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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
5
A tribunal rules on a strike involving horses, with judgment ordering retention on the surface. Mr Gallagher's statement notes evidence supports preventing a specific action. The union presents arguments at Colle, asserting a different outcome and strategy for ongoing coverage.
Premier McLarty today attributed coal shortages to industrial constraints, saying the current government could not have done more to strengthen production. He argued recent actions would not have prevented the setback, despite claims of a longer, more rigorous plan.
A Perth woman aged 28 admitted stealing 814 pounds from a furniture manufacturer, confessing the sums were spent at racing and trotting events. At Bremborg’s she worked domestic duties every Friday since December, taking money plus ties from a wardrobe. She claimed lack of wages delayed repayment. magistrates weigh a proposed 206 compensation.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Sheffield Shield status with Western Australia and other states. Mentions attempt to reverse a defeat by Western Australia at Brisbane and notes uneven match readiness and travel, with unclear references to players or dates.
Reports detail Cecil G. Sellers at Geraldton and the Moller Line tanker traffic disruption. Continued analysis notes a breakdown in the Caroline Moller operations, with speed limited to 3 knots and a tanker sale involving the Cyrna in New Auten.
A compact odds filled racing card lists seven furlong sprints and several handicap events. Notable runners include Royal Fleet, River Glory, East Myth, Sacred entrants like Balkan and Glory Cup with weights ranging from 7 to 9 stone. Railway Trial and Matkat Handicap feature long distance routes across San Seastra and Seven Cake, with mixed results and near-term prospects.
A feature on the christening of the new prince includes a photo layout showing the baby’s face and shoulders as he rests in his mother’s lap. Queen Mary appears with royal photographers in scenes from the christening, while a special airliner carries a package of photographs to New York for the evening papers.
A public meeting is set for Friday December 17 at 5 pm in the Geraldton Municipal Chambers to receive nominations for the Hulles to represent citizens on the Tush & McKetlae Mequest Advisory Committee for the year ending December 31st. Brighten your home for Xmas with paints and furnishings from Young Motors Pty Ltd Hardware Department in Heraldton 4 and Geraldton Tyre Service Pty Ltd offering car, truck, motor cycle, radio and house lighting sets at Geraldton.
A December 1 dispatch claims the United States is penetrating Australia and Britain’s economies. It alleges American capital dominates transport and industry and controls major information and finance sectors, with imports affecting Australia and Britain. The piece notes Marshall Aid constraints and Australia’s wheat and fruit trade shifts, and mentions labor protests against government policy.
A Fremantle fisherman Ted Nelcod pulled fourteen sharks from the Cottesloe area in a single session, with two large specimens of 13 and 11 feet and eight others about 3 feet. The catch over the week between Cottesloe and Leighton Jetty totals ninety nine. The largest shark weighed heavy, and an earlier hooked shark was attacked at night.
Melbourne dealers saw the mainland wool market miss an early peak as bids rose late in the day. An extra superfine Merino fleece from Cavendish by H Schuls reportedly sold on behalf of Italian interests. Overall demand for Merino fleeces remained strong, sustaining season peak levels.
A garbled report describes a Flying Dutchwoman tour stop in Perth with Miss Strickland and a Western Australian star. It mentions plans for an afternoon event on Anniversary Day and a later night meeting around January 26 in Arete, with annotations about other participants and locations.
This afternoon Victory Lad attracted heavy betting for the Hue Hall Stakes while Victory Tal Black also drew strong support for the Railway Stakes and Perth Cup. Bookmakers call the meeting the carnival’s best betting date with several runners trading around 2 to 1.
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