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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1949

Page

2

Auction of Household Goods and Farm Items at Dindilos

Local sale offers an assortment including a John Deere Model D tractor in good condition, a 164 Dodge 30cwt truck, Fowler Preservers rest, several furniture pieces, bedding, stairs and hooks, paints, office supplies, and sundries. Items valued at £10 to be placed on rails at Dindilos. terms required through Auctioneyes before sale. Geraldton Newspapers Limited provides details.

Afr W. J. Jupp Studebaker McCormack Hornsby Metter's — Woolpress Blackacanth Joln Deere Tractor Dodge Dindilos

Tennis Club Notice of Meeting and Refreshments

Presentation of balance sheet and election of officers announced. All interested in tennis are invited to attend with refreshments served. R Haydock is listed as hon. secretary.

R. Haydock C_ WEST Hoo. Ree

Bluff Point power caution urges voluntary curbs on electricity use

The department cites aged delivery lines and a single generating link that forced it to refuse new connections. With more appliances in use, the lead equipment risks overload during peak lighting hours. Citizens are urged to reduce current use to keep Bluff Point supplied until a new plant is built, otherwise a breakdown could cut power for an extended repair period.

Bluff Point Rift Point Sinead

Tenders for Geraldton Plant Renovation and Parts

Geraldton invites tenders for purchase and renovation of plant parts in the Railway Yards including a non working Primary Crusher needing a new crank shaft, a trommel screen needing major repairs, shafts and pulleys, and a timber frame busle structure. Tenderers may bid on all or part, deposits equal to 10 percent of bid, clos ing noon Saturday July 30 1949.

Geraldton Frazer & Chalmer Satur W. Carter

Engagement announced for Thora Monica Clohessy to Don Elliott

The engagement is announced between Thora Monica youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Clohessy of Geraldton and Don Charles youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr Ib c Elliott of Geraldton.

Thora Monica Clohessy Geraldton Don Charles Ib. c. Elliott

Geraldton Notices and AGM Invite from Geraldton Yacht Club

An OCR filled compact page notes retirements on Lot 33 Sanford Street Geraldton and includes the Geraldton Yacht Club Incorporated annual general meeting set for July 10 1949 at 5 pm with balance sheet presentation and officer elections. Also lists marketing job ad at P O Box 178 Geraldton and memorial notices for Amy Ralph deceased July 4th with family messages.

The Geraldton Yacht Club Incorporated Stinsiny

Libs Sweep House as Tories Lose Ground in Canada

The article notes Liberals secure a strong federal majority under St Laurent, ending long Liberal dominance and shrinking opposition seats. It details declines for the Progressive Conservatives and other minor parties, with Newfoundland recently joining Confederation and foreign policy debated during the campaign. The result reshapes Canadian political power in Ottawa.

North Americas Ontario Drew House of Commons W. L. Mackensie King Progressive Conservatures Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation Social Credit Party Independent Laborites Mr. St. Laurent Progressive Conservatives Cooperative Commonwealth Federa

Canadian Election Results Reflect Liberal Upswing

The Social Credit Party declines from twenty eight to thirteen while the Liberals gain, Independents drop from eight to four, and Independent Labour falls to one. Ontario swings to the Liberals, Quebec remains largely Conservative, and Newfoundland votes Liberal as Canada experiences a broader political shift echoing the U S Democratic win.

Newfoundiam U.S.A Canada Truman North America

Geraldton Local Notes and Events Overview

Loading of 0000 tons of bulk wheat for overseas on the Nicholux began yesterday after berthed Friday at Geraldton. Radio Theatre matinee features Swartzin, Y'rlen, George Murphy and Angela Lansbury with a program of cartoons and serials. Pigeons on premises forbidden by health by-laws with enforcement and possible penalties. Darts draw listed for Geraldton Association fixtures. Mrs Julia Jones recovering after a motorcycle collision on Chapman Road near Bluff Point. Cricket figures discuss trees planted for performances at Kingmead Durban. Coastal shipping Kybra to arrive from Fremantle with 15 tons general cargo. Regional cricket results note Champion Bay and Geraldton results. Juvenile native escape from Mingenew lock-up under police search. Vehicle collision involving Rev Ronald West Laurie with a Geraldton contractor’s truck. no serious injuries. Tomatoes loaded for Melbourne road transport due to rail curtailment. four trucks to depart Geraldton with air transshipment planned via Perth and Midland Railway.

