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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1949

Page

3

No Change in Strike as Collie Miners Meet

A Collie miners meeting held this afternoon discussed the ongoing strike with attendance hampered by heavy rain. The gathering included a speech by a Miners Union executive and comments on labor leadership, with no changes announced to the strike stance.

Minnes Miniremur Federatog Ieaders Worilimur Grant Monihere Bisiaies Ceumities Dafa Cathie

Open Cut Mines Plan Move to Use Army Transport

Sydney report says vital plans aim to open cut coal mines removing 3640 tons by trucks. Prime Minister Chifley and Attorney General Evatt with NSW Premier McGirr in talks to urge miners federation to operate three shifts daily. if railways refuse, government may shift to road and use army transportation. Labor ministers expect non mining unions to staff open cut mines in New South Wales.

Sydney Grace Cymel Mrr Chifley Kr. Evatt New South Wales Mr. McGirr Iit Miners’ Federation Malone

Nine Union Officials Face New Court Orders In UK Labor Row

July 12 reports say Revenue Menita of the Miners' Heder Gon and two Waterside Worders' Federation officers were directed to pay 14700 by 10.30 tomorrow with extensions granted after court contempt. Chief Salze Kelly ordered payment last week but penalties for nonpayment were upheld.

Bydney Heder Gon Hevistrar Arbitration Court Awige Foster Salze Kelly

President in Prison in Sydney Amid Union Turmoil

In Sydney on July 12 the Central Council of the liners' Federation plans to appoint an acting general president to replace J William and an acting general secretary. A medical exam will decide if the federation leader should be moved from the high labor ward to the jail hospital. The prisoner, a former imperial army miner and World War II veteran, has suffered severe injuries including the loss of a leg and an eye in a coal mine accident.

Sydney Central Council The Liners’ Federation Femorroy Tnydney J. William A.C.T.T Central Cannels Mirlko Long Tay Gaol de. Hollaway Sinnera’ Federation Br William Imperial Army

To Go to Gaol Willingly Williams Statement

July 1 in Bydney a garbled dispatch quotes Williams defending union solidarity and contempt of court amid coal mine tensions. The text, though corrupted, implies Williams urges members to endure prison rather than betray miners and families, amid anti government rhetoric and labor strife.

Williams Bydney Anil Courk Antonie

Effects of the Strike Hit Geraldton Gas Supply

Geraldton will begin gas rationing next Sunday due to the coal strike. The rationing will limit gas to a restricted hourly service from 1 am to 12 pm, with shortages expected for potentially six to seven weeks. Authorities warn the impact may extend to electricity reliance and fuel supplies if coal mines remain idle.

Geraldton Toei Hueathen Isk Hoon Weohodla Satardaya New South Wales Comsmiern

Midland Train Service Suspended Passenger Traffic Halted

The Geraldton to Werth passenger train will be the last on the Midland Railway for now with passenger service ending after today’s noon arrival. Road service remains, but perishable freight to Geraldton and Perth will run only on Wednesdays, easing next day deliveries. Officials warn road traffic will rise and stock levels could cover three to seven days.

Geraldton Werth Midland Railway Fremantle Perth Midland Railway Company Geraldon Dros Pronn and Tourist Association Jackay Shrivers

Local railway staff face further reduced hours next week

An official source states that local railway staff will see additional hour cuts after the forty hour week was reduced. Milland Railway Company and the Western Australian Government report about 10 percent reductions already, with more curtailments possible as rolling stock scales back. There is Hope of supplying an auxiliary engine for rail between Geraldton and Muतेwa, contingent on oil from a local depot.

Milland Railway Company Geraldtin Mutlewa

Storage of Wheat May Not Disrupt Flour Supply

Victoria District Flour Milling Company manager E G Hussicky says flour dispatches to district centres and exports will not be affected unless coal for filling services runs out. There is enough wheat to operate the cuttt for about three weeks and ample storage to hold additional stocks if delivered.

Victoria District Flour Milling Company Lingted Hussicky Hell Stuck Hussick

Thukelite Named for Dr Haekelaul Discoverer

Thukelite takes its name from Dr Haekelaul who identified it from sweet byproducts of exual processing, linking the mineral to the discoverer and its source material.

