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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1950
Page
2
Goldsbrough Mort and Company Limited lists outside vendors items including 100 Bungaree wethers and 2 and 4-tooth, 9 working horses and one hack broken to harness. Plant and machinery include Weise Mcormick Drill and various implements. 370 cornstalks of timber and new wool packs. Produce records 17 bags of Baltidu oats and 22 tons of hay with ancillary items.
A fragmented notice lists outside vendors offering machinery and related items including mortar, pumps, tools, tank parts, carts, radiators, timber, canvas and other shop stock. Vendors state they will place stock on rails free of charge up to £10 over value if buyers require, and they disclaim responsibility for any loss or damage.
The Cue District Road Board invites tenders for a Scavenger Pump Marine Diesel Engine Type T.sz twin cylinder 500 RPM with air receiver and fuel tank, no water system or switchboard, plus a 30k volt DC generator 1:7 amp. Engine and generator may be accepted as a complete unit or separate units. Inspections at Cus Power House for 35 days. L Morris.
Geraldton Beach Camps Ltd invites tenders for repairs and renovations to twenty beach camps. Tenders close on Wednesday February 11th 1960 at 3 30 pm. All tenders to be addressed to the Secretary. Neither the lowest nor any tender will necessarily be accepted. By order of the Board.
Tenders are invited for the price for Geraldton Sub Lot 308 with chase No 109 Gregory Street. Submissions addressed to P.O. Box 107 Geraldton must be received by Saturday January 28 1900.
Stafy vacancies seek an assistant matron and two housemaids. Duties start January method: apply to the secretary at Po Box Geraldiga or Hing Teleplose Nos 68 Geraldten.
Tenders are invited for external painting of twenty Beach Camps on Geraldton accounts. Enquiries to the Secretary, Beach Camps Geraldton. Buses to the Regatta with tail fares paid before Wednesday next. January 25th, 1950. Maternity Hospital Geraldton note and several obituaries and memorials follow.
The sons and daughter of the late Mr William Ayling thank friends and relatives for sympathy expressions. Mr and Mrs A McLean Bluff Point thank kind friends for letters cards telegrams and tributes for the recent loss of their son and special thanks to Mrs P L McDermott for her sympathy and help.
Mr and Mrs G 8 Willock of 144 Fitzgerald Street announce the engagement of their only daughter Bonnie Moya to Keith Alexander, son of Mr and Mrs W G Mulligan of 1 Throssell Street Collie.
The Geraldton Guardian reports Secretary of State Acheson clarifying the western Pacific defence line from the Aleutians to the Philippines. It notes U S commitment to defend Japan and the Philippines if needed, while aiding Asia and the southwestern Pacific via Commonwealth cooperation to assist less capable nations.
Brisbane police aided a Victoria police radio link by relaying a patrol unit’s transmission after a mash and grab robbery. The Victorian HQ could not hear or confirm the car’s response, so Brisbane radio relayed the instruction over a long distance to locate the scene.
Weather Bureau reports sultry Geraldton with fog in Perth area and variable winds. Tea and butter coupons announced with validity changes and Monday reactivations. Kytra arrives from Fremantle with twelve tons discharged and seventeen tons loaded for north west ports. Geraldton experiences a heat wave with temperatures from 96.6 to 105.5 degrees over recent days. A matinee for Housewives titled Secrets of Life will be shown at Radio Theatre with a lecture on sensible sex and nursing staff available.
Captain John Brewster claims accidental discovery of a cure for the common cold during hay fever treatment at a US Navy hospital. A fourpence red tablet named coricidin is said to have 90 percent success in 672 patients. Britain could save billions in output and millions of manpower days, with reported high efficacy even ten hours after onset.
Geraldton hosts a string of visiting dignitaries and locals on extended breaks. Mr. Binkeway of Tocumwall vacations in Geraldton with his son and daughter in law, while Mr. Cameron of Big Bell Mines briefly visits before heading to Perth. Senator-elect D. R. Willeses enjoys a few days in town at the Queen's Hotel. Royal manager Mr. M Fathers recovers after an appendectomy at Rovella Hospital. Film commentator Mr. Elliot Forbes travels with the Secrets of Life entourage and joins Geraldton engagement. The Mayor and Mayoress entertain at a cocktail party for visiting students from Melbourne and local residents at the Great Merth hotel and Gains.
A local shop in Los Angeles enhances a work order by offering an added service. Mechanic J. H. leads the modification and coordinates with the client to ensure completion within the original timeline. The update reflects improved efficiency and expanded offerings.
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