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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1949

Page

3

Premier Conferenc e Sets Taxation Allocations On Strike Losses

The Premiers Conference agreed on taxation allocations for strike costs borne by states and Commonwealth. Prime Minister Chifley stated the inquiry would probe state losses with Treasury officers to assess and allocate costs. South Australia cited strike impacts on provincial finances and urged careful examination of state expenses.

Conberea Commonwealth Thin Pri Chifley Chithey McGire N.S.W Mr. Chifley McGler South Australia Flo Treasury Treasuy

Plane Crash Off Galway Bay Reported In Dublin

A Skymaster crash into the sea near Galway was traced to an inbound escort. Captain A Reedy of a Pat-Avia airliner overheard the doomed captain's Mayday like exchange with another aircraft guiding them to Ahun noo Airport. Nine aboard perished, with one dying of injuries after the wreck.

London Galway Tay A. Reedy Ahunnoo Kure Teedy Shaninary

Infantile Paralysis Strikes Wealthy New Yorker Victim

August 15 report notes an alarming national outbreak of infantile paralysis. Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr 28, wife of the railway builder grandson, is a victim with partial paralysis of back neck and legs after returning from Europe last Friday. US Public Health Service reports 1748 cases to date.

New York Cornelius Varnerbilt Jny Europe United States Public Health Service

Lessons From England and the Postwar Economy

A New York dispatch on August 15 cites lofty postwar hopes for the dollar’s recovery but quotes a paper warning that money alone cannot restore value. It argues understanding lessons from England and studying them may yield better economic, political insight than reckless spending.

New York America

Holden car price rise hits months old figure

August 16 Elbourne reports mass produced Holden price up by about £4 1s from today. New retail tag near £0 14s more than previous £783 10s including £58 10s sales tax. Company executive cites higher labour and parts costs as driver of the adjustment. Other models such as Vauxhall and Wyvern see similar increases in price where listed.

Elbourne Awidralla Holden Dieser We Gensel Motors Hoklens Gil L. Tl Teete Deneer Costa of Labor Wyvern Linevr Velox Wyvern Helin

British Ships in Hong Kong Under Communist Restraint

Reports describe British vessels Edith Molter and Heltah freighter lay Wolui facing tight controls in Hong Kong after a blockade. Communists scrutinized sailors, restricted shore leaves, and forced compliance with red tape as foreigners visited the ships seeking outward passage.

Hong Kong Lay Wolui Tientsin Edith Molter Syangbai Teave Toiay Oali

Visiting Fremantle players hosted at Geraldton civic reception

Mayor Dr J McAteer welcomed ten visiting South Fremantle Football Club players at the Mayor’s Parlor in Geraldton. Officials praised football’s spirit, discipline, teamwork, and fair play as essential to good citizenship. South Fremantle president J A Dollimedii thanked hosts. Geraldton officials and club leaders expressed appreciation for hospitality.

Murder Charge Said Intensive Police Hang Ends

London August 16 The twenty nine year old mother of a daughter seven and a son thirteen months has been charged with the murder of her neighbour s three year old daughter Marion Ward whose battered body was found near the scene of the murder in the London district of St Johns Wood Marion who was playing with seven year old Stephanie Tierney at the time disappeared Stephanie was questioned but could not help police The mother Nora Patricia Tierney is charged and will appear before a Marylebone magistrate today

London Marion Ward Lomion St. John's Wool Marion Stephanie Tierney Nora Patricia Titenny Marylebone

Election Prospects Tour by Liberal and Country League

The Liberal and Country League candidates toured the district discussing forthcoming Federal elections. J Porteus of Kaleewrde and M Scott of the LCL Senate ticket praised broad support and signaled another tour before polling day. They advocated a comprehensive water scheme to boost Geraldton and surrounding areas, backed by both rainfall and underground stocks, and stressed the LCL as a non sectional party representing all communities.

LCL Kaleewrde J. @. Porteus Senate Me. Malcodms Scwtt Libersl and Country League of WA J. J.payne Pertens Payne East Geraldton Liberal and Country League H. Gould Porteus Geraldton K. Scott Geranten Tuna Ceulderith Nif Thie Wea Porfore Labor Australia LC D H. A.C. Patten Northampton Toon T-C.l. Ol Wd. Gotbart Mir. Porteus T.C.L. Pro. AM Jtinwaning Anc Jalst Mownynoneke

Happy Smoke Social in Geraldton Hails Fremantle Visit

Visiting players and officials from South Fremantle Football Club and representatives of Northampton-Upper Chapman Football Association attended a smoke social hosted by the Geraldton National Football Association at the Rule Way Institute. A large display of food and drink accompanied streamers celebrating football ties as leaders toasted the visitors and expressed hopes Fremantle would win their second premiership.

Northampton-Uyper Chapman and Mullewn Geraldton Rulway Institute Byatt Fremantle

Sunday Morning Tour by Gevaustem Officials Tour

Officials and players from the Gevaustem National Football Association visit various sites on a Sunday morning tour. The omnibus detours through multiple places of interest as part of the arranged itinerary.

Gevaustem National Football Association Omnibus Inter

Dinner to Officials of South Fremantle FC Visit

Visiting officials from South Fremantle Football Club including coach Mr J Hutchinson captain Mr C Lewington and vice captain Mr L Crabbe attended a dinner hosted by Geraldton National Football Association at the Great Northern Hotel on Sunday president Mr A B Rutherford presided among others present were Geraldton coach Mr R Lawn captain Mr A Wrensted and view captain Mr G Travis of the Geraldton team. The visiting party and supporters departed Geraldton yesterday for the return trip to Perth.

South Fremantle Football Club J. Hutchinson C. Lewington L.crabbe Geraldton National Football Association Great Northern Hotel A.B. Rutherford R. Lawn A. Wrensted

Temperatures and humidity differences in skin studies

A German specialist examined temperature and humidity beneath clothing across several men and women to explore a proposed renormalization. He found women's skin averaged about ten degrees higher than men's, with humidity trends linked to a baseline measure.

Belmont Park Race Meeting Announces Maiden Plate Bets

A Western Atateraibats Turf Chair meeting at Belmont Park lists declared walelots for a seven and a half furlong Castle Handicap for three and four year old maidens. The card includes notable entries and speculative odds with multiple horse names and anticipated performances. Also noted are unrelated sale notices for vehicles and bicycles in Geraldton, reflecting a mix of racing and classified items.

Western Atateraibats Belmont Park Betreday New Castle Sento Rewair Cory Mare Headbero IM. Reowaired O'Mere Axteme Lady Hotes Mt Glory

Geraldton to Meet Perth in Town Hall Badminton Clash

Geraldton badminton reps travel to Perth for a Town Hall match next Saturday featuring thirteen sets including women's singles and doubles and men's events. It marks the first postwar between the two cities with Perth slightly favoured by larger centres. Geraldton, however, fields strong players likely to surprise, followed by exhibitions after the result. W. Same holds state title while J. Kelly pursues metropolitan and potential Australian championship glory in Hobart next month.

Geraldton Perth Cernaton Worned Cme Met W. Same J. Kelly Hobart

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