade and exchange plans face uncertainty amid the weather shifts.
An oblique report quotes Lloyd George condemning the National Government for wartime strain and domestic measures. He accuses ministers of failing to curb German aggression and warns that protests abroad signal unrest at home. The piece reflects Liberal opposition rhetoric amid wartime policy debates.
Canberra reports disquiet over incomplete promises to stimulate trade as May data show wavering support. Analysts warn Parliament may push for stronger measures as debt and interest projections loom, with concerns about Landon’s role and funding.
In NARNGULA market notes a mix of livestock and commodity terms appear. The report cites 482 aheey and Ahiens with varied bids from 2 to 8 on late rates, plus prices for skins and sheep breeds. Trade details are obscure but reflect auction activity and livestock listings.
Fragmented trade union debate surrounds building trades as the Trades Federation of Victoria plans unified action while local unions deliberate over industrial strategy. Builders’ Labourers’ Union and allied crafts weigh responses amid stalled discussions on a proposed forty week agreement and nationwide construction tensions.
Melbourne moves stay locked as Hendbocks clash with Frumnstey over ballet seating. Satie of The Mattie Smuplivateshape faces long slapping saga amid stalled negotiations and public uproar.
The parish announces Sunday services at Point Merteatist church with a monthly observance. The Rees and We Lint will conduct at Anglicnn church. Special next Sunday Trinity: Standayy service at 3:30 p.m. Anniversary service at Thalys Trinity Church, Wath nas, Tawn, with evening at Greve.
A lengthy plea discusses funding a Victoria District hospital children’s ward. It covers government schemes, subsidies, and clawed costs, noting petitions, meetings, and proposed building plans to upgrade or replace the ward with a modern facility. The piece cites public contributions, departmental scrutiny, and anticipated costs, urging community support and government action.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and values from a local appeal notice. Mentions Childeon Ward, John Tretting & Son, Mrs BK J Tmngult, and amounts £1 1s each, with references to Stan Nehoal Hhyst instadurent and E877 10/11 indicating archival or invoice details.
A garbled report details a Geraldton tennis club event with numerous players and matches listed. It mentions various names such as Minchin, Edmonds, Autrey Christie, Clarke, Askiniston, and Mercer, along with multiple venues, dates, and scores, reflecting a busy schedule and outcomes from the day.
A chaotic inter club tennis meet at Prestaytertotr Park saw several close outcomes and surprises. Key results include Mert sinking Cooper and Jost tying Cates while Hedford beat AerWars, with other singles and doubles bouts listing mixed fortunes for teams like Brarsubentioned and Atkinwon.
A garbled dispatch lists Methodist visitors and participants with names including Alito, GW, Mae H, Stokes, Rieke, and A. Wilsan. The notice mentions hosts and a gathering at Spalding Park on a Sunday, with references to committees and speakers.
A garbled agglomeration of names and phrases references Edgar Wallace works and a series of disjointed terms. The readable bits note children and performances, with unclear attributions and miscellaneous names. no coherent event or dates emerge from the fragment.
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