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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1950
Page
3
The Perth water system faces high demand with bans on garden watering in the Population area. Officials warn continued heavy use could strain supply until conditions improve, urging conservation and caution through the coming days.
Mr Stifford, council member, laments high hospital power costs and demands the council offer hospital the lowest charges. He cites commercial firm practices and urges a concession while noting the council’s electricity system is under review. The letter was referred to the electric committee for investigation.
Canberra reports that a royal visit to Australia is not expected this year. The King and Queen’s plans remain unsettled as officials say no invitation has yet been extended and a qualifying trip is unlikely before late may. The Governor General and Palace communications have been incomplete and uncertain.
An aged account describes a shipboard drama with Michael Rocheford of Wellington and Norman Monarch. Detectors and customs officers aboard the vessel Te Wey Hue confront a pale crew member as they board the vessel after entering the harbor.
Prize winners listed from a Western Austria lottery draw with top prizes and ticket numbers. Names and locations appear jumbled but indicate the chief prize and several supporting awards.
The United Nations committees discuss extending the Chinese Nationalist delegates and pressure the Soviets on seating, while Western powers weigh potential actions. Eastern bloc reps argue for maintaining control, with uncertainty about a Soviet veto affecting key votes. The delay hinges on how to handle minority representation and anti discrimination aims amid Cold War tensions.
A dated fragment discusses French attitudes toward propaganda and foreign influence. It notes the French desire to avoid external manipulation, the impact of four years under a security regime, and a wish to maintain autonomy. The text compares American aid and communism, suggesting lingering insecurity from past national events.
Washington reports eight Atlantic Pact allies will finalize military aid agreements next week as U S officials map a strategic master plan for Western Europe. Progress hinges on accepting forms amid disputes. Britain appears reluctant to proceed.
A herd of 26 cattle began a dawn transfer from Cricalen to Walkaway and beyond, traveling 12 days over 26 miles of rail through Melbourne, Port Tele and Kalgoorlie. About 19 bulls and 62 cows, plus 29 oxen, completed the voyage with minimal injuries, aided by Mr T. M. Tewetbeuit and Western Australian Railways.
Muddled text appears to reference a city, a figure named Tish HC, and mentions hats, wan ter, and a sale. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes to form a concrete news item.
A list of travelers aboard Midland Railway between Perth and Geraldton over several days includes numerous passengers from Perth and Geraldton, with names such as F. Perth, F. Biyttik, Chris Ketendon, J. Virrath, J. McEwan, W. J. Montagne, and many others. The register covers trains from Monday to Tuesday with crews and passengers noted.
A list of passengers who flew between Geraldton and Perth and Geraldton to Carnarvon over recent days. Names include Cook, Mrs Cook, Martin, Napier, Cavanagh, Morgen, Clune, Gray, Wane, Howson, Coxon, James, Rowen, McKenna and others. The notices record departures and returns on Mondays Tuesdays and Tuesdays, with various routes and passenger groupings.
A chaotic list of horse names and handicaps appears from Western Australian turf notes. The document outlines handicaps and runners for a forthcoming meeting at headquarters next Saturday, featuring horses such as Ghee Erin, Mad Lady, Bright Bk, and Forest Quan, with various numeric weights and event annotations. The fragmented text lists venues, distances in miles, and multiple race entries including Ascot Handicad and other titles, suggesting a program of races and odds.
Passengers travel to Carnarvon by taxi service including J Vuh A Vales and Mesdames HL Mervmnion I a for the day.
A hospital death follows a child’s accidental encounter with a black snake in a baby’s pram. Mothers and witnesses reported the event at a station area with an ambulance and medical staff responding. the infant died shortly after admission.
An Alpine style Montadale breed, developed from Cheviot and Columbia stock, was shown for the first time at the Fiftieth International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. The cross bred sheep resemble Cheviots but have a longer body and woolly flanks. Montadales reportedly average 12 to 14 pounds of fleece. The breed aims for hardy, vigorous stock suitable for early sale as weather permits. The exhibition underscores ongoing cross-breeding efforts across Texas Wisconsin and other states with interest from livestock groups and breeders associations.
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