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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
2
Applications are invited for the positions of Vermin Inspector and Noxious Weeds Officer. Include experience form of conveyance main talatate and war service if any. Applications must reach the undersigned by Thursday August 18 1949.
Extremely well constructed and maintained brick residence with tied roof and large living room. Includes three bedrooms, kitchen, dining alcove, sleepout, garage, sheds, sun terrace, attractive gardens, terraced lawn, and large land area. Apply to Arthur Johnston & Co., Hole sgenta, Albany.
Fragmented notices from Geraldton describe deaths and commemorations: De Regu Sut aged 94, at Hoepitsl Hospital, Henry Levine, Angela Jupe, Emily Francis Shearer, Elizabeth Patten, Louisa Catherine Shepheard and others, with family relations and locations across Fitzgerald Street and local hospitals. Entries note age, dates in August, and family tributes from spouses and children.
Daughters of the late Gertrude Tenkle thank relatives and friends for letters and expressions of gratitude and ask acceptance of this personal notice of appreciation.
The Geraldton Guardian reports on the grasshopper outbreak in Mullewa Mingenew and Morowa areas and the government response. Minister G B Wood outlines measures including eight broadcasters for baiting, funding for ploughing, and aerial spraying trials, though concerns over wind drift and terrain persist. Local farmers seek broader support and a pound-for-pound matching fund, with talks on declaring grasshoppers vermin under law.
The article discusses establishing a Vermin Act and appointing council authority to uniformly manage proclaimed vermin in the state. It notes doubts about progress, mentions inspectors and court action for enforcement, and argues for empowering farmers to deal with vermin, especially in favored districts. The Prime Minister is pressed to push practical schemes and persuade Cabinet to back tougher extermination measures.
The Koolinda of the State Shipping Service arrived in Geraldton at 11 30 am after a seven month absence, berthed briefly and cleared at 3 30 pm for north west ports with twelve tons of general cargo and twenty cases of explosives. Rainfall in the district ranged light to moderate with totals listed for Geraldton and nearby centres. Local bowling plans shift to Kalgoorlie carnival with Geraldton members travelling by car and train. Northampton mining rights debate follows Premier McLarty's note that Northampton Lands Resumption Act 1948 came into operation July 15 and no mining rights will be granted pending survey before year end.
Ideal weather and decent crowd as Geraldton Cycle Club ran a Sunday event on Willcock Drive. Results show Adventive-K McCazhh 2 and fastest time. N Ramage 2 1D. Ashplant 3. Juniors: K Buckeridge 1. T Sharpe 2 1. Deal 8. fastest time J Ashplant. Seniors: I Lunley 17. M McAutie 23. V Ashphunt 33. fastest time Mekillop.
Handicaps released for a forthcoming three mile punt event on Willcock Drive on Sunday. Senior contenders include Ramage, Tyrmyn, Ashplant, Devenport, McCash, Crown, Chan, Tearkater, with times ranging from 0 to 125 seconds. Juniors listed include Ashplant, Fripp, Grapes, Irvine, Edwarda, Butler, Bunter, Read, Johnson, Donlan, Duck eridge, Shorys, Turner, with several seconds assigned. Senior riders expected to continue with final events.
Local report notes Alisa HerUeen of Dounguru visiting Kosai Hospital with medical rentment, Mr Geddes editing the Geraldton Guardian during a brief Worth visit. Mentions Mrs Shea at Shepheard's Hotel, Mme Jay Bustwood of Patty News, and Western Australian Press Association committee member holidaying in Geraldton. Other items include Mr Froumcona Hotel attendance, Mrs Nevile holidaying in Geraldton, and travels of officials and journalists through Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Acceptances listed for Caulfield race meeting conducted by VACTC on Saturday. Event details indicate participant horses, trainers, and entry status for the program. Names of horses and connected stables appear among the accepted entries for races scheduled at the Caulfield venue.
A debutante presentation at the Town Hall featured nineteen elegantly dressed young women presented by Bishop Most Rev. Gunner VD. Guests included Miss Truth Livingstone and a long list of partners, with flowers, speeches, and music by the Swing Band. The event extended until about 2 am, with tributes to organizers and attendees and a floral tribute to Mrs. J. Graham.
A letter from Hon. W. Parker to Ham H. Hall relays a government geologist’s July report on Eradin River coal, stating limited workable seams exist and that northward thickening and geological faults hinder economic mining. The missive references prior surveys and expects formal actions by month’s end.
A cryptic report describes a late yesterday interception of bibles in transit from Western Germany to Berlin. The event mentions a cargo carrier and notes transport regulations, permits, and cited authorities, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
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