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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a family tragedy involving a father and son with unclear names and dates. Mentions a death June and references to legal or personal disputes among relatives. Reading preserves minimal readable facts amid distortion.
The text shows garbled references to the National Register and a discovery in a woodpile. It mentions a hospital or lab dispute and a controversy over provisions and subscriptions. It notes a House of Representatives action and a linked development bill, with unclear outcomes and inserted names misspelled.
A heated parliamentary debate centers on a national register and conscription for service abroad. Advocates warn of wartime needs and defend compulsory service while opponents fear government overreach and wealth-based targeting. Key figures include Labour Party members and representatives from broader parties voicing opposition.
A meeting held in Geraldton on Saturday saw issues rise over farm junior farmers and a push to strengthen district agricultural activity. Only six attended, including Rowell, with five others on standby as the council considers formal action at a public meeting.
Market notices show sheep, cattle, and prices at Midland Junction with a 14005 sheep tally. A Women’s National Register event and Mayoress led volunteer enrolment are planned for Tuesday at the Commel Chambers. Weather forecasts, displays for Geraldton, and an immunisation clinic for diphtheria are also described with regional details and public health notes.
Police in Kulsoorlie on June 8 arrested Charles Bean 72 and Crofton Salter for armed robbery and theft at Reaken HL Pty. Also charged is Thomas Egan 18? with concealing articles to impede justice. The accused allegedly stole a valued poultry product and other items from a banded warehouse, with investigation led by Tederriven of the Goll Stealing Branch.
The Executive Council approved appointments of John Willian Tairack and others connected to Geraldton society. Among arrivals were Mr. Francis Walpole, Mess Nortanon Hale Leake, and King's Counsel, with several families visiting from Sydney and participants in local commemorations and business circles.
A noisy spoofing review notes Sonja Henie appears as the American lead in the picture Lucky Star. The cast includes Richard Greene Joan Doyle Cee Romero Buddy Abson and others in a light comedy with ballet interludes and musical sets.
Church notices list Presbyterian and Anglican services across multiple churches including St John's, Uneist, St George's Bluff Point, and Wesley Church. Details cover Sunday school, morning prayers, Holy Communion, sermons, and evening prayers led by named conductors and clergy. The schedule notes dates tied to liturgical days and special observances with references to Holy Trinity and Saints days.
Members of the Nerthahipten Rifle Club faced fines after a day’s shooting at GM garbe range on fanday. The event counted as the fourth Tod Vatteen Trophy and third Dre Ciillev’s Trophy, with participants noted for accuracy.
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