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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
4
Dalgety and Company advertise stock for forward sale from well known pastoral stations. Listings include wethers aged four to six years and younger, ewes in poor to fair condition, and a block of mixed aged ewes and rams. Sale date noted as Thursday January 4 with prior sale canceled.
A fragment urges that Christian men and women, and all people concerned with welfare and interest, engage sincerely in the Prohibition cause. The text emphasizes collective hope for moral and social improvement through abstinence and policy.
Extraordinary election of one member for the Geraldton Ward of the district to be held January 13. Notice dated December 8 1950 and published December 23 1950. Returning Officer D C Field urges eligible voters to vote at the Geraldton Board office within fourteen days. Absent details include the number of members to be elected and the election ward specifics.
Tenderers invited to buy as a going concern or lease the Hy-Products Factory at IS Point Geraldton. Plant handles fish or meat meals fertilizers tale laws and more, with transport. Tenders close Friday December 15. Details available from Industrial Wastes Recovery Pty Ltd secretary at 580 Wellington Street Perth WA.
Births and deaths notices list multiple Anderson family members from Geraldton with dates in December 1950. Entries name Thomas James Anderson and variants, describing beloved fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers with relations to Elsie, Tom, Andrey, Norman, Anne, Poppy, Rae, Jimmy, Pat, and others. Also a funeral notice for Joseph McAionn of Nazareth House, with details of interment at Utakurra Catholic Cemetery and funeral arrangements in Forrest Street.
The Geraldton Municipal Council approves borrowing £12,000 to buy land and build homes for workers tied to a municipal housing scheme and the shift to alternating current power. The piece argues housing is essential to attract skilled staff and support future growth, noting wartime pressures and public skepticism of state ventures. It stresses the need for action over waiting for normal times and defends housing as a national priority amid debates over welcoming newcomers.
The article notes slow progress in Australia's housing supply and a growing demand from overseas buyers with cash. It urges local self help and reports Geraldton Council's prudent step to float a loan to initiate a home-building program for municipal employees.
In Geraldton the Prohibition poll is mandatory, with polling from 8 am to 8 pm Saturday at various booths listed in this issue. Renewal of Licences is to be heard at 10 am on December 21 at the Petty Sessions in Geraldton as applications are renewed. the weather report notes readings from Perth and local forecasts.
The Mayor and Mayoress of De. J. McAleer with Mr and Mrs. Howard Swith of Firgersld Pits are briefly holidaying in the city. Bishop Frewer returns from Sydney to attend Anglican General Synod. Moorarle Station head Joi Kerr and daughter are holidaying in Geraldton, staying at Dadmeoe’s Me. Citymin. Finland traveller returns to farming property at Carter. Cadet-midshipmen from Christ Church embark for Britain for two-year Royal Australian Navy training. Frank Whitford of Whitford Broadcasting Network visiting with wife and Mr D. E. Muir to attend Great Northern Broadcasters Limited meeting. will return to Perth by road. Dr. Robertson named Director of Education in Western Australia, bringing vast academic and admin experience, to start early next year.
Geraldton Yacht Club held a Sunday handicap race on the harbor course. Sixteen yachts started including Hop Cat Little Toot and Mighty Moose. Finishes saw Trip first with 1 hr 35 4 secs, Pega second, Mighty Mate third. fastest time 1 hr 33 min by Scandal. Capsize and gear troubles marred the day. In the boys race fifteen boats started. Moby Tick led to a close finish. Girls’ results list Aloha first with others named.
Catania on December 7 reports lava pouring from Mount Etna threatening more than 20 million villagers. Residents flee as molten flow engulfs chestnut groves vineyards and olive trees, while fire brigades along the eastern coast fight to spare homes and prevent further damage.
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