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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1950
Page
2
Victorian police experts recommend Holden as the police car for mobile traffic and transport work after tests begun March 10. The vehicle logged 10,000 miles at an average 26 mpg, used mainly in the country at up to 80 mph and now aiding city duties by women police. Retired police cars will be replaced. Inspector W T Avnot praised the Holden’s excellent performance amid heavy stop start cycles.
A fragment from Marine erae pharmacy in Geraldton advertises a 12 packet product named Akidy-te-tike claiming week long health benefits. It urges readers to find out more.
Suiediale vacancies for married men and one single man at Chapman Research Station. Preference to ex servicemen. Good opportunities for advancement. Apply within one week at Commonwealth Employment Service office in Geraldton or at Chapman Reserve Station Nabawa.
In a garbled clipping from Geraldton, a birth is noted at Geraldton Maternity Hospital on January, 1990 to Edna and Geors’4 dangster, described as a nursery term. It also mentions an infant son Kevin James McDean born to Allan and Flo McDean of Ma Point, and a memorial line for a late wife on Tuesday, October 10, 1935.
A Geraldton Guardian item reviews Allied control talks in Tokyo about repatriation and the fate of Japanese POWs held by Russia. It notes missing numbers, deaths, and disputed figures, with warnings Russia may face international pressure if it withholds information and delays release of prisoners.
Weather forecast from the Weather Bureau notes moderate north winds and a warm trend with Sunday high around 65.1 degrees. A motor truck overturned near Northampton on the Carnarvon Road, driver Marty Cross escaped injury. vehicle owned by Metropolitan Fisheries Ltd. Coastal shipping includes Kydra calling Geraldton Sunday and Dorrigo loading sleepers at Carnarvon. A sawdust fire at Milars Timber yards was extinguished. no major damage. Dongara road board secretary Cocking arrested for theft. court remand for eight days. Crayfish charges against Colin Slator in Geraldton. he failed to appear. Augmented air service planned from Geraldton to Perth. extra flights added as demand rises. Nabawa clearing sale results reported with high livestock demand. South Pacific Youth Congress notes volunteers and missionary dedication cards signed. funds raised for medical, education, and evangelization efforts.
A fragmented note references a Belmont Park racing meeting and handicaps. It mentions Western Australian Tart Vale and Mont Park West Sarmitiay in unclear context. The readable items suggest a horse racing event with handicaps and race references at Belmont Park.
A list of travelers aboard MacRobertson-Alder Airways between Geraldton and Perth over three days. Names include Bradshaw, Francis, Breeman, Goods, Nettle, Davey, Leslie, Menthews, Gray, Lawkins, Roger, Opine, Gowning, Cusack, Towneite, Woods, Pider, Morse, and many others, with departures and arrivals noted for Geraldton, Perth, Carnarvon, and intermediate legs.
London Jan 10 high flying RAF planes check a report of another Russian atomic explosion. Evening News says measurements of radio activity are taken in the stratus area and will be studied by experts at the Supply Minister's research establishment at Irwell Berkshire. Findings will be floated with reports from scientists.
A car belonging to Thomas Fatis was stolen from outside a house on Eleanor Street last night and recovered near Chapman Bridge on Waxgrukive site. The vehicle shows no damage and no belongings were found with it.
A list of passengers traveling with Midland Railway between Perth and Geraldton over recent days includes Fran Perth, Courtney Langra, Lyun, Valenti, J. Vinier, G. Wear, W. Willis, A. Allender, A. J. Benson, and others. Names appear for Geraldton and Perth journeys with numerous attendees noted by surname initials and given names, indicating a steady flow of travelers.
Passengers traveling on the Geraldton in Carnarvon Taxi Service include Rohnny Messrs Chapman WET Cavell Mesdames Chipman A Matard and Olea Master E Chapnan. The fragment documents a taxi journey with listed names and titles from the Carnarvon area.
A collage of society items from Western Australia notes travel and family visits. Mrs Richard Brown returns from a city vacation with sister Miss Pat Haden of Viewvia Park during holidays, while Mr Ford pursues industrial training in Geraldton. Geraldton gains word of a second daughter Nisa passing a University of Western Australia training certificate. Students showcase strong results with distinctions in geography biology physiology and art.
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