13 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1941
Page
1
Geraldton election results show Mayor and councilors reelected amid praise for loyal supporters and continued service. Premier telegram confirms confidence as ratepayers express satisfaction, noting commitment to public duties and community progress.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that Britain has achieved a remarkable reduction in shipping losses. In the four months to date, losses fell to under a fifth of previous levels, with total tonnage around 000,000. The wartime plan aims to increase merchant ship output and expect further gains by 142 to enable operations in 143.
Churchill speaks at open Tartament Narvik area discussing Rudolf Hest. He asserts Hitler relied on Great Helix moon for invasion plans. He notes failure dampened hopes and Britain's resolve to counter any attack with planned defense and readiness.
The Legislative Council debated district bus service and censure motions on Tuesday. Mr J A McVeyst of Geratiten defended the transport board, saying it acted within its powers to review routes and fares while Mr Holmes pressed for reader protections and affordability. The discussion touched on a proposed fare increase and the board’s profitability, with McWise noting the service remains a profitable venture.
An old wool auction report notes the fifth offering with North West ports supplying rival wool. It mentions prices and lots across regions including Great Southern and South-West interests, with several attractive lots though conditions reflected weaker weeks. Names and estates appear in the buyer and consignor lists.
Readable text notes Charmosan face cremes and face lotion sold by chemists and stores at low prices. Mentions gifts for women and timing of sale with general market framing and price references.
Geraldton Tennis Club continued its open summer tournament with results across Men’s Championship Singles, Handicapped Doubles, Women’s Championship Singles, and Mixed Doubles. Matches featured players such as M Moore, J Garment, N Tock, J Hull, A Calmet, Fong, and multiple walkovers, with several rounds completed and others progressing to later stages.
Fragmented OCR lists many matchups and times for a Saturday phase west event. It names participants such as C Bryan RL Guscont J Koek J Graham A Fong Bureiny Mrs Bren Leggett and Mewlan with various times and venues. The text is garbled but indicates a sequence of tennis or similar competition pairings across multiple courts.
The article reports a contentious debate in Canberra over the gold tax amid government budgeting. Key figures cited include Treasurer John and references to Revervmentatives, Me IDV and Sentinaon, with discussions on tax policy, production costs, and development funding. The text notes concerns about equity, economic impact, and potential adjustments as the session progresses.
Kalgoorlie markets report varied beans amid brisk trade. Vendors described prices for tomatoes and fruit, noting limited supply and steady demand. Local traders adjusted quotes at the open, with buyers seeking premiums on fresh produce amid weekend activity.
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