Elections in Japan gain by Communists and Liberals
Tokio reports show the Democratic Liberal Party led by Shigeru Yoshida winning, with Communists taking 35 seats. General MacArthur praised the orderly, decisive vote as a clear tilt to conservative government, while Social Democrats and independents faltered. Hitoshi Ashida figures among leaders in the new Liberal ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
MacArthur
Democratic Liberaln
Tne
Shigerttid
Ngatn
Democratic Liberate
Democratic Liberal Party
Shigeru Yoshide
Yoshida
Satn- 4
Social Democratic Party
Ane Party
Hitoshi Ashida
Democratic Liberals
Inu Belbory
Ken Soukal
New Democratic Liberal
Stir Over Art Award Sparks Melbourne Debate
Melbourne artists clash with William Dobell over the Archibald prize and art contests. Dobell argues prizes deter art by stressing effort while critics consider funding by prizes could aid Australian art. Quinn and others urge broadens of support beyond single competitions to foster real artistic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
William Dobell
Dobell
Jomwex Quinn
Farlow
Petfor Umexl
Erving
Quinn Anid
Migrants clash aboard Volendam during Sydney voyage
On the Volendam a fight broke out between Balts and other migrants as tensions rose after departure from Hetterdan. Passengers claim guards intervened and a Dutchman, J Domerchie, recounts hearing German speech and a guard near the gangway. The incident involved migrants who had previously endured confinement in relocation camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Deitch Migrasia
Volendam
Gunns
Malta
Australia
Hetterdan
Baltes
Wen
Concentry
Hos
J. Domerchie
Chuard
Death of Francois Bay Ends Long French Chemist Line
The death of Francois Louis Bay aged 78 in Surney marks the passing of a noted chemist tied to Pasteur's era. He worked in a Andwick Laboratory until recently and expressed hope that his longtime assistant Mrs Ngaire Payne would continue his vaccine research using his lab and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syrney
Jenis Paster
Haw
Surney
Tee
Francois Louis Bay
Nietrach
A Andwick
Will Ray
Harte
Ngaire Payne
Junior
Ander Pasteur la Parte
Ottawa debate over stockpiling strategic materials
January discussions in Ottawa referenced Strategic Materials and stockpile plans as Britain and Canada weigh wartime preparedness. Mr Brooke Cluxton led a press conference noting the need to consider stockpiling amid American jet fighter imports and anticipated production impacts within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Brooke Cluxton
Sven
Hmib
United Stator
Assault charge heard in Geraldton Valley Court
Ed May Metniyre testified that Arnie Oumendsen followed her after leaving a hotel, attempted to pull her from a taxi, and later threatened her life. McIntyre reported punch aimed at her. Laura Sutherland and Harold Osdalen corroborated. Magistrate T. Ansett released Oumundsen on personal recognisance of five pounds for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swansea
T. Ansett
Metniyre
Oumanadsen
Angeli
Texi
Coumppisen
Ilegal
Omundgen
McIntyre
Omnundsen
Laura Sutherland
Harold Osdalen
Federman
Ommundgen
Ommundeen
Ommuundsen
Metaiyre
Araic Qouimundsen
Hyerund
Osdelen
Comindsen
Conductor Praises Action After Window Smash Incident
In Collingwood a tram conductor aided bystanders subdued a man who broke into a shop window on a windy day. Praised by Mr Gloster M for prompt conduct, John Peters of Fishermen's End faced court as two Chinese suspects from Collinge and others were noted. Peters, 22, was committed for trial on February 2 for breaking and entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingwood
Gloster
Mesaner Nast
John Peters
Fishermen's Hen
Peters
Belp
Strom Rks
John Katt Atsiemd
Collinge
Woul
Detention of a Pianist in Washington January
Detention of pianist Walter Gieseking, halted plans to perform at Carnegie Hall, after he agreed to leave the country. Protests from ex Jewish leaders and the American Labor Party questioned his past affiliations and forced exile status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lustion
Tedlay
Janice
Walter Gleseking
Ghawking War
Caenely Hall
Germany
Naal
American Labor Party
Eshervice
Naat
Beting
Life-Size Toy Lamb Wellington Note
A fragmented notice mentions a life size toy lamb in Wellington dated January 25. It references Mr W Blanford and notes a person hoping to retire to farming in Tara. The piece includes garbled text about New Zealand industry and Prince Charles of Edinburgh, suggesting a local interest item with uncertain details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New
Zealis
Sliers
Prince Charles of
Edlinburgh
W. Blanford
Tara
Passengers by Road For Midland Omnibus Service
The Midland Railway Company lists passengers who rode between Perth and Geraldton and return trips over recent days. Names include Mears, Harvey, Buckley, Carter, Ryan, Caldow, Rodan, Scott, Dupermisel, Stone, Paskon, Wilson, Bingham, Easough, Green, King, Gordon, Kendrick, and many others, with groups of ladies listed alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Railway Company
Perth
Gerakiton
Mears J. Popdut
B. Harvey
H. Buckley
D. O. Carter
L. Ryan
BR Rise
G. & Jeffery
L. Smith
IR. Caldow
R. Rodan
Scott
P. Abbley
