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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
2
Financial institution with ranches across Australia seeks young women aged 23 for a permanent post. Applicants will receive local training and attractive pay with an unusual superannuation scheme. Written applications in own handwriting to be addressed to A14 at the office tenders.
Notice records mining claims under The Mining Act at White Peak Victoria Location 41 with details of land measurements and objection period at Northam. Mining Registrar K. V. Edwards. also a Greenough Road Board Traffic Act notice urging updated motor vehicle brakes and number plates. a maternity hospital note records births. later memorial notice for Arthur Basking-Intorial.
The Geraldton Guardian reports that Australian electors decisively rejected granting the Commonwealth power to control rents and prices. Ministers note the vote does not imply approval of government management, with parties arguing over future federal versus state authority and timing for any policy shifts.
Community notes reveal plans for the Ladies Bowling Club event inviting members and spouses to Geraldton for a Bowles Carnival. Demonstrations by Morrell Area agricultural staff, plus a wartime style spray trial discussion, accompany discussions on shelter petitions and serial bowling games on the town’s green.
A garbled regional report mentions a Radio Theatre Matinee and local events in Geraldton. It records geologic surveys near Moora and municipal works, including plant tenders and sewer tank plans for the Point, plus examinations by the Metropolitan Board of Examiners and road works in progress.
In a turbulent race at Geraldton, McKillop surged from the pack to challenge for the lead, while riders battled for position during the sprint. Officials later decided the winner amid debate over the fastest time, with spectators noting the dramatic breakaway and tense finish.
Reports from Geraldton detail motor vessel Gaegun unloading 3081 sheep while other ships arrive and depart. Operations discuss routes to Singapore and Hedland, with flour and chal wort cargoes noted. The Sate Shigphar Service plans berthing for twenty liners, as offshore shipping activity continues.
Health authorities report no confirmed infantile paralysis cases in Geraldton or surrounding areas. A. Thitiney announced there have been no suspected cases in the town, immediate district, or nearby regions while noting treated cases at Victoria District Hospital. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure touted for coughs colds and influenza.
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