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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1949

Page

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Geraldton Opens Free Kindergarten Centre on Augustus Street

The Geraldton Free Kindergarten Centre in Augustus Street opened with a large attendance. Misa Davies praised the local committee and noted the centre is one of three country centres to open this year. The Geraldton committee will receive £100 from the government and a future subsidy, with ongoing fund-raising required.

Geraldton Augustus Street Geraldton Kisdergarten Committee W. H. Sew Iil Misa KE. Davies Kalgoorlie Merredin Misa Travia Ivlny Geraldies Kindergurten Bhat J. McAleer Waria Ihe Geraldten Kindergarten Geraldton Progress and Tourist Association M. §. Brandenburg Sewell Brandenburg L. A. Logan MLC

Local Handicap Aggregate in Difficult Conditions at Geraldton

On Sunday morning last members of the Geraldton Hidle Club faced the most difficult range conditions yet. Winds shifted and light altered, causing many shots to drift or miss entirely while experienced shooters Metlows, McLaughlan, and Glass scored well. Young marksman N Mellows, with his father, was among the few to reach possible figures and won the club spoon after a shoot-off.

Geraldton W. Metlows McLaughlan Glass N. Mellews W. Mellows

Australian defeats London in points by Yarox

Australian boxer Dave Sands, holder of three Australian titles, loses on points to American Tommy Yarox in London. After the bout Sands cites a swollen right hand from illness before leaving Australia, hindering his performance. Yarox says Sands hurt him but deserved the win. both men express interest in a rematch, possibly in Australia.

London Dave Santis Tommy Yaroxz Cearineny Reuters Sands Tom McGnire Australia McGuire Jack Sol Boeee Thi Yaroxe Billy Cook Alf Gallagher Gerry SM. Dermott Hands Yaroxs

Radio Theatre Talkies Current Attractions Roll

Last night at the Radio Theatre featured Dangerous Millions and Boy and Soul with repeat showings tonight and Wednesday. Thursday’s lineup includes Sarge Goes to College with Freddie Stewart and June Preisser, The Batman serial, San Fernando Valley with Roy Nogers and June Porter, Fun on Week-end with Eddie Bracken and Priscilla Lane, Seven Keys to Death Potage a mystery thriller with Phillip Terry and Jacqueline White, plus more in a packed weekly schedule.

Radio Theatre Worrey Newaree Sarge Freddie Stewart June Priewer Noelill Trevity San Fernando Valley Roy Nogers Trigger Date Evana June Porter Fim Entertainment Kent Taylor Dana Drake Tara Brett Leonard Strong Barge Jack McVey Richard McVea Australia June Preisser Alan Hale, Jr Wutines Roy Mogers Jewel Dale Ryans Petite Jean Porter Hob Nolan Eddie Bracken Priscilla Lane Cavert Mat Stone Mise Lane Phillip Teery Jacqueline White Nex T Jerry Magee Hardpate

Sydney Men Arrested Sequel 14 Theff of Petrol Kalgoorlie

Two young Sydney men Allan Green and Bruce Reid were arrested after a statewide search. They pleaded guilty in Kalgoorlie Police Court to stealing twenty one gallons of petrol from A E Boucher and breaking into garages. They faced remand on related charges at Rougher’s and Martin’s shops.

Kalgoorlie Sydney Coolgardie Mews Allan Green Bruce Andrew Reid Rquhart Green Reid Rougher Kalgoor

Reopening of Collie Coal Mine Urged by Union

In Collie this afternoon the Miners' Union urged reopening of the old Westralia Colliery four miles west of Collie. Secretary J. J. Shannon told the South-West Zone Development Committee coal is equal to or better than current production. He urged recommendation to dewater and operate the colliery and stressed the need for better transport to handle a proposed 150,000 tons annually.

Collie Westralia Miners’ Union J. J. Shannony Feld Shannon

Charities Draw Chief Prize Winners in Perth

Today’s draw results reveal the first prize of £8.00 won by Bert Collins of Rivervale for a fortnights holiday in Esperance with ticket W582. Second prize of £500 to ticket 48871 T. 3.1 Trams, W.A. Third prize of £250 to A. J. Beaumont, ticket TH 28. Fourth prize £100 to ticket 24080 H. St. Vincent. No address listed.

Perth Tewding Esperance Bert Collins Great Eastern Highway Rivervale A. J. Beaumount H. St. Vincent

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