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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

4

Geraldton Progress Tourists Subsidy Request Refused

Geraldton Progress and Tourist Association pressed Premier McLarty for a government subsidy. The Premier cited Perth Bureau support and limited outward traffic, noting need to boost regional centers. Geraldton leaders planned a conference of district MPs to press for continued or increased aid.

Geraldton Progress and ‘Turin Association Dlit. McLarty Geraldton Government Tourist Bureau Perth Tourist Bureau Geralston Bunbury Albany L. A. Logan 3Li.c Iowa Geraklion Geraklion Progress and Tourist Association New Zealand Australia House London Geraldton Progress and Tourist Association Western Australia Ronbury Midland Railway Company Limited Imreausx Association Marine T

Northampton adizes team for Geraldton clash at Recreation Ground

The Northampton ad hoc team named to face South Fremantle at Geraldton Recreation Ground on Saturday August 13 includes Peer Chapman and J Bamford among M and N UC designation players. An interdistrict curtain match features Geraldton National Football Association and Northampton Upper Chapman representatives with Warr as captain and Ash as vice captain.

Northampton- Adic Peer Chapman South Fremantle Geraldton Recreation Ground N-Uc Northampton To Chapman Football Association J. Bamford C. Te W. Ash T. Cooper T. Jupn E. Cripps D. Barham R. Hasleby H Exton FP. Caram T. K. Wiliams M. T. Williams W. J. ‘Smith L. Lucas M. Gray H. Cullotem L. Baslely O. A. Draze, F. Sims, K. Bunter and C. Drage

Premiership Table Figures Position of Teams

The report shows premiership standings as Railways leading with 5 wins 2 losses and 16 points, followed by Rovers and others with near equal records. The remaining fixtures include Railways vs Fire Brigade and Fire Brigade vs Rovers, with semi final implications depending on results.

Season's Leading Goalkickers Railways Men In Front

The leading goal kickers in the A and B Grade premiership competitions of the Geraldton National Football Association after Sunday’s play include L. Cross and H. Howell from Railways with 20 and 4 goals, T. O’Malley from Fire Brigade with 10, and players from Rovers and Fire Brigade such as Jupp, Jordan, Wilcox, Herbert, Wrensted, Pickering, Neill, Stokes, and Criddle.

Geraldton National Football Association Wrensted Railways J. Pickering Fire Brigade M. Neill Stokes Rovers K. Criddle

Match Between College Teams in Geraldton

St. Sidephonsus' College met Christian Brothers' College in Geraldton with CBC winning easily after a close first half. New Norcia led 4 goals 12 to 2 goals 8 at half, but CBC closed the gap as the sultry conditions affected play, final score New Norcia 10 17 77 CBC 2 8 17.

St. Sidephonsus' College New Norcia Gerakiten Christian Brothers’ College W. J. Firyant J. J. Cline Tom Casxily Frank Mora CBC Oon Cb.c Norcia Poala

Catholic Leaders Laud Visit After Social at Greer Gables

Principal Rev Brother M M O Connor with Messrs W J Bryan and J J Clune and captain Brian Thurkle praised the visitors and hoped the water would be an annual fixture. Rev Brother Lucian of St Thdephonsus College responded, supported by Geo Jeffs and captain Brian Kelly. Stella Maris pupils and younger Catholic girls from the parish, with both football teams, attended a social hosted by Mire J A Chune at Greer Gables.

M. M. O'Connor Messrs W. J. Bryan J. J. Clune Brian Thurkle St. Thdephonsus’ College Brother Lucian Geo. Jeffs Brian Kelly Stella Maris College Mire J. 4 Chune Greer Gables

Midland Junction Sale Sees 551 Cattle Auctioned Keen

Sales at Midland Junction Tuesday hit 551 head with values steady from last week. Sard ing quality improved. Quotations include Hl t ullocks heavyweights £34 to £87, medium £30 to £82. steers good handyweight £24 to £27, lightweight £21 10 to £23 10. Cows ranged £9 to £31 10, medium £22 10 to £25, good lightweight £21 to £23.

Midland Junction

Fat stock sale at Midland Junction sheep lamb prices steady

At last Wednesday's fat stock market in Midland Junction quotations show sheep and lamb prices broadly unchanged from the prior week except top quality heavyweight wethers, which eased. Cattle values held from Tuesday, with bulls and cows priced across good to medium weights and lighter grades, reflecting typical market turnover for the yarded totals.

Midland Junction

North West Cattle Sale Shows Firmer Prices at Robb’s Jetty

Values were firmer at last Monday's sale of 388 north west cattle at Robb's Jetty. The yarding was mainly heavyweight cattle with top quality. Heavyweight bulls commanded £80/2/0 to £88/2/0, medium weights sold from £25/7/8 to £20/17/4.

Robb

A N A Club Wins It Grade Pennant in Geraldton Badminton

In the It Grade Pennant competition of the Geraldton district, the ANA Club secured the season honors by defeating the Presbyterian Youth Club thirteen sets to three. The match featured numerous close sets and strong play from Miss Lindon, Alisa Magee, Mrs. Rock, and other ANA members, with final scores detailing singles, doubles, and mixed events.

Geraldton Badminton Association A.N.A Presbyterian Wowell Miess Lindon B. Willock Alisa D. Magee G. Perham Miss Etherton Taylor Cairn B. Nicholls Sis ‘Thomas Lindon Magee Willock Perham Mesdames Rock and Cairn Etherton Thomas Carter Mar Shall Stertie Pickering Hoxtable Hamage

Yacht Club Victory in 1 Grade Mantel Match

A Yacht Club team defeated Oddfellows Chile by eleven sets to five in a first-class mantel contest. The fixture showcased improved play across the board with notable gains from the winning side, especially in tainted play. Results listed with victors first across women’s singles, men’s singles, mixed doubles, women’s doubles, and men’s doubles.

Yacht Club Oddfellows Chile Winnin BR. Dea Hreve M. Smith Ti. Herbert K. Lumley St. Gray J. Smith P. Burge Gilbertson Herbert Soith KR. Harrop 1. Eekert A. Turner J. Dawson Burge Miss

Bank Nationalisation Danger in Labor Attitude

A London inquiry triggers relief as Privy Council dismisses the Federal Government's appeal against banking nationalisation. The policy remains, but the ruling halts immediate action. Labor's plan to nationalise trading banks is not dead, with possible new legislation anticipated in September. Authorised by C. Palmer.

Australia London Privy Amtream Privy Council Palley Remenina Bamk

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