Ipoh Hotel Tragedy Kills Jockey Dawson
Singapore April 11 A land grenade tossed near two West Australian jockeys at Ipoh wounded and killed Jockey K Hy Dawson formerly of Sydney. Damwoodle and Ellery were with him at the Metropole Hotel when the explosion occurred. A Chinese waiter was seriously wounded and in a critical condition. Splinters struck Dawson as he died in hospital within thirty minutes. Dawson, a former prominent Malaya rider, was forty three. His wife and twelve year old son are bound for Singapore.
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Singapore
Vincent Inmwwoodtie
Charles Ellery
Ipoh
K. Hy
Ted) Dawson
Sydney
Damwoodle
Ellery
Dawson
Hotel Metropole
Pawson
Straite Racing Association
Dunwoodie
Ellery Hanl
Malaya
Ter
Wheat Harvest Forecast Improves Despite Heat and Pests
The U S Agriculture Department cut its 1950 wheat yield forecast to 748 million bushels due to dry weather and pests, down from 985 million. It noted domestic and export needs would be met. U S wheat stocks rose by 425 million bushels. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer said the 1950 business outlook remained excellent and dismissed plans for a unemployment program, cautioning against alarming the public.
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Washington
Waid States Agriculure Department
Department
United States
Charles Sawyer
Tony
Lysine
Mercy killing case ends in fines and prison
Allentown reports Harold Mohr, 36, convicted for the mercy killing of his cancer-wracked brother Walter, 45. Sentenced to six years maximum and fined 500 dollars after a jury found him guilty of illegal killing.
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Allentown
U.S A
Harold Mohr
Mohr Wan
Sine
Walter
Myke
Lejos
Lia
Tee
Notable Visitors Far North of Geraldton Over Holiday Week
A parade of officials and business figures visited Geraldton during the holiday weekend. David Grant of Yauget traveled by air from Gue alston on a brief South Australia holiday. A.D. Winter of Perth, A.F. McBechule of Wembiey, Flower Davies and Jahnsin director, and Rosa Comsteaday member examined local government matters. Mrs Grant joined, with Ranald McKechule and Helen Bierrean. T. Stokes and family also spent the holiday in Geraldton, returning home after three weeks.
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David Grant
Yauget
Guealston
South Australia
Bir
Davey
Diener, Srhall Py. Ltd
Speewnt
A.D. Winter
Perth
A. F. McBechule
Wembiey
Flower, Davies and
Thse
Helen Bierrean
Mr. T. Stokes
Geraldton
Woods' Great Pepint Cure For Bronchial Covshe Coldy
A brief medical note describes Woods claim of a peppermint based remedy for bronchial coughs and colds. The item presents a local advertisement style cure claim without clinical evidence.
Wool market remains strong amid postwar demand dip
Melbourne April 11 A Wool market review by Wibchcombe Carson Ltd notes favorable trade and attractive prices for wool despite a postwar slowdown in orders. Cotton production is higher and dominates textile output, while wool remains 12.3 percent of world fibre production. Cotton prices rise, risking wool values if blends rise.
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Melbourne
Wibchcombe Carson Ltd
Easter meeting handicaps list for Western Australian Turf Club
Handicaps for the tin day at head quarters next Saturday during the Easter meeting with the St Leger as the main event. Entries include Palace En Maiden tw Sir Forlongy mares and other horses such as Glory, Adventures, Kola Cheval, Karine, Velvet, Com. Night, Todor, Marinero, Warrs, Segal Rio among listed weights and classifications.
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Palace EN
Sir Forlongy Mares
Glory
Pr. Todor
L. Marinero
Segal Rio
Starter Motor Stolen From Wembley Dodge at Gloucester Park
At Gloucester Park a starter motor was taken from a 10 model Dodge Marin parked near a trotting event. John Thorax Young of Alexander Street Wembley said he parked close to a nearby residence around 7:10 p.m. The car could not start and, when checked about 10:10 p.m., the £12 10s worth motor was gone. The theft is reported to the CIB.
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Herth
Gloucester Park
Webley
John Thorax Young
Alexander Street
Wembley
Young
Three Burned to Death in Manly Cottage Fire
Sydney reports a weatherboard cottage in Manly burned at about 11 p.m. resulting in the deaths of Albert Rasell and his two young sons aged six months and two years. Mrs. Bassett, out at the pictures, was away when the blaze began. neighbours summoned the fire brigade which extinguished the flames.
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Sydney
Tuther
Hig
Manly
Albert Rasell
Buckingham Street
Hig Sone
Bassett
Petrol importation figures rise amid rationing hints
Canberra reports a February surge in petrol imports despite ongoing rationing. A Customs return shows February import value at EZ.ST7.008, up over four percent from 1040 figures, as the government warns oil companies to bolster stocks after China and Warned them to strengthen their stock position. The rise mainly reflects stock-building and does not reflect actual consumption levels.
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Canberra
Australia
Christina
Shipping Vessels Inbound To Geraldton For Egypt Trade
Geraldton sees the bulk wheat carrier Valter delivering 92220 tons for Egypt, arriving from Fremantle and docking at 3 am. Edentank is due with 40 000 tons of sulphur for Williams Swish & Co. Bluff Point. The tanker Lyell and the Gorgon plan Singapore leg via Shark Bay, carrying fuel and wool plus 120 bales to London.
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Geraldton
Egypt
Fremantle
Swish & Mo
Lyell Faraiees Fertiliers Limited
Bluff Point
Veeper Edentank
Sicily
Singapore
Hite Panne Ts
Geraldsen
Norrow
Fentista Count Echoes Across the Nation
The report estimates 78,000 fentista in the United States with about a given percentage in New York City. The figures highlight urban concentration, underscoring the city as a focal point in the national trend.
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New York City
Firewood price controls set for Geraldton area
The Veives Control Commissioner announces maximum wholesale and retail prices for firewood in Geraldton within five miles of the post office and delivered to buyers. Wholesale prices vary by wood type and length, while retail prices include delivery and minimum display of the price. Retailers must exhibit the maximum price where sold and include a docket with cost details as required.
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Air
Mathes
Geraldton
Inent
Boahwoort
Opeiew
Jesse Balparr
Hrewood
Ender
Minot
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