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Geraldton Guardian And Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 20, 1931

Page

2

Funeral of John Comek Slated for Utakarea Cemetery Burial

Members of the Gerakitun Bramch of the RAL and Returned Soldier are invited to follow the remains of their late comrade John Comek to the plate of interment in Utakarea Cemetery tomorrow after noon. The funeral is set for 3 o clock at G Lester's undertaking establishment on Forrest Street. F Dunn, Secretary.

Gerakitun Bramch RAL John Comek Utakarea Towmorrow G. Lester Forrest Street F. Dunn

Debated Australia Air Mail Routes Point to Darwin or Wyndham

A colonial discussion weighs Darwin Wyndham Broome as possible Australian air mail hubs. Postmaster General Green favors West Australian centers to balance east and west mail distribution. Potential routes consider Darwin as a gateway to Timor while Derby and Wyndham loom in the argument for a western hub.

England Darwin Wrodham Broome Derby Wyndham Wa Australia Timor Myers Enet Commonwealth Hhis Net Perth Wyndham Renator Johnston W.A Major Breastas Ehoores Broome Wyedham Atten Rapital

Local and General News Highlights From Geraldton

Sunday night program features a local broadcast with a variety of music and a Land accompaniment. A feature film Son of the West stars Tom Mix, while community efforts seek donations for a Maternity Home through the Greenough district fundraiser. Heirs chase an Irish lineage claim via attorney John P. Dwyer in New York, and Geraldton Chess Club reports matches and learning opportunities. Public Schools Reunion planned at Club Hotel with old-boy reminiscences, plus Midland Railway timetable changes affecting trains from Monday. Christ Church Girls Club presents a lively evening of songs, sketches, and tableaux with notable performances by local students.

Wight ISS Walta Mt Reig Fox Tom Mix Ffty Club High Rchool Keateh College Guildford Granmar Bchool Christian Brothers’ College Geraldton

Community Skating Carnival and Local Events

Local skating rink plans a plain and fancy nose carnival on Thursday night with details in the ad. Geranton Maternity Hospital fundraiser features a town hall dance Monday evening with music by Mac's Stelody Makers. Railway Institute Dance opens the season tonight with a cane fan contest and floor prizes. Widow and Fatherless fund hosts a bridge and cue dance at the Town Hall, proceeds to the appeal. Star Misty racing mare ticket drawn at a committee meeting with ticket No 47. Children’s ball, supper, and a dance fill the afterhours program with various prizes and competitions anticipated.

Young's Vlawherr Gerikdton Town Hall Toe H Railway Institute Danes Railway Institute Horardas Uiv Giro- Ceeds Fatherlex Richards Messrs O'Neill Hchoo G. Aredt

Mechanics Institute Dominate In Silver Cup Series

In the second series of the third Mer omeile Clan silver cup tournament, Mechanics Institute defeated Fire Brigade 14166 to 07 with M. Bert scoring 58 the highest break of the season. The Railway Institute beat Mercantile Club 117 to 8 with Pethick of Railways as best in the long frame, while totals show Mechanics Institute 1006 Fire Brigades 97 Mercantile Club 1275 Railway Institute 1158.

Meromeile Clan Thuraiay Represenerat Tv Sechnaien Railway Institute Mercantile Club Mechanics’ Institute M. Bert Bent J. Canning Parry D. McClure

Fire fixtures for next week announced by institutes

The schedule lists games to be played on tables of the first-mentioned team in each lane. June 25 events include Soldiers' In and Mechanics' Institute. June 25 and 24 cover Fire Brigades and Railway Institute fixtures, with details abbreviated.

Ax Follawe Mechanics' Institute Ve Railway Institute Itute —v

Court of Session Sittings Listed in Victoria District

The June Court of Session for the Victoria District meets in Gorakiton Courthouse on Tuesday with two cases listed. James Moore and William Reginald Baker face charges of stealing a sheep at Greenwagh River, property of the state. Harold Bateman is charged with rape, alleged after an April 20 incident at Geraldton involving a girl aged thirteen. A. N. Altorfer represents Bateman. Crown Prosecutor Gibson also prosecutes. Moore and Baker are to be represented by H. Inglis and others.

Victoria Gorakiton James Moore William Reginald Baker Nnswer Greenwagh Timothy Harold Bateman Geraldton Batewan A. N. Altorfer Batewaa Alt CH. Gibson Gaint Moore Hakor Me. HA. Inglis Aearil Aso Hatenn

Geraldton and District Rail News and Local Notices

Mr GA Kempton of MEK arrived in Geraldton and will return to Perth Monday. Mr J Clarkson of Dongarra injured in an accident and bedbound. Crown Prosecutor Mr C J Gibson visiting Geraldton with two cases to hear at the Court of Fenstons. Two railway workers left for Berths Mtr Kinclair reassigned to Brunswick Junction and Hoakins to Kalgoorlie. Death of Emily Jamett Gardiner, mother of Rev Henry Vine of the Tees, Guildford, noted with respect.

GA. Kempton MEK Geraldtas Perth Memis KT Binelaie F. Hoskine Gerahston Ire Emily Jamett Gardiner Henry Vine Teeters Guildford Geraldton

Prolonged Cold Spell Affects Farmland Weather

The dry cold snap raises farmer concerns as rain is needed for young crops. No freezing point yet in Geraliton though readings near 32 degrees occur. Records show below 40 degrees on several dates with max temperature around 64.2, and forecast promises milder temperatures and rain later in the week.

Jomret

Weather forecast shows fine south regions and frost risks

The Weather Bureau predicts continued fine conditions in the south with mild days but colder nights and frosts. unsettled northwest may bring rain affecting Gascoyne and goldfields, extending to northeast and southwest coastal zones. winds fresh southeast to east off west coasts and Colombo route.

Weather Bureau Rads Tropics Raml Gascoyne Goldfields Nest Qecan Colombo

Multiple Church Services Announced Across Parishes

Various churches publish a schedule of Sunday services including Ensign Oakley at 7 00, 11 00 and 7 30 p m, Hamday' Sebor at 10 00 and 3 00, Trearycorian's St Johns Church with services at 1 00 and 7 30, and choir items. Reach to all worshippers with invitations.

Salvation Away Ensign Oakley Sebor

Two Seafaring Men Return and Face Drunkenness Charges

Two sailors returned from fishing trips and celebrated with port. They woke to find themselves housed in Homeland lodgings. In the Panes Court, before Resident Magistrate Ole McGinn, they pleaded guilty to public drunkenness in Marine Terms and were cautioned, then fined paid.

Ole

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