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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1938
Page
3
Reports from London dated June 18 say insurgents advance as Castellon falls to Franco forces. Valencia shelters refugees after heavy air raids killing nine and injuring twenty seven. French and British ships faced attacks. two ships sunk and one plane shot down.
Dispatches from Barcelona and Madrid report merle loyalist forces on the coast rallying four miles south of the city on the Mijares River after escaping encirclement by rebel troops. In their first assault rebels failed to break stern resistance. A mechanised unit crossing the river was repulsed in hand to hand fighting. Reports from Suragama indicate Franco intensifying his drive for an early decisive victory with Eis forces on four fronts.
Australia declared 885 for 4 after Fingleton and Badcock scored centuries in the second innings, setting the Gentlemen of England a target of 451. Fleetwood-Smith excelled with seven wickets for 44 as England were all out for 140, Australia winning by 22 runs with an hour to spare.
Canberra reports the Interior Minister Mr McEwan will investigate a proposed extensive freight aircraft scheme for North Australia during his Northern Territory visit next month. Discussions have involved Mr Merwin and Railways Commissioner Mr G A Gahan with Victor interest. Potential routes would run 100 to 300 miles from ports or railheads for wool beef and station stores, with capital for 50 aircraft estimated and railways modernization around 3 million pounds.
Canberra June decision by federal ministry signals possible appointment to interstate commission. Cabinet sources say Sir G Pearce is under consideration for a key post, with discussions centered on national coordination and regulatory duties.
Racing notes from Melbourne show Cannties resisting in Toolambool turf events. Giant Killer led by Wallace Drake in a two mile plus steeplechase with multiple runners and varying dividends. Two year olds like French Gem contested seven furlongs with mixed betting and payouts. Wanda Steeplechase covered two miles three furlongs with Surokoa and Pic ador among others, and Richmond Handicap featured Irving and Somerset in a crowded field with midrange payouts.
The June 18 race meeting at Trowehill Rosehill features hurdles and handicaps. Notable performances include Fugitive in the Hurdle, Pantler and Astounding in Maiden Juvenile Handicap, Normandy and Hirey Derby in the Thren-Yearicold Handicap, Speardate and Shackleton in Dundas Handicap, and Monogram in the June Handicap with multiple contenders and varied betting listed.
The Telmont Thrk Club hosted a Metropolis racing program featuring multiple events. Wotkilos won the one mile three-quarter event with strong challengers like Heetalon and Don's Whiskey close behind. Belmont events followed including the Belmont Plate and Belmont Purse with Jungle Lady and Feluliton among notable runners. Breeders' Handicap showcased West Australian bred entries led by Wikhed and A Moine d'Or with Jally Jess close in contention. Welter Handicap highlighted Yetraclive and Nannine among a crowded field with Bates? dividents quoted.
Geraldton Tennis Club lists tomorrow's rounds beginning 9:30 am with morning matches from Currell and Horgan against Sadler and Staddon, Lee and Evenson versus Clarke and Atkinson, and Wu Mama and Slson among others. Afternoon fixtures include Carter versus Thoda and Atkinson, plus several mixed doubles pairings and scratch and minus handicaps throughout the day. If a player cannot play at 12:30 pm on Sunday, they must notify the committee immediately.
Mire E A Tedkle of Ixseka will depart Perth by train Tuesday night to spend an extended holiday with relatives in South Australia. Ar Bundy of Northampton was seized with a sudden illness and admitted to Northampton Hospital. Ar Benmetis, formerly head teacher at Nanan State School, left the district for the chunker Tech last school in Perth. H B W Mewbery, recently transferred from Walkaway State School, was admitted to the John of God Hospital Geraldton. The Victoria Wheat Flour Milling Company manager returned from a business visit to the city. The Agriculture Minister F S Wise will journey by the BML, Ceylon, to the Federated Malay States and Java for safeguarding Western Australia’s fruit-export interests. away for over a month. Miss E A Builder, WA University graduate, appointed temporary lecturer in biology at the University after attaining Bachelors with honors and Diploma in Education. Harold Baker of John Dewar & Sons Ltd in Avatrana visiting Geraldton with Mr Charles H Edmonds. they’ll depart Tuesday evening for the city.
Rangers crushed Thistles 4 0 at Queen's Park in a top tier clash. Rangers dominated possession with quick breaks and clinical finishing to secure a comfortable victory over their visitors.
Livestock sale listing shows bidders offering wethers and ewes including 100 wethers, 2 years old. 300 mering ewes with 200 lambs at foot. 200 Merino wethers 2 years. 100 Merino ewe weaners. 1 Merino wether 1 year. 200 Merino wethers. 173 crosshired wethers 1-2 years. 20 growing wethers mixed breeds.
The Northampton Club will travel to meet Towns in a premiership contest tomorrow. Referee for the senior match will be Mr. W Weston. Towns will be represented by a long list of seniors including Shaw, L Marsh, Doolan, Clarkson, Eves, Cook, Turner, Power, Hackett, Tanner, Hollings, and Burton among others.
Methodist and Presbyterian services observe the four hundredth anniversary of the English Bible. Wesley Church offers morning sermon The Purposaible Mate Possible and evening Theology of the Bible. Christ Church holds Holy Communion and prayers with special Sunday services, including a morning sermon on eternal life and a 7 30 p.m. sermon on God's word. Sunday School and Kindergarten meet in the morning. Rev A E domes to lead both services.
The Western Australia Football League played this afternoon with Swan Districts defeating Subiaco and Fremantle, West Perth beating Subiaco, and other outcomes. The confusing OCR shows scores like 14 05 to 1 0 and 22 7 to 8 0, reflecting multiple matches and errant characters.
A match is set for tomorrow at Spalding Park between Spalding Park and the Oukdate Teens Chairs, starting at 17 a.m. The home team will provide refreshments. Spalding Park lineup includes J. Horton, W. Rowe, T. Tomlin, B. Armstrong, Stith, and others with several emergency staff rostered.
Rain was reported in the Upper Murchison region with private advice from Ger Waitos warning of showers. Irwan noted good rainfall at Murranenda, indicating improving conditions for the area.
The Rev Farber Scanlon, aged 88, has led a Catholic men’s mission at St Francis Xavier Cathedral. Tonight will be the main service with a late night mass and a communion for Catholic men. A reception will follow in the hall with organizers pushing for full participation.
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