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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1950
Page
2
A national bank chairman outlines two paths to curb inflation and strengthen Australia’s economy. He emphasizes personal responsibility and calls for disciplined public understanding versus direct state controls, noting banks must reform within a broader, modern framework to safeguard money and public trust.
Notice to Woolgrowers invites questions at the parish hall in Geraldton on Friday December 5th 1000 to discuss the Wil Salen Deduction Adneinintencion. Authorized by C 8 Endoe Clarke 24 Doumacher Street Geraldtown. Also notices memorials for Gray John Benjamin and others with family tributes and reflections on war memory.
The Geraldton Guardian reports President Truman addressing atomic weapons in Korea amid US calls for their use. He stresses they would require UN authority and would not be deployed without field commanders and broader policy approval. An official later clarifies initial permission granted was restricted to certain, already established weapons.
A technicolor radio theatre program features Ingrid Bergman in the lead with a grand supporting cast as part of a double bill at the Geraldton station next Saturday. A separate transport mishap report notes a collision near Brings between a sedan driven by John Brenkles and a van driven by Alan James Voulard, with no injuries. In Geraldton Police Court, Cyril Walter Edwin Frunfell and others pleaded guilty to riding bicycles between sunrise and sunset without proper lights and were fined with costs.
Moderate temperatures and clouded skies mark the Geraldton forecast with light westerly winds. Shipping movements include the Koolinda due to arrive from Fremantle and a plan to load rams and general cargo for north western ports. Exports to Singapore from the Lime Funnel Line report sheep, tomatoes, flour and wool with the Chayun expected to depart after loading. A truck crash near Northampton kills the driver, police investigate. The Meadowcroft estate probate valued at £15,218 with most going to daughters. Local court notes include a pewter pot theft, a speeding fine for Harry Brown, and St. John Ambulance Brigade awards. Shirt theft leads to a £5 fine for Keith Brooks.
United States Secretary to the Treasury John Snyder told the Senate Finance Committee that general wage and price controls may have to be invoked to combat inflation. This marked the first direct statement by a government official that such controls may be inevitable.
The weekly general meeting of the Hantuan and Abrolwes Istunde was held at Shepheard's Motel in Geraldino. Members praised Mr. Trigg for long service as trustee and secretary, presenting a fountain pen and pencil as a token of esteem, and Chief Inspector Mr. Aldy Framwr joined the reception with good wishes for the Abrothon Islands projects.
Passenger list shows Me passengers traveling by Hol land Railway Company between Pert and Geraldton in recent days. From Perth on Saturday include Wickham Wickhow Jobin and others. From Geraldton on Monday list Mamsry Frisell Howans Matthews Pole Hopkins Hale Hemhries Carter Short Jet Tery. From Perth Monday include Mewers Angel Fulcher Jacques Norton Angel Curvillini Fenner Fulcher Moy Norton Kemp Savage. From Geraldton Tuesday include Ar Brooks Mrs Grenville Miss Honeros.
The record lists MancRobertson-Miller Aviation Company Limited passengers traveling to and from Geraldton and Perth on various Sundays Mondays and Tuesdays. Names include Mees FP Latham BR Dean J Horwood Daxter and many others with destinations Geraldton Carnarvon and Perth.
Mr PD McVea principal of Mae's Motors Pty Ltd leaves for Perth on business. Mr G B Moffett admitted to Rowell Hospital with pleurisy and pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Kanckey of Carnarvon on brief holiday in Geraldton at Street Region Lodge. Mr Nesi Heenser of Freemasons Hotel travels to Perth to meet wife returning from holiday. Mr J Logue of Railway Motel also leaves for Perth to join wife with children Daly accompanying. Return plans indicate Geraldton visit to resume Thursday next.
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