08 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1930
Page
1
An old classified style ad explains run down health as weak bodily functions, poor appetite, and low mood. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to enrich blood, strengthen nerves, and restore vigor, urging readers to buy a 3 shilling bottle from a chemist or store to regain health.
A reader reviews Victor Hugo’s The Toilers of the Sea, praising Gilliatt as a heroic figure. The tale follows Deruchette and her lover Cowdray, the ship Durande, and the perilous Douvers escapade. Gilliatt’s selfless quest to save the Durande and his ultimate fate alongside the sea are described with reverent detail.
A dramatic pursuit through roofs and a hotel ends with the arrest of a man after a break in at a central house. Police later found 1048 pounds stolen from the safe as two clerks, Lavid Sopstin aged 60 and Joseph Miregee aged 22, appeared at the Central Court.
The board reduced its construction work at Nepean and Worosora dams and dismissed 50 workers after funds were curtailed. Tony the Water Hoant explained the action due to funding shortfalls.
London protest dubbed Red Thursday ends in a fiasco with police breaking up demonstrations. About 300 marchers with banners gathered near Tower Hill and collided with mounted police after a deputation was refused entry to Massion House. Five people injured, authorities report low casualties overall.
Fragmented OCR renders a Keats poem about nature and eternity with distorted lines. Despite garbled phrases the piece conveys eternal restlessness and a longing for changeful peace, referencing nature, mountains, waters, and breath as central images.
Nabawah beat Mullewa at Queen's Park Walkaway edged Mount Magnet in a tight finish Narungaly-Cady won the Trader Assurance Cup with an upset showing as Magnet led the tour. High scores came from Morrie Jones 117 and W Clark 33 aiding Magnet. Weather hot with slow pitches. key batting and bowling figures noted.
Bargain prices on a wide range of clothing and linens. Men's shirts from 3/11 to 7/6, pyjamas and pants discounted, pillow slips and quilts offered at reduced rates. Damask table linen and cretonnes, border cloths, and damask cloths also on sale. Ladies dresses and frocks included with substantial savings across various fabrics and styles.
Fragmented OCR shows an ad style page with mentions of bargains and names such as Oswell, Barclay, Mitchell, Criddie, and various scattered cricket or bowling score fragments. The readable parts invite shoppers to attend a summer drapery sale and note promotional enthusiasm.
In a cricket match Walkaway bowled Mt Magnet out for 198. J Sinvin took 2 for 93 and J Beott 2 for 16 while L Crom bowled 7. Mt Magnet’s batting saw A Desmond, J Crow, W Broadbent, J Moria, T Jones and others all contribute, with T Jones taking 3 for 32 and A Dowmond 4 for 50 as primary wicket takers for Walkaway.
In a tight opening inning Mullen fell to Buchan and Stokes was run out. Roskams and Cutbush contributed modestly while Brant McNamara added 14 before Jupp and Stokes fell to Brand. Griddle and Cooper faced limber bowling as Jupp and Hoek faced Buchan and Keeffe. Mulwea’s batting showed early resistance with Cathush and Roskuma making efforts against Cooper and Malden, while Buchan took a key wicket as Criddie and Brokes contributed later.
A garbled set of trivia items asks about an originator of a tambe, best methods for painting wood, antiquities, the Talavera battle, Burke, book printing, modern machine guns, vegetarian doctrine, and the mantis power of a chameleon. The text is fragmentary and mixes several topics.
A brief notice invites customers to bring their fitness routine to The Marine Terrace Pharmacy location proposing a health event or product demo. Details are sparse but emphasize participation at the store venue. Local readers are encouraged to visit for more information and offerings.
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