Australian cricketers century by Brown in draw with Northampton
A truncated match report notes a partial Australian innings with Brown and Bradman among scorers, ongoing batsmen not out, and Matthews delivering five for 87. Northampton reply sees several wickets fallen to Fleetwood-Smith and Partridge, ending in a draw after both sides posted totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lani Ponsford
Bellamy
Matthew: Brown
Matthews Darling
Pitt
Kippax
Partridge
Bromley
Chipperfield
Bradman
Matthews
Barnett
O'Reilly
Timms
Matthewn Ebeling
Fleetwood-Smith
Australia weighs high military advisory from Britain
Canberra reports it is likely the Ministry will announce plans to send a senior British military official to Australia to advise on policy for developing Commonwealth defense services. The move signals strengthened wartime coordination and potential strategic shifts for Australia and its security apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Lights On Cycles Debate At Municipal Council
At Werdnessag night the council debated enforcing bicycle lamps under Tenure Act rules. Dr Edwards argued other issues mattered more and lamps were too expensive for youths. The mayor affirmed legal requirements, Christie opposed strict enforcement, and the traffic inspector was to report on registration lamp timing. The inspector’s report passed with the lamp paragraph excluded for later review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Council
Werdnessag
Edwards
Christie
Dr. Chrintie
Perth
Christic
W. McLaren
Missing Consul Found in Shanghai
Shanghai reports a missing consul named Kifumotto has been found. The incident follows his alleged failure in a tax matter and his disappointment toward dedication to the Foreign Office. Local officials have not released further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Kifumotto
Sitle
Northampton Hospital Board Holds May Meeting
The Northampton Hospital Board met on a Saturday with C T Lauder as chair. The May financials were adopted, expenses totaling £98 3s 10d approved, matron reports show 15 admissions and 10 of 25 outpatients treated. A subcommittee was formed to review hospital revocation for disease, and T P Crothers proposed a plan for the new children’s ward to be sent to the Health Department for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton Hospital
Messrs
C.T. Lauder
F. Ash
W. Tenkle
W. Snowdon
G. Clifton
F. Porter
P. Chick
A. Tzni
J. B. Ascione
T. P. Crothers
Health Department
Guard Against Flu With Pink Pills
A health note warns that catching cold can lead to influenza for weak individuals and urges strengthening vitality. It promotes Dr Will Flynn Pink Pills to invigorate blood, fortify nerves, and raise endurance, claiming two bottles support resistance to winter illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wile Finns
Willian
Woods Great Peppermint Cure For Children's Hacking Song
A curious item notes Woods promoting a peppermint cure for children’s hacking coughs. The column frames the remedy as a household remedy with regional names and dated tone, reflecting light medical folklore from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Necessity for Coordination in Australian Defense Policy
The report notes Britain’s Sir Maurice Hankey may advise on Australian defense policy during his Victorian Centenary visit. Hankey, secretary to Britain’s Imperial Defense Policy Committee, is seen as suitable to assist in coordinating the three services, addressing long-standing biases and inter-service assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberr
Jone
Mlinistry
Great Britain
Maurice Hankey
Commonwealth
Imperial Def Policy Committee
Roosevelt limits war debt payment to full settlement
Washington June 14 President Roosevelt qualified Mr Hulls note on the war debt to Great Britain declaring that in no circumstances would goods be accepted for partial payment of Great Britains war debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Hull
Great Britain
Reichsbank declares moratorium on foreign debts
Berlin announces a moratorium on all foreign debts for a stated period from July 1 including the Dawes and Young Reparation loans which had previously been exempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichsbank
Dawes and Young
The Best People at Geraldton Repertory Club
The Geraldton Repertory and Fine Arts Club presents Avery Hopwood comedy The Best People at the Town Hall on Saturday and Monday June 2 and 25. Local cast includes Mrs. A. E. Gale as Mrs Lennox and C R D Austin as Mr Lennox with many locals and newcomers in key roles. proceeds support the Blind Appeal.
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Geraldton
Chin
A. E. Gale
Lennox
Blind Institute Fancy Dress Ball Raises Funds at Town Hall
A charity event in the Town Hall, a children's fancy dress ball, boosted support for the Blind Institute. Despite fewer patrons than hoped, the evening yielded substantial funds with many children in costumes. Organisers included Mrs. Gath and Miss Williams, with committees handling dances, supper, and prizes such as Pied Pipers and Baby Follies entertainment.
