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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian And Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

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Three Springs Police Court Hears Vermin Case

James Neilson Smith faced charges under the Vermin Act at Three Springs Police Court before Memry J Hobiton Robertson J. The informer testified police had served a notice ordering rabbit destruction, which the defendant admits forgetting after posting the notice. The bench fined £2 with costs totaling 1/44.

Three Springs Memry J. B. Hobiton Robertson J'S.p James Neilson Smith D. Peegusan Nedves

Terrific Gambling tale ties Woolworth kin to debts

Article reports on rumors linking Mr James 2 Donahwe, related to FP W Woolworth, to gambling debts and possible flight from mercury poisoning. It cites sources in New York, noting Woolworth family wealth and a claim his wife could cover large sums, illustrating a scandal surrounding fortunes and vice.

James W. Woolworth New Yorks Woolforth United States Puli Heneh Amt New York Woolworth Irandy

Thistle and Towns Meet in Premiership Round at Recreation Ground

The third round of British Football Association premiership ends with Thistle versus Towns at Recreation Ground. Senior match refereed by Me A Woodward, junior by Jt C Webb. Teams include Towns seniors Meeks Wilson captain Blackmore Pearce Winston Penfold Cook Pohling Bald Hayes Finneia with reserves Marsh Barker. Thistles seniors Thomas Ramshaw Tilley Abbott captain Gibson Holbrook Baxther Mereau Gibson Higbee Easther with Findlay Bunney. Juniors lists incomplete. Towns juniors partly named.

British Football Association Recreation Ground Thistle Towns Thistles A. Woodward Jt. C. Webb Meeks Wilson Blackmore Pearce Winston Penfold Cook Pohling Bald Hayes Finneia Heserves Marsh Barker Ecaine Thomas Ramshaw

Heringm Sails From Leit To Tristan Da Cunha Colony

The steam ship Heringm departed Leit Scotland bound for Tristan da Cunha with general cargo for the remote settlement. King George sent a convoy shipload of kettles and cookware for each family. Food supplies include two tons of flour baking powder one ton of lard jam and other sundries. It has been over a year since the island was last visited by a vessel.

Heringm Leit Scotland Farulistame Ielnm Tristan Ia Cunha South Atlantic Ocean George

Missing Boat Sparks Incomplete Clues in Fremantle Coastline

Fremantle police continue to investigate the disappearance of Jupiter and its two missing men George Alder and William Thomson after the fishing boat was lost near Ree Reef. Reports link the vessel Doren and other ships with uncertain crews, including Jack Fisher and Andrew Nimmo, as authorities trace sightings along Geraldton and Shark Bay.

Emtitis Fresean Jupiter Waa Enles Altl Fran Andetee-Tonen George Alder Ovennie Houre Collie-street Fremantle William Thomson Umeme Pont Attfield Cenieet Y Stewart Alder Srrapremonts Ree Reef Boctnest Doren Mlark Bay Carnarvon Dep- Farre Geraldon Geraldton Derren Jack Fisher Andrew Nimmo Thenas Robbins Koolinds Dor Ven Shark Bay Doreen Jupiter Dore Marco Margetic Port

Fight in Bank Sparks Perth Sensation

Meline was teller in a Perth bank when an intruder fired a second shot. Rupert Zack, formerly of Geraldton, and W B Day confronted the assailant as he seized money. Day received a wound. the intruder was overpowered and handed to authorities. Frank Athertige faced Central Station for serial violence in the attempted robbery. Betteridges, unemployed, remained unarmed and nearby as police arrived.

Meline Rupert Zack Geraldton Bunch W. B. Day Ludger Hewper Frank Athert Ige Betteridgs

Geraldton harbour pilotage debate in legislative assembly

In a Tuesday session the Chief Secretary explained why pilotage for Geraldton harbour is insisted on while the inner harbour remains under construction. He argued no vessel should risk hitting mooring chains or shoal water, proposed a limited pilotage charge, and suggested withdrawing the motion to allow a future regulation ensuring harbour safety without unduly burdening trade. The motion was withdrawn by leave.

