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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1932
Page
2
A varied programme promises entertainment for all ages with novelties and attractions. The event features performances and activities designed to appeal to children and adults alike, showcasing a lively array of acts and demonstrations.
A garbled list names Signal Soap limericks first prize winners Mort Prize and others with addresses in Buckland Hill Pert Think Prize and various locales. The document also mentions TOMA PERICICH a Jugoslav national seeking naturalisation under the Nationality Act in Australia, resident at Tatlin Vv Mudeyar.
A local client aims to ban several adjoining building blocks sold by a builder in town. The plan includes a long term removal strategy titled COMNAGIER NATURELLE and details are said to involve strict partitioning and marketplace restrictions. Community officials seek clarification on enforcement and impacts.
Winners named in a Geraldton event include Jark Tindal taking a prize of 2 pounds 10 shillings, Jeffery from Conway Beret, and A Lawrence from Rowelia. Consolation awards go to Mrew An deren and C Elliott among others, with listings of local addresses and clubs in Geraldton.
In memory of Tack, elo died at Geratipun on dae 111, 25. Widower mourns his wife and child, dark nut Boxothrin.
The Geraldton editorial voice weighs the upcoming Ottawa Imperial Conference, arguing for unified Empire action to secure cooperative trade, resist Russian dumping, and seek preferential markets for Empire products including beef and wheat. It notes Australia’s delegation led by Mr Gullett and Mr Burr, and weighs potential gains from diversified empire trade against risks to Argentine and foreign markets.
Fragmented notes describe upcoming meetings and anticipated attendance for a Women’s HAT resin gathering, plus a cricket club captaincy visit and player notes. Reports cover a drainage and street reconstruction update, storm damage, street entrances clogged by sand and silt, and a request to fix intake silt traps to prevent future flooding.
A report from an upcoming Ottawa conference notes Australian delegates aim to avoid haggling over preferential duties and seek cordial trade links. The plan includes possibly establishing an Empire Bank and sending an Australian financial expert to Ottawa to ensure informed negotiation and economic cooperation among the dominions.
Fine weather forecast dominates brief, with details of Western inversions and a light showery zone. Local sport news covers a Veraidian Chess Club tournament results while a radio theatre feature One Way Trail is reviewed. Town council discussions address Fitzgerald Street path, a proposed Trades Hall, and cost sharing. A drunkenness case in Pulbew Court ends in fines and imprisonment.
A fragmented notice reports Batavia departure and a flight plan toward England. It mentions Cir Mualat and individuals including Wein and WydN among evacuees as part of a wartime travel section.
The program includes The Delightful Rogues starring Constance Bennett and Eric Von Stroheim as British agents in a spy comedy with Rita LaRoy and Nydea, plus The Big Pond with Maurice Chevalier and Ruth Weston. Reviews praise the ensemble and light, carefree humor.
Fragmentary text mentions a candidate and activities surrounding a hotel to note, referencing Mr. C. A. Fiehling and Mina K. Cwnack with 1800 from the Gerahiton Hotel, suggesting voter movement and hotel meetings related to an election bid.
At a Municipal Council meeting on a Wednesday night the Parents and Citizens Association urged rebuilding a parapet wall near Geraldton State School after a storm damaged the picket fence. The council approved the suggestion to have the wall set back in line with adjacent properties and notified the Education Department to support the association’s request.
Mr B Wilkinson of the Dulgety & Uw department in Gerabliga greets relatives in the city during the holidays. Perth-bound passengers included Messrs Rahtan Cockn Hall Waller Muekt Prior Raunders Norman Conk and Mrs Hearman Prior and Miss Huntwicke. Mr George Houston underwent a toe amputation at John of God Hospital after a recent Perth trip. Miss Kian Bilverlock won a mezzoprano solo and placed second overall at the Perth music competition, with a concert at the Perth Down Mall that Monday night. Mr Lin Nea, Galation, acted as manager for a shuttle to England. Mr Gamble will be accompanied by Mr Brandes. Geraldton Auxiliary farewell for Mrs Watt highlighted by a gift tray and appreciation for her service to the Women’s Auxiliary. The Geraldton forecast noted a generally favorable day with community event details and a luncheon hosted by Stns Darn Mix.
Letters from Bibel Oil and Vacuum Oil protested planning regulations on hoardings at a service station in Fleanor. The Town Planning Commission rules require local permission for signs on private property, while Government departments and railways are exempted. The council sought protest to officials and planned to raise the issue with the Northern Federation of Local Authorities at the next Municipal Conference.
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