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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
2
Mr. Watson Heine, an expert with Ketlaascops, emphasizes the long road to mastery in lens work. He notes years of study, practice, and careful correction before achieving proficiency. He also suggests brief demonstrations can help patients and hints at benefits for women facing eye issues.
A mixed program at Stene Theatre features Remote Control starring William Baines with a bank robbery plot aided by radio readings, plus The Fatal Cord and other acts. The lineup includes The Metrotons Band How, Mi Duran, William Hulnen, Jobe Miljan, and a lively cast led by Harold Murray, Fifi Dorsey, Rose Dice and Clyde Cook in varied showpieces.
A misread copy details a Ben of the Gops production titled Son of the Gods at Radio Theatre. It describes a two meter stage, love scene between Barthieméan and Con Con stance Pownett, and a cast including Yon Doro K Allyn Warren Mandel Plano King Geneve Mit Hou Chang among others in Technicolor.
In a tense afternoon match Northampton hosted Narsling with Yuna withdrawn in the third quarter. The score stood 7.4 to 4.7 before a late rally by Northampton. They edged the Bowie team by six points despite missing J. Drage J. Brand and D. Iavi with U. Brand as a standout.
Fragmentary entries list loving memory notices for relatives with June death dates, including Robert Mick, Geer Ded, Susie Zee, and Carlton Whitby. Mentions memory, enduring love, and bereaved families Herbert Charley Lottie Arthur WUTTHY M. and W. Thomas. Multiple names and dates blur together in a clipped obituary page.
Amid parliamentary strife in Geraldton, Souilla and Scullin face opposition to a plan reducing wages pensions and maternity allowances while planners insist on future retrenchment to balance soaring deficits. Prime Minister defends necessity though critics demand closer scrutiny by a special committee.
Walkaway hosted Victoria Hotel Club in a windy game. Visitors led by 13 at half and extended their advantage with accurate kicking and several goals from Jones and Hungerford. Rose starred for Walkaway, but Victoria Hotel claimed the 60 to 47 points victory.
In a contentious session at the Rays meeting farmers pressed for evidence from county statekeepers while inquiries continued. Over the weekend Frank Green received service as Allanron Dawerin.
A government plan aims to reduce war pensions and related services expenditures by about 1 290 000 pounds for the year beginning July. The scheme seeks to shift costs across the public service while maintaining allowance levels for maternity payments and other welfare programs. Opposition from Australian Labour Party members is noted as the plan proceeds through scrutiny of bills.
Perth weather notes report the shortest day of the year and the furthest point north reached by the sun. Forecasters warn of a general downpour ahead while farmers await rain to ease the dry spell. A local cinema plans showings of The Indians Are Coming, a wartime drama noted for its vivid portrayal of conflict and perseverance.
In Geraldton the Court of Session opened for hearing two cases, one involving an aboriginal man charged with a crime against a girl under thirteen, and another against James Albert Moore and Willan Baker for stealing a sheep from the estate of Timothy Cream on the Greenough River area. Evidence traced the sheep to the accused via tracks, camp visits, a skin and brands, with police assembling at the river and the camp to corroborate the ownership and theft.
The defense closed with the jury finding Baker and Moore guilty only of unlawful possession of the sheep carcass. The court noted they faced possible seven year terms for the broader charge, but imposed fines of twenty pounds each with a month to pay, allowing instalments for those out of work.
The Geruit Football Association disciplinary committee met to hear a report against P. Hannah of Blut Pot Club for abusive language and disputed decisions during last Friday's Bluff Point match. The umpire J. J. Duan and Hannah testified, and Hannah was reprimanded. The chairman E. McGinn said foul language would not be tolerated and that the umpire would receive full support to keep the game clean.
A jumble of names and roles outlines visits and health updates. Don Heaton from Thundelarry station and J Laima of Bleck Board travel notices, Harry Pass J.P. recovers from rheumatism and plans to return to Mallewa. Markie, warehousing manager in Western Australia for D W Murray Ltd, visits Geraldton with his wife. Frank Green of Portis is in town for a Western Australia publication, and F W Berwick district postal inspector resumes duty after leave.
In a Hessians court a girl was assaulted and a youth, aged twenty, was found guilty after a jury trial. The chairman noted youth and clean record but deemed the offense serious, sentencing him to seven years imprisonment with hard labour and a twelve stroke birch rod whipping. The court hoped the punishment would serve as a warning.
The forecast notes unsettled conditions in the north with further rains extending through the Gasogue and north fhin. Generally fine elsewhere with clearing showers in the extreme south west and along the south coast. Winds shift from west to south east, a cold frosty night, and southerly winds from the Leenwin across the Bight.
Fragmented OCR reads mention of a medical facility and a terrace area with pharmacy connections. Lacks clear names, dates, or actions to confirm a news item.
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