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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
3
A chaotic report details record rainfall across multiple districts with floods, storm winds, and property damage. Officials log 233 points of rain in 24 hours, widespread power outages, and numerous road washouts. Observers note riverine flooding, shattered verandahs, and cautious advisories as communities brace for continuing storms.
A Western Australian railway passenger train was delayed by about twelve hours after washouts and flooding damaged track near Coarow and Vine, halting service while crews cleared debris and water crossings. The line between Nanmon and Nabawa suffered culvert damage as waters rose several feet.
A damaged report describes a late feral series fete and military briefings amid delays from washouts and repairs. The operation near a harbor faced nine hour postponements as a rescue and repair crew worked through night to restore transit between locations.
The light winds and heavy seas slowed shipping as storms and showers disrupted harbor activities. A piston tripped the driving machinery, halting winches and delaying repairs to the breakwater. Crews reported progress restoring the work, with weather easing into the afternoon, but the morning delay caused additional hold ups for vessels awaiting berths.
The morning weather and road notes warn of impassable sections on Carnamah to Comer due to construction. Bridges at Pig Tree Cremsbrue and Narra Tarra are submerged. waters receded. Upper Chapman Road Board urges extreme caution. many routes remain temporarily disrupted with repairs ongoing.
Stormy conditions sweep western subtropics with thundershowers and squally westerlies. Tropical coastlines face heavy swells as low pressure spins off toward the tropics, bringing gusts and shifting winds from southwest to northeast.
Joseph Burgess released from gaol appears before resident magistrate Dungall charged with drunkenness and unlawful darts possession. Police testified Burgess was found drunk in Fitzgerald Street with a weapons set. he admitted intent to steal but claimed memory loss. Magistrate cautioned him on the charge of petty larceny and inebriety.
The Tenens Executive meets amid debate over wharf expansion and railway work. Key issues include shelter for the wharf, funding contrasts, and the mayoral controversy. Officials pledge to pursue better freight facilities and urban upgrades while administrative resignations and personnel changes are noted.
In a read as sparse printer note style, the report lists quarter by quarter scorers and team names such as Northampton Upper Chapman and related figures. Names like Gerubbety, Gerihdtin, and Ambidied appear with incomplete annotations, while figures show goals and behinds across four quarters and players Stokee Donald and others noted with partial scores.
Canberra June 20 The national register of man power and wealth will be taken between July and dates to be advised. The announcement outlines the collection and aims to map manpower resources and economic capacity for national purposes.
Merhy cautions buyers at the yard as the sale proceeds show a weak trade with limited demand. Prices for cattle average around £14 10s for bred stock and £12 1s for some heifers, with quality described as mixed and the best lots achieving the top values at times. Dealers note a steady turnout of buyers from Australian interests and local traders, shaping a cautious market atmosphere.
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