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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1932
Page
1
Ezywalkin Ltd Marine Terrace Geraldton advertises a wide range of ladies and children's footwear with prices in shillings and pence. styles include patent courts, smart black shoes, bar shoes, ankle straps, and evening velvet options with varying vamps and soles.
A list of various men s boots including Derby boots in box calf leather with features such as square toe stitched soles and watertight handmade construction. prices range from 8/11 to 16/9 with notes on linings sprigs and riveted soles.
Seventy members and guests attended a social and golf evening at the club with varied competitions. Mr Sewell led the stroke contest with Mrs Kinner one stroke behind, while Min Warner and Mr White won the other events. Nett scores featured Mr L Moustaka 93-21-72 and Mr J McDonald 82-26-78, with A grade winners Mrs Miner and Miss Noel May recording 2-21-71. Next events include bogey and stroke rounds, a captain versus committee match, and the inter-club fixture against Dongara Gulf on June 19.
A boy pleads guilty to stealing a pair of boots and initially denies the act. Constable Ravage explains boots were returned to the owner, the boy admits theft to wear them, magistrate orders care by the State Children’s Department until age 19, and binds over the boy through his father with penalties if law is broken within six months.
A fragmented piece notes English clergy observing lingering smoking in parish services and private pews. It contrasts past genteel habits of servants and gentry with modern neglect of decorum, referencing wine, meals, and quiet disruption during sermons.
A chaotic report on NSW elections shows fluctuations in support with the United Australia Party claiming a solid lead and Lang securing 29 votes. The scene amid counting hints at a possible drop in margins due to absent ballots and federal labour influence.
Sydney reports Premier pledges new hope and unity after the election. He urges citizens to set aside civil strife, restore commerce, and recreate employment as the nation marches forward toward better times.
Mr Lang argues that the people are misled by a policy whose consequences they do not grasp and would later regret. He asserts the Labour movement will persist in opposing the policy, contending that the trade will justify the stance they have taken and that the fight will continue.
In Auburn the poll drew little interest as postal votes and preference distributions were counted. Supporters of Coleman versus Tang remain hopeful their candidate leads, while a recount advances and may shrink Lang's margin further.
An advertised tonic named Heenzo promises nerve health benefits in tablet form. It is described as convenient to carry and take, with a claimed effect on nerves. The product is priced at 3 shillings per box.
At Goodwood in Perth, 158 entries highlighted strong doubles led by owner-trainer J.J. Kelly. Jolly Meggar and Regearillo scored, while several favorites faltered in hurdles and sprints. The WACT.C meeting posted a £2479 balance for the year, with J. Corrs the standout jockey. Beaulilly, Taisho and Bealmilly connections loom for the coming WA Derby.
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