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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1949
Page
2
Fragmented notices honor several recently deceased individuals including a long-serving staff member at Shammock Hotel Geraldton aged about 85 and a memorial for a Dad who passed away. The garbled text mentions N G Pilatis, August dates, and names Butler Surmester and Moly with family tributes.
The article expresses gratitude to the matron, staff and doctor at Rosella Hospital and to staunch friends who brightened the final stage of life for a grand old gentleman. Please accept this intimation as a personal expression of gratitude.
Vatima tens Mary, eldest daughter of the late Mr Ped McCaeh of Choyman Road Tei Point, and Kevin John, fourth son of Mr and Mrs Major of Chupiian Road Bief Poing, are engaged. The families announce the forthcoming marriage.
West Australian company All Beef Pty. Ltd initiates commercial air beef transport from inland killing to coastal export plant. Within three months the operation expands, targeting 400 head weekly, with seasonal total near 4400. By July 1540 cattle treated at Glenroy, J. Kelly notes high quality meat suitable for Wyndham air freight.
Weather forecast from Perth Bureau for Geraldton Port and nearby waters calls for increasing cloudiness with moderate north west to west winds and light to moderate seas. Coupon validity notes list several series expiring in September and October for tea and butter. Motor vessel Maetsugeker departing Fremantle Thursday morning carried 2,500 sheep 2,000 half-ton cases of locally grown tomatoes and 29 tons of flour on the overway voyage yesterday.
The Minister for the Interior on a Western Australia visit plans an extensive northern tour starting next week. He travels with Senator Fraser and his secretary, visiting Coorow Carnamah Three Springs Mingenew Geraldton Northam and other NW centres before Darwin Alice Springs and Canberra. A civic reception honored Moderator Rev Neil MacLeod in Geraldton, with local officials attending.
August 13 report from Frankfurt notes renewed Nazi leaflets in campaign for tomorrow's West German elections. Bochum sees propaganda activity as Major-General Ernest Rewer addresses Oldenburg rally. Western Allies predict Communist support around ten percent. Public mood remains tense as Germans prepare to elect their first freely chosen parliament since 1933.
Washington reports the United States would back Britain if the Chinese Communists attack Hong Kong. Secretary of State said U.N. Charter violations would be brought before the United Nations Security Council and that the U.S. would fulfill its charter obligations.
A historical feature notes Tativensa Woods promoting a peppermint cure called Tira for cough relief. The item highlights the product's advertised health benefits and local adoption by residents seeking simple remedies.
Officers from the Sail Conservation Service and Department of Agriculture led a field program in the Geralton and Northampton districts. The visit included J. B. Fallon and J. E. Watson among others, with demonstrations on Mr. C. K. Teakle’s Tegeku property and erosion-control works at Newmarra carra, Yunget, and planned visits to North Midlands. Pasture furrows and contour banks aim to improve rainfall absorption and divert runoff to safe areas, supported by a Northampton Rear Boar grader and Hillg operations. The Farmers' Union organized a field day at Teakle's property, drawing many local farmers.
Bette Davis says censorship has mocked honest sex out of American films after leaving Warner Brothers over a script dispute. She argues sex should be portrayed with dignity when essential, praises foreign films, condemns implied sex and taste killings for children, and notes American movies hide sex while depicting violence.
A salesgirl with a hacking cough notes her sneezing cold and lethargy. She hopes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure can ease symptoms and restore energy.
A stream of visitors and staff movements centers on Geraldton with Ar Jolnein and W Kendrick on regional business and transport to Perth, J A Slater and J Nicholls travelers reconnecting with family, Mr Carter and partners transiting via Limepo r, Rev T L Nicholls and F C Langson and Kerr taking flights toward Le Fanu House then returning by car, and Miss Betty Bart achieving nursing exam success at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth.
Australia led 2-1 as W Sidwell Brat dtaly faced Giovanni Cecelli in four sets before heavy rain halted the Interzone Final. The score stood 6-2 0-4 2-4 6-2 with Cecelli winning the fourth set amid crowd unrest and resumed play postponed to tomorrow. Sidwell, in street clothes, received a standing ovation after Cecelli pressed the comeback and won the match’s final set.
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