Anderson In Loving Memory and Water Dept Births
In loving memory of Wendy Raby who passed away on July 2. Sweetest memories inserted by her father, mother, sister Valerie, brothers Norman and Lee, and grandparents. Also noting Arthur and Gladys and family of Water Supply Department, Wickerins.
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Toving Ek Af
Arthur and Gladys
Water Supply Department
Wickerins
Anderson
Raby
Wendy
Valerie
Norman
Leeter
British Commonwealth finance ministers to discuss sterling dollar crisis
London announced on June 28 that Finance Ministers of the British Commonwealth will meet next month to discuss the falling gold and dollar reserves in the sterling area. The move follows warnings by British leaders of persistent dollar deficits and the desire to balance external trade and maintain economic independence. The conference aims to ease tensions and may yield measures to limit further dollar outflows.
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London
Wrerling
Hafford Cripps
House of Commons
Britain
Hartley Shawcrnse
America
Investmenta
Dolar
United States
Toa
London Stock Exchange
Br Brittmt Bee
Europe
Argentina
Washington
Treasury
Dount
Sterling
Conference of Finance Ministers
Lkely
Rat headed People and temper outbursts compared
Tests show rat headed people are not more prone to violent temper than individuals with other hair colors, indicating no link between head hair color and aggression.
Wheat Dust Arrives as City Sees Rain and Subsidies
The Nickolas K docked at Geraldton from Fremantle with 9000 tonnes of bulk wheat. Leading operations begin Monday. Tea and butter coupons listed with validity and expiry dates. Tomato supply to Melbourne planned via road and air due to rail cuts, decided by the Geraldton Tomato Growers Association. A light Thursday shower grew into heavier rain with 59 points in 30 hours, and 29 points at the aerodrome today. Transport subsidy payments for 1947-48 are being prepared for farmers far from rail, totaling £41/7/10. Hockey players depart for Carnival Week. teams list and matches announced. Ex-servicemen’s section hosts films, dancing, and supper. plans for regular meetings at Birdwood House noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickolas K
Geraldton
Fremantle
E. H. J. Hall
Western Australian Transport Board
W. H. Howard
Finsity
ExServicemen
Geraldton High School
B. G. Eyane
G. Wiltshire
Lee
RSL
L. Pomeroy
Gerakiron
Air Force Assocation
Gerakton Sut
BSL
Geraldton District Vital Statistics and Weather News
The Geraldton district reports 97 deaths, 29 births for the week, with eight males and two females among the dead and twelve males and seventeen females among the newborns. A Perth weather telegram forecasts cool cloudy skies with showers, followed by improved conditions and southerly winds. Flight services from Guildford are cancelled due to bad weather, closing the airport until shortly after 11 am.
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Vitel
Geraldton
Geralsiten
Me. A
Rutherford
Mar- Hinges
Buroau
Perth
Pine
Guildford
Mac- Robertson-Miller Aviation Company Limited
Port Hedland
Flemington Grand National Hurdle Race winner named Chateal
Eastern States Racing Meeting at Flemington features the Grand National Hurdle Race won by Chateal with Elas in second and Str. William third. Other races list Midhurst Myross Handicap and various handicaps, showing starters, betting, and dividends across multiple events.
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Flemington
Chateal
Elasin
Str. William
Midhurst
Asbie News
Marsala
Imperator
Hush Hush
Rebel Regis
Mellairs
Timekeeper
Baby Talk
San ‘Manuel
Dandesomg
Salandra
Parrakin
Agnin
Myross
Bie Spier
Royal Fharon
Happy Medium
Ghe Archer
Jhelum
Durham
Raten Bay
Gold Bar
Marita
Tullaslew
Bime Brocade
Chatsol
Elastin
Sir Willian
Peer BS
Footling
Sir + Nette
Faunus
Gorton Fox
Quetsil
Gay Taraie
Man O'War
My David
Kubbadar
Paifaly
Philoges
Curtinal Cetor
Menta Ott
Bold John
Beal
Guy
Espi in America Judith Coplon Sentenced
In Washington on July 1 Federal Judge Albert Reeves sentenced Judith Coplon to prison for forty months to ten years for stealing secret government documents. Coplon read an innocence statement and refused mercy, noting the offense as grave under the Espionage Act. The judge ordered concurrent terms on related counts.
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Washington
Albert Reeves
Judith Cop Jon
Touge Reeves
Caplan
Valentine Gubitchey
Oddfellows finish second in Geraldton badminton meet
Oddfellows took second on the A Grade pennant table after defeating Champion Bay in a Geraldton Badminton Association match. Mrs Kershaw led in singles and doubles while Miss Carlin and Miss Wetherall impressed with aggressive play and cool tactics. Jeffery dominated men’s singles and mixed doubles, as Bay’s Miss Brady and partner struggled with teamwork in doubles.
