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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

5

Miss Australia Quest Judging Concludes in Ryvney

The whirls as pageant results name Beryl Feines of New South Wales as Miss Australia for WHS, with Deniae Merritt from Western Australia second, Patricia Fidler third, and Dmie ethy Myers fourth. Judy Gains named Miss Western Australia, as the event marks New South Wales’s national win for the year.

Ryvney Miss Australia WHS Blowly Onalel Beryl Feines Alles New South Wales Duders Mike Vietwrin Deniae Merritt Secant Western Australia Patricia Fidler Dmieethy Myers Mims New South Wales Judy Gains Few

Melbourne Beach Body Mystery Baffles Police

Two Melbourne players wary of identity for Somerton Beach body found near Adelaide. Clothing missing, identity unresolved after doctors note possible Victorian link. Witnesses recall seeing a man talking to ten people and working briefly at a bureau before disappearing. Local police and newspapers pursue clues.

Melbourne Megas Somerton Somerton Beach Adelaide Bedty Miana

World Wheat Talks Open in Washington for 50 Nations

Representatives of fifty nations convened a world wheat conference in Washington on January 20 with the aim of drafting a new international wheat agreement. Secretary of Agriculture Brannan welcomed delegates, expressing optimism that mutual economic interests and international understanding can yield a pact benefiting global populations. The United States and producing nations seek a stronger bargaining position as Congress remains a potential hurdle for final adoption.

Washington Tony United States Brancap United States Congress

Postal Workers’ Hours Debate Over New Roster

Sydney January 27 postal workers push for an immediate work meeting if the Department introduces a two and a half day roster for all mail sorters. Union officials say about 1,000,000 letters daily could be affected as the state secretary cautions the move may hinge on further consideration. Currently staff are rostered on five eight hour shifts with penalties for Saturday work.

Sydney Tve Mercetary Th E. Wellall Sunbury Srpamla

Will of deceased man favors Young Australia League

The will names John Carter and other beneficiaries, including the Young Australia League, with most shares divested to that group. Proceedings indicate a Supreme Court challenge over the estate, with several listed parties and an ongoing legal dispute.

Siuwmig Tate Chi Street Perth Pally Johe Carter Aff Lawley Deli Carter Civerte Stenit Keweboediteh Call and Mirror News Parr Western Pres Ltd Hirther Feasnes Dilley John Carter John Jenitoe Chile Mr. Suivant Minit Ar Biastians Western Prom Vth Young Australia League

Food Prices Slump Planning for a Low Mood Blueprint

Washington plans for low mood price controls and public appeal. Officials discuss stabilizing essentials under wartime conditions with federal guidance and potential production adjustments.

Cycling Carnival Highlights and Handicaps at Geraldton

Sunday cycling carnival at Geraldton recreation ground features a notable competitor lineup led by N. Harris in great form last week. The program includes long handicap events with numerous entrants and a juvenile program to be published in the Geraldton Guardian.

Hanilbays Suday N. Haris Havlige Dugu Perth Geraldton Gerallten McKillop I. Mc Cagh B. McAntire St. Manners Burdasser C. Murmiby Teterson B. Tiffert TL Wheatley C. Themay K. Townson T. Townson J. MeKnp McAuliite Manners Nawcatrow Ind J. Fitzgerald I. MeKiNep Vila D. Sharp Me McAntie G. Atwuder A. Ter T. Stanistaw J. Lumley Wright K. Dunes Ater Todyn Me Dolan G. Drew J. Fripp K. Nast Voatan Tarwer A. Alien G. Tackerdge Shamrock Hanieap McKilop IL McCugh MeaAuitty Fite Gerald Yds Sharp Allender Ward H. Lamley Herbert Ser Tirvine Ko Minter Ketwarda Gibty FJ Lamuley Welones N. Drunster G. Freow Chavtany A. Turner Buckerige 6GE N. Burdus

Ratepayers Meeting Flags Plant and Material Problems

At a sparsely attended ratepayers meeting in the municipal chamber the mayor and council outlined a year dominated by rising costs, supply delays, and aging plant. They described progress toward modernising the quarry, power plant, gas works, and depots, with planned installations to shift to alternating current and improve services for ratepayers amid financial strain.

Andmad Ribethus Mupleipal Chautera Couneil Comnell Tevai Consiot Connell Atalluntend Asa Migyitieguna Gms Chathia Forrest Square Fianruld Street Dirrlacher Creet Ti War Consol

Mayor lauds local groups in Geraldton report

Geraldton mayor praises work of visiting nurse scheme ambulance association kindergarten committee and tourist association. He thanks councillors and committees, notes praise for Cr Askew and town clerk, explains arrears mainly pensioners, and cites gas piping delays delaying service extensions.

Concheled Bis Particuar Geraldton St John's Ambulance Association Geraldtom Terutiton Progress Aml Mesistunes Rewlenata Corncil Mraure S.A. Leishman H. Skinner J. le Dederiy T. Levey Cr. T. Astew Drevices Drevices Ocrasitas Cr. Askew A. R Taybor Fas Electricity and Gun Departmenta J. Currie Hiro

Letter to the Editor Critiques Local Representation

W. H. Sewell of Geraldton, 2/1/42, writes a letter to the editor criticizing local officials and the Albany and Henbury schemer, arguing for clearer plans for Fremantle to Geraldton development. He questions recent propaganda, credits the Chamber of Commerce for progress, defends completed houses on Duriacher Street, and urges continued government action to advance the district’s prospects.

Albany Henbury Duffen Chamber of Catamesce Geraldton Daffen Fremantle Sewell Duriacher Street Wan Dalton W. H. Sewell

Notable Visits and Returns From Geraldton Week

Mr L Martin secretary of the Three Springs Heed Board and his wife travelled to Geraldton this week. Es Fade eb ge Hom Te A Lagan seesin punted by his wife returned to Geraldton on Tuesday evening not to become permanent residents of the sophy. Rev F G Murray of Dongara with his wife returned to that centre after a three week metropolitan holiday. Rev Brother M M Comnor new principal of the Geraldton Christain Brothers College arrived in town by the Mailand Img on Tuesday evening.

L. Martin Three Springs Sophy F. G. Murray Dongara Haviave M. M Comnor Gernkitnn Chriefian Brothers’ College

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