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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1949
Page
2
A historic racing notice lists several handicap divisions with stakes of 17 to 18 pounds. Details include nominations and acceptance costs, distances from five to six furlongs, and start times around 2:30 to 4:15 pm. Overall, a Hutt Handicap style event splits prizes across first to third places per division.
Full under Western Australian Turf Club rules hacks three years old to weight minimums. Nominations close with the secretary at Northampton on Saturday 5th, 140, at 4 p.m. West declared Monday, February TA UMA. admission 3/11. rides, tea, publican’s booth. Quarterly meeting for the Narainita Tomato Growers’ Association at Bluff Pen Hall January 27th.
Large Scarborough Beach building site offering 208 quarter acre blocks near the beach with roads already made or to be completed. Blocks priced from £100 to £135 each with £25 deposit and balance on title transfer. Contact C P McDonnell, Land Agent, Rear of 118 Brisbane Street, Perth. Births and deaths notices follow with multiple obituaries and memorials listed.
The British government moves to release Mezal Jewish migrants held in Cyprus after capture by the British at the close of Britain’s mandate. Israel transport assurances may be required, easing Britain Jews tensions and signaling possible de facto recognition of Israel within a fortnight. Bevin faces Parliament tests but gains conciliatory support as Palestine tensions ease.
Local program notes moderate winds and seas. The matinee features Pirates of Monterey with bright Technicolor action and other short subjects including Uncle Tom's Cabana cartoon and The Batman second episode. Also reports on water scheme talks, Wickerson works, and a Nabawa clearing sale by Hitler Smith & Co with 231 sheep sold and cattle and horse lots.
M and W Hales and Son thank Dr Caulfiehd the Moravat Hospital matron and staff for careful considerate care of their wife and mother. They express sincere gratitude for every expression of sympathy and tribute received during her illness.
In cautious tones from Britain and parliamentary references, the Palestine crisis appears to ease. Reports suggest Arabs suffered setbacks in recent encounters with Jewish forces, while key talks under Foreign Minister Bevin are viewed as central to peace efforts.
Yesterday's weather remained muggy with little thermometer variation. Gerald on post office reports three day highs of 79.0 and lows of 68.0. Radio history notes Cunard White Star liner Curonia maiden voyage enabling Europe America calls from cabins and public booths. Ships will feature single side band radio telephony for clearer speech aboard travel.
Brisbane's 2200 waterside workers halted a six day strike and agreed to return to work under prostrike conditions while awaiting an Inter nfo conference to settle issues. J Healy, general secretary, urged the conference and a ministerial pledge to convene unions in Sydney within fourteen days to discuss amendments to the Stevedoring Industry Act.
Mr. H J Mellersh of East Yuma underwent a minor operation at St John of God Hospital yesterday. His wife and two children remain with him while he recovers and he plans to return to Mt Magnet by week’s end. The item references Geraldton holidays and notes on Goldsbrough Mort & Co Limited and H L Watson transitioning to farming.
January wool sales in Perth opened with little Teussian competition evident compared with the December sales. Prices showed limited variation and the top price for Greamp wool reached 0d for retines of AAS combings from J. H. Fleas, Durham. Total offering over two days stood at 34711 dates, with 34,542 sourced from growers.
Police foiled an anti-Communist plot to blow up the Italian training ship Cristoforo Colombo at Taranto. Three suspects were arrested, including the son of a Marine Ministry employee, a student, and a former sailor. The incident follows a plan tied to a war booty dispute and a Royal Sovereign redeployment to Murmansk.
The Oliver Twist film faces juvenile suitability ruling with Theatr Ltd announcing. Australian officials say classification guides parents only and does not bar child viewings. A new law begins in January affecting film ratings.
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