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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
2
Auction notice states all livestock and heavy machinery valued at £10 or more are to be listed on warranty slips with no reserve. The vendor disclaims responsibility and reserves final acceptance of all bids.
Air Force Association plans gatherings at Kaphutde Hostel at 6 40 am on April 10 to assemble members and proceed to Stiri Wood Hospital for a ceremony. A second assembly at Kaxplanude Hew fel oy Ta, Co Teeri Cibeete follows, with email contact Pirttwennt Honest for the later event.
The Northampton Road Board invites applications for a male or female office assistant. Experience in focal authority procedure preferred but not essential. Award rates of pes. Send applications to the secretary at Northampton.
The Ward family marked the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ward of Sanford at Christ Church with a ceremony led by Reverend Vine. Relatives including Mr and Mrs Geraldton Hospital staff and family members attended the event, which featured a son named Robert and other greetings from loved ones.
The Geraldton Guardian reports on West Australian transport policy, noting a planned visit by the minister to Geraldton and Fremantle discussions. Officials discuss port congestion, warehousing, and expansion plans to relieve freight backlogs at Fremantle and Albany, with state strategies to route imports through outer ports and improve harbour facilities.
Temperate readings and local weather preview predict mild temperatures with intermittent rain and light winds around Geraldton. Community updates cover church services, reunions, a charity dance, a parade of mayors, and notices about local railway retirement and funeral tributes for a former resident. Includes details on church programs, social events, and a memorial for Mr Sydney Tas.
The Anzac Day commemorations in Geraldton will begin with dawn services at Tivdscwal Homse and a street procession through Ute town. A general service will follow at Birt word Mote and church services later in the day. Wreaths will be laid at the Soldiers’ Levene and public gatherings include a ceremony at the public see Viet ef Conmeninra and a choir rendering by Meth odistireh Choir.
The meeting discussed arrangements for a Cross of Sacrifice event, noting transport issues and the unavailability of suitable aircraft. A private clinic charter was considered, with costs estimated. an offer of £20 from the Gernblton ranch was accepted to defray expenses and public support pledged to back the appeal.
The town welcomes many visitors including Mr A J Donner on a return visit with Mrs Kerr at Cysawa Station and staying at the Giese Northern Hotel. Mr D Crom of Sydney visits with his wife at the Railway Hotel while Mr and Mrs Cordingley journey from Northampton to enjoy a holiday in Geraldton proving beneficial. Desmond Gans newly married remains in Geraldton as guests of the Geraldton Hotel. Mr AH McKennett, senior dental officer, visits from Perth with Cowley to inspect a new dental school facility.
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