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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1950
Page
2
The note states that the minimum weight for af events is 9.7 and that the schedule closes with secretary Bw on February 8, 1950. The garbled text references a formal closing and an official in charge.
Tenders for a building, business and plant contract are invited with closing details on Saturday, February 11. Neither the highest nor any tender will necessarily be accepted. Contact Lesh Millar at St George's Buildings, Gernton. Births Marriages and Deaths BalaaIon round 1090 at Baconneau Hospital. both well. Minchin on February 4 1950 at St John of God Hospital Geraldton to Grace and Blogsley a daughter Rosslyn Grace. Phease nee Wetherall on February 4 1950 at St John of God Hospital Geraldton to Mr and Mrs Phense son Trevor John.
Fragmented, heartfelt memorial lines nostalgiacally honor husbands, sons, and brothers. Messages from wives, mothers, and siblings mention February death dates and enduring love, with scattered names and kin describing loss and remembrance across multiple families.
Geraldton Guardian reports on efforts to reach a US government agreement restricting atomic energy and prohibiting mimic weapons while weighing construction of a thermonuclear bomb. It notes widespread support for President Truman’s approach, U.S. and Soviet positions, and the urgency of international control to avert unbridled aggression amid the atomic arms race.
Local reports in Canberra suggest petrol rationing may end early with arrangements to borrow by Mrs Aljulster and Mr BR G. Menaies. Geraldton notes a death, a snake incident, court actions, undersized crayfish cases, a large sheep sale, and weather, with school enrolments rising at Geraldton High School.
The piece argues Russia could produce atomic weapons if capable, urging the United States to stay ahead. It suggests American espionage boosted Soviet progress and notes Russia’s recent air-type bomb work. A hydrogen bomb timetable and possible shifts in global power are discussed.
At Geraldton port the tanker forcefully arrived with 1000 tons of wheat bound for Japan aboard the Fersel Pacite Ranger. The ship completed loading yesterday afternoon and waited for overseas departure at 200 miles, with discharge and refitting underway. A separate vessel, Stanvae Syit Ney, reached the port front Freauville around 7:47 am, with sailing operations set to resume for Singapore soon. The Ly Kowlinda is due to arrive from Fremantle around 10 o clock, likely to dock and resume voyage within hours of arrival.
A fragmented report describes seal protection efforts tied to breeding cycles and illegal harvesting fears. It notes fishermen off California's coast and cutter patrols targeting poachers, with scientists claiming the species shifted from land to sea in origin.
In Geraldton, fifteen charges under the Traffic Act were heard by Magistrate T Ansell. cyclists received £1 fines for night riding and parking offences, others fined 10s to £1. motorists penalized for speeding and nuisance noise. Kevin Marsden was fined £5 for speeding a motor truck. Alan Hoxtatte’s speed case was dismissed after a self defense.
At dawn police raided two flats in Sandringham and Parkdale investigating the daytime shooting of John Gilligan. Erle Renwick, 27, of St Kilda, charged with felon in possession of a pistol. others detained for questioning as police seized a loaded automatic pistol, a 38 service pistol, and a silencer. Gilligan, wounded in the right forearm, operated on overnight with a stable condition reported.
Geraldton endures a prolonged heat spell with daily highs and a weekend peak. Temperatures climbed from normal to record levels with a top noon reading of 96.1 degrees as residents sought beach resets. A south wind offered only slight relief and no cool change appears imminent.
Passenger lists show travelers by road and rail between Perth, Geraldton, and Bibb land Railway routes. Names include J. Bottegal, A. G. Harris, R. Rann, H. Wilson, J. Fett tou, M. Corner, J. Ingle, V. Nelmes, D. Sates, and many others across Perth and Geraldton departures and returns on Monday and Tuesday schedules.
A fragmented transport notice lists recent air travellers from Geraldton to Perth Carnarvon Port Hedland Onslow and back to Geraldton. Names include M P Lappin M Brenan T C Alliter R Stearne R McKean J Evans V M Simpson J Cripps J F Chapa Geddes Ash Misee Crippe T McAleer Clark J Drage A Flaming K Pierce among others.
The Geraldton Carnarvan Taxi Service carried today the following passengers Merars J Thompson J Mallard a Bassett F Smith and Green with likely trips recorded for accounting or dispatch purposes.
A chaotic recap of travelers and locals including Mrs. R A Temby leaving Desmma Salon for Marine Terrace for a three week holiday, Mr Bir N Z Luygiin's Berth visit and Shepheard’s Hotel incident, Patrick Murphy in hospital progress, Sir and Mrs B A Letahman holidaying to the Eastern States, Constable SM Green en route to Shark Bus, W MasonReturning from the East, Southwell transferred to Fremantle Adventist mission preparations, Allan Southwell departing with party for Fremantle, and Mozart beginning early piano lessons as a child prodigy.
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