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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
6
The document outlines the aims of a memorial and the advancement and beautification of public property and entertainment facilities. It lists officers Matthew Water Wetr and others, noting management and trustee roles and electoral processes.
Sons and daughters of the late Mrs Susan Wailer of Tenindown express gratitude for letters cards telegrams and sympathetic expressions during their bereavement. Special thanks to the doctor and matron staff of Victoria Discer Hospital for their kindness and attention to their mother.
The Geraldton Guardian reports on a proposed Western Australian wool selling centre to be established at Geraldton and similar ports. Debates focus on decentralisation versus central control, with towns like Albany and Geraldton vying for a share of capital expenditure and regional development benefits.
The Geraldton area reports a rain shower followed by a day of unsettled weather, with scattered showers and a list of towns affected. Registrations for blood donors are organized by the Geraldton Branch of the Red Cross Society, while plans for upcoming entertainment include matinee programs and a cinema schedule featuring comedies and serials.
A garbled weather forecast curses the week with scattered wet weather. It mentions cele brkouts and events, listing locations and individuals in a jumbled style. The text references visits, parties, and a vessel ride amid unclear times and names.
A partial report notes Eastern States racing events at Flemington with references to teams and venues. The fragment hints at a race meeting context and possible participants, though details and names are incomplete.
Unable to determine the full event details due to garbled input. The fragment references a Goldfields Race Carnival and Hannans Handicap, suggesting a horse race context with likely participants and outcomes, but specific names, dates, locations, and results are unreadable.
Reported at the Abrolhos tourists gathering near Pal Click 70] on yesterday’s travel, with names such as Joly Stir and A. Gilehrist listed among participants. Trained and Mrs A. Gilehehst noted in attendance while others like W. Balrnes, W730 Wonberten, and Le 1 were mentioned in connection with the event.
Ruth Chisnall of Toronto visited Australia with a corporate party aboard a cruise, touring the West Australian coast and the Mier River Valley, ending at Perth. She planned winter research at Canada’s wheat belt then a return via Eastern States and New Zealand before going home.
Passengers by road for Midland Halfway Company show a long roster traveling between Berti and Cruldren with multiple trips including Perth erabiiin Tuesday and Wesnewlay. Names listed include Alesis O'Malley George Feurle Relves Hillard Metauram Martin Lebxen Rhus Stemetanntes and many others.
Passengers travelled to and from Geraldton by air via Marhobertson Miller Aviation Company in the past two days. Names include Mutntaundey Led. Ql 44 Thirestick Mead Tawi Rinnai Newman Minne Wikun Game Stirling Mor Jere Ae Thoran RG Cavanageh Kerattin Perth Merain Wodininis B Met uotney sTanvler Kyob ANIL WT MfeMation MeVe aid S Dainese Merth te Gerakdten Mutor t Skinner Awealiion te Terth Mey Mathinzham Geraldton Broome Miswa Milward J Mathews Master Reruns Geraldton in Tiers Masters Lloyd snl J. Collins Miton Bart Heian Muater Sainatuey
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