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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1949

Page

4

Parliament House Columnist Warns on Press Freedom

A columnist discusses dangers to press freedom in Australia, noting wartime interviews and government pressure. He recalls past leaders and highlights fears of censorship, while signaling a possible royal commission into the press and urging protection of public information. The piece mentions Canberra officials, ministers, and the role of journalism in democracy.

Irene Sia Janes Wen pStr Chifley Dubn Curtin Sydney Barry Lender Artie Bautelon Partiaventery Jol Wilkes Fort Fatate Royal Commission Canberra Aecesas yolenTine Rrederick Shedd Ithar de Hen Chitty Hamden Sheldon Helong John Curtin Frederick Shedden Whitehall Washington Frederick Chifley Levilues United States Lewin

Moora Club racing weights for Saturdays meeting

Northern District Racing Moora Club posts weights for the Moora race meeting this Saturday. Maiden Hack, Hamilton Handicaps and District Hack races list horse names with riders and weights, including Miss Olive, Mardy Lass, Ming Gay, Sayonara, and Darky with various weights and jockeys such as L. Warrick and B. Brewer.

Northern District Racing Moora Moors Race Club Moora Darby Miss Mylo Smss Olive Mardy Lass Royonnva Mungily Pollle'a Magdallne Waitani Milken Wincosy Santo T. C. Hamilton L. Warrick Miss Olive B. Brewer Cumre Darky Toodoula Marda Luss Sayonara Police Ayr I. A. James Handicad Chemise Fall Clan Samto Yolu Silkenot Breakaway Wincey DB. Brower

Murchison Autumn Round Opens At Yalgoo Saturday

The Murchison Maciug Association announces the opening meeting at Yalgoo Jockey Club on Saturday with multiple handicaps listed. Notable runners include Tippe rary, Gay Terry, High Note, Joe Laie, and Mandrake among others, as Bally stakes and divisions are drawn for the day.

Atraias Murchison Maciug Yalgoo Rockies Gay Terry Unwiger Carabal Vardy Bunnawarra Eive Turtones Sipearl Joe Laie Brown Boy Wess Panto Lad Vv. Cootrel

Sunday church services and meetings listed townwide

A condensed schedule shows Church of England services from morning to evening, Presbyterian Divine Worship, Methodist services at 945 am and 7 30 pm, Salvation Army meetings, Company Hines at various points, and Church of Christ Sunday School and worship. Revivers include K C W Beckett and T L Nivhulle among others.

Church of England Presbyterian Church K. C. W. Beckett Atth Australian Inland Mission Methodist Church F. Debnewk

Sub-Standard Houses Inspec tor Views Geraldton housing crisis

Health inspector Mr J Dune told a Geraldton council meeting that about 200 families lived in substandard housing in the town. One hundred eighty four houses were deemed substandard while others crowded into hotels guest houses apartments and single rooms. The discussion also touched on delayed permanent homes and painting holds ups with the State Housing Commission and practical supply issues for contractors and materials.

Geraldton J. Dune Comnission Commission H. Nish Dune St. W. Kilminster Ommiasiu Mts Pepin Doherty Bunbury Perth SMF Rifles A.C. Fatffen Geraldinn State Housing Commission Hatter Royal Commission Nish Tankiuis Handyn Street

Seventh Security Loan Offers Three Year Securities At 2 Percent

Investment notice proclaims a safe, profitable savings option with Seventh Security Loan. Three year securities pay 2 percent per annum, available for subscription in £1,000 multiples. Investors may purchase through stockbrokers or authorized agents.

Taweserd Commonwealth Ines Fous Savings Wys

Commission Talks Housing and Material Issues in Geraldton

Officials discuss postwar housing demand in Geraldton with focus on migrant workers, timber shortages, and material distribution. Mr Nish notes prewar output and potential ramp in construction while warning a national approach is needed for housing and water mains. Conference deemed progress slow on housing for locals and migrants amid broader material and policy constraints.

Cheffena Nieb Commonwealth Western Australia New South Wales McAlewr Ton Nativadt Grobler Olla Woot Nish Peter

Sunrise and Sunset Figures for April

April reports show the first quarter on April 1 with a full moon rising. last quarter on April tte. new moon and April 28th marking key lunar phases.

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