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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
2
Auction notice from Elder Smith Co Limited Geraldton announces sale of Merino ewes with lambs and mixed ages including 345 Merino ewes in the wool. Terms available by arrangement with the auctioneers Drive to the safe for further particulars.
The Walkaway Amateur Race Club will hold its annual general meeting at Walkaway Hall on Saturday August 7. The agenda includes business matters, election of officers, and a social follow up. Members and interested parties are invited to attend.
Births Ellen and Kenes announce the arrival of a son on April 4 at Manepaly Hospital. Both mother and child are reported well.
In memory notices for Grace Moriam Oule Amy Elizabeth Kagarh Joe Laisa Catherine Joe Tondut J. 1. from 28th Battalion and Tobruk death are presented with dates, locations and family insertions. The fragments reference siblings children and grandchildren, with lines about loving memory and enduring thoughts.
The article reports a global appeal by the United Nations and supporting nations to aid children suffering from war and famine. It notes efforts by UN bodies and international committees to provide food, clothing, and care, highlighting shortages, hospital needs, and the urgent demand for donor aid to protect vulnerable youngsters.
The Greene parish announces a series of events and activities including a women's hockey postevent, a tennis season update, and notices on beet seed and weevil prevention. It highlights community gatherings at the parish hall, the Tenni Ye festival, and a nearby hockey display with scores and participants named.
Fragmentary weather item mentions further showers and strong winds. It references Geraldton and a train of TWIGS Mir and names several officials and dates. The readable portions indicate light rain in parts of Geraldton with implications for the area during the upcoming period.
Geraldton audience enjoyed a monthly Repertory Club production featuring Selina Antithors and Mrs. AL McAwos in a program of two plays. The evening highlighted strong performances from Sylvia Sefton and Miss Negas, with praise for directing, acting, and stagecraft, though notes of crowding and pacing suggested future improvements.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a chained Ubpary in Saint Church Hereford England dating from 1700. The text references practices of chaining books to shelves in libraries or bookbins.
Harold Mista led a campaign for a Western Australia appeal to aid needy children, joined by Mr. Livan and Dr. J McAlee. The effort, backed by the State Government funds and the Country Women's Association, aims to continue through August with a statewide appeal day on August 70th.
Geraldton cannery on Marine Terrace changes hands to D. Hunt of South Perth. The factory will operate as Hunts Cannery under new management with J. A. Skynowy as agent. Hunt, already running Albany and Port River works, plans to expand by using local crustacean harvests and integrating meat and fishing industry expertise. Authorities expect a smooth transition and prospects for regional employment.
Funeral rites for Henry Jtabsen were conducted in Berth AMP last weekend with a large gathering of mourners. Rev G Fe Tatler led the service as pallbearers including former Western Australia advocate general St F Troy and Landing Company figures attended. The survivor listed is Mrs Pilch Parson, the decedent’s son and daughter among the attendees.
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