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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text about tenders for public works mentions a secretary for work and a building? referenced as Dartiew House and HOA MEST. The legible content is unclear, but implies bids or tenders managed by a work secretary with a public works context.
A Geraldton district summary notes a rapid shift to tomato cultivation near the lawn area boosting local income. Growers urge formal supervision, soil improvement advice, and a dedicated department officer to ensure quality fruit for Melbourne markets, with a push for tighter market standards and better supervision.
A mangled OCR snippet reports a motorship moving to a harbor, a cargo fore wort likely involved, and an evening event with distant details. The readable fragments hint at a maritime incident or movement but lack concrete names, places, or outcomes.
Methodist service plans near Nuengaly and Wotkaway areas with Reverend Arthur Mason and others officiating. Weather forecast warns of a fine night with light showers in the far southwest and Leeuwin coast winds. A young man injured in Conway Hirert while on an errand received medical care before traveling to Perth for further treatment.
A long feature lists stage stars and film attractions including New York Europe air travel romance with Trinidad and Tobago styled thriller. It highlights Annie Sothern Murder Trinidad starring Nigel Bruce and Victor Jory, plus a transatlantic broadcast venue and a slate of comic and musical acts with several named performers, venues, and shows across the period.
Under Mayor al. G Lester the Gembiton Municipal Council debated the Ovenn Outfall Drain Scheme. Consultants Gorham proposed a loan and a £0,000 estimate surfaced for the Chittall Drain. The council planned a £2,000 loan for brick work, £2,800 for improved plant, £1,000 for municipal plant, and £200 for incidentals, totaling £13,000, with future loan maturities affecting next year’s finances.
A garbled report describes a Paramount beauty contest with winners announced from New Zealand and Australia. It mentions Colin Tapley and others, notes about production dates, and a venue with a controversial “hark to mabace inveniept.” The passage is fragmented but indicates a talent search tied to a film venture and regional participants.
The article notes a contingent of young Italians returning to Sydney from overseas. It mentions a group of leaders and guides preparing for a briefing on training and local activities. Officials express intent to connect with community groups and plan outreach at a public meeting.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mateen, England, Japan, Russia, a Vries welt kuport, and Woeke. Details are unreadable, names inconsistent, and no coherent event or outcome. Unable to determine a definite news item or date from the readable fragments.
Fragmentary stock market brief appears garbled with multiple misread names and figures. Reading shows metropolitan buyers and a mention of Wales, Quentin, and a 210 figure, but details are unreadable.
A fragment reports Wednesday stock sales with prices for ewes and lambs, noting weights and bids. It lists bids like 14 and 46 percent quality, with prices from 7 to 14 pounds and related weights. The text references a market week and compares porkers and choppers, marking overall rates as equal to late quotes.
Dalgety and Company Limited report a sale at Walkaway on Tuesday with 1300 to fair attendance from rural and surrounding districts. The landing featured good conditioned workers and a mix of skins and products. Prices and lots included references to Western fat, skins, and assorted cattle, with a focus on quality stock and willingness of buyers.
The Commonwealth Defence Council hosts a major meeting in Melbourne as Australia aligns with empire era plans. Key officials contemplate defense finances and coordination with Great Britain, shaping prelude to broader defense posture.
An earth tremor was felt in Melbourne this morning causing slight alarm. Residents reported shaking in Preston and nearby areas with the railway stations appearing unaffected. Authorities noted minimal damage and officials are assessing the incident with no injuries reported.
The notice describes several local figures and family movements, mentioning Iasinene and Me past days, with references to WTUTE Arnie DY MOF FW Pr Mysste A Wheety Tethage ment and individuals such as Mo Gershen EL Zuveber, Wobia resident Fluister, and Hulidlig vind Ve Wer. It hints at planned weekend travel to Carnaeson and Hecahition, plus references to Mis Mrotheen and Miss Vin, with farming wishes and local connections in Kalgoorlie and Mer Citic.
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