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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
2
A thirty piece dinner set in feral decorated and mew shape is offered as a handsome table adornment. The set includes six cups six saucers six bread and butter plates six soup coupes and six dinner plates. Priced at 16/11 per set, it represents a strong value.
Seasonable week end sale features germicidal Aj hat soap sixpence per cake and Protex Soap for headaches and neuralgia. A picket of twelve powders for hat packets advertised for quick relief and freshness.
Community leaders from Geraldton and surrounding districts convened a meeting to press for freight terms that would allow Geraldton to receive a fair share of rail and port advantages. Speakers cited rival regions, pledged to present figures at a forthcoming conference on July 1, and stressed that any changes should not harm the Murchison.
In a heated locality discussion, residents and officials debated the expense and benefits of upgrading Veraldton port to modern standards. Proponents argue improved facilities will boost trade for Gor kita and surrounding east areas, while opponents warn against burdening taxpayers and harming state interests.
A crowded week in Nahawnem and Geraldtown features the Geraldtown Branch and Primary Producers Association holding meetings. Officials plan a new ambulance van, tender calls, and a July assembly while local track improvements and a parish hall celebration progress. The visit of the Governor General and a school address are scheduled with a concert plan and public tours on tour routes through nearby towns.
Readable fragments describe court actions at the Geraldton Vetal Board hearing, a bid for bail, and local social items. The report cites Mr. Troy ministerial figures, agricultural bank references, and a benefit concert at Town Hall with dancers and Hawaiian numbers.
The Western Australia Criminal Appeal Court overturned parts of the prior ruling in the Caril case, quashing a prior conviction for manslaughter tied to a jewellery shop incident in Perth on February 15. The court ordered a retrial on specific charges while allowing Brennan to remain free on bail during proceedings.
Local social column lists visits and events in Geraldton including relatives in town, guests, and upcoming weddings. Mentions Mrs Tartan and Mrs McKensie Grant among attendees, and notes the death of Mr Campbell’s son with funeral details and community reaction.
In a court hearing the plaintiff alleges injuries from a collision last year on a road near the Pond. The defendant argues the accident stemmed from the plaintiff’s own negligence and seeks damages for medical costs and long-term treatment. The judge found negligence by the defendant partly proven and awarded special and general damages to the plaintiff.
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