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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1950
Page
2
Job call seeks male or female applicants for the Northampton Road Board pew with typing ability. Local authority procedure experience preferred but not essential. Award Petow af naw.
A fragmented note references Apri lib events, a 1M amount, and a telecommunication bureau. It mentions a respected stepfather of Harold, and individuals Reginwlch Myrtle and Avie Fanton, creating a local curiosity about a dispute or guardianship.
The Chancellor notes a narrowing gap between UK earnings and dollar prices since devaluation, aided by European Recovery Programme reimbursements. He highlights improved sterling trading and a fall in the dollar deficit, with March reserves showing signs of stabilization amid cautious optimism for continued export demand.
Maria Lamera of 10H Eleanor Street Geraldton gives public notice that from a specified date she will not be responsible for any debts contracted in her name by William Hick Lamera. The notice references Kelvinator and a refrigerated display cabinet with milk and ice cream containers and storage sections.
Weather outlook and temperatures dominate this Geraldton page with notices of city events. It mentions a football fixture list, police and safety officials visiting, and a large mannequin parade at the Town Hall with local volunteers staging autumn and winter apparel displays.
Annual road board elections are held today in Western Ans Tally. In the Grandion Road Borough the only contest is in the Sour Wark ward where retiring member EK Don con faces Mr B Cave. Central Wart of the Upper Chay man Road sees Mestre KE Whitehurst and F. At Cooper in a contest, while in the South Ward retiring member J Wright is opposed by W F Forbes.
A scrambled listing outlines services at Yarioug town churches during winter period. It names Church of England, Salvation Army, Church of Christ and others with morning prayers, Sunday schools, and evening worship across multiple venues including Marine Terrace and C.W.A. Hall.
Dramatic accident at His Majesty's Theatre Melbourne last night sees an usherette plummet about 25 feet from the balcony rail while guiding two patrons. She lands upright, narrowly avoiding serious injury, before being attended by staff and a nun nearby. The incident is described as sensational with questions over safety protocols.
Report from Caulfield covers the Eastern States Racing Meeting with details on major races, contenders, and betting. Notable mentions include Glenbontly Alan iMeay captured by Blanka Aun, and multiple handicaps such as NHUNTLY and KOOVONG with listed runners and dividends.
Marie Wilson, a single employee of Geraldton Tee Works Limited, died after being struck by a vehicle on Terrace Street near the premises late yesterday. The driver, Stanley George Tamace of Heraldton, was travelling in a westerly direction. Post mortem showed skull fracture with brain injury. Police urge witnesses to contact Geraldton police.
Readable fragments indicate James H. Burch of Burlington contributed a tied item many world parts. The brief notes mention his involvement in production or design, emphasizing his role as a local figure connected to a Burlington effort.
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