Menzies Faces Korean Crisis and Budget Uncertainty
The Prime Minister weighs the Communist threat in Australia and Labor influence as the Senate amends the Dissolution Bill. He notes Labor’s power persists despite Liberals and Country Party in office, with budgeting and overseas travel shaping strategies amid a period of great instability.
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Fins Bb Tset
Australia
Ben Chifley
Senate
Mensies
Labor
Bob
Bem Chifiey
Adelaide
Mr. Mensies
Menzies
House of Representatives
Chifley
Liberals
Country Party
Election Appeal On Rightful Path Raises Brief Controversy
An election appeal surfaces with claims of rightful outcome. Key figures challenge results as supporters push for a rapid review. Officials caution against premature conclusions while awaiting formal ruling. Local voters watch closely as the case unfolds.
Geraldton Gas Department Reports Increased Use and Costs
The Geraldton Gas Department records for the six months to March show a 241000 cubic feet rise in gas output and higher production costs. Coal usage rose to 259 tons 19 cwt at 33 8s 6d per ton, with wood fuel at 140 tons. meters in use grew from 518 to 523. A washer and scrubber upgrade expanded storage, but production capacity lags demand. Revenue rose slightly to £719 5s 12d, still far below the £3,071 14s 9d of the prior year, causing a loss increase from £807 14s to £1,423 3s 4d. Costs rose across most items, prompting consideration of higher gas prices, as coal costs have jumped from 55s 8d to over £1 85s per ton since 1908.
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Geraldton’ S
J. Currie
Waa
Currie
Taxi Drivers Seek Formal Association To Improve Service
Geraldon municipal traffic sub committee heard a deputation from taxi owners on service quality. The council pledged to recognize and work with a taxi drivers association and limit licenses if the group meets its aims. Licenses were renewed for twelve months except one exception as the trade sub committee noted a taxi drivers association had formed.
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Geraldon
Comeci
Davey
W. Bevilagna
Bevllaqua
Gersichton
Recreation Ground set for A and B Grade premiership games
Geraldton National Football Association resumes at Recreation Ground with A and A Grade premiership fixtures. B Grade features Railways vs Christian Brothers College at 10 am and Fire Brigade versus Rovers at 1:30 pm officiated by central umpire E W Dunn and C Starr respectively. A Grade match Fire Brigade versus Rover Clubs starts 8 pm with Cross in charge. rosters list Fire Brigade and Rover players including Westlake Holmes Lucas Roberts Mitchell Harling Gratte Jordan Cramer Currie Herbert Hipper Tamblyn Allen Criddie Doyle Pass Lucas Wiltshire Moustake McCabe and Travis Morris Green Grigsby Dornan Worthington Jupp Sachse OMalley Smith Cunningham Patten Gray Cartwright Worthington.
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Recreation Ground
Geraldton National Football Association
Railways
Christian Brothers’ College
E. W. Dunn
Fire Brigade
Rovers
C. Starr
Rover
Cross
H. Westlake
K. Holmes
G. Lucas
N. Roberts
K. Mitchell
Harling
X. Gratte
Hipper
C. Tamblyn
K Allen
H. Criddie
J. Doyle
L. Pass
F. Lucas
M. Wiltshire
T. Moustake
PF McCabe
G. Travis
K Morris
R. Green
H Mowaier
XK. Cooper
FP. Cooper
X. Grigsby
C. Dornan
W. Dornan
G. Worthington
Isbel
N. Jupp
B Sachse
T. O'Malley
W. A. Geneff
K. Smith
F. Wilcox
D. Cunningham
F. Patten
A. Gray
E. Cartwright
D. Worthington
Two Ministers to Visit Geraldton Friday
Official advice announced that Works and Housing Minister C Brand MLA and Railways Transport and Mines Minister C H Simpson MLC will visit Geraldton on Friday. They will meet deputations from local groups to discuss welfare matters, marking the first official visit to Geraldton since the cabinet’s formation. The Mayor Dr J McAleer said a civic reception would be arranged, with details to follow next week.
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C. Brand
C. H. Simpson
M.lc
Geraldton
Geraldon
J. McAleer
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Geraldton Ice Works Ltd
Armstrong Street
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St. George’s Terrace
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Malaya
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United Nations Security Council
Valencia
Royal Military College
Duntroon
Commonwealth
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Swan Barracks
Hons
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Young Motors Pty. Ltd
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Kalgoorlie
Promark
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