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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
2
In remembrance messages from Reynolds Parsons and Parhams families note January memorials at Geraldton. Ger alto dates include January 3 1949 and January 5 1948 deaths. Expressions of love, memories, and gratitude accompany brief tributes from wives, children, siblings, and relatives.
A long reading outlines the coming year in federal and state politics, finance, and policy. It notes the Chifley Labor government’s socialisation stance, electoral redraws, and potential impacts on the economy, with focus on parliamentary terms, regional race dynamics, and looming decisions shaping Australia’s fiscal path.
Local and general items report a fatality in a sleeping incident, police involvement, and a nursemaid’s updates. Debts, births, and court actions feature, including Native Affairs matters and drunkenness cases. Logistics note a damaged fuel pump repair for Caroline Moller and Cecil G. Sellers voyage plans.
The text urges national unity and government leadership over sectarian interests. It emphasizes a course aimed to keep the country prepared for any eventuality and to ensure declarations reflect flat justice for all people.
Geraldton obituary notes the death of Mother Alury Monica Trey aged sixty-nine from Duylenford. Funeral planned at St Francis Novitiate Cathedral. Weather reports show continued heat with high max temps. minimum readings 6.0 degrees. Ministerial visit by Hon H Johnson to Geraldton and areas. Refrigerator cabinet explosion at Antor Delicatessen damages fixtures but cooling unit intact. Infant Health Clinic to reopen on February 17 with staff changes and transportation arrangements. Shark Bay fishing activity described as uneconomical due to low prices and waste of catch. potential shift away from local markets if prices do not improve.
Local figures including foreman Mr Wo W. Sewell of the Heeruldti Suntcipal Council and Mrs J J Dinne with daughter plan holidays in the metropolis and at Northam Claremont. Principal A J Keenin and Mr Hert Gillett depart Geraldton for Sydney and Northam respectively as Mrs Gillett stays with relatives. Mr Noethener to attend a meeting in His Majesty's Theatre tomorrow night with Federal Leader of The Caywaidon FA Semales, returning in May.
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