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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1950
Page
4
Enders and others are invited to submit tenders for supplying and carting about 2100 cubic yards of gravel. Details of quantities and inspection times are at the Board’s offices from 10 a.m. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Board secretaries indicate.
Urgent call for Grader Driver applicants for Greshound Patrol Grader. Candidates must be competent, able to carry out running repairs and read work orders. Four Truck Drivers required with pay rates in line with the award.
In a tense Canberra debate, Labor challenges the Government over social endowment policy and Bank Board reforms as the factions edge toward an election. Tasmanian MP Athol Townley garners attention in foreign affairs talk, urging unity amid rising global tensions and warning against misreading Australia’s peaceful stance. The scene hints at a broader political struggle across states influencing federal stability.
Geraldton Association outlines 1950 season plans ahead of April 28 opening match against Rovers. May 7 fixtures are not drawn due to Cross of Sacrifice ceremony at Geraldton War Cemetery Utakarra. A full fixture list, inter-district matches, and umpire appointments will be set at the next meeting.
Joseph Fanest and George Vernon Denton faced a Geraldton Magistrate on a disorderly conduct charge after a street altercation in Cathedral Avenue. Fanest was fined £2 with costs. Denton’s charge was dismissed as the magistrate found Fanest had held him against his will.
Geraldton District scouts held a guilders and scouters meeting at the High School. A guide and parent function at end of Mus will be open to guides, scouts and parents. Chief visitors from Western Australia arrive to run a training course, with events at Bauff Point and group committee meetings scheduled.
At the annual meeting about forty attended as minutes from the previous gathering were confirmed. The financial statement was read and approved subject to audit. President W H Sewell paid tribute to teachers and staff for their cooperation and noted the centre’s strong establishment in Geraldton. Officers elected include President W H Sewell, vice presidents Mmes T Langdon and A Watson, secretary treasurer F Lasscock, auditor R Evans. a general committee was formed and sub committee members named.
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