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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
2
Aged 22 years, Franche John, beloved second son of Robert and May Cook, of Khentos Hereet, Gerablton, died after a brief illness. He leaves brothers Robert Fred Albert and aunts unmentioned. The family mourns in Wilgin Afines.
The Victoria District Agricultural Society held a missionary style meeting to boost farming knowledge and practices. Farmers expressed optimism for extended sessions, with speakers sharing experiences on pastures fertility and profitable demonstration of agricultural methods.
A Victorian district agricultural meeting outlined benefits of diversifying farming. Farmers were urged to raise more sheep and cattle for milk and butter, grow wheat alongside other outputs, and use new gadgets to extend production beyond seasonal limits.
Affected by weather delays, the Geraldton and Fremantle routes face adjusted schedules for wheat shipments and passenger trains. The Ghost Train and The Albion Train entertain at town venues while local obituaries note Agnes Bowrer of Midlands District and her late husband James Burfart.
Mr Arty Mason of Wesley Churel heads a matinee program with music and songs titled Flips Hips Hooray featuring Wheeler and Wealace and The thin Taill. The show includes cartoony comic sequences and a Vanishing Shadow serial amid other entertainment items.
The Io Court chaired by Mr M and Mr J W Burgess hears a contentious bid for a new hotel near Wiluna railway station. Evidence shows limited permanent accommodation and rising mine settlement needs, while existing hotels argue tax and capacity constraints, with officials debating licensing policy and district demand.
The note lists Phar Lap’s relatives including Nea Lap in Kentucky as a dam of a filly, One Weather and Night Guard in India and New Zealand respectively, and Friday Night as a standout for the Epsom and Meten races. It mentions Night and others with little recent news and references Night nt and The Rel Terror lineage.
The night features Heat Lightning as the main feature with a musical drama The Cat and the Fiddle starring Jeanette MacDonald and Ramon Navarre. Also billed are Hips Hips Hooray and When New York Steeps with casts including Jeanette MacDonald HelenTwelfthrees Ramon Navarre and Alice Faye. The week includes additional acts and a stage play Murder at the Vanities opening in New York with two murders and a resolved ending.
Western Australia Minister for Mines Tandon Mitete spoke in London at the Houlder directors luncheon outlining mining prospects and gold development potential for WA. He noted ample resources and discussed opportunities with London-based investors and partners.
Me. Fl Bannan and family arrived at the city market Vynorb of the National Hank to succeed Als Goa Beriven as accountant at Nutie Hank Geraldte The Mon. J.C. Wilkork, previously with Melaya China and Sapa in Brisbane, is expected to reach Berth on Friday. Mrs Neb a pesrende planned to visit Connick with two staff from Dalgety Cm. Geo Scriven transferred to Kellerberria, serving as treasurer for five years. Representatives of institutions attended the function with a Honda speaker and ceremonial pipe as tokens of esteem.
Report describes close cricket encounters with Bowers beating Rowers while Cricketers struggle against a weakened defense. Chapman and De Witt feature in key plays as both sides press for advantage, with late goals and steady defense shaping the result.
The text lists second round state matchups including Cricketers, Druids, Rowers and Toe H with dates June 29 and July 11, plus teams Cricketers v Rawart and Druits v Toe B, and other unclear pairings such as Cricketettes and Bwimmers with Rowers.
A council meeting adjourned with a motion to revoke stall sales at the Terrace site after a contentious discussion. Dr Edi and Dr Clarke supported the sale, while Mr G Laster contested the notice. The vote ended five to four, and the mayor offered to review the carting site against the notice. a formal report will follow.
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