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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1949
Page
3
Readable fragments describe Red Army actions near Soechow and Nui Kennesett HLangchow with about 1 million Nationalist prisoners. U S Navy commander Admiral Bader promises naval aid to evacuate Americans from Shanghai if needed.
Princess Margaret spends the day on Capri beach as reporters and photographers contest access. Police deter the small flotilla of dinghies while photographers observe from 500 yards. The royal party winds down with a piano performance after the afternoon stirs.
London April 1 Liaquat Ali Khan Pakistan’s prime minister denounced racial discrimination and urged world nations to end white Australia policy. He rejected the idea that Pakistanis are inferior, asserting Pakistanis are a nation of flesh and blood capable of contributing to a community of nations.
A large fire destroyed a bonded whisky warehouse at St Tillers Agency Lith near Edinburgh. About 1,000,000 gallons of export whisky were exposed as flames leapt from the building. Neighbors evacuated as firefighters fought intense heat and risk to nearby houses and the railway.
The meeting organized by the Brotherhood of St Laurens in Melbourne plans the 1966 Cigule Caner event. Officials say funds amounting to about 61 million are allocated for security and support amid a protest related to construction and urban issues.
The Trades Federation urges prioritizing housing over sports venues while backing Olympic plans. Estimated event costs reach £4,000,000 with Melbourne hotel extensions awaiting permits. Vision includes a 70,000-seat stadium, swimming and diving facilities, and two-storey spectator buildings for visitors and competitors.
Race card style report lists multiple divisions with six furlongs to a mile distances, horse names and odds, including Juv Maiden Plate Ket Division winner odds 7 to 1 and patrons’ dividends. Also details second division, patient and sisters handicaps with listed runners, odds, and dividends. overall betting action and outcomes per division.
The monthly meeting of the Ger aliton Branch of the Air Force Association is open to members. The notice provides a contact at Bil Elliotts Herdwace Howe Geralites with telephone 477 for details.
Residents of Hong Kong express confidence in continued development and capital investment amid potential Communist influence in China. The colony rumors note large government and private spending last year and for the near future, with banks, businesses, and land projects thriving. Refugees from war-torn China are building town homes, boosting permanent residency and construction activity.
The Western Australian Turf Club abandoned today’s headquarters meeting after a morning course inspection found the track unsafe due to overnight heavy rain. The lapse invalidates bets on the events, though last night the track was deemed safe for racing.
Tokyo newspapers marked the forty eighth birthday of the Emperor with mixed coverage. One paper used only six lines noting the birthday amid Japan's wartime defeat fallout. The segment shows how Tokyo media balanced reverence with wartime fatigue and public welfare stories.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a hard dry cough and throat pain seeking relief. It mentions Metis Har and soothing care, but many words are unreadable. The readable bits imply a medical product or care line advertisement from a newspaper page segment.
A Geraldton meeting led by the Geraldton Zone Council and the Farmers Union of Western Australia decided to pursue wool sale opportunities. Delegates named Mr A T. Kosis Be A Gevon BL Keefe and J. Forrester will visit Geraldton on Friday for a deputation to explore prospects.
The Weather Hneean issues Gale den forecast for the next twenty four hours. Cool and cloudy with moderate to fresh southwest to south winds. Seas will be rough, moderating toward the west as conditions ease later. High uncertainty noted in coastal areas.
Geraldton Zone Development Committee urges four pilot farms of 8000 to 10000 acres in the Mingenew light lands to guard against soil erosion and price drops. Road Board offers land, adjoining owner Harper provides equipment, with 500 acres fallowed yearly and 250 acres of wheat plus oats and super phosphate. Premier says Agriculture Dept will study with Road Board. current labor and material conditions make pilot farms impracticable now.
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