Thukelite Dr. 1.1 Haekelaul

Geraldton Air Force Association holds third reunion dinner

The Geraldton Branch of the Air Force Association hosted its third reunion dinner at Birdwood Fionse on Saturday night with a strong guest list including Mr. A. L. G. Seily, Wing Commander N. Ford, Mayor Dr. J. McAteer, and ex-service members. A program of speeches, toasts, and musical entertainment followed, emphasizing unity with Returned Servicemen and defense readiness while noting the need to build up the Air Force Reserve and Australia’s air capabilities.

Geraldton Air Force Association Birdwood Fionse Winl Gmiests Brame J. Symons WAA AS The Alg. Seiliy Day of Perth Royal Adstration Air Force J. Avhten J. McAteer T. Ansell A. J. Hewnmmont J. Chulbertain Sderaktion Sergiemen's Tengue Geo. Wittstire Hanl J. Jordan Ty Mosers N. More A. Harries K. B. Halsey Symons Hev Australia Commonwealth McAleer Comrmons Germany Alexelie Air Force Reserve R. Meckelbers Waa.y Gerakites D.C. Field Returned Servicemen's League Geraldian Sub‘Hranch B.S Heaume AMA WAAAI APA ILS Beaumont Wes New Zealand South Africa Great Hintela Ximlar Air Force Wic Par Hameed Gunich Y. Askew Axkew Jeb Rodrt Northampton Cora City of Perth John Andros Meckelberg Polain Symone England Fstere Cyril Polain Potsin W. Revitagiin

Acknowledgment and thanks at parish gathering

Mr J Wilshire noted with thanks the chairman for his timely conduct of the evening. Dr Beamwont proposed a vote of thanks for the host committee and the splendid entertainment. Thanks were given to Tad Doevidet and the Cepalition for their co operation, and to the guests, visitors, and members for attending the reunion dinner 사회.

J. Wilshire Beamwont Aetomurtion Mrr Xymeny Artics Tad Doevidet Krauch Sepehemen Smnam Willshire’ Orchestra

London Dock Hold-Up Emergency Measures Enacted

A state of emergency is declared to end the docks strike. Police may arrest without a warrant anyone suspected of offences against the regulations. Violations carry up to three months and possible fines. Blocking vessel, aircraft, or vehicle movements is prohibited. The Postmaster General can block transmissions. Corporate officers may be held liable for breaches. Minister for Labor states 10,222 dockers on strike. total workers 15,000 yesterday.

London Te Patton Otter Ulflefaky Wiilehy Widubt Fostmaster Rosil Iranes House of Commons Nowber

British Reply to Soviet Actions in Embassy Row

The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs told the House that since January 17 British authorities had reports of Soviet persecution of British staff in Moscow. He said Miss Peters had no suit but Soviet claims tied to her mother’s nationality. He warned that retaliatory action may follow if persecution continues and noted Warsaw arrest of a Volhynian-born British subject.

Landon Qtr C. BP Mayhew House of Commons Miss Peters Mi Totera Moscow Warsaw Hirkiah Kishesay

Sergeant Kendall’s Victimisation Case Set for Perth Court

Seven police union executives are to appear in Perth Police Court tomorrow on charges of victimising Sergeant George Reginald Kendall. Kendall, a central figure in the Royal Commission on the Western Australian Police, alleges punishment due to his evidence. The summons names Sergeants Allan Overfield, George Robert Johnston, Alfred Thomas Hill, James Murray Aulen, Albert James Crocker, Vincent Wallace Siddeley, and Rudolph Arndt, with actions alleged under the Commissioners Powers Act of 1902.

Perth George Reginald Kendall Hoya Western Australian Police Voice Kendall Royal Columbiwlan Ailan Ovcur Filehig George Tobert Johnston Sergeant Preble Kendal Barbride

For Sale Chevrolet Alter de Luxe Redan Intlense 46,000

One owner car with leather upholstery and column gear change. New tyres and well kept. Price £25. Apply to TL A. Meet, Mam Jewa. Telephone Mullewa 14.

TL. A. Meet Telephone Mullewa

Quality craft car with leather and tyres for sale

Queyslek Plymonth Secam car described as engine perfect with mechanical sound, neat hive appearance and leather upholstery. Price £25. Seller invites inquiries and provides contact as 1 A. Peet, Mutlows. Apply to Mutlows Tele Power Mutlown 1.

Tyree Gant Priew

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