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Geraldton Guardian And Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

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Badminton Match at Greenough Draws Wide Showing

A badminton event at Greenough featured mixed doubles and singles with many entrants. Notable results include Trinity and Morrell defeating Wilton and Morrell, and Armstrong with Miller overcoming Clinch and Savviulers. Final tally lists title Walk as success for Greenough with five games to one and an ace tally of 35.

Roburn Azwin Lyegilter Wilton Ani Maurrett Mudinders Hy Sander Armstrong Niveetoal Murrell Daven Romarts AL Dittinesworth Vines Bens Pek Tugley Aind Gor Copley Amd Nberu Eyes Ds Armetrons Lear Morrett So Morrell McCugh Mins Vince Dione O'Brien Ata K. Armstrong Miller Miss J. Clinch W. Asaviulers Sncess Greenough

Northampton Tire Club closes season with top rifle trophies

The Northampton Tire Club ended a successful season at Rulley range with winners securing the Lemron Trophy, Stokes Trophy, and the spoon prize. Bert Kelly won the Lemron Trophy. W. Fwe claimed the Stokes Trophy at seventeen, both prizes tied to open sights and ten sheets under certain conditions. The event drew over 300 shooters and featured individual scores across the range.

Northampton Tire Club Mewes Lemmon B. Stokes Bert Kelly W. Fwe

Geraldton Premiership Fixture Set For Railways Versus Rovers

Tomorrow's Geraldton National Football Association premier clash features Railways and Rovers in a high interest match. Both squads boast open fast football and full strength lineups, with a large crowd expected in fine weather. Railways selections include Morgan captain and Calva Horton O Rourke and more, while Rovers and other grades list a host of players. The last meeting was the season's closest contest, heightening anticipation for the outcome.

Railways Rovers Geraldton National Football Association Tems Sam. Tlemme T. Morgan J. Calva J. Horton J. O'Rourke H. Howell A. Watson F. Cait B. Clarkson G. Bunter F Cook K. May A. O'Malley W. Jollige R. Monaghan D. Sowerby J. Elliott A. Kershaw V. Carpenter F. Moore J. Fripp Austin and Sewell K. Styants T. Chidlow J. Arnold F. Mons A. Pepperitt B. O'Neil BR. Mifin Bishop C. Peter J. Smith N. Whiteheal IK. Clarke Ft. Shaw BR. Groom Green W. Barrett Ko Farrell Sullivan S$. Murphy A. Cook Westlake F. Talley 1. Whelan F. Rowan FE. Carpenter Eobe J. Strapon J. Parse R. Thomas R. Pickerseid Griffths J. Iaa R. Smith J. Dea Trusentt W. Low K. Prinster

War measure gains Labour support in Australia

Canberra June 2 Legislation for sweeping powers to control unpowered workers passed the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Menzies said the government would use strong powers if needed to enforce the measure. Opposition Leader Curtin backed the bill if the government undertook to enforce full equal sweep.

Canberra Australia KR. G. Menzies Menzies J. Curtin

Senate PASSES Power Bill in six hour debate Canberra

After a six hour debate the Senate passed the Power Bill by 28 to three. The measure broadens powers under the National Security Act enabling regulations forcing people to place themselves and property at the disposal of the Commonwealth for public safety and wartime defence. Parliament adjourned to August 6.

Canberra Senate Commonwealth Pam Lecreace

Air Force Recruiting Ends in Geraldton Amid Intake

Recruiting for the Royal Australian Air Force at Geraldton closed today after a recruitment drive that brought 167 applicants to report. Of these, 94 men were accepted for service, including 50 air crew applicants with 17 passing testing and 10 failing to report. Recruits will proceed to Albany, with further applications to be handled by the RAAF Recruiting Centre in York Street, Perth.

Royal Australian Air Force Geraldon Jax Albany RAAF Yorkshire Liow St. George's Terrace Perth Geraldton Neven

Roosevelt nominates Knox and Stimson to Cabinet

Washington reports President Roosevelt has sent to the Senate the nominations of Colonel Franklin Knox as head of the Navy and Henry L. Stimson as Secretary of War. The move, described as a coalition Cabinet, aims to reflect national solidarity during a world crisis and bolster national defence.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Pranttin Knox Charles Edison Henry J. Stimson H.W. Woodring Ely

Dutchmen for Service Register in World War II

The Netherlands Government instructs its global representatives to require all Dutch men aged twenty to twenty eight to register for military service. The directive applies to Dutch citizens abroad and intends to mobilize personnel for defense.

Landon Netherlands

Recruits for the Rosa Australian Air Force

Melbourne reports ongoing recruitment for the Rosa Australian Air Force. By June 21 enlistment reached 20,418, including 10,557 ground staff, 4,044 air crew, and 801 ailment and 3a uleener personnel. A record enlistment page shows 176 fitters, 104 technical trainees, and 3,095 mechanics and rigger trainees aiming to become air force tradesmen.

Melbourne Rosa Australian Air Force VSR

Pink Pills Claim Clear Skin and Nerves for Tasmanian User

An advertisement from New Beach Cottages advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills for pimples and nervous weakness. A Miss GPG of St Helens, Tasmania, recounts improved facial blemishes, stronger nerves, and better energy after taking several bottles. The copy urges readers to buy at chemists and stores for 2 shillings per bottle.

Willams Miss Gpg St Helens Tasmania Tyr Muuch Bette Wong Xnaemie Satow Sebbele Dir. Willams

Two men jailed on stealing and receiving charges

In Geraldton on Thursday, Mezander Ernest Curry and Albert John Ruddaway faced magistrate Mr K J Ling at the resident court. Curry pleaded guilty to stealing a car, towels, pyjamas, shoes, a shirt and a belt. also charged with receiving. He claimed Ramadan lent the items and sought to return home to England. The magistrate ordered two months imprisonment to run concurrently with his current term. Ruddaway and Buckingham faced charges over a generator and magneto theft from Tapp Motors Limited. Ruddaway admitted sole responsibility. Buckingham was discharged for lack of proof. The court also heard the theft of an overcoat from a Gry Street house, with the coat recovered later.

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Copper theft case prompts structural evidence and charges

The article reports a copper theft case centered on Gregory Street with evidence from Arnel Meaiawerety Rendall and County PCherey and notes a druilteln strnetuee. The defendant faced charges of theft and later a potential penalty for decapides while a mortgage foreclosure risk lingered on the property.

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