Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Geraldton Guardian And Express in Geraldton, Western Australia

Page 1

We have pages in Western Australia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian And Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

1

Census of Stocks for Aluminum and Copper in Australia June

Canberra reports new national security census requiring anyone owning aluminum copper or tool steel worth over £10 to declare details by June 21. Returns go to the Secretary of the Department of Supply and Development with specifics on quantity size location purpose and stock period. Inspection of books for verification possible.

Canberra Australia Department of Supply and Development Western Australia Contract Board Commonwealth Bank Huildings Perth

Council weighs lighting and indemnity for Geraldton Jetty

The Tailways District Engineer discusses granting permission to light the old railway jetty and allow promenading space if the council indemnifies the department against all accident costs. The mayor and Dr. Shepheard debate risks, costs, and policy as the council seeks to protect shipping and town finances.

Geraldton Counell Carson Cowell Kapinnude Shepheant Connell Shepheard Co. Taivenport Counel CLA Piintinis Caretet

Gifts to Hospital from Local Donors Highlighted

The matron of Victoria Hospital acknowledges gifts including items from Mee Harti Wo Clirksen Menino M Dunn Waters Miss Ji Cook Meese 1 and Carter and Fanful. Additional donations include hooks, a pedestal, eve of tomatoe items, oranges, teddy bears and toys from multiple contributors.

Victoria Hospital Mee Harti Clirksen Menino M. Dunn Waters Ji Cook Meese Carter Carr Mr. Santninis Mr. Thalph Joge

France seeks full Allied aid in urgent appeal

Paris June 14 The Prime Minister M Reynaud appeals to President Roosevelt for decisive help before France is overwhelmed. He warns against half measures and says sustained air power from America is essential to bolster Allied resistance against Nazi Germany. The plea frames the struggle as existential for France and intensifies pressure for decisive action.

Parix M. Reynaud Romnevelt France America Nazi Germany

War Efforts Opportunity For All In Geraldton

The Mayor Mr R Curson urges all Geraldton residents to support the war effort through active service, volunteering, or financial help. Citizens are asked to join patriotic committees, donate to war savings certificates, or contribute to Chamber of Commerce groups and local banks.

Geraldton R. Curson Denin al Atre Anne Red Crees Camp Comforts Ranvass Satristic Fund Ehnrch Chamer of Commerce Commonwealth Bank

Menzies Says Cabinet In Constant Attendance For War

Prime Minister Menzies announced that continuous cabinet meetings are essential due to rapid wartime developments. Ministers will remain at cabinet headquarters and cancel public engagements as they press wartime mobilization across Australia.

Melbourne Australia Menzies Raya Europe

Roosevelt Answers French Plea for Immediate Help

President Roosevelt said the United States is doing everything possible to behind the Allies with material resources while acknowledging time may be the deciding factor in countering the German advance. He noted American entry into war then contrasted with current frustration over preventing defeat in France.

Washington Roosevelt United States M. Reynamd France Europe America

Britain’s pledge no turning back in world crisis

The message from Britain to the French government vows unwavering support in the struggle for freedom and democracy. It asserts continued aid until France stands strong and Nazism is defeated, even as the conflict reaches a solemn hour for both nations.

Themertens Hix Muleaty Brance Britain France

Petrol restrictions to favor North West producers

The State Government seeks special consideration for petrol limits affecting North West setters and primary producers. Premier Wirback said communications were sent to Prime Minister Menaien outlining pastoral needs and transport reliance, requesting elastic regulations and local administration through a Premiers Conference framework.

Thi J.C. Wirback J. G. Menaien Alan Mtn Willcack

Religious Services Sunday Schedule Across Several Churches

Tomorrow several churches list morning and afternoon services. Methodist Church holds 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m Divine Worship 11 a m and 7 30 p m peoples service with Rev Raymund Mocking. Salvation Army meets 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Mrs Linsell, plus 10 15 a m and 3 p m young peoples meetings. St Johns Presbyterian plans 11 a m Morning Praise 7 39 p m Evening Worship with Rev L J Douglass and soloist Mrs Johnston. Sunday School 10 a m. Prayer for intercession will be offered at several services. Bluff Point Saint Georges and Wonthhella parishes schedule Holy Communion and Evening Song with parish prayers for France and the war effort.

Methodist Church Raymund Salvation Army Lester Avenue Linsell Salvation Young Peoples St. John's Presbyterian Church L. J. Douglak Johnston George's Bluff Point Toomorrow S. George's Bint Point France Christ Church Parla Healy Mary Commonion Robertson

Primary Producers Recommend Abandonment of Annual Conference

At a meeting of the central executive council of the Primary Producers Association the York Neverley zone council urged abandoning this year’s annual conference citing the international situation and war effort. The council warned water and wheat production policy gaps require government action in the coming session. The executive agreed to limit conference business to major questions and fix the conference to start Tuesday July 28.

Central Executive Council York-Neverley Executive Council Tr Wan Hen

European air mail suspended west of Singapore

Due to the Mediterranean situation the Australia England air mail service is temporarily halted west of Singapore. Officials are examining three proposals including retaining the route and linking South Africa to Rhodes, creating a Singapore Hong Kong link to join trans Pacific service in San Francisco, or using the new America New Zealand service.

Alesbourne Becaus Mediterranean Siingapore Altiannch South Africa Roghind Singapore Hong Kong San Francisco

Williams' Pink Pills touted as nerve and energy remedy

Ad claims Williams' Pink Pills revitalize the nervous system and restore energy for anxious tired people. It cites relief from nerves, despondency, and weakness, urging immediate use and noting a price of 3 shillings per bottle from chemists and stores.

Wanguren Vic Williams Jnst Willams

Interest Free Towns Further Local Donations

Further contributions to the Interest Free Towns were announced with local donors. Edward F. Oliver from Walkaway provided £40 and his wife Annie Elizabeth Oliver contributed £300.

Edward F.10. Oliver Walkaway Annie Elizabeth Oliver

Air Force recruitment drive notes low standards and holds delays

The Perth recruitment center reported steady intake for Royal Australian Air Force but low overall quality among crew applicants. Ground staff applications slightly declined. volunteers urged to write in advance to secure interviews, with detailed service information available on request.

Royal Australian Air Force Perth Ti Wie Flyins O JA. Stewart Selection Board Muitaheepee

Last Appraisement for Season Ends In Late December

The final wet appraisal for the eleventh season will be carried out from the 24th to the 2nd. It notes an avallah concerning the number of balea dead boon that erasion. It is understood that it likely near 6,000 in the neighbourhood of 6,000. Weighing total, appraiser in Western for the season shows about 40,000 hale. The season will begin about the end of next month.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cyclone Fence & Gate CO. Pty. Ltd Tateenens Syeney Cuming Smith & MT. Lyell U.S.A United Tandon Victoria Hotel Len Shepheard Geraldton Cash Stores T. G. Gibson Tel Sherwin-Williams Paints Marine Terrace AIR Mail THE AIR Force Lars Leat Gearge's
Search Courier

Search the Geraldton Guardian And Express Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Geraldton Guardian And Express?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication