Annual General Meeting of Geraldton Licensed Fisheries
Annual general meeting of Geraldton Licensed Fisheries Alienation Incorporated to be held at Lampers Hall on Mumby next December 19 at 10 a.m. Agenda includes minutes of previous meeting and president report with balance sheet. Members are urged to settle subscriptions prior to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton Licensed Fisherries Alieniation Incorporated
Lampers
Mumby
Omeers
Henerat
W. W. Trigg
Midland Nrailways Special Fast Mixed Train Schedule 1948
The Midland Railway Company of Western Australia announces alterations to the Wrth Geraldton line. A special fast mixed train will depart Midland at 6 25 pm Friday December 24 1948 and arrive at Geraldton Perth and return via connecting Perth. The fast mixed train will not run on Christmas Day December 25 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Rallyway Company
Western Australia
Ted
England
Midland Railway Company of Western Australia Limited
WERTH
Midland Dunation
Vermin Board Destruction of Rabbits Births Marriages and Deaths
Aske w nee Lock On December 1948 at St John of God Hospital Geraldton a son John William was born to Trix and Vic. Both well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Askew
Tor Sermin
TL Thart
Cream
Geraldon Read Board
D.C. Field
Nstraictst
Trwax
Aviat
Campanien
Rabbits threaten farming as plague spreads across districts
The Geraldton Guardian reports on a large scale rabbit poisoning campaign led by Mr J J Chine at Newmurra, with about 22,000 rabbits killed in six weeks. It notes the global spread of rabbits from Spain to Australia and New Zealand, their rapid reproduction, and the need for coordinated pest control to protect pastoral and farming industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarra: Arma
J.J. Chine
Newmurracurra
Chine
Tim
Spain
Mediterranean
Balearic Isles
Alps
Australia
New Zealand
Victoria
Nately
Rabbits Threaten Farm Output and Local Control Efforts
The piece discusses a rabbit infestation harming farming by consuming food and shelter, prompting calls for practical control. Geraldton area authorities launch a five day preliminary drive to curb rabbits, relying on landowner cooperation and legal powers. Farmers, local groups, and authorities urge coordinated campaigns and prosecutions where needed to restore productive capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siiher
Sears
Steateres
Ieee
Uber Peatsiewe
Geraldton Road
Putin
Ui Ateress
SCH Tooms
Hye
Cam
Decentralisation talk and regional health notes in local report
Local meeting at Moongoonooka heard Hn. C. J. Simpson advocate fixing water electricity and sewerage charges to curb urban drift and boost country development. Bunbury regionals and nurse training school plans discussed. rabbit destruction efforts outlined with dates for action and board resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moongoonooka
Hn. C. J. Simpson
Sel.c
Bunbury
Commissioner of Public Health
C.F. Cook
Weather and Matinee Items from Geraldton and Area
The forecast from the 9 Weather Bureau predicts a twenty cable of wind and seas turning southwest with slight seas as a two day outlook. A Geraldton outbound voyage from Premantle is scheduled to berth at 1 O'clock tomorrow and will unload twenty tons while loading twenty six tons for north west ports. A matinee at Radio Theatre features Beverley Sheming with Dor othy Morrig and Fred Brady in Little Miss Ile, plus shorts and a new serial episode. Watermelons destroyed in Chokaren area after suspected tampering. Mr J A Sykes reports loss and possible contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kybra
Serviee
Geraldpon
Premantle
Beverley Sheming
Dorothy Morrig
Fred Brady
The
Radio Theatre
Moonee Valley Saturday Acceptances for Charity Meeting
The Moonee Valley racing club releases acceptances for the charity mice meeting to be held on Saturday. Juvenile Plate entries include Rattle Craze Latada London Ly M Chief Irish Columban Liveton Voussiur All Life Dawn Ale Our Marla Vee and others in a two-year-old event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moonee Valley
Kalgoorlie Man Wins ERA Lottery Prize
Wesley Murph of Kalgoorlie winning the first prize of ERA in a Queenshand lottery drawn yesterday. The 32 year old winding engine driver from Roberts Street Kalgoorlie plans a trip to Melbourne to visit his parents with the winnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie
Wesley Murph
Roberts Street
Kalznorte
Melbourne
Passengers Listed for Midland Omnibus Service Travel