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Blind
Institute
Wits
Uy Stewart
W. Uren
Wwuxie
J. C. Greenhill
Mix Jenkins
Pied Pipers
Mra. Gath
Russell
Harold Gath
Bob West
Hugh Miller
Harold Dornan
Keith Brede
Jim Donald
Bing Price
Lucky Moon
Miss N. Williams
Shirley Miller
Margaret Bower
Rosie Kalaf
Joyce Clinch
Marret Atkinson
Norma Hanlon
June Thompson
June Crabbe
Thea Winston
Daphne Speed
Betty Castle
Betty O'Dea
Dorothy Bennett
Clowns
N. Williams
Bill Weston
John Miller
Barry Smythe
Don Hyde
Dave Thompson
Colin McKay
Lawrence Jeffery
Gorton
Peeps
Mire A
Elliott
Elfreda Elliott
Violet Culverwell
Peggy Eaton
Rely Mill Mary Duncan
Joan Ramshaw
Mary Outridge
Rita Marsden
Mies Whelan
Harold Cream
Winnie Austin
Betty Paine
Len Clarke
Mary Houston
Aby Follies
Orgenisor
Mine
Gale
Pamela Stubbs
John ‘Minebi Foyce Atkinson
Tan ‘Bogle
Nevill Smythe
Hetty Worthington
Awlrey Hutchinson
Colin Marsden
Alice Binegowa
June Cook
Joan’ May
Margaret Altorfer
Barbara McCourt
Muriel Williams
Moiren Wilkinson
Lesley Brede
Peggy Rowe
Piratex
Margaret Rpence
Cecelin Sullivan
Tom Prior
Ian Gibson
Airtrchine
Mavis McDonald
Betty Shearer
Joyee Crabbe
Pat Skinner
Bob Cross
Bob Callow
Reg. Welling
Mrs. Gath
Margie Young
Valmai Ramage
Margaret Grigsby
Darral Cartwright
Y Cavanagh
Daptne Jones
Jne
Government cuts fox destruction bonus to 3d per head
Letter to the editor from James Reynolds argues the government erred in lowering the fox destruction bonus from 10d to 3d per hen. He says the smaller payment fails to cover trapping costs and notes rising fox depredations, including a farm lamb loss, urging Roads Boards through the Rear Hertds Association to press for a rebate to at least 1d per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heardts' Association
James Reynolds
Old Cemetery Fence Fund Donations Update
The article notes additional donations received toward a fund to erect a memorial fence around the old cemetery in Eastern. Names such as KE M Taylor T G Gilson JT Moore and J Willcoe are listed among contributors, with figures indicating small generosity toward the project. The piece also briefly advertises a cough and cold remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. M. Taylor
T. G. Gilson
Jt. Moore
J. Willcoe
Great-Peppermint Cure Promises Quick Cough Relief
An early medical advert touts Great-Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughing and throat discomfort. It claims rapid relief and urges readers not to suffer, promising safe, lasting results without long illness.
Fire Protection Debate On Chapman Road Water Main
Me. Wilbork urged Municipal Council on Wednesday to address a water main provision for fire protection near Chapman Road. He noted heavy past water charges and limited supply, stressing that a larger water main is essential to handle fires on high places and timber mills. The council considered seeking Underwriters Association support to aid the risk assessment and possible assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TC. Wilbork
Chapman Rous
Miamey
Geraldton Watersehen
Dr. Poster
Mr. Rembick
RW. Cotonya
Jewel Robbery at Angus & Cootes Ltd in City Street
A window was smashed at Angus & Cootes Ltd on Orge Street to steal jewellery valued at five rings. A car linked to the thieves was later found stolen as the constable pursued it. Diamonds were scattered on the street and most were recovered.
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Wen
Angus & Cootes Ltd
Orge Street
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Par_tridge
Pirat
Bellam
Cox
Towel
Ebeling
Fleetwood-Hmith
W. Brows
Lia
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Fleetwood-Emith
Fakewell
Fleetwood
Simi Cox
Broad
Ast
Defence Matters
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co., Ltd
Goldsbrough
Morts.co
Goldsbrough House
ST Georges Terrace
Holbrook
Appetiser
Holbrooks
Orcestershire
Eleanor Street
Britain and
America
SFUL
VOGUE
Empire
Nicholson
Chas. Lupp
Radiola
the Fox
C.S.M.L
Full Parts
Duar Oe
Direct
Cuming Smith & Mt. ‘Lyell Farmers Fertilisers Limited
Chapman Road
Fuster
Une Morwriters
Briers
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