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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
2
Notice warns that any person detaining or disfiguring the windings of lists will be prosecuted. Event details mention an afternoon of sport with handicaps and refreshments on the ground. The notice is issued by the Crathton Retail Traders Association, dated 24/12/40.
Veulian Pismmes a Greek national born in Meleti Florina Greece and resident twenty five years in Australia now living Chapman Road Geraldton WA intends to apply for naturalisation under the Nationality Act THR.
A dated reflection on the Christmas 19th anniversary, citing tension between Western and Eastern blocs, UN tensions, and Christian influence in global politics. It notes non-Christian nations seeking peace, mentions Soviet influence, Chinese Christianity under persecution, and praise for leaders like Nehru. It cites the Moral Rearmament Movement as a global ethical effort.
The passage notes a cautious view that the world may experience a major upheaval in the next three to four years as Western nations rearm. It suggests the Soviet Union could be compelled to acknowledge peace efforts and real cooperation with democracies, potentially lifting the shadow from future Christmases.
Ore trading details show the Newessile mine sending manganeye ore to Newcastle with ship Kogut ilya cleared at 5 tuk Mutlas and Koolinda of State Shipping Service arriving at Orukdton after a Darwin to Fremantle voyage. Police report a jewellery and watch robbery on Durlacher Street with 70 wristlet watches and other items valued around 450 pounds stolen. Detective JH. Gooch leads Geraldton investigations. Disturbance case in Geraldton hotel ends with Hana Andersen fined £3 plus costs. A coming out party for Miss Beverley Prior occurs at Fitzgerald Street with extensive entertainment. Local notices include theft fines and a South Pacific Youth Congress delegate update with E. Keegan headed for Cooranuns.
Geraldton residents depart for holidays with relatives in Perth and Claremont. Mrs H E Hammersley of Wells Station Walkaway Port and friends Mr F Gray and Mrs accompany family members to Geraldton today. The Mayor and Mayoress learn of daughter Miss Margaret McAleer’s Melbourne University degree and holiday in Sydney with her brother Master Tony McAleer and grandparents.
Eleven boats raced the Geraldton harbor course as official handicapper L Fathers tested a sealed handicap to compare Glad and Top-in with rivals. Scandal led briefly, followed by Glad and Vicky Lee, with Vampire and Samaral in pursuit. Vampire finished second, Scandal won the scratch race, and Lily was disqualified for a breach of sailing rules. Junior races followed with Scandal, Alpha, and Vampire among top finishers.
A new aircraft intended for air ambulance use will transport standard full sized stretchers, four seated casualties, an attendant and a pilot. First aid equipment will be carried with provisions for blood transfusions. Orders are being arranged with Australia, with negotiations to follow in New Zealand and South Africa.
Passengers listed traveling on MR Road Railway Company buses between Perth and Geraldton over several days. From Verth on Thursday a long roster includes many individuals with surnames such as Jarvis, Reeves, Hollingworth, McGregor, and Turmees, plus women and children. From Perth on Friday names include Borringer, Letch, Clapton, Coombs, and many others. From Geraldton Friday, Saturday rosters name Williams, McDowall, Kerbey, Hanlon, and Pearson among others. From Geraldton Saturday includes Mann, Brown, Cook, Gray, Criddle and accompanying wives, widows, and children.
A two day air service record from the MacRobertson Miller Aviation Company lists Geraldton to Perth and Perth to Geraldton passengers. The Friday and Saturday itineraries include numerous named passengers and multiple legs such as Geraldton to Carmeenon and Geraldton to Perth with many individuals noted.
A readable list of services across churches including Holy Communion at 7 a.m and 10 a.m, Morning Prayer and Sermon, Evening Prayer with carols, Baptism services, and social hours. It notes Presbyterian Morning Worship, Salvation Army prayer meetings and Christmas offerings, with timings ranging from early morning to evening.
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