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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1948

Page

2

Australian Government Railways Vacancies in Western Australia

Western Australia Government Railways invites applications for Engine Cleaners aged 17 to 21. Required: standard five or equivalent, birth certificates, school certificate, three references, and three copies. Obtain applications from Chief Traffic Manager Perth and district offices. Attractive pay and benefits, full-time 44 hour week, promotion prospects from cleaner to fireman.

Western Australia Belgie Hesirnus Railways Perth

Perth Agents Beam Lim ited Booking Notice

A terse notice lists bookings and contact details for EMI Perth agents. An address at 44 Blount’s Bay Band is shown alongside Geraldton and tourist information. Station masters are referenced in brief.

Perth Beam Limited

Victoria District Flour Milling Company Notice

Notice by Victoria District Flour Milling Company Limited calling the thirty ninth annual general meeting of shareholders held at the registered office. Meeting to consider six month accounts to October and a dividend, election of directors and auditors, and any other business. Auditor’s report available at the office during business hours after Monday. The meeting convened by order of the board. Delegation of transport from the Northern Hotel at 2:15 pm.

Victarie District Flour Milling Company Limited Veraldrem Daunary Balanew Nomadite Geont Northern Pam Peard G Hussick

Geral ton Yacht Club General Meeting Notice

Geraldton Yacht Club members are notified of a general meeting to be held at the clubhouse on Sunday following January 14. The agenda includes presentation of theかな, appointment of a managing committee, completion of club house work, and subscription renewals for 1947 48.

Geraliton Cab Howse Club Hanae Geneva

Dongara Irwin Race Club nominations date dispute

Nominations for a Dongara Irwin Race Club event face delays as owners and trainers dispute the revised voting date for the Dongara meeting scheduled around January 1948. The notice cites confusion over the extension and venue details at the race club home.

Dongara

Tenders for Meekatharra land improvements sought

Towed property at Oliver Street Meekatharra Lot 111 with four toned wood improvements is offered. A bank marked cheque for 5 percent is required with each tender and the deposit may be increased to 5 percent. Tenders must be sealed and marked Tender re State of F Brutt deceased. Lodged with Public Trustee A N A Hons 44 81 Georges Terrace Part no later than Friday January 30. No tender guaranteed. Verified at Perth January.

Oliver ‘Street Meekathares Merkatharra Arad Thris F. Brutt Trustey A.N.A George's Terrace UHR Perth Janstay

Bereavement Gratitude From Gibbs and Family

Gibbs and family express sincere thanks for letters telegrams cards and expressions of sympathy after their bereavement. They praise the St John of God Hospital sisters and list local supporters and friends who offered aid and condolences.

Wil Alt Plenoe Sind Srs A. Taytor

Indonesian Federation Idea Seeks Interim Government Formation

A Dutch report outlines steps toward an Indonesian Federation with an interim federal government led by a cabinet including Indonesians, aiming to rehabilitate postwar governance. It notes the Jakarta Republican government’s exclusion from the plan and urges cooperation to advance nationalist aims amid territorial tensions and political shifts.

Soveruaort Cherl- Wet Batavia East Jilles Senate Itw Ager Tatomeshon Borno Indonesia West Java Sumatra Jokjakarta Jeanrvon Pers Eant Indies

Weather and Shipping Report From Geraldton Area

Weather forecast for the next twenty four hours calls for fine with moderate temperatures and light to fresh south to south west winds. A bulk wheat shipment to Fremantle was delayed after moving into the harbor at Geraldton on Monday. Temperatures dipped slightly during the early part of the week with a maximum around 93 degrees noted, and a later rise expected. Radio Theatre features a special matinée at the Kaito Theatre on Tuesday with a program including Mary’s Cremby and a schedule of short subjects beginning at 2 30 p.m.

Geraldim Fe Sea Ernest W. Gibson Geraldon Feo Fremantle Radio Theatre Ube Kaito Termvan

Garages in Geraldton set uniform hours for petrol sales

The report states all Geraldton area garages will follow common hours Monday to Friday from 3 am to 5 pm and Saturday hours vary by roster for petrol and oils sales. Public holidays will be 8:30 am to 10:30 am on a roster basis for petrol and oils. The supplier’s name will be shown on cards in all garages.

Geraldton

The Crayfish Industry At the Abrolhos Islands

Rural fishermen voice strong resentment as Fremantle boats harvest crayfish at the Abrolhos Islands during the season. Prevalent belief of an unlimited supply drives overfishing risk. Government action sought to prevent Fremantle boats from catching crayfish. ministerial authorities to consider the request imminently.

Fucther St Ie Ht Wiens H. Hull 3.C Fremantle Abrolhos Islands Fisheries Department Hull

Dutch Indies talks mask tense move toward self rule

A fragmented report outlines negotiations between Dutch authorities and Indonesian leaders, mentioning agreements in Java and Sumatra, a November timing, and a focus on self governance amid competing powers. The text hints at a transitional treaty and the complex authority overlap during the interim period.

Netherlands Inervaein Wnwerk Santi Taloowal Java Aml Sumatra

Jubilarians Mass at St Francis Xavier Cathedral

High Mass for Jubilarians to be celebrated at St Francis Xavier Cathedral starting 9 am with Most Rev Dr A J Dummer presiding. An 8 pm evening Converesziane will follow, and all friends and attendees of the Presentation Num are warmly invited.

