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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
4
The Flemington program lists acceptors for the 11 cm Timea from Perth and related entries. Details show final starting times and entrants for the Eastern States Racing Meeting.
The Northampton Road Board held its monthly meeting with vice-chairman A Izard presiding as chairman Porter was absent. The board approved lodging plans with it before building work begins and discussed selling surplus plant by auction. Members commended Stokes and Hipper for Governor Mitchell’s visit and proposed letters of appreciation to involved organizations. Road work included grading seventy three miles since the last meeting and a J Morgan road requiring attention. Straying cattle on the Geraldton Northampton road prompted a request to Upper Chapman Road Board to curb the danger. The board approved £2,006 8s 11d in accounts and noted financial balances, with a committee to consider outstanding rates at next meeting.
The board discussed tree destruction rules for grader access and instructed foremen to avoid removing trees unless necessary. A diphtheria vaccination clinic was planned with Dr Campbell at Hampton, with consideration for whooping cough vaccination for children. The department offered subsidies per head for vaccines, with parents paying part of the cost. A farmer union letter prompted action on grasshopper control and wild cattle damage along fences near Mt View and Kawa.
A secretary notes that destruction requires a permit and mentions that business matters including correspondence will be published in a future issue. The fragment hints at an ongoing discussion about issuing authorization and upcoming notices.
The Geraldton Men's Hockey Association will hold the first semi final at the High School Oval starting 2 pm with Royals vs Tolice Lays. umpires L Green and W Smith. Women's hockey finals follow at Queen's Park with Imperial and Cardinals in A and R Grade. B Grade at 2:30 pm.
A Mullewa women’s team will meet a Royal Federation side in a 2 pm Sunday match. Geraldton representatives include Ve Herbert M Cant J Carlin TR Maley P Holmes J Rigsiy M Dullbrook M Smith M Jenkins Y Tetlow J Edwards and Nurges in the lineup.
A historical ad claims Woods' Great Peppermint Cure serves as a remedy for coughs colds and influenza. The snippet presents a period style sale pitch with product name promising fast relief and unspecified ingredients advertised to a general readership.
Students of Stein Maris College achieved honours and merits in music singing and art of speech during examinations conducted at Gordon by Dr. Edgar Ford for Trinity College of Music London. Notable winners include Teresa Houghton, Frances Clam, Joy Gould, Joam Angel, Teresa Boyles, Savion Steele, Roslyn Smythe, Jill Osborne, Hilary Morrissey, Roslyn Patherst, Dawn Goukll, Carmel Clune, Frances Clune, Margaret Pinder, Helen Leishman, Mary Pieces, Joan Gullahawk, Jarmelo Constantino, Glenys Brown, Judith Lindsey, Baskym Smythe, Amme Meehan, and Roberta Kiminister.
The article lists Newton’s Business College students who succeeded in commercial examinations across levels. Names include Sydney Shorthand Junior, Patricia Pemme, Nancy Dewar, Norah Hynes, Alice Eakins, Teresa Houghton, Dania Lambert, Betty Hunt, Patricia Pennefather, Dawn Gould, Namey Dewar, and Lambert. It also notes Teethoven’s early hearing impairment and later deafness.
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