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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1950

Page

3

Thrilling inter association matches set at Geraldton Recreation Ground

Tomorrow the Geraldton National Football Association and the Northampton Upper Chapman Football Association meet in two first and second elevens games at Geraldton Recreation Ground. The 1 pm second eleven clash and the 3 pm first eleven match will be led by central umpires Starr and S Cross respectively. A B Grade premier semifinal between Fire Brigade and Christian Brothers College starts at 10 am with BR Town as central umpire. The Nabawa June last meeting saw a one point Geraldton victory after lead changes. tomorrow’s rematch promises a stirring contest as northern teams seek atonement and Geraldton aims to reaffirm superiority.

Geraldron National Football Association Northaimpton-Upper Chapman Fire Brigade Christian Brothers’ College Geraldion National Football Association BR Town Nabawa Sn Brat Eihteous Geraldton Northampton-Upper Chapman Jead Northampton-Upper Chapmin Combine Gons Geraldton Recreation Ground

Australian PM Menzies Could Visit Vermosa Says Yeh

Taipei August 12 Chinese Nationalist Foreign Minister George Yeh said Australia’s Prime Minister H G Menzies would be welcome to visit Vermosa if he wished. Yeh noted reports Menzies would travel to Tokyo to see General MacArthur and said China backs closer China Australia contact amid shared anti-Communist policy.

Taipei George Yeh H. G. Menzies Vermosa Washington Menzies General MacArthur Tokio Blensies Royal Canadian Air Force Seattle Tuipei Yeh Chine Australia China

Caulfield Eastern States Meeting yields easy Llandrillo victory

At Caulfield the Eastern States Racing Meeting produced a clear win for Llandrillo in the Australian steeplechase. The card listed seven events with notable contenders including Ten Gipsy and Bahadur, plus long-odds betting and dividends across the day’s races.

Llandrillo Caulfield Tovlas Ten Gipsy Jupg Bahadur

Maturing Loans for War Repatriation and Public Works

The notice describes funds to be raised via maturing loans to support war related repatriation rehabilitation and Commonwealth and States public works. It sets subscription options: £10 multiples, with £100 minimum, and allows increasing existing holdings in £10 multiples. Optional subscription methods include cash in full. Date noted is December 1 1950.

Girl Guide Hostings in Geraldton amid interstate visitors

Two guides from Malaya and Singapore visit Geraldton hosted by the Geraldton Tomato Growers Association and entertained by local figures including Mr. T Gould and Mr. H J Irvine. They toured Moonyovacoka tomato gardens, then had tea at Bluff Point, with harbor cruise and Guide Hall activities planned in Geraldton before returning to Morawa. 538,000 US homes under construction in five months of 1950, up from 313,500 a year earlier.

Malaya Singapore Geraldton Guide Seaford Street Morawa United States

Geraldton Council weighs housing for municipal workers

At a works committee meeting town clerk Mr Carter, with manager Mr Currie, outlined housing needs for eleven workers and considered six permanent homes and five beach camps. Finances targeted a £3500–£4000 beach camp cost and £10,000 for permanent homes, funded via a special loan and electricity department accounting.

Geraldton Carter Currie Coun Ltl Lnes Connell Housing Commission Electric Light Department B.S.L Fae Nnallral Electricity Department Betel Camps Crowell Tote Geraldion

Church Services Tomorrow Across Denominations

Local listings show Church of England services at 8 am and 10 am with Morning Prayer and Sunday School at 7:30 am. Presbyterian service at Taft Point joins Morning Worship and Evening Worship. Salvation Army schedules include classes, meetings, and open air events in Marine Terraces. Church of Christ holds Sunday School and worship at the CWA Hall. Valencia wines listed at end.

Beth Tow England Italy Presbyterian Church Taft Point J. HL Uregaon Methowar Semday Sechelt Kiedersarten Tot Nichola Salvation Army WTF Metin Marine Terraces Pau Church of Christ CWA Hosein Rye

How to Convert Your Maturing Securities to the Tenth Loan

If your securities near maturity, request a conversion form for the Tenth Security Loan. Submit one form per series to receive Tenth Security Loan Bonds or Inscribed Stock of equal value. Interest continues, paid semiannually, at 3.4 percent for 11 to 14 years or 2 percent for three years, with 1,000 minimum for 2 percent options.

Sheep sale offer from Geraldton vendors listing flocks

Lasting instructions from various vendors present 200 Merino Wethers aged one year Koonoona blood 80 Merino Wethers March shorn 50 Merino Wethers four-tooth May shorn 50 Merino Wethers October shorn 141 Merino Ewes fourteen years Koonoona Mood 60 Mixed Sex Crombred Hoggets 131 Mixed Sex Hoxgets 140 Merino Ewes Peppin Toad August shorn 100 Merino Ewes Thungaree blood 70 percent lambs at foot 100 Mex ine Ewes full mouth with 60 percent Border Leicester Cross at foot 229 Merino Ewes aged May shorn kool frames 150 Mixed Sheep to be drafted All lines in good condition buyers encouraged Terms require arrangements with auctioneers prior to market Further particulars from Elder Smith & Co Limited Geraldton

Odd Youner August Border Leicester

Alma Farm at Bootenal near Geraldton up for tender

Executors invite tenders for the purchase of Alma Farm at Bootenal about twelve miles from Geraldton and one mile from Bootenal Siding. Property includes 915 acres, 7 sheep and 250 lambs, crop of 2H Heres, eleven haildocks, rabbit-proof netting, wells with tanks, sheep dip, machinery, a five room stone house with telephone, rainwater tanks, and verandah. Tenders close October 18th 1950 with settlement March 1st 1951. Inspection on application. Executors F J Hogan Estate 265 Hammersley Road Subiaco.

Alma Farm Bootenal Geraldton

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