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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1948
Page
2
A property listing details a Mortgagee's sale in Eradu including a rural acreage of 952 acres with 338 wires, six fences, and four subdivided parts. It notes well and windmill water, cleared land, and unspecified improvements. The listing cites Sydney based law firms and Perth street addresses as notices.
A fragmented notice from Victoria District Turf Club warns that trainers and persons connected with the team should observe the special fast mixed train service. The schedule shows a departure from Midland at 25 pan and arrival at Ger vhtron at 1015 aan on Saturday December 25, with a connecting train leaving Perth at 5.52 p.m. The document names RuthERFORD as secretary and references a separate note about children not Christie Tay on Saturday.
The St John Ambulance Association Geraldton Sub-Centre expresses gratitude to donors to its honorary collector Mrs Pond and to Mrs Pont. A total of £25 was subscribed across the Sub-Centre funds, with this also extended to the Country Women’s Association branches for their aid. W. M. Maslen, Hon. Sec.
Fragmentary notices from Northampton Vermin Board and several obituaries dated December. Entries reference treasury actions, resignations, and secretaries, with names such as LM, PHIEL, and JAMESON. Obituaries mention GHOADBENT, LROAPBENT, BROAUBENT, VII Tuupletta Clara, and John Chander with relatives and locations in Perth, Geraldton, and surrounding districts.
Local notices describe holiday publishing changes and reader advertiser arrangements amid unclear text. Mentions of schools, schedules, and community notices appear, with several garbled phrases and misread names.
Washbrook led England's batting on a rain-affected day as South Africa struggled in the Test clash. Eighteen-year-old debutant D Evans or similar name shines amid the chaos. South Africa's bowlers offered pressure while fielding errors eased pressure on the home side.
Torrential rain and high winds caused widespread damage across New South Wales. A Presbyterian church near Yorkville suffered a toppled wall and rubble strewn streets as service and transport were disrupted by the storm.
A partial OCR fragment mentions departures to Australia and New Zealand with place names like London and Pawatimwe. The readable text hints at travel or shipping movements but details are unclear.
A new Holden arrives amid a phasing surprise, with Mr Gamble demonstrating its comfort and economy at Northampton and Ger aldon. The overhead six cylinder engine and independent front suspension mark a practical advance in Australian design, as officials plan further demonstrations and driving tests to showcase deceleration, speed, and fuel efficiency.
In Berlin on December 18, six British soldiers detained in the Soviet zone were released after senior British officials negotiated with the Soviet leadership. General Kolertw stated the incident was regrettable but not a strategic issue, while Soviet and Latvian liaison officials discussed the case. The soldiers said they were treated well by their captors and found the Russians amiable and friendly.
A woman named Mrs Brooks of Harvey, about forty four, was found dead in four feet of water near the river. Her daughter, a twelve year old, apparently followed her mother to the water as neighbors and Mr Carles Beery assisted. Mrs Brooks was taken to the Harret Hospital for treatment. an investigation followed.
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