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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
2
Classified notice from Geraldton News Paper Limited seeking housing for two tradesmen and families. One man with wife and child, another with wife and two children, requesting accommodation in both men will have poster employment. Contact the manager.
An Executive Council order extends the Geraldton Water Area boundaries per Plan PWD WA 31767 taking effect June 5 1949. The description follows Western Australia land lines starting at the west side of One Street opposite No 4586 and proceeds east to Geraldton Walk Street, ending at the commencement. The order is signed by BH Dor, Clerk of the Council.
For sale a Chevrolet Oneton Army type truck model 1047 with ops can and new tyres. Purchased July 187, 17 300 price £675. Used only for owner’s work and no longer needed. Details from H A Peet Mutowa via telephone.
Western Australia faces a housing shortage with government action including overseas orders for steel products roofing and fencing wire valued at £126000 and additional material imports. Brickyards should expand output despite power interruptions while a Northcliffe Karri Timber mill aids local supply and export markets.
Local notes report Geraldton footballers named for Moliena match next Sunday with several players unavailable G Rowe F Patten C Tamblyn L Caira. Others invited M Jordan G Brunnen C Dorman and Bishop. Police court case details collapse into a theft of bicycle lighting outfit, resulting in a £3 fine and restitution order.
A Southampton coroner under Home Secretary direction will hold an inquest into the disappearance of a soldier who fell from an army motor tug in rough seas. No body or medical evidence exists to determine the death, with War Office representations prompting the inquiry.
The bogey contest produced standout scores led by A Deye who shot 2 18 04. Several players posted downs and others advanced in the four trail best match. First round results include Dage and team, Cox and Margetic, Mere and Stevens, Fong and Nott, and Deane and Saunderstome with various margins. Next Saturday features an eighteen hole Stableford event.
Saturday and Sunday matches determined quarter finals in the A of Associates Club Championship with wins by Polbrook Cobley Stirling Sewell Blake Holmy Membrey Watt Commar Saunders Kelly Northover and BR Coane Saunders Kelly and others. Sundays results followed with new round for doubles knockout drawing pairs for next weekend.
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