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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1944
Page
2
A fragmentary list of game titles and odd phrases appears in a holiday oriented text. It mentions "GAMES! GAMES!" and "SUITABLE POI XMAS GIFTS" along with a string of seemingly nonsensical or stylized titles such as Across the World by Air and The Bonihailier. The text also references dates and numbers in a garbled way, suggesting a catalog or publisher's mockup.
The family of Ma and Mrs. BB Christo and the Geraldion household express sincere thanks for letters cards telegrams and personal expressions of sympathy received after the recent death of their brother-in-law Flight Officer Norman Lewis Parberon.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Ellentile Wes Davie and RAAF members at a station with a fire and ignition events. Details are unreadable, but references a fire at a station and related personnel.
Local items cover market sheep and cattle sales at Mingenew and Northampton with prices and types listed. Geraldton council appoints committees, adjusts valuations, discusses canine control on the waterfront, and outlines services and church notices.
The council faces delays and questions over hastily conceived measures. Officials warn of potential missteps and call for checks on rushed proposals, with debate over the implications for governance and accountability.
December 19 Fremantle report notes a deepening deadlock over the new roster system for waterside work. Freemantle Lumpers Union members, in a large meeting at the Fremantle Town Hall, voted to refuse work under the router system after a 1.75 hour session. The resolution urged free selection for Fremantle wharves work, signaling a growing union stance against the roster changes.
London dispatch reports Allied propaganda press coverage confirms strong pursuit of the offensive toward Bologna and the Navigin bridgehead. German forces counter in several sectors, with heavy fighting around Bologna railway as Allied battalions attempt to push forward.
The ninth anniversary of St George’s Church dedication featured a Nativity scene drama performed by parishioners. Simple stage, no makeup, improvised shifting, and a three week old baby depicted the manger scene. About 240 people attended though capacity is 100. A repeat performance is planned for December list at 7:30 pm.
Don Lynch and Private W Wilcot return to Australia on leave and visit families in Geraldton. Mr and Mrs Marek of Lawe ley visit Geraldton and stay with the Coopers on Fitzgerald Street. Aire Marek, formerly A T Hardwicke, is on a return visit to town and plans to travel to Perth soon. Mr J Mooney, ex mine boat operator at the Murchison Inn, has been discharged from St John of God Hospital after three months, and will return early next year for further treatment.
Proclamation lists holiday observances for retail businesses during Christmas to New Year. Dates include Monday December 26 Christmas Day Tuesday December 27 Boxing Day Saturday December 30 extra holiday and Monday January 1 New Year. Factories workshops and warehouses follow awards for holiday observance.
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