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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1949
Page
2
Tenders are invited for the Pur pineae at Brick Unvelling on Lot Hat Viet in Larution 317 on the Gerakhoy Highway at Dongara Known sis alive Methodist Marna. Tenders close Friday Augnat Sith TO in sealed envelopes marked Tender to Rev PL Nichallt PA Box 325 Geraldton. Highest bidder not guaranteed acceptance.
The Amethyst sailed from Communist held banks after a dramatic 120 mile dash down the Yangtze River in a perilous river with heavy artillery fire on both shores. Despite three months of nerve wracking negotiations and dwindling fuel, the crew achieved freedom attracting praise from the King, Prime Minister Attlee, and Allied authorities.
The fragment hints at a brewing bitter clash involving Comaptumist allies and Britain. It mentions defending Moog Kong against an unseen threat, signaling rising tensions in a disputed region and uneasy alliances amid unclear sign-offs.
A Geraldton page reports a Charwa voyage en route to Singy mire with 300 bushel of tomatoes loaded, plus 304 fone. Rainfall totals across districts are listed, totaling 23 points in 20 hours. Ex Servicemen's function at Birdwood House featured music by G Wiltshire and a generous supper. Safety Week closes with a radio broadcast and a call for road safety as car crashes in the state reach 6400 incidents.
Mr F L Pearse manager of the Bank of New South Wales at Geraldton returns home improved in health after an operation at a metropolitan hospital. He will resume duty next week accompanied by his wife and Ronald Field secretary of the Geraldton Road Board. They travel to Perth for a health conference and attend the Road Board biennial conference in West Australia before returning to Geraldton.
At Caulfield the Australian hurdle meeting featured Blastin securing victory in the main hurdle event. The program also included Elsternwick Stakes and other races with various contenders and betting odds listed.
Passengers traveling by Midland Railway bus between Perth and Geraldton are listed from Perth on Thursday and Friday from Geraldton and other towns. The roll includes numerous Messrs and Mesdames with several captions and multiple surnames, reflecting a busy travel day across routes.
A list of passengers who travelled to and from Geraldton on the Macpherson-Union air service over two days. Names include Major W. Hendarsin, Bishop Brower, Mrs. Norris, Miss Fraser, and others from Perth, Geraldton, Moura, and surrounding areas.
Crown counsel in the Special Federal Court pursued a case against Htanoa Covering Pry. Lidwan and the company for selling two bottles of Deer at 3s6d each instead of 2s6d. Director Kilott claimed he faced wholesale black market rates and Cantcs of overcharges were cited, with a total fine of £45 for the defendants and £84 in additional penalties.
Dr C A Kan the U S representative of Ie Wing's Acting President warned that if communism is not halted in China American troops may be forced to fight in Burma Indo China and Siam He urged U S support for Chiang Kai Shek's Nationalist government to prevent Communist conquest of Asia and beyond.
Large crowd greeted the royal departure from London by train last night toward Ralewral Scotland. Spectators gathered behind a cordoned entrance to the platform to shout Good Luck Charlie as the prince and the royal party left the car, amid vociferous well wishes.
The Municipal Planning Works Committee in Geraldton proceeded with scheduled and emergency tasks including Hada Street and Tom Birt works, Chapman Bowl bitumen, berry removal, rubbish disposal sites, water drying maintenance, and footpath repairs. Expenditures, driven by higher labor costs, may exceed estimates though funds or external grants could cover overruns. The council endorsed continuing the in progress works and to review remaining projects after completion.
Poetic reflection on despair and renewal. The lines describe hearts growing heavy as shadows fall, yet hope returns with the dawn. Vague imagery mentions a retreat from gloom and a possible cure or remedy through soothing woods and pepper.
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