12 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1944
Page
1
Prices held firm as a 102000 sheep yarding at Midtienad met strong competition among buyers. Wethers ranged from 21/ to 21/5 per hundredweight with variations by weight, while ewes and lambs showed a wide spread in values. Clear indications of demand for good medians and lighter lots, with steers and cows also priced across multiple ranges.
The Pacific Zone updates report General MacArthur’s forces closing on Salder as Australian units push along the Thi coast, engaging Japanese defenders. Forty Japanese killed, four captured as Gull near Weber Point falls to Australian troops. Since Octobee 2, Australian advances total about one hundred miles toward New Guinea, with cooperation expected to complete the link with American forces at Salvo within ten days.
Nabawa sale reports strong demand for livestock and farm gear. Items include sheep, horses, cattle, heifers, weaners, and ewes with varied prices and interest from surrounding districts. Traders Robt and others note brisk enquiries and good demand for jackets and stock items.
A Catalina forced landing near Kingston in South Australia prompted rescue and aid. The crew, with six aboard, faced a tense situation but all survived thanks to arrival of assistance arranged by Captain Anni and coordinated support. An accurate chart of the area and a navigator’s report followed, with thanks offered to those who aided.
A distorted obituary notes Lieut Col Matheson killed in action amid references to Lieut A Matheny in SLC and PALAL. It mentions his World War I service, a DSA award by President Roosevelt, and his role as superintendent of mines, with scant personal details including a widow and residence in Methourt.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts Lieut el Matheney earning the Distinguished Service Cross for actions near New Caledonia and Beaufort Bay. The account mentions Heigl and Martesson involvement, noting remarkable work by Matheson in coordination with Crane and other military figures during the New Zealand and American operations.
The report outlines Allied forces under General MacArthur advancing in New Guinea near Saidor and Wezenmill, with American landings west of Saidor. Japanese casualties rise as air bombardments and ground fighting intensify, while disease strains Australian militia.
Wedding details from a small town ceremony with Mrs and the bridegroom’s families as hosts. The bride wore a veil and gown with a long train, bridesmaids in blue and pink, and a travelling frock for the honeymoon. Guests included relatives and friends, a guard of honor formed during the register signing, with reception held at the Parish Hut.
A chaotic OCR fragment discusses a visiting nurse program, its supporters and critics, and mentions officials, disputes, and suspensions. It references trial, medical services, and public defense of the service amid funding and governance concerns.
A plea outlines a frontline job for every MP to support a salvage effort. It calls for collecting waste paper, letters, envelopes, books, brown wrapping, and odd documents for the Salvage Corps to save newspapers and other materials. The piece emphasizes wartime rationing and community participation.
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