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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
2
A fragmentary obituary column honors multiple local figures. Entries reference Blencowe A E, Kupscht Hetemmn Eilen, Rupcit ih Killen, Smith, Webler, Webber and McConkey families, with dates around April and locations such as Ger alton, Greenough river, and Camamah. Messages express loving memory, condolences, and thanks for sympathy received.
The Geraldton Guardian commentary contrasts Allied and Axis era fears with a call for cautious judgment. It argues that while evil exists, sweeping assertions of a single side's moral dominance are presumptive and urges balanced, thoughtful appraisal amid wartime propaganda.
A dense critique of modern Christianity contrasts it with Pauls day, arguing many nominal Christians doubt God, while others emphasize spiritual and political resistance. The piece reflects on Jewish involvement in Jesus crucifixion, temple cleansing, and the call to endure trials for faith, urging steadfast devotion to the Divine Creator.
Local notices report Lent services on Easter Sunday in Northam with morning and evening worship times and a full afternoon Radio Theatre matinee. A production titled Give My Rogarix w Ftvoadwas stars Dan Liiley and Nancy Guilt with a program including Australian Review and other shorts. A Geraldton court case concerns negligent driving with a pedestrian incident and injuries after a February date, detailing testimony, penalties, and defense arguments.
The report records moderate temperatures and mixed forecasts for Geraldton with highs around ABD degrees and lows near BAS degrees. Local updates include food coupon validity to April 16, a grasshopper subsidy extension until May 15, fire brigade activities in Fremantle, Easter Methodist services, and the death of former Geraldton resident Albert Edwin She cote aged eighty six, with details on his long service to the Methodist Church and survivors.
Various churches publish a schedule of services for next day including ante communion family services at St Kushayd, early morning worship at Youn Dewple, evening prayer at Presbyterian Church, Salvation Army events, Church of Christ open air meeting, Methodist gatherings, Easter camps, Sunday schools and speakers across multiple venues in the town.
A scrambled list of matchups and players in the Easter Tournament draw. Officials and participants cited include Geraldton districts, Hufler, Stkin, Baynes, Greer, Suther land, Car Son, Alinx Rumble, Atkinsons, Hipper, Mink, Torrent, Criddie, Basther, Jona Beymy, Bowie, Haydock, Creame, Stirling, Sill, McAvoy, Burgess, Swann, Angel, Pastor, Howe, Rowe among others. The page records many pairings and venues with dates near Feemarraw and Friday.
At Garaldson Municipal Council Chambers a Centenary Queen contest is planned with funds allocated for prizes and campaign expenses. Dr J McAleery presided as Mayor with A Turner and M Adams named secretaries to organize the event and supervise arrangements for the Centenary Week. The prize list includes £70 for first, £10 for second, and £5 for third, with votes boosting leading entrants during the final twelve weeks. The queen’s pageant opens at Centenary Mall with a public ceremony to conclude the event.
Mr and Mrs Fok Fraser of Pram cis Steest Teft by mir early hie week plan to visit the Victoria District Flour Milling and other centers. The couple will travel with their wife to holiday and will spend three weeks in Alliany and various western locales. Endeavor to visit relatives and attend a cinema in the journey north. Nearby residents Neville of Ned Janis accompany them, with plans to stay at the Morenton Hotel for the holiday period. A list of destinations includes Gordon Street and Gregory Street areas, with travel by train via Perr to reach their northern states route.
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