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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1949
Page
5
Melbourne reports spirited demand for wool from nearly all wool using countries. Coarser grades move in sellers’ favor amid strong prices, while finer qualities remain sought after. Sharp upturn in demand from other nations pushes prices above pre war levels, reflecting Australia’s Merino reputation and broad industry strength.
A fire on the Walfrida at Barrack Street moor caused about £850 in damage and prompted cancellation of river trip bookings up to Easter. A cigarette sparked the blaze after an earlier jetty fire, with the vessel to remain out of service until repairs are completed. Swan River Ferries Ltd. manager could not say how long repairs will take.
Price increases announced by the Price Control Commissioner affect most Tait meats and several beef cuts in the metropolitan area and South-West Land Division. Sirloin steak and beef rolled brisket rise, while neck shoulders forequarter and breast stay unchanged. Warwick Kalgoorlie and Boulder regions will see similar handling soon as maximum retail prices are revised.
Clive Wilderspin won the Australian junior boys singles title in Adelaide defeating Gorton Hannam of New South Wales. The match featured tight rallies and Wilderspin achieved victory by narrow margins, sealing the win in a contest remembered for its close first set and tenth hour effort.
A Czech government purge would expel about 5 000 students from universities and technical colleges in Bohemia and Moravia. An official spokesman cited a shift toward practical subjects and warned of a large reduction in nonscientific fields.
Montreal 28. The Padlock Law orders closure of a home and confiscation of documents linked to the Labor Movement and its organizer Switzman. It targets Communist and Jewish groups, with offices shut and seven rooms affected. No charges yet against Switzman or other officials. The law empowers seizure and closure for one year.
London reports Britain set to recognize the new State of Israel over the weekend with Denmark Norway Sweden and Iceland joining in. Switzerland and other nations moved toward recognition while Australia New Zealand and other Dominions were understood to complete stance. Several Western powers including the Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg engaged in talks with France as recognition developments continue following US and German acknowledgments.
A three and a half year old boy rode the Westland Express from Kalgoorlie to Southern Cross yesterday afternoon. He was found 130 miles away at Southern Cross last night and returned to Kalgoorlie today on the Perth express. A missing child report led to police broadcasts and engine drivers noting a boy matching the description aboard the Kalgoorlie line.
A sixteen year old boy was stopped by Constable FW Milldan and charged with unlawful possession after a police patrol spotted a stolen motorcycle near Perth. The incident followed a wider clampdown on unlicensed motor vehicles and fuel theft in the area.
A 39 year old Russian embassy clerk in London died after a struggle with staff at Himmerstith Hospital. He was admitted seriously ill on Tuesday. A nurse tried to restrain him as he broke free and threw himself through a window behind his bed.
Shetfield Shirk Cricket in place today as South Australia square off against Western Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Western Australia trail after being bowled for 190 in their first innings, with South Australia posting 419 runs, led by Wart on 58 at stumps.
Moonee Valley hosts the Eastern States Racing Meeting with a slate of horses including Finest Hour Goldfern and Wintersun among others. Results show various placings and times such as 8 to 0 and 7 to 12 across multiple entrants.
Ungar wins the C F Orr Stakes the feature of the Caulfield program. Results list Worrest Hurdle Race five and a half furlongs Kingston Plate and Parton Handicap with payouts and names of several horses and jockeys.
A fragmentary list shows names such as Tarteles and Dua Gift with scores or dates like 7.11 and 7.9. Mentions netting and dividends with values like 0/8 and 87k 108, alongside a note that the winner was "3 to 1 against." No clear event or location is identified.
Carrageen won the principal race at Western Australian Turf Club meeting held this afternoon. The program listed multiple events with betting odds and dividends, including the Waylen Handicap, Carnival Handicap, Slackwood Plate, King's Park Handicap, and Murray Welter among others.
A Belmont resident, Edward Lawley Meredith, 7, was attacked by two strangers on the Great Eastern Highway while returning home. He was taken to the Royal Perth Hospital at 4:15 p.m. and remained in observation, stating to detectives C.K. Lamb and H. Goltan that he was assaulted but not robbed. Geraldton water concerns rise as council considers pumping from Bindoon reservoir to improve supplies.
James Clark states Tom is no longer connected with Great Northern Boring Company and Clark operates for M.4. Farrellt in the Mullewa Geraldton and Windsor districts, asserting ongoing business activities in those regions.
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