Geraldton Melbourne Tomato Growers’ Association Tt. J. Irvine Perth Midland Railway Company Limited Emptious

Tragic Holiday Death Toll Across Independence Celebrations

New York July 4 reports show 51 deaths from Independence holiday incidents, with traffic crashes at 242 and heat stroke at 25. Aircraft crashes total 13, plus miscellaneous causes, leaving many holidaymakers still traveling home.

New York

Passengers Listed for Midland Omnibus Service Trips

The Midland Tulway Company lists passengers traveling on the Perth Geraldton route over recent days. From Perth on Saturday include many named men and women such as J ones C Jayo Sharp Weatherall Kearle Tester Dennis Allen Troud with a long list of ladies andMisses Rodan Pearce and others. From Geraldton on Monday group names and accompanying ladies are recorded, followed by a Perth Tuesday group of men and women with several Misses and Mesdames.

Midland Tulway Company Perth Geraldton Smessrs. Jones C. Jayo J. Sharp L Wetherall Sivwright A. G. Kearle A. Tester G. Dennis L. Allen A Troud Mesdames K. Jose B. Drage C. Gray M.A. Demme E. Mathews M. Payme J. Becker C. Dawne N. Evans J. Thorpe L. Rite A. Stradwick B. Kinane XN. Rodan D. Pearce Mesarn J. Walker R. Heath W. McKie B Taylor J. Sing B. Campbell D. Rows Mesera Cozens K. Barrett G. L. Throwsell A. Lovegrove A. & Munyard K. J. Blechynden R Wheat Tt. Waters H. Gardner J. Williame J. Forrester V. Hicks Mesdasmess Olson HK. J

Recent Air Travellers Geraldton to Carnarvon and back

Passengers travelling to and from Geraldton aboard the MacRobertson Miller Avia Hon Company Limited during the past three days include Geraldton to Carnarvon and return lists with names such as W. T. Smith B Morris and J Stewart and on Tuesday Geraldton to Perth and Carnarvon to Geraldton routes with crews and accompanying passengers. Names include Meyers Carter Murray Kirdough Read and Jones Dempster and Peden Hale Howell West Cripps Prentice Field Sovith Cripps Bullentyne and Hower Husbands.

Geraldton MacRobertson Smilier Avia Hon Company Limited Carnarvon Sumay W. TL. Smith B Morris Stewart Kerth Meyers M. Carter A. Murray A. Kirdough W. G. Read Mew D Carter M. Jones Peachey Wright W. Newbold HL. Dempster W. Smith Mesdames B. Carter Amd IL M. Peden Werth Messrs P. Rolt A. J. Welch J. Piedd Alva B. J. Hale D. J. Howell A. J. West Perth Messrs. C. Cripps D. H. Prentice J. Field A. Sovith C Cripps Mins J. Bullentyne Mr. H. Dower Mira ¥. Husbands

Winter tourist trips by Tourist Countries Services Ltd

A weekly excursion organized by Tourist Countries Services Limited lists organizers and participants including Messrs A G Manning R Moran W Duirs and dames A G Manning E A Davidson P Slater O Miles Sells St Morais W Duirs E Hodgekiss E Uren M McDonald and Misses L Trigg Warnes and McDonald.

Manjimup Tourist Countries Services Limited Messrs A. G. Mannaing R. Moran W. Duirs Merdames A. G. Manning E. A Davidson P. Slater O, Miles Sells St. Morais E. Hodgekiss E. Uren M. McDonald L. Trigg Warnes 8. McDonald

Divorce in Detroit Ends in Romeo St Amour Split

The christian names of the spouses in a Detroit divorce are Romeo and Juilet with the surname St Amour. The odd pairing notes a long unconventional naming choice in the divorce record.

Tusbald Detroit Romeo and Juilet St. Amour

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