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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1949
Page
2
Notice dated May 30 1940 states that all accounts due to the Crothera Brow firm must be paid to Alt Crothera at 84 Marine Terrace Geraldtton. The notice directs creditors to update their records accordingly and mentions the firm’s name change and address.
Mr and Mrs J Worthington of Forrest Street Geraldton announce the engagement of their fourth daughter Elaine to Melville youngest son of Mr and Mrs A O Malley of Ranford Street Geraldton May 1949 Fremantle a dear friend of Mr and Mrs Meek family. Also tribute to the late Paskin husband and father with memories from his wife Rabina and daughter Mabel.
W B Westlake Gwen Bill and Harry express gratitude for letters from friends and relatives.
The Geraldton Guardian reports on the Paris talks among foreign ministers from the four powers. Vyshinsky pushes a Potsdam based German Central Council while Acheson questions Russian zone ambitions. Western and Soviet blocs clash as plans for a four power Germany collapse and Berlin blockade persists.
Reports from a high level meeting show Bevin and Schuman clashing over four power governance and a Western backed plan for a unified Germany. The plan calls for constitutional unification, civil liberties, a quadripartite occupation, and limits on reparations arms shipments, while Vosnuzky rejects the proposal. observers warn the path to full political accord remains uncertain though hints emerge of possible east western trade revival.
District weather at Puke shows varied but easing conditions aiding stock feeding as gardens anticipate lighter strain. Carnival events on the local green feature Bowler’s Pull Mand and Snook versus Sampton in a grudge match, with shapely eight scores and prep for a Lady or Men’s finals. Geraldton snapper fishers resume after price protests as new maximum retail prices are set by authorities, with boats stocked and harvests prepared for the season.
An afternoon meeting of the Geraldton Ex-Nurses Association drew a large attendance. After formal business, a new fundraising method was adopted imposing a three pence penalty for nonattendance, increased to sixpence if no valid apology was given. A visitor from Perth offered suggestions for promoting the group's objectives. The gathering ended with social cards and a supper. A future meeting was planned at the Victorian District Hospital in June. Youth offender Dickerson of Geraldton faced court for unlawful acts involving a girl under eighteen. he pleaded guilty and received a binding over plus a 25 pound bond, with an emphasis on future good conduct and rehabilitation.
Five men were convicted in Geraldton Police Court for baring without authority the sale of undersized crayfish, with fines and costs imposed. Lionel Taylor, Frank Gibson, Frank Thwoxias, Frank Cato, and Eric Sterrett faced charges. Dailey Nevie and Robert Leonhardt were fined on separate possession charges. The case featured disputes over authority and measurement of crayfish under the Fisheries Act.
A parade of guests and officials visits Geraldton for the annual bowling carnival. Notables include Mr B Gibson and Sir Bolt of Perth, former West Australian editor Mr Gon White, and Dr Tiree Bunt, president of the British Medical Association in WA. J Seholwn, ex-police inspector, and J Oliver, secretary of the Western Australian Bowling Association, also attend. Local residents such as Mrs A Cassell and Mr J Mutler join in events, with Rev G S Foss appointed rector of Wembley and other dignitaries staying at the Geraldton Hotel.
Dr Kurt Schumaker of Western Germany's Social Democrats criticised the allied governess complex and questioned party participation after a meeting last Wednesday when electoral law was altered. He doubted whether his party could take part in Debeitotin under the new rules as the Boom Constitution was debated.
In Paris on June 4 five men linked to a Right Wing Gaullist movement were charged with demoralisation tied to a Thursday incident involving two armed buses from Perigneux. Police say riders were Gaullist followers and protests arose over alleged attempts to discredit the movement. A ministerial spokesman cited questioning of a man named Foult regarding alleged French troop activity. A police statement described a large car and buses intercepted near Turin outskirts as they traveled from Perigneux.
At Caulfield the Springvale Handicap headlined a meeting with Vantage defeating Manaked in a tight finish. The card featured hurdles over two miles, with betting payouts and listed dividents across races including the Murray Handicap and Waverley Handicap.
In Statherton United States a number of women earn livelihoods as history trappers and wood chemists with a few noted as trem Felli.
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