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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1938
Page
2
Death notice fragments report the passing of Ralph in Joa Sith with mentions of relatives Vernetiua Chartie George and families. Includes acknowledgments to mourners and thanks for support, cards, and expressions of sympathy following a bereavement.
The Geraldton region faces a national policy clash as the June embargo on iron ore exports prompts Western Australia to defend local interests. Officials warn the ban could harm future cattle industry prospects and jeopardize Japan trade, while urging Australia wide shared sacrifice and long term supply security.
Local items detail Civic Council debates on staffing for the municipal office, including shorthand clerk appointments, and updates on public events. Reports cover aviation news with the Stinson Reliant plane heading Darwin, badminton tournaments and parish notices. A Geraldton Court case involves Mark Parmiter’s attempted self harm and subsequent medical steps, with sentencing considered.
Report from Australian representatives in the party debate centers on a proposed Twembarzo policy. The discussion touches on economic indemnity and future patriotism, with unclear timing and potential government actions noted.
A brisk local sports report notes the Maliners in Grade B Challenge with Superior kicking and a close 2 point win. Other items cover health centre talks, a visit by Dr Stanz to Northampton, a water department forecast, safety campaigns for children, cathedral avenue works, and a farewell to Str. McCaskill as he joins the police force.
A spoofed poster lists Gary Grane and Denne as pale leads in The Awful Promh a minty provocation. It features Mary Astor in the leading role with Cary Cran and Irene Daum among the cast. The program also previews Lads from Nowhere Criminal Lawyer and Everything in Rhythm with star turns, musical numbers, and a mix of comedy and melodrama.
The WA squad to face Mol tunime sant Adelaide next month was announced Saturday night. Captains include M Torres of West Perth and J Krepp of Swan Districts with vice captain Duebinrn of Yun Liairtete. Other selections cover East Perth Fremantle Claremont and South Fremantle clubs with multiple players named across the state.
At Caulfield a muddy program yielded several races with noted horses such as Aurion Manticot and Panopena. Unclear placings and multiple entries follow, including Maiden Plate and Welter events with varying dividends and times.
A quirky tale set in colonial Salem with a tall dark stranger and a fugitive Virginia cavalier. Tommnee, Colbert, and Fred MacMurray star amid hysteria as a maiden accused of witchcraft confronts public fear, performing roles to reveal folly and superstition.
A scrambled notice reports that the head teacher announced admission of pupils to a state school in the near future. The event is dated for Monday, July 31, and involves ongoing concerns about school processes and safety.
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