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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1949

Page

2

Bereaved families thank friends for sympathy notices

Mr and Mrs Carroll of Nanoo thank friends and relatives for letters cards tributes and expressions of sympathy in the loss of their baby Kay. Mrs Cant and family Geraldton acknowledge telegrams cards and floral tributes and thank F Harrison and J T Marsden for their kindness.

C. Carroll Nannoo Kay Urson ‘Terrace Geraldton Desire Peters Messrs F. Harrison J. T. Marsden

End of War in China Shifts to Communist Rise

The article traces the collapse of the Nanking National Government in North China as Communist forces advance, the drought of morale and resources among Nationalists, and the likelihood of peace negotiations. It notes U.S. and Allied observers’ views, the role of the Soviet Union, and debates over China’s future foreign policy under Communist leadership.

Nanking Manchnela Chiang-Kai-Shek North China Yangtse Bridgulenda Geers Hy Ying-chin Libe Crais Russa Russia China Soviet Union Stalin Japan

Geraldton Cancelled Easter Cricket Visit

The Geraldton cricket association announced the cancellation of the planned visit by a new representative of the West Australian cricket team to Geraldton at Easter. Only one metropolitan team was prepared to journey, leaving the organizing body unable to arrange the visit.

Cancetlea Adlview Geraliton Cricket Asa Clatto 1Ar EL Symons Aew Fe Weet Geralton Temas Geraldten Eveter

Wheat Boat Duck Monday. Fort Richetin to Geraldton with wheat

The steamer Fort Richetin is due to arrive at Geraldton from Newenatte on Monday morning loaded with wheat for over wens. A retired farmer, Alfred Crowning, aged about sixty six, was found dead outside a Mullewa hotel after a post-mortem revealed natural causes. Winds and temperatures were forecast for the next twenty four hours by the Western Australian Weather Bureau. Continuous waterway work and dockside activities loomed as the Natbhiet Manor remained berthed, loading 8 000 tons of bulk wheat for overseas. Road board elections will not be held in Geraldton or Northampton. several nominees were elected unopposed. Kindergarten and Country Women’s Association branches were officially opened in Geraldton. A man named Jack Smith, shot through the chest near Nookawarea Station, was hospitalised after a bullet caused internal injuries, with further medical assessment in Geraldton anticipated.

Fort Richetin Geraldton Newenatte Beud Aly Alfred Crowning Mullewa Senthem Jack Smith Nookawarea Victoria District FL Duhneck Emich Fim Eng Smutt Mt. Magnet Woyndtan

Fremantle Hold-up No New Settlement Effort

Fremantle hold-up remains unsettled as talks stall with no fresh moves. Ministers and officials consider intervention by the Commonwealth Conciliation Commission on Shipping to mediate the Fremantle dispute following a telegram from Deputy Premier A F Watts and Stevedoring Industry Commission chair W D Tyey.

Fremantle Perth Tula Ashfey A. F. Watts

King's Convalescence Walks With Aid of Stick

King arrives at the Royal Lodge for the first part of convalescence after a journey from Buckingham Palace. He walked from the car to the house with the aid of a stick as Queen Elizabeth stood by at the palace.

London Royal Lande

Caulfield V.A.T.C. Greghuntley Handicap results

Eastern States Racing V.A.T.C. meeting at Caulfield today featured the Greghuntley Handicap as the main event. The day’s card included Khai­poum hurdles and several two year old and seven furlong events with multiple contenders and varying payouts noted for each race.

Buxony Caulfield V.A.T.C

Acid Bath Murders Trial Draws Large Horsham Crowd

At Horsham Town Hall a queue formed hours before the start of the trial of John George Haigh on a murder charge. The 40 year old company director is accused of killing wealthy widow Mrs Oliver Durand Deacon in Crawley on February 1. Prosecution says Haigh admitted shooting her and dissolving the body in acid. Witnesses place him at the George Hotel in Crawley with Durand Deacon on February 18th. The hearing continues.

London Wonen Horsham Sussex John George Halgh Market Haigh Oliver Durand-Deacon Crawley

Ring Of Woods Great Peppermint Cure Promised For Coughs

A fragment notes a remedy named Woods Great Peppermint for coughs and colds. It claims the product helps drive off the cough and suggests it as a cure when other attempts fail. The language is old fashioned and promotional in tone.

People on the Move Among Rail Travelers Between Perth and Geraldton

The list records passengers traveling by the Rail Speed Company between Perth and Geraldton over two days. Names include Messrs Messia Da Corbey F Payne G Stewart W Gladstone B O Neil KE Jennings etc, with multiple ladies listed. The Perth departures are dated Thursday and Friday with several groups from Geraldton. The irregular OCR yields numerous spelling variants and partial names.

Ral Tund Pert Geraldton Perth Thoreday Messia da Corbey F. Payne G. Stewart W. Gladstone B. O'Neil KE. Jennings In Prior B. Riches C. Parsons L. Deecan Lucas Mesdames C. Lemon 3. Bogins J. James W. Glade Ht. O'Neil

Local Air Traveller List From Geraldton to Perth and Carnarvon

A partial roster lists passengers and officials for Geraldton to Perth and Geraldton to Carnarvon flights. Names include Right Rev J Frewer, Misses Warveke and Harris, and several others with accompanying roles. March and Friday departures noted.

Geraldton residents take brief holidays to Perth

A string of Geraldton residents and visitors depart for Perth for short holidays and city visits. Mrs. Gr J Watson of Geldemiths Hall travels with her companion, while D A Field and family plan about three weeks in the metropolitan area. Lordship of the North-West Rev J Frewer also sails to Perth with intentions to return next year to continue duties in the Mum chison region.

Gr. J. Watson Geldemith's Hall Berete Cameren Geraldton Perth Ina Toetevpolitan Veivade D. A. Field

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