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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1950

Page

4

Bays Club Triumph In Rough Hockey Championship Contest

In a closely fought match the Bays Club edged the Yacht Club as both sides displayed improved teamwork and defense. J Parker and W W provided scoring chances, while Pritchard and Minson starred for the Bays with solid forward play. The Yacht Club fought back with strong defense and key outlets, but the Bays held on for a six goal win.

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Increased Meat Prices South-West Land Division

The Con trol Commissioner Mr G P Mathew ordered price adjustments after an investigation into prior allowances and market distortions in the North-West states. New retail meat prices list several items with revised per unit costs and weights, reflecting higher supply costs and wage changes affecting traders.

Kerala Nonrth- West G. P. Mathew Uiis Heck Shonbler Willwat Jae Xbontdler Hwy Meek

Unusual Prosecution Seeks Help for Veteran and Family

A returned soldier with four years service and a war pension faces loss of tent housing after by law changes. He and his wife with three children aged ten, seven, and seventeen months live on a public reserve without a license while seeking housing. He plans six months of rehabilitation training in Perth and asks readers for assistance.

Soltier Wysele Ud Alee Hie Verth Cutare Sam Perth Theey

Camping Without a License in Hardship plea

A distressed letter argues for mercy on camping license enforcement in Geraldton. The writer urges councillors to suspend bylaw enforcement amid housing shortages, proposing temporary shelters as humane options rather than criminal penalties for makeshift accommodations.

Geraldton Hevanee Couneillors

Plea for Camping Licenses Amid Housing Struggles

A Geraldton letter from August 28, 1874 appeals to councils to ease camping license rules and address housing distress. The writer sympathizes with those without homes, regrets public life hardships, and hopes a more capable voice will urge reform of the current, unsatisfactory situation.

Proposed Sports Ground at old Show Grounds site

At a recent meeting Dr LW Shepheard stated the council may lease the old show grounds at Urak area to establish a new sports ground. A government land inquiry is planned and the works committee will consider the proposal, tying in town celebrations and existing grounds for training. The site has historical use by soldiers and district shows.

Wemeaday LW. Shepheard J. SeAber Urak Shen Bers Itas Works Committee

Barker Appointed to Senior Position at Sheil Company

Me. Db E Barker has been appointed to a senior management role at the Sheil Company of Australia Limited. The vacancy follows a period of transition and was announced in Victoria. Mr J R Dingle and his wife arrived in Ballarat from Melbourne a few days ago.

E. Barker T Ve Sheil Company Lis Leen Victoria J. R. Dingle Berti Melhourne

Dingle Grew From Adelaide Apprentice to Shell Executive

Born at Woodville Mr Dingle trained at Prince Alfred College Adelaide and began in engineering after an apprenticeship and sea service earning his engineer's certificate. He joined Shell Australia later rising to head mercantile trade and then to senior roles in lubricants and general industry trading with postings to New South Wales.

Woodville Dingle Prince Alfred College Adelaide Mines Fowi Thce Lutherants King Sears Heal Specis Perth

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