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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1949
Page
2
W.A.S.S. of Railway Employees' Union ROCTAT will hold a Tallway Twitlings on Saturday duty 30th TON. Commences at 8 p.m. to welcome General Committees members. cordially invited to attend. A Meetlbe owl thento will take place in "Thib Raheny Trotitite" on Bin Huy next, filly Stet. 1010.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a toxic tree acid free resin and financial terms with names that are unclear and not verifiable for a factual summary. No identifiable event or entities to summarize into a proper news item.
The Sons and Daughters of Mr and Mrs FR A Donaldson report a wedding at Thomas Catholic Church Bi via Walkaway Western Australia on July 30 1910 with Rev Father Masterson officiating. A memorial tribute notes the passing of Con way Street Mellor to a dearly beloved friend at Royal Perth Hospital. Frank Anderson aged 98 is remembered in a separate tribute inserted by Mr and Mrs P O Gard ace Chapagan Siding.
An article argues that photostat copies of a Soviet forced labor law reveal severe punitive measures and widespread use of corrective labor. It warns that similar tactics could repress dissent in Australia during industrial strife, urging anti Communist action to prevent a drift toward dictatorship and loss of workers’ rights.
Local notes report oranges grown on Mr G A L Huillier Mt Extrost property were exhibited as samples. Geraldton hosts a safety campaign led by National Safety Council WA officers Mayberry and Ingon arriving after Whited Creek line travels. A film screening for school children is planned at the Radio Theatre and a safety demonstration at Sanford Street and Cathedral Avenue. Sergeant G Flanders is due to arrive by air Thursday morning to assist.
The Kybra, a vessel of the State Shipping Service, berthed at Geraldton today after sailing from Fremantle to Port Hedland with minor cargo. Local weather brought light showers, and several district registration figures for the period were recorded with light rainfall across multiple towns. A Taxation Department officer will tour the district Employment Office to advise on taxation matters, excluding income tax return preparation. A multi-vehicle accident near the Ctakurra race course on The Milewa Road injured a mother and baby, with the mother treated and dismissed, while the baby remained unhurt as others involved escaped serious injury. The collision occurred when a Negrit car, driven by Noel Thomas Collins, struck a utility driven by Giles, then was hit by a second utility driven by Selby Fanaris, causing Collins’ car to veer and be pushed onto the opposite side of the road. No drivers were injured and damages were minor.
A letter to the editor argues against destroying the Moreton Bay fig near the library, urging preservation and additional seating. It notes Geraldton’s heat, praises the shade, questions council plans and suggests a concrete wall to protect roots, while criticizing current site improvements and proposing flowers and shrubs.
More than one hundred Chinese seized the general offices of the American Consulate in Shanghai to back demands against the US Navy. The State Department said protesters locked the consulate gates and blocked movement in and out, while Shanghai’s commander refused to intervene.
The Moonee Valley program features the Mile and longer events with War Lass as a standout. Other names include Mia Min Hurdles and several trotters and steeple entries with betting lines and dividends across the card.
Personal news from Geraldton reports Mr H J Foster a former resident now with Commonwealth Bank maintenance unit in Perth, Mr J G Tortens Liberal candidate for Kalgoorlie division and Mr Maleeke Scott Liberal and Country League candidate for Renate journeying to Perth, Mr J H Tone recovering after major operation in Hollywood Hospital, Mr E G Hussick and wife starting a five to six week holiday to Eastern States from Geraldton via Perth Adelaide Melbourne Sydney, then return.
A unit of about 30 American troops and military police raided the Woltratshausen displaced persons camp, seizing more than thirty tons of cigarettes, chocolate, flour and sugar in an eight hour raid. Thirty Maplucet prisoners were arrested as part of the operation aided by a local chief, with no opposition encountered.
Premiers Geratiton match at recreation ground sees Rovers meet Kaliwaya in both A and B Grade games. Second eighteens start at 1.90 pm with main event to follow. Rovers seek repeat of previous win, while Kalwayn lineup suffers injuries and suspensions.
The Geraldton National Football Association held a Thursday meeting chaired by Mrs A Rutherford. They discussed Rovers travel to Collie with Frank Bennett and thanked W Lawrence for service as honorary medical officer. Arrangements for University Football Club to host Mattways A Grade on August 21 were set, with a morning 8 Grade match Rovers versus Fire Brigade. A condolence letter to Norman Jupp of the Fire Brigade FC was approved. Selection for the Geraldton tour to Collie and Rosberg will be made tomorrow afternoon at the recreation ground. A general meeting will occur next Thursday to finalize visits by South Fremantle. In the queens' contest, L Gowell, M McMak es, J Homan, and others are listed with figures.
A fragmented note explains leeches possess a stomach with con gated pouches capable of holding multiple toes worth of weight. When the stomach distends, the leech stores sufficient nutrients to sustain itself.
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