Masters N. Dupermusel
P. Dupernisel
Geraldton
Mesers
F. C. Stone
D. J. Paskon
E. Wilson
J. Bingham
R Mebeemit
W. Pope
J.mutherland
H. Best
J. Kershaw
Hoberts
J. H. Easough
EK. Green
F. King
K. Gordon
K. J. Kendrick
Mesdames A. Gideon
HL Roberts
J. H. Eastough
Stevens
J. Brennan
1. Davies
Hi Scott
Travel schedule highlights for West Australia runs
Recent air travelers list shows Perth to Geraldton on Sunday with Sumday Birc H and Munro. Geraldton to Perth on Sunday includes Mr 1B Edwards and Mrs Edwards. Geraldton to Derby on Sunday features Mry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Geraldton
Birc H
Munro
Edwards
Gershitwa
Derby
Transport on Ajana Line A REQUEST REFUSED
The Western Australian Transport Board refused to inaugurate eight road services between Geraldton and Ajana for Northampton. The Minister confirms the board found existing services adequate. The note mentions rail delays for goods and partial use of a diesel unit with limited hours as a workaround.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australian Transport Board
Gerakon
Ajana God
Northampton
Hom BH
Hull
Seward
Geraldton
Alain
Transport Board
Kroomis
Gerald
Geralston
Consignee
Monty
Frame
Northarmptom
Northamup
Letters to the Voice of Labor on manganese shipments
Harold A C Daffen of Geraldton Bald writes about the manganese shipment debate, accusing the ALP of prodding and delays. He questions the authenticity of a letter attributed to Mr Beeett, cites dates from 1968, and calls for accountability from the Geraldine District Council, the Gorwickton Chamber of Commerce, and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voice of Labor
Albany
Geraldine
ALP
Beeetthimeedt
Province
West
Gorwicton
Simpson
Logan
Hall
Harold A. C. Daffen
Gregory Street
Geraldiunl
Wool Stores and Homes and Decentralisation Move
A letter criticizes opposition to decentralisation urging wool stores to aid growth and housing for producers. It defends wool stores as vital for distributing goods, notes material shortages in certain areas, and supports local post office plans with emphasis on capable construction and jobs for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urday
Ate
W. F. Biwarla
Edwards
Ueraldins
Kytra Poised for Geraldton Arrival Tomorrow
Kytran due tomorrow on a Fremantle to Port Hedland voyage via intermediate ports. The Kytra of the State Shipping Service is expected to reach Geraldton around 9 am tomorrow. It will load about thirty tonnes of general cargo for several north west ports and depart the harbor the same morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kytran
Fremantle
Port Bedlami
Kytra
State Shipping Service
Geraldten
Scholastic Successes at University of Western Australia 1948
The report lists students achieving leaving certificates across subjects such as Geography History Economics Art and Bookkeeping with notable mentions for Kathleen Ley-Epgitub Dewar Ruth and Dorothy O'Neil among others. It notes high grades in English History Physiology Hygiene Commercial Methods and Typewriting and highlights junior and intermediate certificates in shorthand and bookkeeping awarded by institutions including Stott Muminess College and Newton Business College Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colemyn
Kathleen Ley
Epgitub
Wook Brady
Mary—Prench
Dewar
Nancy J
His ‘Ory
Amd
Commercal
Methuie Aled ‘Ung
ShiFlay
Jorys Coogmapas
Giswlalagy
Dumapario Ieee
Engin Liiuestones
Ruth
Dorothea Sprems
Paca Ah O'Neil
Adoni
Margaret P
Tucker
Betty J
Eugilah
Webb
Way M
Phonographic Society of Australia Bookkeeping
Alarie Morris
Snd
Kite Kelly
Lois Laurance
Betty
Uit
Teresa Eastmng
Barbara ‘Pis
Shirley Gannon
Elizbeth Booth
Pat Hela Giboom
Joan Rayner
Agnes Coleman
Norma Wicksriss
Dorothy O'Neil
Coleen Moore
Apead
Amt Dent
Colleen Moore
John Hayner
Pauline Braily
Paulin Sivewright
Margaret Smythe
Jon Rayner
Horothy O'Neil
Hauline Lrady
Fay Webbs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Japan
Stir Over
Balts
Pasteur
Canada
Citiashi
Association With
Nazis Action IN America
Prince Charles
People On
Midland Omnibus Service
Ajana
Bell
Gregory Meret
Young Motors Pty. Ltd
POR_SALE
Popolawigita Morte Sooly
Ted. Stuhee F.C
Piccadily Marine Terrace
Bale
Augustus Street
Aldheon
Young Motors Pty
Lad
Hepertory Club
Gerslates Repertory Club
Witched
Loung Motors Dy. Lik
yRons
Karen
Peraion
At Young Aotsve
Geraldtua
Menard Um
Ramage
Government Hospital
Waasrakine
S¢ Marine Terrace
Ger
Baz Botts
Note
Bet
Whitworth
RAE
Baed
Gerudd
Cate
Shepheart's
Qwanted
Christian Brothers’ College
Wanrep
Geraldton Cash Stores Pty
Ltt
Railway Hotel
WWE
Young Motors Pty. Ind
Gerenldton
Cook
West End
United Motors
Bay Street
Bill West
Tierney
Rex Harrison
George Sandeen
Mister Gee Gro
Siete
Nivige
Raytin
Ruth Terry
Jane Carr
Lisbon
Simashing Actios
Igs
North Ammoriasts
California
Maria Montez
Rod Cameron
Monterey
Technmeter
Brevity
Charles Boyer
Lauren Becall
Eeake Tee Koara
Stella Maris College
University OF W.A
Ezywalkin Pty. Ltd
GeraLdton Recreation
N. Burdus
W.A
E. Gillett
H. Wheatley
Perte
L. Lush
BIG Dell
BIG Bell
L McKillop
B. McAuliffe
Dongara-Irwin
Dongara
Tm Marine Terrace
Pam
Dongara Hall
Mall
Hus
Ice Works
Geraldtom Tee Works
Messrs. ‘Hotlines Bros
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!