Legislative Assembly Hom J.C. Willcock Geraldton Harbour Geraldton Howe Rbour and Lights Department Fremantle Geraldian Shigenaing J.C. Wilbork Benesayry Ami Vitrumetaners

Weather report from the June period across regions

The Weather Bureau notes fine conditions for most areas from June 17 to 19 with a brief disturbance over the sea causing light showers and unsettled tropical air. Morning of the 18th brought frost across the Coolgardie goldfields and inland areas. Perth saw five frosty nights, lows near 28 degrees, and cooler winds limited daytime warmth. Northwest regional rainfall persisted with offshore disturbance activity. Marble Bar recorded nearly two inches, Broome over an inch, Port Rel Bonny Dow and others modest amounts.

Weather Bureau Jane Sith Nnb-T Tropics al Wit Coolgardie Goldfields Nett Perth Broome Port

Egg Industry Visit Prompts Grower Urgency

A letter to the editor urges egg producers to unite and regulate marketing to avoid price slumps. It notes exports as crucial, cites high merchant profits from exchanges, and mentions Mr W T Richards visiting on July 7 to discuss exporting eggs. The writer argues orderly marketing and export as the only path to profitability.

Liver Destry

Rowing Forthcoming Regatta At Geraldton Ama Tour Club

At a Geraldton Ama tour Mowing Club meeting a regatta is set for July 2 with the Cavanagh Challenge Cup as the day’s event. A mystery crew challenges the Victoria Motel, coached by Tony James, and the match promises a season opener. Members must report ready to row at 10 45 on May morning.

Geraldton Amatour

Ram towed from despair to wedding plans in village tale

Fragmentary OCR hints Ram overcomes despair and prepares to marry, with unnamed villagers commenting on his progress. Dialog suggests rustic setting and social expectations as the marriage nears.

Dialog fragment echoes family response to exam failure

A mangled dialogue shows Donald telling his mother he failed an exam and requests her to inform his father. The mother replies that the father should be prepared, while she advises preparing for the situation herself.

Dent Donald

Industry note on new ore crushing plant efficiency

The report discusses the Lake View plant at Chafers nine, comparing new mining methods and a wet type ball mill made in Australia. It notes a capacity of 240 tonnes per day versus 75 tonnes per day for older dry mills with similar power use, implying cost reductions as methods mature.

Australia

Boogardie State Battery Crushings Report

The following are results of recent crushings at Hargardie State Battery listing entries such as PLA 1326 M Mooily 18 tons, 34 ayas, 16 duets. PAL Lyon 8 toms for 4 ors. AL THT Crom 4 tons. BAL 1186 Mt Weinat 224 tons for Moora. J Pearmll 11 tons for 12 args. M Sullivan 27 tons for Ayas 15 dwt. PLA 1827 EY for Lua W dts.

Hargardie State Hattery Pla M. Mooily J. T. O'Brien Pal Lyon Crom Tor Ozome Mt Weinat Moora Pearmll Pal M. Sullivan

London Journal on Wheat Supplies and Train Load Estimates

A London journal discusses wheat supply figures, using 1 400 000 tons as a basis to estimate train movements. It posits that the quantity could fill about 2 800 trains with wagons and suggests weeks of demand and storage implications amid a chaotic, garbled description.

London Lindon Journal Earl Mowen

Africa Speaks Preview Warns of Jungle Sounds and Rituals

A garbled write-up promotes a film titled Africa Speaks, touting scenes of jungle sounds, native dances, and rituals in French Congo, Arab raid aftermath, pygmy lives, and ceremonial imagery. It claims stunning backgrounds and a provocative atmosphere, advertising showtime next Thursday at the theatre.

Africa Thurwiay

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