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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1949

Page

4

Australian Parliament Strife Amid Communist Tensions

Canberra turmoil centers on Communist Party clash with government as Prime Minister Chifley and Opposition Leader Menzies maneuver during a tense recess. Reports describe cabinet responses to strikes, the dollar crisis, and Labour policy shifts amid ongoing political infighting and public unrest.

Erinw Bet Chittey Uwe Sloltier Chitty Darty Miernok Anstratha Pement Sitma- Hom New South Uris Uniuiiam Chifley Unum Sod Sanaastim Notis Blanche Cape Ken Stob Menzies Ben Chifley London

Australia’s Dedman Picked for London Post in Chifley Era

The article discusses John Dedman as a substitute to represent Australia in London, noting his immigrant background and Arthur Calwell’s praise. It mentions Ben Chifley’s confidence in Dedman and Coombs’s influence, plus ongoing leadership speculations within the Labor Party including Delton Evatt and Calwell.

John Johnstone Dedman Net Ben Chifley Australia Arthur Calwell Dedman Calwell Nny Pears Truman Heemie London Duywer Nugget” Coombs Commonwealth Mank Ben Chiffey Nit Lonion Coombs Chiffey Labor Ministry Parlamentary Labor Party John Delton Dr. Evatt Abe Bes

Noisy Vehicles Prompt Council Discussion on Engine Noise

A Geraldton council meeting debated complaints about noisy motor vehicles and motorcycles in town. Inspector Williams reported diesel trucks with silenced exhausts mostly compliant with regs, while better silencers were unavailable. Local visitors mainly caused night disturbances, with cycles often ridden loudly despite silencing efforts.

Air. AT Willams Dbvuanthly Gerald von Stynighpal Council T. Ansell Marine Terrace Sir. Williams Carnarvon Ar. Williams Tinter Cycles Geraldton L. W. Shepheard Wesel Perth N. J. Glass

Noisy vehicles and bicycles clash with Geraldton traffic

Officials considered the traffic noise problem in Geraldton as cyclists gather and vehicles rumble near Marine Terrace and the Public Buildings. Doctors and the mayor urged stricter supervision, noting diesel trucks and trains amplify noise. Suggestions included enforcing silencers and stronger action by the traffic inspector to curb revving and excessive street use.

Trate Bed Beard T. Askew Geraldton J. E. Northover Marine Terrace Mauriac Terrace Lnter de. J. McAleer Shepheard Trafic de. McAleer A. Marsh Bt. W. Carter

Rovers to Meet Fire Brigade in Premiership Showdown

Rovers will clash with Fire Brigade in A and HE Grade fixtures at the Geraldton Recreation Ground. The 3 pm main event is to be umpired by E. W. Dunn, with C. Yaksich handling the B Grade at 1:30 pm. Fire Brigade seeks improvement after last weekend’s narrow loss to Railways while Rovers aim to exploit their defensive strength and flank attacks. The article lists selected players for both clubs and notes travel plans for a tour to Collie and Hanbury, with decisions to be finalized at the July 28 meeting.

Fire Brigade Rovers Railways G. ‘Travis C. Tamblyn K. Holmes H. Westlake J. Doyle H. Criddle H. Massen L. Herbert G. Lucas M. Jordan W. O'Grady G. Cramer F. Lucas B. Taylor K. Mitchell M. Wiltshire W. Lawrence G. Forrester F. Symons Amd Bishop Pie G. Jupp F. J. Wilcox K. Butler F. Patten A. Grayl P. O'Brien Hovers N. Dines Capt C. Stokes I. Hicks L. Reustey R. Brede G. McKay A. Bunter H. Foreman P. Luscombe BR. Hemsley Collie Cole Hanbury Geraldron Geraldan Association Geraldtat Association

Votes in Queen Contest MISS JENKIN LEADING

Interest continues to be manifested in the queens contest which aids the tour to Collie for the Gerakiton National Football Association launch. Votes show Miss D Jenkin Fire Brigade 1300, Mr M O'Malley Railways 12000, Miss J Gosnell Rivers 12104.

Queens Gerakiton National Football Association D. Jenkin Fire Brigade M. O'Malley Railways J. Gosnell Ravers

Arrangements for Collie Trip SELECTION OF PLAYERS

A party of thirty four players and officials from the national football association will depart by bus on Wednesday in September, travel to Perth for tea, then board another bus.

Alfmuis Feealdian National Football Association Perth

Inter-District Matches in Geraldton Next Week

Geraldton association sides will host matches against Bret and second eighteens as part of inter-district contests in Geraldton next week. The three games aim to impress selectors ahead of WA side South Fremantle’s visit next month, with players vying for spots.

Bret Second Sighteens Northampton-Upper Chapman Geraldton Jain Win South Fremantle W.A.N Geraldon

Naked City to Headline West Touring Northampton Bill

The Northampton screening features Naked City as the main feature with One Hearts Were Growing Up and a Disney cartoon at Dewsreels. Detectives Muldoon and Hu foran pursue the murder case across New York City while Ruth Young and Hubert Niles are suspects in the death of a young woman, with a jewel thief ring tying the plot together.

Northampton New York City Homicide Bureau Don Muldoon Marty Fitzgerald James Huforan Don Taylor Gail Russell Deanna Lynn Brian Lunlevy Ruth Young Dorothy Mart Hubert Niles Howard Laity Niles Havingeen Maldon Halloran Sturder Dolley Maieste Sym Mutdern Aed Cor Solvam Owinnder

Vowels Rough Trig.-A fishing ves sel voyage update

A fishing vessel Minizhie arrived at Veratchet last Thursday after a round trip to Shark Bay and back loaded with 2b of Rehrapper. The Milghie is expected to depart Tuzain for Shark May ned Morilay and will direct peace efforts at Breiaite.

Veratchet Shark Bay Milghie Tuzain Shark Ned Morilay

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