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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

3

Ten Workers Hurt In Welshpool Explosion

A Welshpool electric furnace explosion injured ten workers during a pour of molten steel. Two tons of liquid metal and shattered equipment caused extensive damage. several men were treated for burns and injuries, with one later admitted to Royal Perth Hospital. Recovery work and factory operations paused for weeks as authorities assessed the scene.

Perth Nebeston Steet A. W. Chamberlain St. John Welshywal Be Waw Sen Welahpool Ronit Bevell Wharf Street Queen's Royal Perth Hoxplin F. Rockwell Sutla Road Ananette A. G. Fairfield Watley Crescent Baywater F T. Clarke George Stusl Lemur D. B. Framer Marie Shert Curtisle Jumen Duvies Arumdate Road Rivervale Tim Dayle Bevel

Australian Crisis Darkens Outlook Amid Opposing Polls

Melbourne debates a looming economic breakdown as voters question government plans to trim public service payrolls and pressure from the Literal Party for longer work weeks. Prime Minister and Treasurer face calls to stabilize employment and steer Australia through global shortages.

Melbourne Ine Cntire Wittel Air Catwell MELA Danvers Tamar Mewele A. W. Furkien Australia Culwell Klehred

Swan River Pollution Test Planned at Fremantle Harbor

Perth authorities announce a test using corks released at Fremantle Harbor to study river pollution and the impact of the Tydeman harbor extension. The test aims to measure refuse from ships and its contribution to pollution along Swan River beaches as fresh water supplies decline. Local residents and fishermen are urged to report observations before the river wall becomes compromised.

Perth Fremantle Fiahormen Ani Riverside Poaldente Aal

American Force Penetrates Chinju Area in Korean War Push

A notional wartime dispatch reports U S troops driving a three pronged assault near Chinju and adjacent lines, penetrating north and west of Chindoog while Marine and Fifth Regiment elements reinforce. North Korean forces retreat along Nuk ug River defenses with Allied air and ground actions amid advances toward Taejon and Caswa.

Tokin Aneuat Toilay Towers Chinin Lanier Tedvy Barrie Chindoog Thee Sletall Hirgatore Fifth Regiment Tnt Caswa Fooe Umaiiwx Chinju Midwas Taejon

Columnist Off Mark Wyhbington Reflects On War Casualties

A columnist cites Army figures from Korea noting 158 killed and 1 578 wounded, with Defense Department officials accused of hiding true losses. The piece references a committee led by Pearson and claims casualty totals to August reached 690 killed, 20 075 wounded, and 3 000 missing or in action, alleging a secret tally kept by the Army Surgeon General's Office.

Wyhbington Korea Lam Koren Defence Department Anan Tye Aristemut Trew Pearson Army

No reason for panic warns British defense chief

In a speech at Durham Mr K Shinwell urged vigilance amid tensions with Russia and Korea. He warned that neglecting defense preparations would be fatal for Britain and that there is no reason for panic despite anxious times. He emphasized the danger of provoking a general war and urged steady precautions.

Korea K. Shinwell Shinwell Durham Britwin Pan

Northampton Rite Club rifle shoot bests new entrant in tough match

The Northampton Rite Club rifle championship faced tough conditions as a second stage at Fire range saw the field struggle with wind and veering targets. Reg Denghe clinched the shoot-off against seven contenders, delivering a notable third appearance victory with steady scoring and handicaps recorded alongside a long list of shooters and their results.

Northampton Rite Suwlay Willagen Reg Denge R. Drage R. Willian Manly Sow H. Baniy Thomas J.T Denice Mitchel

Fisheries Charge Fails In Geralitan Votive Court

In Geraldton the tening heard Juhu Tondat of Wonthella plead guilty to selling a consignment of mullet without legal authority. Inspectors testified fish measured 7 to 9 inches, below the 9 inch minimum, and disputes over who delivered or sold the undersized stock surfaced. The magistrate acquitted the defendant, while noting evidence issues and uncertainties in witness recollections.

TV. Anmell Juhu Geraldton 5. W. Lawler Golden Gleam Fish Processing Angell Bowler de Mensuel Fraleries Suspevior Green Perth Aim Tim Golden Gleam Fish Preceming Company Proprietary Limited Eden Lampeter Ansell Nepectur Howler Toudut Jeatiest Golden Glenn Processing Jane Inst Ancell Inspector Mawire Gulden Tory Othalang Howler Gules Insector Bowler Tomint Inspector Bowler Mr.Tondut Tiwlut Selvin Davenport Fitzgerald Street Gerritton Junitet Cohen Clean Hair Process Company Imne Taditlans Golden Gleam Fish Processing Coapany Proprietary Limited Mr. Rush Davenport Athief Anmelt Saihuuttet Avourdinity

Metropolitan Racing and Railway Football Club Meeting

Race notes list horses with odd spellings and numbers followed by a Railway Football Club meeting note. The venue is the Mallway Hotel and is presided by H. Winer with figures such as 70 and 711 appearing amid the text.

the Navy Santers Greer Seomere Fort Thuvid Prailway Will H. Winer Shehname Mallway Vora Sir Larry

Geraldton Golf Club Stableford Event Highlights Sewell

A Large field competed in a Geraldton Golf Club Stableford, with I Sewell, handicap 4, posting 3% polnia and TS. J Keene next on 36 points, followed by E Logue 33 and A Foy SB. The Roberts Memorial Trophy over 18 holes was won by Theomsel with a 70, closely followed by BR Dean at 83-13-70. other scores and handicaps noted.

Suurday Stableford Geraldton A. Fong RL Nott P. Watt J. Reman J. Staundon Rogie M Tucker Asouths HY Cheeks Melrts Momstake Weil PL Watt

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