Bluff Point Road Petition to Council Work
Fifteen residents signed a petition presented to the Geraldton Municipal Council asking for Rowe Street Bluff Point repairs. The mayor noted Rowe Street lies on the municipal boundary with the Road Board holding the other side and most signers were nonratepayers. The council and Geraldton Road Board would share costs, with £20 pledged by the board. work requires careful timing to avoid sand drift. The motion to proceed with existing arrangements was carried.
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Geraldton
Rowe Street
Bluff Point
Geraldton Road Board
Jumelure
HA. Daffen
Geraldton Mead Board
Yepalia
GE. Marsh
Geraldion Read Board
W. H. Sewell
German Offensive In Southern Sector Stuns Allies
German forces launch a large counter offensive along the entire front near Mulhouse and Retfort as reinforcements and new tanks help push, capturing a key height on the Mulhouse road and reaching strategic points near Lubbeauville St Marie Road. French and American troops regroup to counterattack.
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London
Reuter
Sixth Army Group Hewquarters
Mulhouse
Retfort
Iuibeau-ville-St. Marie
Culinar
Drive to Cologne American progress drive to Cologne
London December 14 Reuters correspondent with the American army says that the Americans have virtually cleared the entire Aneciea Cologne motor road to a point where it crosses the Hue River. The capture of this strategic highway is likely to have an important bearing on allied supply problems in the drive to Cologne and the Kul.
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London
Reuter
Piet Army
Huer River
Clugne
Kul
Amusements at SRadio Theatre Talkies Tonight
War play Assignment in Brittany and Eldersleeve on Broadway headline tonight’s programme. Also on: Kid Glove Killer with Van Heflin Marsha Hunt Lee Bowman. More the Merrier with Jean Arthur Joel McCrae Charles Coburn. Plus Time to Kill with Lloyd Nolan and Falcon and the Co Eds. High Explosive with Chester Morris. Holiday Inn with Bing Crosby Fred Astaire Marjorie Reynolds and Bob Crosby Orchestra.
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Brittany
Eldersleeve
Broadway
Turskey
Universal Reporter
Kid Glove
van Heflin
Marsha Hunt
Lee Bowman
Tule
Howman
Chester Morris
Jean Parker
Barry Soltigan
Morris
Bing Crosby
Fred Astaire
Marjorie Reynolds
Bob Crosby
Virginia Dale
Walter Abel
Bing
Fred
Ding
Marjorie
Japanese report on Rangoon air raid claims five of six fortresses down
New York dispatch dated December 14 states that Tokyo radio reports a raid on Rangoon by Super Fortresses. Five of the bombers were shot down, according to the claim.
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New York
Tokyo Radio
Rangoon
Jet Fighter Downed by Carnamah Pilot in Jet War Clash
A Melbourne telegram reports two Australian airmen from Carnamah aboard a RAP Lancaster that shot down what may be the first jet propelled fighter to fall to Humber Command. Flying Officer A T Forrester commanded the Lancaster returning from Obehausen when a jet leveled near the bomber, was hit by a mid upper gunner and crashed in flames. Forrester and the other Australian officer have served together over eighteen months, with sixteen combats against night fighters on their first eight trips and one probable destruction of two enemy aircraft.
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Melbourne
Carnamah
Lancaster
Humber Command
A. Tt. C. Forrester
Dic
Carmunan
Obehausen
Forrester
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Offer Quick Relief
Back ache can stem from tired kidneys causing waste buildup in blood. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are promoted as a fast relief, with claims of payments in circulation and common symptoms like fatigue, night urination, and swelling. The ad urges readers to consult a chemist or store for these pills.
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Doan
Fighting Bushfires in a Dimistrous Firm Outbreak
Areport on bushfires burning through Mesors Gros at Tibrudden Stall Vien to Sandsprings and nearby areas, with McRubers of the F 3 aiding fire suppression. Volunteers, fire engines, and civilians helped control the blaze while residents expressed deep appreciation for the emergency response and the stand-down period fees.
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Geralde Fon Hinardian
Express
Mesors
Athi Gros
Tibrudden
McRubers
Tid Pat
Ethendel
Weel
Aals
Ae Allatriet
Taxation claims over late Senator Johnston estate discharged
Perth December 16 authorities reported that the liability for income and other taxes of the late Senator E B Johnston had been fully discharged. The funds were said to come from the realization and administration of the deceased's estate and other assets claimed by the Commissioner of Taxation as belonging to the estate.
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Perth
Csuie
E. B. Johnston
Lave
Commissioner of Taxation
Pacific Fleet Provision Details Revealed by Acting PM
Canberra notes outline of Australia’s support for the British Pacific Fleet with an estimated cost around £21,156,000. About half of the sum covers food supply and related services, with further allocations for maintenance and logistics.
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Canberra
Australia
F. ML. Forde
Parking in the Terrace Alteration At Geraldton Council
Geraldton Municipal Council discussed by laws on parking in Marine Terrace and minor regulatory changes. Dr H Daffen urged extending the central terrace time limit from 15 minutes to 30 minutes to ease staff and visitor inconveniences. The amendment to permit half an hour was carried unanimously.
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Marine Terrace
Connell
Geraldton
H. ©. Daffen
A. F. Davenport
R. Carson
T. Askew
Aia
Carson
Comnet
Weather summary reports unusually cool conditions across Western Australia
The Weather Bureau notes a cool spell across southwestern districts and much of the state last week with light to heavy rain in parts. Strong westerly winds and rough seas were observed on December 7, while central and southern coasts saw rain from moderate to heavy. Rain in pastoral areas was scattered, with notable totals at Mundaring, Wandering, and Fitzroy Crossing among others.
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Weather Bureau
Austeatin
South Central
Mundaring
Central Comstal
Wandering
Wongan Witworth
Fitzroy Crossing
West Kimberley
Worries and Health Boost via Dr Williams Pink Pills
Worry drains energy and sleep, but Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to restore blood iron and red corpuscles, boosting oxygen to organs and aiding recovery. Calendars for 1945 are advertised by Geraldton Newspapers Limited as Christmas gifts and early-season selections.
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Crete
Hom
Williams
Willams
Catendarn
Eserntiol
Geraldton
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