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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
1
May operations at Wiluna produced 22 088 tons processed yielding bullion valued around £30 200 with exchange premium included. Grade improved from 20/ to 32/9 per ton as plant performance rose, power supply issues persisted, and spare parts and an expert visit aided progress.
A group of pilots buzzed around as the flight commander neared and posed a riddle about the last word in aero planes. The assembled group responded with a playful shout of Jump, ending the moment with lighthearted humor.
In poor attendance and windy conditions, Northampton beat the Geraldton Fire Brigade 67 to 18. Notable for the visitors were junior players and vice-captain Lon Logan, while Northampton dominated each term and stretched a clear lead by halftime.
A chaotic clash left officers battling vast forces as a home burned amid violence. One man, Aneperter White, was struck and suffered a fractured skull near the bend. The assailants gained entry, caused extensive damage and seized the premises in the ensuing havoc.
A well attended Bat Ee Agricultural Society meeting, presided by Mr K A Williams, approved student prize entries for correspondence schools with a deadline around August 15 20 and kept prize money similar to last year. Sub committees arranged, future revisions discussed, and the orange donor WA Ogilvie noted.
Nanson lost to Nabawa as Sunday play produced a scrambling, low-combination game. Both sides used strong teams though Nanson were missing key players and struggled with forward work and wall running errors. Final score featured 21 goals 12 points to 3 goals 5 points.
A Northamption State and Convent Schools team visited Nathans on Saturday for a football match with Lymer Chapman boys. Norton side won by 7 goals 17 behinds to 2 goals 4 behinds, yet the game was closer than the score suggests. The losers show potential with more practice and teamwork for a tougher rematch.
Vic Milner, Hollywood veteran and vice president of the American Society of Cinematographers, claims brunettes photograph better than blondes. He cites shadows and dark tones as enhancing pictures, noting blonde subjects offer less contrast and blend with light surroundings. He discusses lighting effects used in Man of the World featuring Carole Lombard and Wynne Gilman.
An article fragment notes a medicine named Marine Terrace Pharmact Orum aimed at treating coughs and colds. It appears as a period product listing with limited readable details about its use or origins.
The Victoria District Agricultural Society held its annual meeting amid talk of strict economies for future management. President elect ALE Grant replaced C H Rowan as chairman. Members urged exhibitors to support the show for district benefit, not prize money, with talks on depreciation and debentures. Trotting meetings and ground improvements were proposed, while secretary B Wilkinson’s resignation led to Mr Westos taking over duties.
The meeting accepted Mr. Weston's resignation with regret and conveyed hearty appreciation for his services. The resolution passed by acclamation. Weston pledged to assist with book keeping and entry handling. Gratitude was extended to Mr. Melwood for secretarial help. The mayor offered council chambers for committee meetings. A show would require broad volunteer support, with Mr. J. Searle offering to manage the main gate.
An old advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds, claiming quick relief and broad popularity in period medicine.
From The Inland of the by Cherry Kearton a vivid excerpt describes a penguin bathing parade each morning along a grassy inland shore. A family group leads the way with the young eager and curious, while parents watchfully guide the shoreline procession. The scene captures a daily spectacle of penguin life and coastal curiosity.
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