06 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
1
A fragment notes printing work by James O'Ded at 125 Fitzgerald Street Geraldton for Geraldton Newspapers Limited located at Jaion Raiding 12 Marine Terrace Geraldton Western Australia.
The Geralton Tennis Club announces an open summer tournament running over several weeks. Early matches begin Saturday with a complex drawn schedule for Friday afternoon and weekend play, featuring numerous participants and mixed results.
The Minister for Lands Mr B J Wise and Surveyor-General Mr W Ve Fyfe explained the proposed reappraisement of pastoral leases in the Nutt West and Goldfields for a ten year period starting next January. They discussed debt adjustment, data gathering, and examination of carrying capacity, with drought relief rent relief figures and new inspectors to assess pastoral carrying capacities and development costs.
A Japanese official departed Tokyo for Hong Kong to pursue late 20th century diplomacy as talks with the United States aimed at an early settlement progressed. A Washington announcement indicated arrival to continue discussions on the international situation and current peace plans.
Washington reports that the new Japanese Prime Minister attended a Privy Council meeting in Tokyo yesterday. He affirmed the government’s determination to pursue climate policy and forge a greater regional partnership in Asia.
Wasilgion November 3 The dapat Times and Advertise reports Japan presses a seven point demand set amid U S China tensions. It notes Japan-Ward leadership shifting in the Western Hemisphere and calls for a new treaty to lift shipping and commercial restrictions, urging passage of legislation in the Diet.
Mr E H Hall urged the Transport Board to justify criticisms of Geraldton and its bus service. Mr Kitson defended tender rules under the Transport Coordination Act while stressing equal attention to all applicants. He said no special preference was given and that every application received due consideration.
Criminals and gamblers flood the town as wages surge and dens operate unseen. Promoters and tricksters draw paymasters, while theft and illicit activity spread amid weak police presence. Local officials criticize rising costs and unsafe living conditions.
The text records a fragmented report on a conference involving the minister and ministers of various departments. It references discussions on carryline capacity, prospective wool prices, rental values, and a proposed vote by the minister in the conference context.
The deceased, 90 years old, born in South Australia, died at home after nursing her sister. She leaves three sons and many relatives, remembered as a kindly, helpful mother with a wide circle of friends. Funeral at the Methodist portion of the North Cemetery with pallbearers and mourners named. Rev. W. RHUL officiated.
An elderly Geraldton resident Witihan Charles Glask Me died Saturday at St Fehon Hospital. He lived sixty nine years in Geraldton and many years on Fitzgerald Street. He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters. The funeral was held at Seventh Parish with Elder TW. Davis officiating. Arrangements by Aldan Pinter of Forrest Street. Geraldton.
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