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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
2
A fragment listing pipe smoking items including names like Mhews ih Co Lowe and De Luxe Vipon along with various pipe models and prices. Reads as an ad style catalog entry with inconsistent spellings and unclear sections. Contains multiple product names and monetary amounts, reflecting a historical classifieds snippet.
The district faced widespread rain with rising water on roadways and flood impacts. Weather bureau figures show heavy totals across multiple locations including Yuin, Zarthampton, Meliesen, Dangarra, Morawa, Horoufort, Arona, Greenough and Three Springs with continued rain expected today.
An eclectic program on Thursday and Wednesday features Phyllis Haver, Aloe Fale S Gunettes, J Makomot Now sang sud wtorice 45, and Norcly mgaician 5 Nae Semneer Geseration in a festere oma emE at Northampton. The event promotes Adventurers themed by Tar Finner with romantic intrigue and dashing gallantry, including a drawing of a sword scene.
A garbled OCR fragment lists many place and person names with scattered initials and parenthetical notes. It appears to be a catalog of locations and individuals, incomplete and with errors, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
A curator reports a misidentified marine specimen from West Australia, clarifying it is a dolphin, not a whale. The piece recounts historical notes on local discoveries, names places like Swan River and Hepler, and mentions associated digs and specimens, including skulls and remains, with cautious implications about origins and preservation.
Memorial notice honoring Geraldton born Penn who died June 10 reads as a solemn remembrance. Inserted by Sark and Dorothy Frowurotie in respect to a life noted with affection and enduring memory.
In loving memory of a father W Hing Aertel, who served in war times. Esmie Bennettt recalls his guidance and mourns his passing on 1th 1920. A note of grief is shared by the bereaved in this small remembrance alongside Willie and Mita.
The Australians prepare for the first test against England, naming the likely XI from Robins to Duleepsinjhi and Ranjitsinjhi. The team aims to maintain Ashes in Britain with selections influenced by weather, form, and fitness as they travel to Trent Bridge.
A report notes a team preparing a visit to Australia for a two day training spell in late February. The squad aims to demonstrate readiness and improve coordination, with representatives ready to showcase their best form and adapt to international competition.
A community event at the King's Theatre raises funds for Unemployed Relief with Anita Stewart performances and various acts. A special demonstration on Fortnight plans, children competitions, and prizes including watches will feature alongside a feature film and vaudeville delights. Additionally, a report notes weather and farming conditions as regional concerns.
A farm hand sues his employer Charles Juby Murthy for wages owed over fourteen weeks at two pounds per week. The dispute centers on fixed wage terms, alleged abuse when asking for pay, and partial payments in cash and stores. Evidence and counsel are listed, with two weeks’ proceedings granted.
A civic reception praised Mr Sewell for decades of town service aided by Mayor and council members. Speakers lauded his municipal leadership, rural and urban cooperation, and dedication to the community as colleagues pledged continued council work beyond his tenure.
Berhi-de-Sor reports enthusiastic Gilbert and Sullivan preparations for a revival of Trial by Jury. The piece describes rehearsals under Me HL Bennett with a strong cast and augmented instrumentation, praising performances and acoustic qualities while noting the amateur troupe’s energy and potential.
Stock market notes describe Copiey siting on Tuesday with 747 head of cattle from Derby district via Kangaroo. Buyers included metropolitan firms and goldfield outlets, quality cattle in varied weights, prices ranging from low to mid ranges, with notable figures for bullocks and specific consignors like Dalgety and Co, Goldebrough Mort and Co, Elder Smith and Co, Went ralisn Faruters, and others selling dozens of head.
Mrs A E Gale returned to Geralh toway on yesterday morning's train after a brief Bunbar visit. Passengers on the same Perth bound train included Messrs Vaughan Butcher Merdamen Carter Willcox Elaton and others. Mrs Marjorie Brede had been in fiat Wwherea. Mr and Mrs EM Brede of Sanford Syret returned to Perth by last night’s train. Other travelers from Perth to yield morning’s train were Messrs Troy A Caples Clarke Everard Carsrick Carson Atubba Mendamen Rainey Clarke Everard Gale and fare Cr. My J Clarke returned to Gorntltonly yestoniay’s Midland train after holidays in New North Wales. Mrs Phiteen of Collie with infant arrived Perth by last night’s train for home, with sisters Met Wane and Mina A Hodlings.
Weather data notes maximum and minimum temperatures along with rainfall figures for the prior 24 hours. The entry lists temperatures for several days and references specific times and readings, but the OCR text is garbled. It preserves named items such as months and days while lacking clear events or outcomes.
An unsettled weather forecast highlights rain and winds along the coast from the west and south. Forecasters warn of showers across the Bight with changes in temperature and potential rough seas as a new system moves in.
The Parliament debates how the new tariff impacts farm equipment prices with figures cited for cost shifts. Leaders discuss potential price reductions and broader farming costs while inquiries consider dairy and generic machinery components and the effect on suppliers.
An OCR fragment reports on roadside gatherings as a lucrative venture amid illegal hours. It mentions individuals and locations in garbled form, with references to drinking, a van, and special events. The readable facts are sparse but imply a growing roadside party scene involving the cited names and places.
In a public address, Mr. C M Wickersham asserts that prohibition failed due to overly strict penalties and enforcement gaps. He argues stronger religious and social pressures cannot sustain the ban without effective reforms to the 18th Amendment’s aims.
Canberra reports the Prime Minister received from the New Guinea Administrator details of an aeroplane crash on May 21 while flying toward the Sew Guinea goldfields. Both crew members were injured. Captain Thomason, the pilot, expected to reach Wau today. Mrs. McMurtrie is under medical care after shock.
The report notes large swaths of prickly pear cleared across districts for cultivation and conversion to wheat, with thousands of acres deemed suitable for farming. Analysts predict Queensland will become a major wheat producer as more land is freed from prickly pear.
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