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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1948
Page
7
A court correspondent notes the King's general health remains good with modest visitor time. The bulletin praises improving arterial circulation and the aim to restore vitality, citing efforts to reestablish rest and strength while continuing assessments and medical care at the royal residence.
A chaotic report covers a Melbourne cricket testimonial with cheers and shrieks from fans. It notes reactions to performances by Sid Mannes and Sid Jarret amid praise for Australias cricketers, while mentioning alleged flaws and debates over rulings and the match outcome.
Continuation of burlesque noted in Melbourne on December 7. Sir Harney appeared with Kick Juin and the Ster bourne Cricket Ground tour. Hastlett walked out to defend his team on the felt, found no players following, and when asked he responded That Marner again.
The Methennrine Cricket Ground featured a drawn game where Brasmuan's tenacity produced a high score of 106 for Iya and Braitman's eleven replied with 148. Morris (1S) delivered seven for C148 while Beli was dismissed for 1.
Women attendees disrupted a Saturday gathering causing delays as security and organizers attempted to restore order. Several participants were restrained, with some described as upset or confused while police assessed the situation.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a publisher Munithy Teevisher and T. Max Armepon linked to a PE Ter SAledn Rinpe. It references a Hernan Tre Nasitivation Cour and a major defender named Ammann, tied to the Naai newspaper Tuelkischer Beobuehter, suggesting a legal or publishing dispute.
A fragmentary district racing summary from Scrimnmupton notes a small crowd at the Northampton Race Club fixture. Highlights include Mr KK Drage’s Staralong and Royal Cunje among multiple winners, a dead heat in the early event, and Gay Terry winning the Hampton Handicap under jockey C Hall.
Whyso owned by E G Criddle won the Hampton Handicap over six and a quarter furlongs by two lengths from Afteem with High Nove a distant third. Rienayie finished next ahead of Marsden and Hall. Betting favored Whyso and Klondyke with Tote prices showing even money for Whyso.
District social gathering celebrated Miss Hazel Rolin and Mr Willam Murphy’s wedding at Binny Simkin home. Relatives and friends attended a lively evening with games dancing and humorals. Supper wine and cake marked midwinter toast to the couple amid reminiscences.
UN children fund reports rising under nourishment across Europe with stark accounts from two doctors detailing stunted growth chronic under feeding and parasitic disease. Aid now provides milk and fish oil supplements to about 4 million European children amid widening regional gaps in Austria Czecholavakia and Eastern Romania.
December 7 report from Sydney Town Hall notes ideas to frighten pigeons with electric devices on public buildings. Lord Mayor Barties backs the plan, while Mrs de Satze of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opposes it, urging humane, noncruel methods. The Birds are not harmed, but frightened away according to supporters.
Fog disrupted the Allied airlift into Berlin during the twenty four hours ending at noon Saturday. Only 2,407 tons of supplies were delivered, about half the minimum needed.
A bold battery promotion offers the Vesta Battery in all sizes with full guarantee at Young Motors Pty. Ltd. in Geraldton, urging wise purchase for cars.
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