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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1950
Page
2
A notice states Bros desire by advise trainee renurveal these silices fruits at Couteal Hall 175 Marie Terr Geentlion to the premises of Chay man and Jiwe at 8b Franeix Street Geraldton.
Notice announces a Special General Meeting of Members of the Metrantite Club at the Club Premises on Monday July ATth. The agenda includes a proposal for increasing members and other important matters. Members are urged to attend. secretary Brede signs.
Fragmented notices mention engagements and births, with names such as Audrey Brohaorst and Reginald Walter. Additional lines refer to Catherine Hall of Nedlands and Catherine Smeaton Hall, with deaths noted in 1950s as well as tributes from family. The garbled source provides scattered personal notices without complete dates or places.
Geraldton Guardian reviews Deputy Foreign Minister Gromyko's Moscow statement alleging United States policy pushed Korea toward war. The piece labels the claims as propagandistic, notes the Security Council resolution’s illegality claim, and cites Soviet and satellite support for North Korea while detailing Allied efforts and the rapid advance into the South.
Local notices report the Great Northern Boring Company installing new plant at Golden Gleam Fish Premises with plans to move to Midlands soon and offer casing. Country Week hockey sees Geraldton teams eliminated with results in Grade 2 and 7. West Touring Talkies screens Into the Straight at Northampton with racing stars and supporting features. The death of Mrs Catherine Smeaton Hall noted, plus municipal works update detailing crushed metal, building, water supply, and street improvements.
Weather briefing notes thin cloud increasing with northeast winds and a cold overnight expected. Geraldton records 12 degrees. Koolinda arrives from Fremantle at 8 am delivering beef and cargo then heads north, with Criddle sailing from Geraldton to Wynthem and Kremantie on a round trip. Coal supplies report no early shipments from Maitland due to flood, urging conservation of current stocks and cooperation from local gas consumers.
The Midland Halfway Company posted passenger lists for trips between Perth and Geraldton. Names include Fran Perth, Mesers Turner, Taylor, Callaghan, Newman, May, Guage, and several ladies. from Geraldton Friday several Smiths and Hayward are noted, with others listed. Additional names appear for Perth Friday and Geraldton Saturday trips, including numerous Mrs and Miss passengers and crew members.
The MacRobertson Miller Aviation Company carried passengers between Geraldton and Perth and Geraldton and Carnarvon over the past two days. Named travelers include G Standing G McLean M Perry J Paterson and Mrs Burgess among others, with Friday and Saturday services noted.
John Marshall of Australia sets his tenth world freestyle record in Newhaven, swimming 380 yards in 48.0 seconds and the mile in 1 48, breaking the mile mark by 40 seconds. His collection includes 2K metres, 30 yards, 300 metres, 440 yards, 500 metres and 500 yards. The events occurred in a 41 yards pool.
Eastern States Racing Meeting at Flemington features the National Steeplechase with Pride defeating Jac Bahedie by a clear margin. The card lists multiple event divisions, large fields, and varied betting dividends.
Aly W Shepheard proprietor plans a few days in the city. Mea E Haled of Busselton spends an extended bullday in Geraldton with her son and daughter. Mr Nevile of the Freenapoon Hotel visits Geraldton by car on a birlet vialt and returns to Perth next week accompanied by his wife. Northern Volleys District officer H Larsen reports current staff on leave. he departed Geraldton yesterday with his wife for a short holiday.
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