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Oddfellows
Ana
Champion Bay
Geraldton Badminton Association
Mrs. Kershaw
Jeffery
Miss Carlin
Miss Wetherall
Miss Brady
Burmester
G. Lake
Wan Oe
P. Currell
Tor
Kershaw
Mea P. Brady
B. Burmester
Min Carlin
B. Owens
Misa Wetherall
Matheson
Miss Hraily
L. Jefery
Car- Vin Jost
Armstrong
F. Mead
Lake
Ovens
Gilbertson
Mrs. Barmester
Cartin
Wetherall
Mesdames Tamblyn
Jeffery Jost
Armatrong
Mathes
Mead
Gilbertson Jost
Currell
Birth Control Campaign in Japan Draws Criticism
In Rome on July 2 American experts in Japan are accused by the Catholic Information Service of orchestrating a wide birth control campaign. The agency claims Japan is being used as a laboratory and its people as instruments to spread artificial birth control. It says Japanese officials are complicit to push a national program while bearing united responsibility to appease foreign opinion.
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Rome
Japan
Catholic Information Service
Doombes Ten Thousand Race In Queensland Doombes Event
Ungar a well known Victorian galloper won the Doombes Ten Thousand at seven furlongs and ninety three yards. Placings listed with Lucky King and Proud Monarch among the top finishers. Betting 7 to 1 against winner, dividends posted.
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Ungar
Deep Sea Tal
Ballyvista
Commentator
Duke Paul
Flying Shower
One Up
Rayland
St. Conet
Spanish Dike
Stende Aloar
Mortar
Sentries' Long Tramp Buckingham Palace Duties
Visitors to London tried to speak to a Buckingham Palace sentry who, per regulation, may answer reasonable questions in a low voice. Sentries walk about ten miles daily and the pavement where they pace wears down, requiring about 30 new stones every five years, with surface wear doubling the rate in five years.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Hem
Fracas in the Terrace at Liberty Club leads to court fines
Four men arrested after a brawl at the Liberty Club on Ix Marine Terrace appeared before Geraldton Court. They faced identical charges of being disorderly by fighting in the street. Prosecution by Police-Sergeant D J Allan noted a general melee. All four were fined or ordered to pay costs after testimonies described punches and boot strikes during the fight.
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Liberty Club
Marine Terrace
Odg
T. Ansell
Geraldton
D. J. Allan
Allen Wild
J. A. G. Ducherty
T. H. Price
Jessiete Oe
Jim Gotais
Insher
Price
Triantopeulna
Ome
Cie Boas
Tid Withgiatrate
Teantopoulos
Gotele
Beimg
Costa
Kostos Demedriou Gotals
Gghttig
Jim Gotsia
Nicholas Trimmie- Bowles
Ansell
MINISTER TO INTERVENE IN RAILWAY STANDOFF
London reports the British railwaymen will suspend work from midnight, after the minister for labor Mr George Isaacs said he would intervene using full parliamentary powers to push a settlement. Isaacs told the National Union of Railwaymen a gustow threat of action existed, while work stoppages at London docks continued. Transport union officials said steps were taken to resume work as 87 ships remained idle.
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London
George Isasoah
House of Commons
Face Ed
Ar. Isaacs
National Union of Hailwaymen
Tongwiet
Landen
Arthur Deskin
Transport and General Workers’ Union
Tokio Rose trial charge drags on in San Francisco
Mrs. Iva Tori d Aquino alias Tokio Rose faced a treason charge after a radio broadcast linked her to enemy propaganda. U S Marshal’s office confirmed the proceedings with defense witness Slater Charles Cousens arriving from Australia. Prosecutor T. F Wolfe said the case would prove the alias spread anti Allied propaganda to troops.
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San Francisco
Iva Tori d Aquino
T. Fle Wolfe
Mra
d’Aquino
Tokio Tove
Also Mentioned on This Page
the City Mutual
City Mutual
City Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited
ST. George's Terrace
Geraldton and
District
Sunshine Crooks & Brooker Company
Tel 47
Veruaitty
Masouits
Still Tm
Wits Marth
Ina
Masonite Corporation Jaustraliat Limited
Gute Rac Beinutna Tradi Ike Eines
Race 'Shea
Jacaranda Florists
Bassendean
Midland Junction
York Road
CATO
Murray
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
Geredton
Br, W, Carter
Ruby
J. H. Low
Eleanor Street
Dundee
Scotland
Geraldien
Empire
AK Proglems
Tommiees
Melbourne
Thorsday
Uttle
Gerldton
Wil
Geraldton Arradrome
Mullown
Wongas Tis
Caron
Carmaman
Walkaway
Uockey
St Pullbrook
Sneven
Esplanade
Geraliton
Margaret Tver
Tirzile
Bente City
Geraliton Guardian
Eastern States Racing
Drattemas
Grand Gift
Robert Broce
Tab
Decorate
A4smen A
Miltals
Our Land
Perm
Miss Galea
Tyrian
Potting
Diividenda
Espi
Judith Coplon
BAY
Queensland
Geraldton Court
Tokio Rose
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