Letters to the Editor Idealism and Realities
A Geraldton reader rebuts an opposing view on militia training and world peace. He argues that idealism must wait for nations to act like brothers, warning that pacifism invites aggression from rivals such as Japan and the Soviet Union. He asserts only strong measures preserve order, comparing to police power. The letter is dated 9/12/40 from Geraldton.
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Geraldton Guardian
Sydney
Melbourne
Geraldton
Animals at Christmas Season A Plea for Horses
A letter from a “Lover of Animals” urges Christmas generosity extend to horses. The author, Geraldton, dated 8/12/49, hopes horse owners provide extra care and kindness during the holiday season, noting the Dobbin’s plight and the best traditions of Yuletide.
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Bird
Dobbin
Geraldton
Equal Pay for Similar Work The Status of Women
A reader letters page from Geraldton dated 0/12/49 argues against equal pay for women, contending men should have higher wages pre marriage to support a home and family. The writer claims women would spend extra earnings on clothes and cosmetics and cautions against women seeking parity with men.
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Lnter
Housing Shortage Urges Urgent Action in Geraldton
A letter from Geraldton urges continued pressure by Hon. EH Hall and the Minister for Housing A F Watts to address the persistent housing shortage. The writer notes recent signs of improvement but stresses that demand remains high and warns that housing delivery feels like a never arriving tomorrow. The State Housing Commission has stationed an officer in Geraldton to speed rood work. The note is dated 9/12/49 from Geraldton and ends with a line about Holstein cows first imported to the United States in 1857.
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Geraldton
EH. H. Hall
All.a
Way
A. F. Watts
State Housing Commission
Sudan
Turhun Bey
Hollywood
Moonlight Bay
Turhan Bey
Torhan
Bey
Emi
Minnie the Moocher
Maria Montes
Jon Hall
Fate of Jerusalem at UN split as Australia backs international city
Delegates from fifty nine nations gather as Australia pushes to internationalize Jerusalem amid intense lobbying to derail the plan. The General Assembly debates a resolution granting Jerusalem trusteeship under UN oversight, with Britain abstaining on implementation and Russia backing the proposal while the United States opposes it. Moshe Sharett asserts Jewish authority over Jerusalem, rejecting other rule.
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Australia
Jerusalem
John
United Nations
General Assembly
Wad Ve. Sal
Alexander Cadogan
Britain
Russia
United States
Moshe Sharett
Jeruealem
Terael
Tarael
Radio Theatre Presents Chaplin and Raye in Monsieur Verdoux
The Radio Theatre tonight features Charles Chaplin and Martha Raye in Monsieur Verdoux blending laughter and drama. Next week includes Paramount News, It Had to Be You with Ginger Rogers and Cornel Wilde, and Sudan with Turhan Bey, plus Trail to San Antone and Incident among other films.
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Radio Theatre
Charles Chaplin
Martha Raye
Monsieur Verdoux
Paramount News
Ginger Rogers
Cornel Wilde
Sudan
Marie Montez
Jon Hall
Turhan Bey
Roberta
Fred Astaire
Kitty Foyle
Treason Trial Narrates Betrayal by Bulgarian Comrades
In Sofia on December 10 a former top Bulgarian Communist, Vasil Ivanovski, testified he betrayed comrades under weakness and that one man was hanged on this information during 1942. Another Macedonian spy named Nya Bayaliseller claimed service for the Yugnalar Legation in Sofia through his brother Kirsto, a minister. Relatives, including the sister and French-born wife of former Finance Minister Ivan Stefanov, attended the hearing as questioning of eleven men concluded.
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Sofia
Vasil Ivanovski
Nya Bayaliseller
Yugnalar Legation
Sofa
Kirsto
Ivan Stefanov
Stefanov
Taxi strike kills woman and injures man at Ken garoo Point
Brisbane reports a taxi collision at Ken garoo Point last night. Mrs. Margaret Mahoney, 54, of Woodembang New South Wales, died after being struck. Alfred Henry Lacey, 50, of Brisbane, was seriously injured. The driver said poor visibility prevented seeing the couple and that they were thrown more than twenty yards.
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Brisbane
Margaret Mahoney
Woodembang
New South Wales
Alfred Henry Lacey
Kengaroo Point
Christmas Trading Late Buying Rush Anticipated
Geraldton shoppers have yet to finish Christmas purchases with only two weeks left before shops close at noon on December 24. The Geraldton Retail Traders Association expects a busy final week, no late shopping night, and advises early buying to aid customers and staff. President F W Bennetts urges early shopping as viable stocks remain strong across usual lines and extra goods are available.
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Geraldton
Geraldton Retail Traders’ Association
F. W. Bennetts
Will Tomorrow Ever Come Is Screened At Vallivrum
A Vallivrum screening features Don Ameche as a daring gambler who stakes his happiness and wealth on a sleek two year old. Catherine McLeod plays the gambler’s wife. The plot centers on a Hollywood Gold Cup trophy scene using the real cup borrowed from Fred Astaire. Supporting players include Roscoe Karns Kitty Irish Frankie Darro and John Ridgely.
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Don Ameche
Catherine McLewl
Ameche
Gallant Man
Fred Astaire
Triplicate
Hollywood Park
Catherine McLeod
Roscoe Karas
Kitty Irish
Frankie Darro
John Ridgely
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Young Motors Pty. Ltd
Geraldton - Tel
Eile
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Meres Oes
Fda
Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd
Netherlands
Fate of
Radio Theatre Talkies
San Antone
Gene Autry
Gene
Cass County Boys
Sterling Holloway
Dorothy Vaughn
Oceanside
Jane Frazee
Warren Douglas
Douglas
Lautergarner
Anthony Caruso
Meyer Davis
Addie Dunn
Pierre Watkin
Ralph Dunn
John Shay
Lifebuoy
Ose
S.W.P
Meekatharra
Murchison
Airlines
W.A.) Ltd
Mac’s Motors Pty. Ltd
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