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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1931
Page
2
In loving memory notices appear for Joseph Abner Glossop and multiple Hutchinson family members, with dates around June 1930. The ads express enduring affection from spouses, children, and in laws, citing memorial verses and personal inscriptions across several generations.
The Premier's plan to reduce interest and fix deposits faces opposition as Commonwealth Bank rates hold at six percent. Debates in the House of Assembly focus on economic recovery measures, potential benefits to Australia, and international debt relief proposals led by President Hoover. Germany, Britain, France, Italy, and the US are cited in the shifting postwar finance landscape, with Australia hoping for a £1,000,000 ledger improvement and broader market revival.
Monthly visiting nurse scheme meeting set for Council Chambers on Thursday evening. Agricultural Society reports on Victoria District show preparations and active progress. Matinee picture program promises Africa Sipeaks and other features for children. Public meeting broadcasts and political notices follow with speakers including Mr J J Lomato and Mr E G Theodore. Death of veteran railwayman Mr Joseph Abner Glossop noted at 84 with long WA service. Geraldton Ambulance Association to hold annual meeting at Council Chambers. Centaur's Northern Trip details: voyage from Fremantle carrying wool and passengers to Derby and coastal ports. Geraldton Tad- Team Hockey Association to travel to Perth for State Championship with social send-off planned. Anzac Day pay discussions decide on full day due to holiday. Sunday observance notes address miniature golf and evening entertainments permission under Chief Secretary rules.
Tonight a Town Hall meeting will hear men affected by harbour works suspension. About 45 to 50 workers, roughly half, are laid off with others kept for a few weeks to finish current tasks. The Mayor called the gathering at workers request to relay Willcock’s correspondence outlining the current position to government representatives.
Mr J J Jenner injured Win knee Tall at work remained bed-bound for days but hopes to be active again shortly. Dr J Clarke confined for a week with a heavy cold has improved but cannot return to work for about a week. Deigety Co country branches operated a Centaur passenger yesterday Roebourne. Passengers on last night’s Midland train from Perth include Thomas Hoilgson Sutherland Kerr Cooper Fitzgeralt Nirimeta Grant Pratt Evans Taplin Nirimeta Hewell Thompson Kwenn Grant Atwell and Miss Constantine Owens Thompson Clarke.
A historic notice touts Marine Terrace Pharmacy remedy for coughs and colds. The brief item highlights an over the counter treatment promoted as a general cold cure in a late 19th or early 20th century rural newspaper.
Northampton Golf Club players beat Geraldton in a mixed golf encounter amid bad weather. McCaskill led Northampton with a 4 and 2 win over McDonald, while Geraldton showcased strong play. luncheon honors followed, and scores totaled Northampton 13 to Geraldton 24.
A large Geraldton Bowling Club social gathered at the Parish Hall to wind up the season with dancing and music. President L. J. Chapman presented trophies including the motion pennant to A. G. Wheat and other event winners such as A. G. Wheat, H. C. Mabba, S. Mancocke, J. Smith, and various pairs and champions. Guests enjoyed supper and dancing, with plans for future similar gatherings hinted at by the club.
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