15 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1948
Page
1
The text offers a wide prayerful meditation on gratitude for health weather and daily grace. It honors family friendships church unity and divine guidance. Repetitive lines affirm trust in God and the Virgin Mary while celebrating simple joys and community support.
Shipping reports from Geraldton highlight an EIS due this week for the Stell Comgaun and multiple vessels sailing to Fremantle and Singapore. Port activity includes sheep consignments, berth schedules, and anticipated arrivals with dates near August, detailing discharges and vessel movements at Geraldton and nearby ports.
A sixty three year old woman, Mrs. Madill, died after an injection of racine allegedly administered by Albany doctors Chadwick and Munratin. Coroner's jury heard that both cocaine and procaine were present and the preparation varied in strength. The inquest reviewed whether her tonsillectomy linked to the death and if doctor error occurred.
Hag Crosby and Pred Astaire star in Blue Skies at Ibuste Theatre with Berlin specials and songs. The program includes The Devil’s Mask, Love Laughs at Andy Hardy, and Mighty McGurk material, plus Rooney and Rooney related acts and frontier appearances.
John Savior Thillips, an aboriginal resident, was tried in the Geraldian Police Court on three charges. The case, conducted by Police Sergeant LH Clifford and Police Inspector Archibald, saw Phillips plead not guilty but offered a chance at reform to avoid further punishment after a long criminal record was noted. The proceedings referenced intoxication, disturbance at Marine Terrace, and evading lawful orders, with a fine and possible further penalties discussed.
Local business leaders and a dentist named in the report discuss new growth in Wheatley. Community plans focus on expanding services and boosting local commerce with expectations of stronger ties between health care and entrepreneurship.
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