28 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1938
Page
1
In this low priced Ford V-8 De Luxe Sedan buyers get a roomy eight cylinder car with four interior colour ensembles and eight body colours. The model promises luxury beauty and economy with V-8 performance and offers a factory fitted Ford-Tasma radio option. Easy terms available through local Ford dealers.
The mayor officially opened the new grandstand at the recreation ground before a senior match. It features spacious dressing rooms and an office for umpires, with a crowd of players in uniform gathered to witness the ceremony. The project, initially budgeted at £475 in 1983, faced cost hurdles but was aided by sporting bodies led by the Football Association, with tender by F Cardinali at £1400 and total costs likely over £1000 beyond that amount.
The Times reports a heated exchange between Spanish Ambassador Senor de Azcarate and British Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax. Tensions rose after Halifax signaled Britain would hasten a mission amid Italy interpreting threats as aimed at Malian towns.
The article argues Labour policy misreads the link between rural producers and industry. It cites Scullin on complementary primary and secondary industries and critiques private enterprise profits from state science. It urges sharing profits with workers and primary producers, noting New Zealand Labour’s prosperity under reform planks.
Canberra June 20 critics say the National Insurance Scheme is inadequate and incomplete in the official statement. The Prime Minister promises the project is a first map with further plans to follow, noting it began about fifteen years ago and could build a substantial shelter in time.
Paris reports Italian reaction to Spain's threats of retaliation over rebel bombings. Italian Charge d Affaires warned London of swift action if Italian or German goods ships are harmed. Tribuna claims Italian planes have destroyed British ships as part of retaliatory pressure.
Valencia and Alicante reports say two more British ships were bombed by rebel planes while unloading cargo. The Faresham was struck by six planes at Alicante and severely holed, while the Arion at Valencia came under attack as rebel activity in Spanish ports continued.
Perth June 28 The wool selling season for 1907 38 which terminated yesterday after the tenth agit flow sale, closed with values maintaining onADF IL rates. Altogether 9907 bales were offered with 403 cleared. There was keen demand from all sections of the trade Continental France and Yorkshire supplied the main activity. The top price was 16d per lb for seventeen bales of AAA cambringe sold on account of T H Wooding Nogerup.
The Dominion Government increases focus on northern mineral exploitation and governance of the Northwest Territories. With over 1.3 million square miles, the vast region is led by a Territorial Council from Ottawa, as calls grow for a potential northern Canadian province amid rich resources and a small white and Indigenous population.
An 19th century remedy row promises Woods Peppermint Cure to soothe a child's hacking cough. Advertised as a domestic patent medicine, the label claims quick relief for persistent coughing in youngsters through a peppermint flavored concoction.
Canberra notes Mr Casey warns that Friendly Societies fear a National Insurance monopoly harming older members. He says existing societies will not be approved under the scheme and urges protection of members who become insured. The minister outlines three problems: recruiting entrants, setting dependants’ contributions, and safeguarding members who withdraw.
Canberra June 27 The preliminary discussion of air defences began yesterday by the Inspector General Sir Edward Ellington, Marshal of the Royal Air Force, with the Ministers. Ellington may present an interim report before leaving Australia, but the full report will wait until his return to England.
Arthur D L Holmes discusses yeast, its growth during twelve hours and a week, and how budding creates new cells. He notes yeasts vary by strain for baking, brewing, and medical or food uses, with expert observations on industrial adaptation.
Fragmentary and garbled text describes fashion choices and appearances with oblique references to ethnicity and hairstyle. The piece reads like a personal musing or overheard remark, lacking clear events or a named subject to anchor a fuller summary.
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