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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1945
Page
2
Amass of memorial notices and obituaries with multiple names and dates. Family tributes from spouses children and friends reference losses on various dates including June and March. Wording reflects a historic newspaper obituary page with memorials for Anderson Boys Tamshaw and others.
A fragment from the Geraldton Guardian and Express dated Wednesday offers an unreliable scan of junk items or brief notices. The readable portion hints at a local page section with miscellaneous small items and short notices.
A prolonged dry spell followed by heavy downpours across many agricultural districts caused widespread water shortages and crop stress. Officials reported record rainfall in certain regions, easing some fears yet leaving farmers anxious about damage assessments, seed germination, and potential crop losses.
The article discusses remedies for damage from excessive rain and assesses transport issues. It notes improvements in modern transport forms, praises some rail services while criticizing others, and highlights anticipated wheat yield impacts and potential compensation for mixed farming. It reflects on sunnier periods following rains and the memorable current crop season.
Amid local and general news, Geraldton notices report strong attendance for a Sunday night program at the Town Hall with amateur entrants led by Sam Dixon. Other items note retirement of Mr. T. F. Wannak, theater matinee plans, lottery results, taxation officer visits, and the Hospital Planning Committee’s Geraldton briefing schedule.
Weather conditions eased after a fortnight of storms and heavy rain, allowing authorities to begin restoring damaged roads and power. Tomato growers suffered major losses in Ctukarra and Mreoyeoro areas with many crops ruined and some replants deemed too late. Production pressures persist as loads of 4370 and 3138 cases were dispatched to Melbourne from Geraldton in recent days.
Normal services on the Wengan Railway resumed Monday after days of disruption. Rain across the rail Sabine valley swollen creeks but safety measures remain in place for the Koolanooka lake line. A goods train will run from Midland Junction to Geraldton via Watheroo with perishable and mail cargo. Normal service expected to resume fully by Wednesday as conditions allow.
The War Cabinet approved expenditure of 1,331,000 pounds for full time technical training of up to 70,000 ex servicemen and part time training for others. The scheme targets 20,000 men at peak, with 200,400 pounds in New South Wales and Victoria, 138,062 pounds in Western Australia, and funds allocated to the eastern fields.
The Kodera Minister for Supply Shinning Ashley said petrol ration for citizens would likely be increased by about six percent. He and officials noted complaints by various groups about current fuel limits and questioned the impact on transport and industry.
The district development committee heard Lian Carnal recount attempts to learn Millstream water quality. Government geologist notes a drainage basin exists with springs feeding Fortescue bed wetlands, possibly irrigating hundreds of acres. Consensus urges further study by the State Hydraulic Engineer during his July Geraldton visit.
Daily Mull reports President Trumano will travel to London to meet officials following the upcoming Three Power Conference to be held soon in Berlin. The agreement outlines a state visit aimed at strengthening allied ties and discussing postwar coordination.
Fragmented clippings report local names and families in Geraldton including Barker De Pledge and Davenport, with updates on wounded Private Lowry Edwin Parker and Anne Ross in aviation crash injuries. Mentions Geraldton Infant Relief Centre secretary and Emergency Service consultant, plus wartime travel to Perth and ongoing duties, ending with an ad for Woods peppermint cough remedy.
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