Lost Dog Pictures DISTRIBUTION FROM AIR
Melbourne reports an air mishap while a dog picture distribution project is investigated by the Civil Aviation Department. A former Pathfinder pilot related to Australian singer and golfer Jean Hammond is cited as a brother of a pilot involved. The incident references a white photographic print and alleged drops from a glide path, with several witnesses noting stray dogs and a run of events surrounding dropped photographs and permissions.
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Melbourne
Civil Aviation Department
Hasard
Tad Ami White
Pathfinder
Wrei‘mond
Jean Hammond
Haserd
Cle Aviation Departimeat
Baker
L. C. Wilson
Violent Crime Surges in Melbourne Knife Attacks Soar
Melbourne records a record year with 34 arrests on 26 murder counts amid a spike in knife attacks. Police chief Superintendent Lyon warns of intensified patrols and mass manpower if needed. Clothing robberies rise, with over £20,000 stolen from stores in the past three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Shockin
Melourne
Silvin Hotties
Fitzroy
CLE
Lyonald
Tlme
Curious Item in Report on Japan Mystery Parcel to Australia
December 10 report by Commonwealth Statistician Dr Roland Wilton notes an odd item from 1944-45: Australia imported £5 worth from Japan. Inquiries found a parcel of underwear with unknown route during wartime, leaving how value was determined and how the parcel reached Australia unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austra
Commonwealth Statistician
Roland Wilton
Australia
Japan
Tveur
Commonwealth
People on the Move Midland Omnibus Service
Travellers on the Midland Omnibus Service journeyed between Perth and Geraldton aboard the Aid lamd Railway Company line. The past few age days saw names including Meears Chanas Gamwry Cekiing Joosm Hafien Meminuwes Brown Carr Gren Ore Flareia and Mere-Mines Reisen recorded among the passengers.
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Ube
Aidlamd
Perth
Geraldton
Werth
Meears
Chanas
Gamwry
Cekiing
Joosm Hafien
Meminuwes Brown
Carr
Gren Ore
Flareia
Gam An Mere
Mines Reisen
Weather Forecast From Perth Bureau For Geraldton
Weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau Perth predicts fair to good conditions for Geraldton with fresh westerly winds and a fine overall outlook. Impending winds remain moderate with no heavy rain expected in the near terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Perth
Geraldton
Firepower at Hungnam Aims to Hold UN Foothold
Turreted ships and destroyers reinforce Hungnam defense in north west Korea as 100000 Chinese and North Korean troops press to push UN forces into the sea. Carrier aircraft hammer the enemy amid heavy naval gunfire while the western front remains quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javart
Inez Altiet
Korea
Hunnam
United Nations
Teeth Corps
Funenam
Pusan
London
Otmervere
Truman asks Congress to speed up war production
The article reports President Truman seeking congressional action to avoid delays in defense production. It notes that similar powers were used in World War I and that Defence Secretary General George Marshall has ordered the armed services to accelerate army procurement to turn the United States into a robust arsenal for defending democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence Secretary
George Marshall
Armed Services
United States
International M C C Team in Sydney Cricket Match
The visiting BLCC side faced Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on December 10. Australia were all out for 120. the MCC visitors finished at 171, failing to avoid follow on. Enakishawe opened and batted through the day as Setumipe led to a draw at 173 for 3.
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Sydney
BLCC
Sydney Cricket Ground
Totus
Enakishawe Berfore
Setumipe
Holidays and midweek reopening notice
The holidays for Christmas will close postal operations until Wednesday morning next week. Normal trading resumes at West once open, but no further deliveries occur until then except Boxing Day hours for postal business excluding money transactions for one hour from 1 am. Regular Mall delivery continues Saturday morning.
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Warning West
Nest
Pest
Motor Cyclist Fined for Dangerous Driving in Geraldon Court
Eric Ward Burned, a 26 year old truck driver from Dorgan, was fined £10 and had his driving license suspended for thirty days after failing to appear for a charge of dangerous driving in Eleanor Street, Ber alton. Police evidence showed he travelled on the wrong side of the road, failed sobriety tests, and gave vague explanations. The magistrate noted the credibility questions but upheld the conviction, with the driving license canceled for thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ansell
Geraldon
Eric Ward
Dorgan
Conte
Beralton
Elewhey Street
RJ. Twlly
J. K. White
Puritan
Vietara
Strougix
Iquer
Wagratiate
White
Eleanor ‘Street
Burston
Burlton
Dongura
Confishle White
Wes Trench
Pall
Alain
Furiton
Ieee
Darlton
Meng Hin
Eleanor Street
Comstable
Burtton
Tully Accined
Ile Maachine
Sergeant Tully
Raritan
Bergeant Tully
Barttan
Mr. Ansell
Tully
Conmumel
Ansell
Buriton
Venam
Astor Delicatesen Opens with Home Made Food Delights
In Geraldton the Astor Delicatesen opens offering fish and chow and homemade sandwiches. Local items include Trek Tyre and assorted products with prices noted, including 7.90 and 35 by 20 sizes. The listing mentions Cathedral Avenue and a business address in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor Delicatesen
Xovee Coleen
Samuel Gente
Holls
Trek
Buck
Geraldton
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Lost Dog Pictures
AIR
People On
Midland Omnibus Service
Hungnam
Truman
Congress
Democracy
Queensland
Western Australia
Noo
Mactiil
Raward
M.C.C
Motor Cyclist
Britain
Ati Eons Jro
T Carters
Hearts
Kay
May Street
Bill
Orient
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
Ger
Carters
Sox
Carter's
STMAS
T Department of Young ‘Motorary
Aldton Newspapers Limited
Mason & Hamlin
L. BE
Owland
Blair Point
Gregacy Street
O'Marey
Bief Point
Gerald
Cilaker Butt
Chapman Marine
Harnet Johnston
P.O. Lane
FPOR
GMC
Wiltshire Iron Engiavers
Fitzgerald Street
Raving
Hacley D Ade
Tames
Palmers
Geraldton Tyre Service Pty. Ltd
Cathedral Avene
Uye Lemore
Great Sorthers Motel
Houpars
M. Tuslor
Post Office
Geraldion
Marine Terrace
Astor Delicatesses
Binger
Marine ‘Terrace
Snd
Eastern Valley Farm
Alf Angel
Moonyoonsaka
Eas
Great Northern
Mosday
Great Northern Hotel
Burpee, Philp & Go, Ltd
Jame
Terma Radio Motors Pty. Ltd
Geraldios
Randwick
N.W
Crecks & Brooker
Taubman
Crecks & Brooker Company
DHE
Young Motors Pty. Ltd
Marine Geraldton
Renbe
Sunline Crooks & Brooker Company
Cook
Ware
Roselia Hospital
Wwasted Creents
Nate
Freeseasons Hotel
Gov- Hospital
Gersidtos Motors Pty. Ltd
Geraldten
Geraid
RING
Bob
Boy Hope
Lucille Ball
Bob Hope
Damon Rumyan
Universal
Fie
Lois Maxwell
Gorden Macrae
Tim Holt
Arizona Ranger
Santoh Rt
Friday Ladd
Visieare
Alan Ladd
Betty Field
Ne Wan
Ladd
Tarzan
Jane
Fies
Lex Barker
Brenda Joyce
Walle Ter der
Hoover
Radio Motors Pty. Ltd
Marine-Terrace
Mystery
Geraldton Town Hall
B. J. Graham
Fate and the
Walkaway Hall
C.W.A. Ball
Howe
Tusk
Toune
Astor Delicatessen
Oviler
Geraldton Yacht Club Hall
Dawson
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