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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1935
Page
1
A ongoing housing shortage dominates council debate. A fetter wax incident and funds to recondition condemned cottages are discussed. The Health Department would oversee reconditioning and safety checks before any permits.
This brief item highlights Woods peppermint remedy claiming to soothe a child’s hacking cough. It notes family use, simple administration, and cautions readers to seek medical advice for persistent symptoms.
The Northampton Road Board met on the bth inst with T Lauder presiding. The monthly receipts totaled £102 7s 3d, and expenditures £252 10s. Warrant-grass works at Three-mile Bay were completed and the board seeks sea-frontage control from the Lands Department. Letters from J M Drew and Banbury Municipal Council noted policy and thanks. Alterations to the first cattle pit on Northampton Beach Road were agreed, as were two truncations on Rob's, and wire removal from Reserve No 4053 Yinpa. War memorial matters were discussed with Nariman and RSL representatives. Applications to Main Roads Board for a grant to improve Great East Road were approved. The vermin inspector and district medical officer reported favorable health and work results.
Fifteen people died and 30 to 40 injured when a parcels train at 70 mph rammed into a stationary Newcastle Downexpress section at Welwyn Garden City station just before midnight. The rear coaches were damaged, 200 excursionists, mostly women, were aboard, and rescue efforts continued into the early morning amid heavy rain and dangerous debris.
Northw om Road members met on the 6th inst to invite tenders for additions and alterations to the hospital buildings and to convene a meeting for the 22a inst to deal with tenders. The mortuary loan decision approved forwarding £21 to the Public Works Department with balance to be remitted later. The matron’s report noted admissions and discharges, eight inpatients discharged including one maternity case, eight out-patients treated, and seventeen total out-patient visits.
A rambling report covers Kath, Mor, and Fremantle trainers and horses. Night Song, Night-Paroquet, Capparin, Puternus, and Dragonet feature among transfers and form lines for upcoming carnivals. Mentions Jenlis, Jolly Hociety, Voluble, and several stakes hopes with historical context across Kalgoorlie, York, and Flemington.
London reports a rail crash where Violet Miles, 22, escaped death by leaving a sleeping carriage and tending the injured through the night. The account recalls she saved money and baggage, praised as a heroine amid the wreck.
Elizabeth Leah Herman widow of Holomew Herman and longtime worker for Jewish charities died Wednesday aged 87 in Perth. Born in London 1848 she moved to Australia, aided the Jewish Women’s Society and Jewish Girls Guild, serving as treasurer and president. Survived by five children including L Herman of Geraldton and three daughters. Funeral held at a Jewish cemetery with rabbis and family in attendance.
The Northampton Agricultural Society met with Mr J A Williams chairing in absence of Mr HL Knowles. An adjudicator for school classes was agreed, a sub committee revised ring events deleting three and adding seven. Sheep section added stewards, ring event fees set at one shilling with children exempt. Thanks were given to Mr Patrick for prep of a deed agreement with the Northampton Board for showground buildings.
President Roose velt allocates 40,040,000 from Federal funds to eliminate thousands of railroad crossings across the Staten Train area. Automobile crashes at crossings totaled 4,128 with 1,354 fatalities in 1934. The plan aims to remove all dangerous crossings by July 1986.
For two decades Australians have trusted HEENZO as a family cough and influenza remedy. A two-whirling bottle of concentrated HEENZO mixed with water yields a large, high quality supply touted as superior to pricier ready made preparations. The product’s purity is highlighted as safe for babies and adults alike.
The fragment outlines a horse racing meeting with multiple horses and patrons named as favorites and contenders. It mentions Host at 5s and other runners such as Hindoon Antiim and Gunga Dax, with positions, leads, and early exertions. The text appears garbled and includes numerous misread names and stray phrases.
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