Appreciation from Geraldton Visiting Nurse Scheme
Acknowledgment from HM Penniment secretary of Vieruldtom thanks HOGS BelL paeedegbes and all workers, participants, and the public for their help in the recon appeal for funds. The steel appeal and related efforts in Mannequin Vararkesant Etattte were very successful. Wishing a happy Christmas and New Year.
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Ape Cresiione
Coumbrey
Geraldton
Mannequin
Etattte
Gerahnon Ani
New York
Penniment
Vieruldtom
Farrell in loving memory of Helena Farrell
In loving memory of Helena Farrell who died December 28 1980 memories linger as dear as yesterday inserted by her husband, sons and daughters. Kevin Williams ex 2/10th Battalion remembered in an obituary notice for a brother who died in an accident December 27 195. Loved, remembered and longed for always by his mother, father and sisters.
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Clark
Slater
Hetty
Gerallin Ott
Heaven
Betty
Bruce
Farrell
Helena
Williams
Kevin
Christmas a festival rooted in ancient solstice rites
The Geraldton Guardian discusses Christmas origins from Cristes Masse to the Unconquered Sun birthday. It traces the festival’s evolution from Roman solstice customs to Christian Natalis, noting a solar crisis in Yule lore and heathen practices linked to “Mother’s Night” before Christmas Eve gained prominence among Europeans.
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Christ
Jesus
Evlehentel
Mithea
Street Betting Charge Faces Local Case In Traffic Court
Police constable A Tide testified that Mervyn Cumamins was accused of traffic ofeemetion related to betting transactions about racehorses. Cumamins pleaded guilty to a Saturday offense in Jacker Steel and was convicted with costs. A separate incident saw a car rear door fly open on a Green and at a but nion turn injuring four year old Rowland Late, who was taken to Victoria District Hospital with a possible skull fracture. his condition today was reported satisfactory.
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A. Tide
Mervyn Cumamins
Tanker and weather items amid a cluttered maritime brief
A garbled colonial era column reports a tanker schedule to Geraldton from Bremantine bearing 2000 tons of motor spirit and a range of weather forecasts. It notes phosphate rock shipments, municipal budget remarks by Mayor McAleer, and a Gifts at Marine Terrace Pharmacy feature highlighting cosmetics, crystal ware, travel goods, and gift items with a focus on local shoppers.
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Hestoners
Hartington
King Nepromy
Gerald Durage
Mt. Lyell Barners
Ber
Metropolitan
Geraldton
King Neptune
Carey
Ne Phosphate
Christin Island
Marine Terrace Pharmacy
Taurnas
Max Factor
Bileabett Arden
Potter & Moore
Marine Terrace
Desperate For Money Perth Man Admits Theft
A clerk named Arthur Thomas Lowney aged 22 from Claremont faces Perth Valee Court charges for stealing 334 pounds from the Western Australian Tourist Bureau between August 16 and December 8. He allegedly confessed to a detective that he took the money to fund his engagement and rising expenses. Downey, committed for trial at the next Criminal Sessions, claimed hardship and explained the scheme involved manipulating receipts and duplications to cover shortages.
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Perth
Arthur Thomas Lowney
Claremont
Perth Racing Carnival Opening Day Acceptances Feature
The Perth Racing Carnival opens with acceptances listed for Monday at the Woven Antestat Club. Key fields include WA Derby three-year-olds and various stakes, with weights and entries such as Myth, Glor, Mr. Dexign, Time Rapide, and many others. Visitors’ Handicap lists nine furlongs with entrants like Easewell, Levels, Port Theme, Keen Son, Myamba, and Queenie among others.
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Derby
Myth
Mina Celebes
Brew Corlene
Hack Law
Ste Shell
Ron Santina
Guy Tri
Sorevey
Queenie
Prin
Ellie
Appian
Batzak
Perth Cup and Railway Stakes ballot at Western Australian Turf Club
Thirty horses remain in the Railway Stakes after the opening meeting of the Uneasia carnival. One ballot will reduce entrants to twenty four, and the same method will apply to the Perth Cup II leaving twenty five acceptors. Remaining entrants include thirty one horses in the two events.
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Turf Club
Christmas Shoppi Orgy of Spending in Perth
Perth shoppers flood city and suburbs with a credit buying spree. Stores report rapid growth in gift purchases and a shift from cash to credit. Officials note December note issues rising to meet demand as the Treasury anticipates further increases.
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Lille
Thunderlaw
Vandenuis
Dr. Brian
Iwrawind
M. Whlef
Caibonne
Tob
Breen
Shanta
Forest Tess
Thinimss Thetis
Trop
Pri
S. Woeramel
Treasury
Ban on Dutch Ships Calls for Action in Indonesia
A Waterside Workers Federation of Australia statement condemns Dutch actions against Indonesia. It urges Britain and the United States to oppose Dutch aggression, appealing peace advocates and labor groups to unite against what it calls imperial interference and violations of the United Nations Charter.
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Federation of
Averratin
Fromtage Lampers’ Vaion
Mfr
McKennie
Indonesia
Memetie
Federation
Britain
United States of America
Frenchery Tie
Duteh Asutult
Republic of Indonesia
Aed Pein Beout
Te Datei Imperial
State Basic Wage In Western Australia Court Inquiries
The State Arbitration Court opened discussions on basic wage in Western Australia. President Mr A Dunpty and Australian Labor Party general secretary Mr T G Lames announced an intensive investigation to begin after the court’s annual vacation. The inquiry is described as the court’s major current task and will proceed as soon as party readiness allows.
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Perth
State Arbitration Court
A. Dunpty
Autralian Labor Party
T. G. Lames
Western Australia
Davies
Thinphy
Fatal Burning Accident in Perth
A two-and-a-half year old boy, Austen Granville Bentley of South Guildford, died in Children’s Hospital after his blouse caught fire while playing with matches. The incident occurred at Camp No. 1 around 1:20 PM. His mother Mrs May Bentley managed to beat out the flames but the child sustained severe chest and head burns. Police report from Guildford indicates the blaze began when the child’s blouse ignited during play with matches.
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Perth
Austen Granville Bentley
South Guildford
Children's
Darwen
Camp No
Guildford
May Bentley
Prime Minister Consults Ministers Over Timber Lease Case
The Prime Minister Mr Chitley spoke by telephone with Federal Ministers today about the Bulolo Timber lease matter. Minister Ward and other officials met in Canberra soon after 9 am and conferred for more than an hour. A decision on Ward's possible relief from administration is expected after ministers complete discussions.
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Canberra
Deventer
Mr. Chitley
Ward
Biblothier Lees
Chinley
Win
Chiffley
Canadian Paper Mills Payroll Tops National Industry
Canadian Paper Mills at Ottawa report annual payroll of 77 million pounds, the largest for any single industry in the country. Canada’s timber output fuels newsprint production, supplying three of five newspaper pages worldwide, with extensive power generation across industries.
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Ottawa
Canara
Canada
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