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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1949

Page

3

Exclusion of Filipino Final Decision Announced

Canberra reports the Filipino-born Sergeant Lorengzy Gui box barred from visiting his Avatensian wife and children in Stel bourne. Prime Minister Chifley says the decision is final with no State Department representations received. Immigration advised refusal stems from policy restricting temporary stays, risking future permanent residence requests.

Canberra Lorengzy Guibox Stelbourne Chit- Jes Department of State Gamboa Mr. Chifley Ihe Ately Thi Tive Australia

Mysterious Will Case Involving Paderewski Estate

A convoluted dispute surrounds a sealed envelope claimed to hold a will of famed pianist and former Polish president Paderewski. French law restricts disclosure to interested parties as Executors pursue the document amid an estate valued at about 1.8 million dollars across the United States, Switzerland, Brazil, and Poland. Main heirs include a half brother Joseph, half sister Marke Ivauaya, and a former secretary.

Paris Hemace Paderewski Puta Puri Bank United States Switzerland Brazil Poland Lily Joseph Marke Ivauaya

Malayan Communists Dire Effects of Success

In April, Sir Ascull warned during his fourth Malaya visit that if Malaya fell to communists Australia would be jeopardized. He described Malaysia, Sarawak, and North Borneo as a bulwark against communism in Southeast Asia, saying neighboring democracies might not resist if Australia is at risk. The remarks stressed the strategic importance of securing Malaya and the region.

Oncom Enuntins Plantations Las Mlr Ascull Malaya Australia Ascoll Farawak North Borneo South-East Asia

Higher Meat Prices Hit Perth Market Shift

Wheat and wool shortages push meat costs up as wholesale and retail wires warn of tighter supplies. Dealers cite the South-West region and a general stock squeeze driven by higher wool prices as key factors and fear further price hikes for Monday.

Perth Muthea

Metropolitan Racing Meeting at Headquarters

A detailed rundown of races at the Metropolitan Racing Meeting, listing horses, riders, and odds across maidens, handicap events, and feature cups. Notable entrants include Ayron, Staruette, The Westerner, and Royal Rone with various stamina and distance events, plus multiple handicap outcomes and dividend figures.

Metropolitan Racing Meeting Mazon Ayron Staruette EL ‘Prestone HE Comet Percival Alurterk Ne'Cede Tard Nelson Bally Rah Height the Navy Uy Intervenor Peter's Lass Chulace Frivolins Sen Raranle Sweet Boroniy Tre Lrenwbridge Tudor Wenehwinnire Bopeart Hettings Thar Mandran-Smith Napelle Jeunnss Rann Moen Butral Panto Lad

Easter Visit by Salvation Army Band to Geraldton

The Salvation Army band from Maylands will visit Geraldton during the Easter season traveling by special plane from Perth. They will perform at the Esplanade, Marine Terrace, and St Johns Presbyterian Church, visit the Victoria District Hospital, and present programs at the Town Hall and on the lawns of the Esplanade before returning to Perth Monday morning.

Staylands Salvation Army Cherniet Capeditann Aurea Geraldton Perth Geraldton Salvarton Army Corps F. McLure Ue Maylands Corps Marine Terrace Geraldton Town Hall McAlowes Buster Sindy Banslainen Wiese Pvegerald Steel Kone Salvation Army Esplanate Geraldo Tasen Kastor Mon

Geraldton Football Association Plans and Staffing Notes

At the last meeting of the Geraldton National Football Association the secretary Mr A E Woodward advised final arrangements for weekly dances to raise funds for the touring fund. Delegates were asked to consider a pocket money fund and report next meeting. discussions covered bus hire for Perth to Coal and Bunbury trips, and a hot water boiler installation at recreation ground. Railways and Fire Brigade staff transfers were noted, with permits granted for Railways and Fire Brigade. A player misstatement was corrected regarding Buve Lovegrove. Fire Brigades ordered new kits for A and B grades, blue with gold trim. Recruit numbers and optimistic outlook were reported.

Geraldton Natioonal Football Association A. E. Woodward Poneport Perth Coli Bunbury St. Jansson Recreation Ground Dumaiine J. Rumter Mtailwaya J. Horta Anl Railways Nat Week Buve" Lovegrove Rovers Subview Subiaco Claretpont Allway

Railway Commission Final Visit to Geraldton

Railway officials led by J A Ellis completed a northern tour before retirement. They met Mayor Dr J McAleer and Geraldton Council to discuss foreshore land resumption and station frontage beautification. New locomotives from Britain expected by September will be in service by December, with improvements planned for the Wongan Hills line. Maintains staff shortages noted. attendees included Deputy Chief Traffic Manager J Ridley and other local officials.

Cambeslower For Railways J. A Ellis J. McAleer Gersidtoo Municipal Council Ellis Geraldton Senta Bilis Fritain Malka Ttwan Wongan Hills J. Ridley

Fire at Manjimup destroys hay stacks and feed

A late day fire at Manjimup burned a vacant horse shed, gutted four hay stacks and damaged valuable dry feed on an abandoned block. Volunteers contained the blaze that threatened tobacco kilns. the fire abated overnight and precautions are planned for a hot day ahead.

Manjimup

Destruction by Rabbits in Britain Urged by Experts

London April 2 A British government committee of experts on predatory pests urges government action to curb rabbits. The report shows rabbits consume at least 7,000,000 tons of herbage annually. Controlling rabbits could reduce food waste and potentially save around 1,000,000,000 per year on exports within four years.

London

Experiences is a Storm Fishing Vessel Narrow Escape

A fishing party aboard the Kniten skippered by Mr Oakley left Shark Bay on a cruise and headed back when a gale of eighty to ninety miles per hour struck. They sheltered at Harrison Head but the wind dragged anchors and the vessel was driven toward danger. The crew fought the storm through the night, and the vessel Kuleto later aided the search as dawn broke. Damage and loss were estimated at about £90, with a later salvage of 2000 whiting brought in by the Kuleto's crew.

Mra Oakiey Anvien Polaln & Johnston Geraldton Geraldtom

Men Elude Capture After Car Theft Near Kalgoorlie

Two men fled a stolen car near Kalgoorlie about 2500 miles from its owner. The vehicle, with New South Wales plates, was found abandoned at a garage. A pursuing employer chased the suspects but neither was caught, and the car’s owner, R. J. M. Dunlop of Podot Piper, may be connected to the case.

Kalgoorlin A.bve Johnson J. Bougher New South Wales R. J. M. Dunlop New South Wanton

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