A Midland Railway Company omnibus roster records Perth Geraldton and nearby departures with many named travelers including Adams, W Price, Dwyer, Bennets, Bradford, Shide, Kirk, Kerr, Shannon, Murphy, Croft, Keuple, Rev Father Kroven, and others. The document lists passengers by origin Perth, Geraldton, and Wrth with Wednesday and Thursday sailings and numerous individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bua
Midland Railway Company
Perth
Jerulaion
Mesars
Adams
W. Price
Co Drlee
Diamant
BR. Crowd
1. Coleman
R. O'Meara
P. O'Meara
E. Dwyer
B. Bennets
Mes- Manes
A. Bradford
TR. Adams
C. Price
L. Cayuongh
Dia
Mesdames
H. Heening
F. E. Slade
Anger
PJ. Guppy
Stade Pod Shuster
Wrth
Wednesay
Mesera
K. Kerr
C. Shannon
W. Murphy
0. Taity
F. Cutherall
Chanty
A. Hoot
F. Hoot
C. Robertson
TR Croft
T. Keuple
Father Kroven
Mes Duns
I. Robertson
A. Binnt
M. Brown
C. Coaker
Fitzgerald
A, Percy
E. McNabee
Coaker
Geraldton
Thureday
Recent Air Travellers to Geraldton and Return
Passengers flew with MacRobertson Miller Aviation over two days. Geraldton to Perth on Wednesday included F Gave, F Searman, G Howell, Holt, Cardill, G Coulner, N Whitehouse, and Mrs A J Murray. Perth to Geraldton on Thursday listed G C Jobhaot, G Robertson, Hilman, and Mrs Robertson. Geraldton to Perth on Thursday carried J Kennett, G L Bell, Mrs G J Bell. Geraldton to Broome on Thursday included Bishop J Prewer and Miss Joan Matthews, S Milward. Geraldton to Roebourne on Thursday carried Miss Litton Scott and Master David Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Air Ser
MacRobertson-Miller Aviation Company Limited
Perth
Messra F
F. Searman
G. Howell
Messis
Kennett
GL Bell
G. J. Bell
Broome
Thraday
J. Prewer
Joan Matthews
Milward
Geraldon
Roebourne
Litton Scott
David Scott
Bishops visit and city chatter in Geraldton week
The North West Bishop Right Rev J Prewer travels to Geraldton by road with a visit to Broome in progress. Mr and Mrs A C Bogle return from extended holidays in the Eastern States and New Zealand. Mrs V Cavanagh returns from Perth with daughter Miss Shirley Cavanagh who entered hospital. Whitford and D Mtr directors and staff stay for several days to attend a meeting of Great Northern Arrowteachers Limited. TC Amterson arrives from Applecross to relieve at Francis Street radio station Ramsyarkagi for four months. Permanent officers in Sesere P Christmas Lemmon and West remain on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-West
J. Prewer
Geraldton
Broome
A. C. Bogle
Francia Street
V. Cavanagh
Marine Ter- Tace
Perth
Shirley Cavanagh
Children’s Hospital
Messrs
F. Whitford
D. Mtr
Whitford
Sharphvters
Great Northern Arrowteachers Limited
TC. Amterson
Overseas Telecommunications Commission
Applecross
Francis Street
Rams Yrarkagi
Anderson
Taenl
Sesere
P. Chrismas
Co Lemmon
West
Inilfelays
Wedding Bells in Greenough at St Peters Church
Elizabeth Grace Connolly wed Kenneth John Heelan at St Peters Church Greenough in a ceremony led by Rev Father M J Moffatt Geraldton. The bride wore turquoise lace with matching hat and rose bouquet. she was given away by A Foster as guests marked the occasion with family and friends then the couple left for a honeymoon by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Church
Greenough
Tanaday
Elizabeth Grace Connolly
Unit
W. J. Connolly
Kenneth John Heelan
W. Heelan
Helms
M. J. Moffatt
Geraldton
A. Foster
G3. Criddle
Lionor
J. Connolly
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Frank Green&Son
Cambric and Poplin
the Repertory Club
George and
Margaret
Ceraldton Town Hall
Audrey
Dunn Myles
Royal Haydock
Ethel Brede Amidtley
Michael Dun Brankin
Roe Ruth
Penny
Jalen Dunn
Thomas Nagle
Lanne Wilsa
ROX
OP Geralton Newspapers Limited
Ran Ayia Fong & Vi
Era
Geraldton Progress & Tourist Association
Timber Company
Millars' Timber & Trading i Coy. Ltd
Geraldton Tieseend
Ixcorporad
Northampton Vermin Board
Polson
Northampton Road
LE. M. Phiel
the Rabbit Menace
Geraldton Progress and Tourist Association
Tnedr- Horsted
Eeneral Publc
Farners
Europe
Fremantle
Elsns
Stratheden
Hia
Amon
Scotland
France
Switerland
Holland
Deamark
Marine Terrace
9 Weather Bureau
Oi S. Mohican
Carlisle
Itupert
A A. Bahadur
Hermit O Marauta
Parkville
Poona
Sinclair
Canela
Damon
Alabama
Stream
Lynette
Choiden
Memphis
Killerton
Rob. Bruce
James
M. Fition
Deen Devon
Dan Fos
Real Guy
Antares
Denhotl
Mentmore
Tamara
Togteal H. Prodilon
Envircler
Laliwell
Homebush
Leonatas
Our
Tord Ralen
Romak
Voltarra
Carlton Mighwest
Wile
Golden Gem
Amarie
M. Cassino
Benwnif
Macready
Reagan
Carlton
Astor
St. Buz
Burnham
Solitas
Midland Omnibus Service
Meelan-Connolly
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