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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
2
Account outside vendors offer 375 Merino ewe weaners Bungaree blood well grown shorn in September. Also 25 moving wether and ewe weaners Blow Maree blood well grown shorn in September. Inspected by auctioneers buyers seeking high quality sheep ready for market.
RW. T. Southall and family at Wilia wish to thank friends and relatives for letters telegrams and expressions of sympathy after a recent bereavement. We deeply appreciate the kindness and support shown during this time.
February 16 1950 article notes DPALGETY and COMPANY listed stock interests as instruction from various owners to sell 1000 sheep including hour quality river and wether cattle and pigs providers the following stock for sale to be distributed among buyers across the market.
A garbled editorial voice recalls the founding of Australia and the Navy captain Phillip, praising White Australia policy and shared national purpose. It links Australia Day to unity, landmarks of memory, and resilience, while warning against political divisions and emphasizing enduring national character.
Text presents garbled reflections on Ameten's celebration and a puzzling exhortation. It references ceremonies and terminology but lacks clear events, dates, or participants. The piece reads as incomplete musings rather than a report with identifiable names or actions.
Local and general news recounts the Geraldton Municipal Council meetings scaring residents with charges of by law breaches and a planned plant change for electricity. cricket fixtures and junior matches noted, plus a hotel trouble case ending in fourteen days imprisonment for John Bevin for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
The Geraldton scene reports shipments and licensing issues with the State Shipping Service listing Kealivit and a vehicle to Fremantle, plus a warning that overdue firearms licenses expose members to prosecution. A Freemantle to Geraldton grain voyage is noted with a landing planned near Santas, and two paintings donated for Perth are praised. An air service critique urges upgrading the Perth Geraldton route to modern aircraft, with Dr Shepheard prompting a ministerial appeal for better planes.
Eastern States racing card at Moonee Valley lists Niddesh Handicap for two year old fillies over five furlongs with horses including Little Toot Wonderland Swale Urideshead Top Notes Mostess Willawette Marywell and Effletewy among entries and odds listed. Officials set post for next Saturday as part of the aeroprinees meeting, with early weights and riders noted for several contenders.
A social fixture in Geraldton saw a tight match between local bowling clubs. The Geraldton Sub-Hraueh of the T.3.0. faced a well matched wear of teams including the IESL contingent. Although the Eastern Abiion Bowling Club held a lead, the ex-soldiers and Limbless bowlers impressed with teamwork and sharp shots. The night ended with thanks offered by Geraldton Bowling Club president Mr. Wilkinson and warm praise for returning visitors.
Last Saturday afternoon at Gerald a points competition produced multiple heats. Teams led by captains in tight races included Gilson versus Elson with wins by Elson, plus Hoxalok beating Gamble and Gila, then Ward and Wallers triumphs. In the final heat, Dirk, Brew and Trotter captained by Trotter defeated Crbidle and Micheierton, while Cherie and teammates led by captain beat Morel and Robes with notable performances from Willwk and Kershaw.
The Soviet Union announced it would recognize the United States of Indonesia and establish diplomatic relations. The decision was delivered in Moscow by Foreign Minister Gromyko to the Dutch ambassador, replying to a note about Indonesia's sovereignty.
The Eye Bank for Sight Restoration in New York processes corneas from deceased donors for grafts without charge. Corneas are shipped to hospitals and grafted within thirty six months of removal, with over 1,000 corneas prepared and an 83 percent success rate in procedures reported by the New York Herald-Tribune.
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