St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral A. J Dummer

Eastern States Racing main event results and handicaps

Race day notes list winners and starters for multiple events at Monnow Valley aftermain programs. Mhiek La Trecalle led the program, with fields including Maine, Hoel, Bit of Gold, Shee trea, Carton 18 and Freep for AI. Other races feature Relieft Handicaps and Sisters Handicap with names such as Taw List, Audacity, English Maid, Grand Legend, Mohandas, and Prince Curt among the starters and varied dividends.

Monnow Valley Mhiek la Trecalle Iiteree Vente Maine Hoel Flewish Mahrom Joes Audacity Prince Curt Haws Rant Eba Foxacre Legend Mohandas Prattle Joy Ming Lettie Quane Benevolent Wandicap Ovenile William Tell New Warrior Glenriven Kathe Prince Bernarion Commer Sir Toba Toneh Tukitiwa Hetive

Secrets Guarded Atom Project Sparked Silent War

The article details extreme secrecy around the atomic program, noting undercover groups like The Creeps, codes updated constantly, and officials under assumed names. It cites no enemy sabotage, yet reports about 2,000 nontalkers and widespread precautions at universities and plants from Tennessee to California.

Fboman M. Jobin Jumunes Clvittian Efter University of California UK Ridge Tennessee Tuy Roosevelt Secretary of War Bfr Stimson

Midland Omnibus Service Personnel and Transit Figures Listing

A fragmented list cites individuals including HLackwell, He Harhuau, W. Geenie Babers, HL Howell, Atwell, Meola Nourmalle, WH F. He Brooks, A. Varluon, and Mayor Hetherington among others. Mentions Perth Saturday events, Curtin, Newell, and Torrey, with references to transit personnel and officials in a municipal context.

Che Perth Geruhim Alibys Bridas AC Witmer Dl Hist Hlackwell He Harhuau Tormeytshears Geenie Babers HL Howell Foreester M. Jos Heelan Dares Jahane Perth Mears Willlimeon Kelsall Metluam Mateatly Cresse Carter de McDugh Ereran Hetherington Stern Torrey Hinafregy Munifrey L. Newell Mesaduwea Curtin Boi M. Atne Newell Mo F Yo Meant Boy Cems I. Aime Rebell P Tray Ke Coninelli Hester Mbuvers Titman le Heuhuns L. Denyns Wika

Travelers’ List From Geraldton to Carnarvon Dates

A partially legible list shows numerous travelers between Geraldton Perth and Carnarvon with dates on a Saturday and Friday. Names include Mrs J Warren Miss Maxine G Warren D Yeage P Bugh and D Patterson among others. The fragmentary text references several itineraries and passenger groups across multiple days.

Fallot Mueltobortana- Titer Aviin Jute Wepant Gerathion Eriday Ual Goull Priday J. Warren Maxine G. Warren Geranton Perth Veriday D. Yeage P. Bugh Ona McArchur Vance Craig Hy. Pater Gibbes Ry Kemp Dreage V. Chigholut

Carnarvon Taxi Service group travel misread list

Passengers travelling with the Carnarvon Taxi Service to Carnavell Tourslay were Mr. McKenzie Mesdames McKennie and Croucher Misses Oukles and Culick and Muster C Gilbert with the Geraldrin company involved in the booking.

Carnacveill Om ‘Tourslay Geraldrin Carnarvon Taxi Service Mr. McKenzie Mesdames McKennie Croucher Misses Oukles Amd Culick Muster C. Gilbert

Murchison River Camp Visitors Named in Holiday List

A list of visitors to the Murchison River fishing camp during the holiday season includes Messrs O Wil shire SM Wiltshire L Wiltshire St Wittstire T Wiltshire W Wiltshire EB L Wilson T Murphy A Kaesul D Langoulant and Mesdames AG Witter and 1 Wiltshire.

Murchison River O. Wilshire SM. Wiltshire L. Wiltshire St. Wittstire T. Wiltshire W. Wittshire EB. L. Wilson T. Murphy A. Kaesul D. Langoulant Mesdames AG Witterwed

Retired Australian official visits Geraldton in brief stay

Jd Cooney, recently retired chief Inapeeth of the Western Australian Ballew Bure, returns briefly to Geraldton and stays at the Frew Fees Hotel Mir. Caoney plans to return to Perth early next week. Allan Gaentt of Neitanda, invited by the Western Australian Volunteer Pine Brigade, attends a gathering with regional officials and family. The gathering marks a rare reunion of four Huylen brothers, last seen together over twenty years, before Rev Father Huylen resumes his journey to Melbourne.

Aly Jd. Cooney Inapeeth Ballew Bure Pevent Te Frew Fees Mir Caoney Perth Asinon Gaentt Neitanda Uae Mr. Wid Stra Cooper le Vroy Hedani We Fieheom Stratton Kuster Wither Gerald Hin Ik Father Hoylen Kew Vier Farmn Tie Alen IR Hayden Houkher Legivathee Connell Alen A. Huylen Geraldiva High Schao Int Northam Cranfer Worth Madera Father Huylen Melbourne Geraldton L. Hoylen Shenton Street

Whose Business Reveals Gossip Amid Social Mix

Mrs Black chats with Kehna while her husband shifts, overheard quarrel-like exchanges reveal hushed talk about Huxiness and Mrs Brown. Aides murmur stammered replies as the scene hints at domestic intrigue and social tension.

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