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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1949

Page

2

German Election Theme Echoes Allied Occupation Policy

The article reviews postwar German party strength and the mood of voters as Britain, the United States, and France plan for limited independence. It notes Social Democrats and Beis, rightist groups, and nationalist factions shaping a cautious path under Allied civil administration, with vigilance over Ruhr influence and industrial power.

United States Bee Socialists Mts Adenauuer I F Ruhr Germany

Weather and Local Notices From Geraldton Port

Weather forecast from the Weather Bureau for Geraldton predicts fine conditions with moderate east to east south east winds and light to moderate seas. A tanker shipment of motor spirit and kerosene from Fremantle departed for Singapore after bunkering at the local wharf. Transport and fuel coupons list valid numbers and expiration dates. A vessel from Fremantle delivered cargo including involve came from Fremantle and It links to Singapore. A road accident near Geraldton injured two, with ambulances responding and patients treated. A welcome dance at the Geraldton Town Hall celebrated visiting University of Western Australia players and members of the South Fremantle Football Club with local dignitaries and performances by the Yacht Club Orchestra.

Feri Geralites Taxdker Fincharse Motor Spirit Solstad Fremantle Thersiay Marcins Singapore

Amusing Geraldton Repertory comedy falls to mishap

A lively Geraldton Repertory production ends in a near disaster as a mechanical man device is nearly destroyed by a blundering figure. The aunt Adeline and relatives drive the plot through comic misadventure before a restoration of order and plans for future club events.

Geraldton Adeline Miss C Vert Seline Percival Peguy Joan Beim Margaret Cope Vegzy Cairn Lucy Nell Allen

Metropolitan racing meeting at Belmont Park results

Yorarran won the Inglewood Handicap at Belmont Park in WA, with a packed program including the Newcastle, Tangue and other divisions. The meeting featured multiple six furlong and seven furlong events, with varied betting and dividends listed for each race and numerous runners such as Olive's Queen Lady Zaimis and Jimean among others.

Yorarran Inglewood Belmont Park Newcastle Axione Viney Banlama Pry Bowwain Boyle Soomero Olive Lady Zaimis Beachborg Mathy O'More Lady Hilton Jimean Merazonia Guy Lobe Golden Eye Lark Rosalind Glory Paper Talk Fearn Inflater Wididepin Atkins Tamala Lams Two Johns Dark Clover Hazel ‘Tweed Notalyn Lytic Maid Solwaye T Renevalent Glorialis Jolly Dream Tot Lividends V/s

Golf event delivers strong show at Country Week Carnival

In the Country Week Carnival a vigorous display by Geraldton and Manjimup clubs highlighted the week. H Rutter edged Rogle of Geraldton in the white-tie event while H Mutter and J Ander ton posted top scores. Geraldton won the Country Week Championship Shield with 1383 points as over ninety players entered the field, a rise from last year.

Rogle Geraldton H. Rutter Manjimap HL. Mutter Manjimup Bugle J. Anderton Pithura T. J. Prine W. Davies Hanbury J. Tpiwen Roberta Manbury Wf. C. Stoll SL. Bogle South- West Wheat Bell Eastern Districts Avon Valley North-Eastern W. T H. Davis Bunbury al Wansborogh L. Boglefulton J. O'Meara

Volcanic Temperature Gradient Described in Depth

A source describes how in an average volcano temperature rises with depth at about one degree C per 240 feet. At two miles depth the temperature is 133 degrees hotter than the surface, with rocks under high geothermal pressure reaching 1200 to 2000 degrees.

Local travel notices for Perth visit and hotel licensee

Mr D Johnson, Lockes Limited manager, returned from Perth after a brief business trip. Mr D S Nevile, licensee of Freeamsons Hotel, left by car for Perth with his wife. They will be joined by Mrs Hittlewatt (Peter) after two to three weeks in Meckering. Mrs A J Watson of Gorsmith’s Unit leaves with twin John and Lorraine for holidays in the metropolitan area. In Mrs Watson’s absence Goldsmith’s Hall is run by Mrs G Perry of Perth who arrived this week.

D. Johnson Lockes Limited Perth D. S. Nevile Censee Freeamsons Mra A. J. Watson Gorsmith John Lorraine Mra Watson Goldsmith's Hall G. Perry

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Advertised For Colds

A period voice ad extols Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. It emphasizes preparation for illness and asserts certainty of hot coughs and colds, urging readers to take the product.

Hobody Caléa Woods

Stowaways surrender at Colombo after eight days aboard ship

Two Scottish seamen, David Bookie aged 27 and Jobesham Huivwh aged 33, spent eight days aboard the ship Speramce Bay near Colombo with meagre rations. They stated they deserted Royal Australian Navy service and hoped their wives would join them in Australia. They turned themselves in to the Colombo authorities after two days with no food. The men, once in darkness in a small valve room above the boiler, indicated many previously enlisted Royal Navy ratings deserted for Australia. Their fate now rests with the British Consul.

Colombo Royal Australian Navy Fremantle David Bookie Jobesham Huivwh Auiteniia Britain Bamdred Royal Navy Australia Munster-At-Arms England

Elti Denim Ladies' Call Successful Students at College

In exams at Dominicum Indies' College in Dongara conducted by Dr. Edgar Ford, awards were given across elocution verse speaking and singing. Honours and merit recognitions were awarded to students in various classes and stages, including advanced senior elocution and prepared singing, with several named recipients and accompanist details.

Dominicum Indies’ College Dongara Edgar Ford Traity College of London Hanare Marzinet Barnard Dixie Kouckey Alirouks Camp Sbetl Pawnee Starkey Baegot Colina Batty ‘Priddis Rosemary Berge Hoades Tateraolinte Bachar Bedicost Hodora Nonke Mewill Werk Seolur Anita Wilmott Merit Pamela Seaman Asertt Celine Come Hamora Tracher AOL Gwenier Vianoforte Letty Casey Patrica Collinson Revut Betty Priddis Intervestigte Gloria Lynch Bem Mary Burge Hageea

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