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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
6
In memory of Herbert Edgar, the lover son of Mrs. R. Salmon of Nolia, who died December 10, 1907, aged BB years. Years pass, our memories stay, as near and dear us yesterday.
The Geraldton Guardian reports on the forthcoming leaving and junior public exams at educational establishments in Geraldton. Anxiety surrounds results as students near the threshold of their schooling, with debate on education systems and the need for uniform standards across primary and secondary levels.
A long discussion on how excessive centralization of education and urban industrial focus harms rural youth. Emphasizes need for balanced regional development, more practical schooling, and stronger local guidance to keep rural students connected to country life while expanding local industry. Mentions impacts of attendance and the value of country-centered opportunities.
Local tourism groups urge early reservations for Midland and Geraldton travelers. Enquiries go to the Geraldton Tourism Association at Marine Terrace. A matinee at Radio Theatre will screen Mue the Savy with other features and serial episodes. Discussions at a conference push for motor vehicle license fee reductions tied to petrol rationing, including government power to revise fees by up to 25 percent.
The Weather Forecast issued this afternoon notes unsettled conditions in the Geruldtem area. Anglers report heavy rain and variable winds affecting streams near the harbor. Measurements indicate fluctuating temperatures with showers likely through Tuesday.
Report of a Metropolitan Racing meeting with listed races and horses. Includes handicaps for two year olds, five furlong sprints, and entries such as Minnes Valve, Noble Duke Metwa, and Otynwit Glory Cup with times like 8.20 4.5 and 440. Odds and placements noted across the card.
The notice describes Miss Shirley Cavanagh traveling to Perth for a few days to train at the Children's Hospital staff. It also reports Rev J Brewer appointing Rev EA Grey to St George's Anglican Parish and Geraldton Mission to Seamen duties, with Grey expected to begin late next month after a Geraldton visit. Betty Roles, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Rohrs, graduates from the Kindergarten College in Perth, achieving top works and receiving praise from Lady Mitchell and the Kindergarten Union president. Geraldton Kindergarten set to officially open in February.
Next Sunday's Gerald Cycling Club event promises a packed program of races between JE Comins and Be McAnline with many handicaps and sprints. Notable entries include McAuliffe, McCarhier, and J. Pitvrald among others. The day features fourteen races across various distances, with junior and veteran events noted and a championship heat planned.
Passenger list from the Mid January Readway Company showing travelers between Herth and Geraintou on various days. Names include J Currie McAlver Carrall Thererson Sawyer T Henbonis Westoe Res Farher Geagall Brad ford J Carrie Tehert Mo Aubertson Strmtion M Bligh A Price Miss It Toansii Masters ML Bigh Res uflls J Gibson Z EL Hersey Aneel L Manas Goichis D Done Wih IL Coins Taytor Funrester Mrs Junes A Watson Fhubing HLS Melvin A Gita Tavehiek J Sallpin Misses D Wile Veenstaal Mitetant Vee Verh M Stone M Toutkes Taylore Sowell St Otartermaine Young Take ani Vineout Mesdames Tom [tinson Reinholdisen G Lake Miss B Growan Master J Poulin gut Prins Geraldian FR McQniffing A Connett FR Bmythe Chapman F Witwead Mesdames V Cavanach SY Chapin J Archbald J Gur Miss S Cavanagh ene J Ahearn G Gurr De white
A list of recent air travelers using the Altelubertson-Achiller-Avia-Gon line includes Messrs W. Claris HoMiNer and Aeenihte-2, plus others. Names span several midweek departures to Geraldton and Hedland with accompanying passengers including Miss A. Saiuelner and Masters JJ Sainshayy and Chieke, among or.
Passengers travelled aboard the mv Totady Tend yesterday to the Abrolhos, naming Te jE Paton de Raighty Ph Rowe and others. The incomplete list includes several individuals with unclear spellings and missing data.
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