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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1936
Page
2
Engagement notice announces Vince and Brdante Choreh to wed in June. The item lists families including Mrs AW and the Inte Ay, and mentions Hampity Fireenemeh and Vinces elder daughter. A separate memorial note remembers father who died in Mevald tem on June Bich.
In Geraldton, discussion centers on expanding trade protection laws affecting key textile classes. Threats of retaliatory steps surface as Commonwealth fiscal probes loom, with ministers detailing negotiations and potential consequences for export markets dominated by Australia and Japan.
The article notes initial tariff plans amid Japan's reprisals and warns of import duties on wool wire and other goods. It cites Australian exports and concerns for farmers, with Germany and Britain able to supply, and discusses potential impacts on wheat and other produce.
A patchwork set of notes covers court appeals, weather, and sport in Geraldton. Appeals in Local Court are scheduled with Col W C Mamsdiitee to oversee. Weather district rainfall totals are reported. a strong showers period caused street flooding. Hockey Week results show Geraldton teams advancing and losing in close matches, with Open Championship won by A J Wilson. Three E vil Woods' Great Peppermint Care Por Tefumes Colds.
Mr and Mrs Sampson arrive by last night’s train from Mudlewa and join local society events. Notables include Mr J Crotiers visiting his mother, Mr Jack Shea Jr returning from Fremantle, and Mrs W Abuncie and sister arriving from Scotland for an extended stay. Governor General Gowrie plans a northern visit, with invitations extended to meet women’s organizations in Geraldton.
A Perenjori Agricultural Society meeting completed Farrell arrangements and booth plans, with Heatford deputed to organize the ball venues. The Perenjori Golf Choir also met to set up plans for the annual ball on July 18. The Country Women’s Association met at the new rest room with many members, arranging for a feature visit by the State President Mrs Burt and inviting regional branches to attend.
Meekatharra district mine reports progress with level drive advances and crosscuts. Main drive advanced 45 to 70 feet, SET valve lower, crosscuts from south drive at 9 feet, Mukin entry advanced 270 feet west 40 feet cant, low valve. West crosscuts begun and advanced, 7 feet, quarts leader formation assaying TS dwarits. leading stope extended 10 feet north and 17 feet south. Stoping extended payable place back north 70 feet.
A fragmented import export entry lists items such as Appa forest and metamumenufactures with various monetary figures. Totals include amounts like 19250 and 47070 with additional small sums. The text is garbled with nonstandard terms and unclear context.
The Universal News week presents The Mighty Barna featuring Wallace Beery with Janet Beecher and Mona Tarrio in Mystery Woman, plus The Age of Innocence adaptation with Tone Dunne and John Boles. Red Morning sails in next Friday with Dana and Toomey, a high seas melodrama.
The Northern division of the Country Women's Association held its annual meeting at Heraldton Rest Room. Mrs Burt welcomed delegates from branches including Mingewa Yon Alans Northang ton Narauting Dengarra Walkaway and Mirliewa Aputarien. Officer elections named Mrs Foster Clarkson as president with a full slate approved. The chair praised past president Mrs Burt and stressed continued cooperation among branches to support new rest rooms and branch development.
The annual Presbyterian church fair at St Johns opened with the mayor declaring the event in progress. Funds were raised by a luncheon, stalls, and a central goods sale, with musical numbers by a 20 piece orchestra and community volunteers assisting amid ongoing town strains.
A fragmented report details engine statistics and drag measurement, noting crankcase lubrication, spark ignition, and fuel efficiency. It cites figures on valve operations, ignition voltage, fuel flow, and wheel revolutions, highlighting the impact of drag and lubrication on power and consumption.
A partial OCR fragment reports a promising discovery near old ruins, with stone artifacts brought to Kalworlie. The group worked since last week, uncovering several pieces below the surface, amid debris and disturbed earth, with two named individuals guiding the effort.
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