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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1950
Page
3
Reported fires in the southwest are suspected to be incendiary. Investigators say flames spread from scrub to vegetation after being set alight. nearby tire marks and an auto tire impression were observed. Forest workers warn of a risky summer as arsonists remain at large and arrests have yet to be made.
Report in April from Serowe describes Chief of Bechuanaland's London visit and banished wife Hanae allegedly stirring crowds. Authorities claim people from all districts protested, demanding stability as the chief defended his actions and claimed he could not leave them. The scene outside Merowe showed support and tension amid official statements blaming potential trouble if he remained away.
Washington April 17 President Truman's chief economic adviser said the President faced an unemployment level and that business would remain robust for the next six months. He noted unemployment higher than ideal but not dangerous and forecast a strong period of consumer spending and production in early 1947.
Police in Brest faced a tense scene as five attackers disrupted a protest near Crate Unions 10. A senior employee of the Inewt Eulployers' Aw elation was reportedly detained, with security guards and hospital staff treating multiple injuries amid claims of illegal detention and assault.
A scrambled historical notice recalls a paralysis victim in York on April 17. The fragmentary text notes a nineteen year span, a moment of distress, and later efforts to recover, mentioning public figures and awards associated with the era.
A historical note describes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as effective for coughs and throat irritations. The advertisement-type claim highlights quick relief and health benefits attributed to the product.
The Geraldton Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting last night with good attendance. President Wilson presented a comprehensive twelve month report, praising loyalty to the King and Empire while noting rising prices and costs. He highlighted local output in crayfish, flour, sheep, goats, and tomatoes, and thanked officials and members for their support, then announced the new officers for the coming year.
Nationalist Navy reports a failed Communist invasion of Hainan Island on April 18. About one hundred invasion craft attacked from the north but forty-five were sunk and the rest dispersed by heavy naval fire. Nationalist forces pursued retreating vessels and continued combat against the invaders as reports differed between sources.
The managing director of the Canary Club Restaurant and his co planners propose converting the Clifton Keut Hotel into a luxury establishment. They envision a hotel with private kennel private kindergarten open air restaurant beer garden cabaret and ballroom, funded by lake money and Australian capital.
Geneva April 18 a record number of refugees Uijie went to Australia in February according to figures just received by the International Refugee Organization. Australia has now received a total of 14 501 since July when the agency began functioning. estimates put the end of February total at about 11 0 thousand refugees.
A fractured text reports moderate temperatures with unclear readings. It mentions Geeratelta strings Abe yen and dates spanning several days, noting the highest reading and the low, plus registrations and a sequence of distorted figures.
Ends sheet and May Witt TH Hinking Venn 1 Toot begins 14 feet with freeeinge capacity. Lister engine and service engine rated. Vessel described as thoroughly overland and in excellent condition with commendation. Inspectable at Geraldton by contacting the under Ahmed. Tenders due by early Wednesday. neither highest nor lowest tender guaranteed. FP J Hacket Accountin Dox 95 Geraldton WA.
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