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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1948

Page

4

Obituary fragment from Hurth area provides mournful honor

In loving memory of deceased relatives, including a sister and aunt, names obscured by OCR, aged about ninety and others mourned at Forest Street AnNin Hare furs. The message expresses eternal rest and affectionate remembrance for Raith Margaret Kevin Eat Tan Robert Mavi Graeme and others.

Hurth Fon Dieevintaer Ditch Wes Anid Isterin Hal Lowy Perham Forest Street AnNin Anid Harefurs Judith Tinie Ikess Mordrent Elizabeth Anniets Raith Margaret Kevin Eat Tan Robert Mavi Graeme Eternu

In Memoriam Wray William Henry Harry

A tribute to the memory of Harry Wray husband of Amy and father of Nona and Jill who departed unexpectedly on December 7 in Ta Oh for the touch of a vanished hand in prayerful memory from family and friends

Wray William Henry Harry Amy Nona Jill

Britain Faces Deepening Meat Shortage After War

The Geraldton Guardian reports postwar Britain struggles with meat supply. Ministers Strachey and Summerskill acknowledge constrained beef, pork, and bacon deliveries, with contracts in Denmark, Poland, Argentina, and Canada under strain. Imports from Ireland and New Zealand rise to cover needs, while higher Continental competition and price dynamics push Britain toward longer shortages.

Britain Huntieh House of Commons Minster For Food Sir Strachey Partiaentry Ministry At Food Edith Smuimerskill Austen Hines Hueva Dames Denmark Poland New Zealand Bouakk Wali Alice Aime Trainem Cornell Eire Lt Summerskill Dlis Hoge Tony Argentina Holland Helzim Axhenlince Sam Merskill Sritvin Marshall Ald Aimos

Frantic Industry Expansion Draws Regional Attention

The article notes expansion of a new industry drawing attention from local and state leaders. Northern Western Athens Harratla regions show mixed reception while southwestern prospects promise fat lambs with some cattle potential. Government hearings push experimental work in Abang hinterland to test feasibility and cost.

Ssemut Athen Hratla Abang Esperanes

Holiday Publishing Arrangements in Geraldton

Community notices report no Geraldton Guardian issue on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day 194? Dates. Shipping lines announce Singapore and Malaga passage aboard the Royal Inter Ocean lines with berthing at Geraldton. Local incidents include a Walkaway motorcycle crash injuring Nerina Lrosuond and a Northampton projector fund raising drive. Obituaries note deaths of Mrs Ellen Tau Gras of Nukuvea and Mr John Chaunin of Murchison Goldfields, with funeral details and mourners listed.

Nabawa Perm Ellen Tau Gras Nukuvea Lucy Sufwwa Monnignor Irwin Northampton Aidan Pinder Worrest Street Geraldton Murchison John Chaunin Victorit District Hospital Moinly Gearleiian Havine Western Australia Victuela Gernbslton Ty Watter & Son J.T. Marsden Wonthella Uinkarra Westerday Mier Rew Key Valley Alan Finder Forrest Street

Holden car impresses at Geraldton in a display

Reports from Geraldton describe Holden showing strong appeal at a public demonstration. A crowd observed the Holden's performance amid talks of its standing and potential use, with attendees noting its appeal and speculating on future uptake.

Geruthoi RaGiday Auteramn Sven Mielve Waverley

Geraldton Travel and Staffing Changes Listed

Mr. David Grant of Yanget and Mrs. A. E. Grant host guests and travel to Perth by road while Mike Marsure Aefferios from Haera (South Australia) plans a six week stay in Perth with Mr. and Mrs. Grant as hosts. Abe Hef travels to Singapore with wife and aims for Canton posting. J. Anderson and family depart Geraldton as National Bank manager changes and farewell events conclude at the Geraldton Club. new manager B. W. Kelly and wife arrive to start duties at the National Bank.

David Grant Yanget Slater Clee J. Lea Perth R. Netti Geratiton Victorian Park Mrs. Anderson Cnt Gersaldton Club Agilgran The National Bank Geraldton UW. Kelly Ae Tote

Jap War Criminals Judgment On Appeals

The United States Supreme Court decided on December 20 that it could not intervene in Japanese war crimes trials. General McArthur will order executions for all six defendants. The proceedings will be conducted in absolute secrecy and may be announced at any hour. The British Foreign Office reports the court’s decision and the appeals process remains unresolved.

Warrington United States Supreme Court Ak Bee McArthur United States International Military ‘Tribunal

German border shootings spark grim border crisis passage

December 21 report from Merlin describes fanatical Communist activity at the German border.Details allege guards fire without warning, with refugees and escape attempts rising as dozens of Communist agents are uncovered in camps housing refuzers, raising fears and tightening patrols along the frontier.

Merlin Fannie Pegulin Artiy Thea Quieie Atrhy Tn Uriles Ricklee Evry Hellees Oth Tess Excape Caeches Tovigicin Arigiil Tika Cate

Inquiry in New Zealand Explores Communist Activities

Wellington December 21 Acting West Minister Str Nash hands public service commission a sole inquiry into alleged Communist activity linked to the Public Service Association. Nash warns the secret technique used by the party could harm the trade union movement and threaten state structure as he cites Mr. J. L. Lewin of the Public Service Association as an example.

Wellington Str Nash Documenta Ue Public Service Commindam Wiz Seeview Association Nash Con Munist Sieh Terhnique Bat Public Service Assoviition Me. J. 1 Lewin

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