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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
2
A fragmented birth and death notice page lists marriage names Meynderts of Ballarat and Geraldton, with multiple memorials for John Charles Meynderts and family. Readable lines honor husbands, wives, fathers, and grand/great grandchildren, dated June and July, with inserted messages from spouses, children, siblings, and nephews.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines road board tenders with garbled place names and dates. The readable bits mention Aknyjenrema and Northcvte tally 43, plus references to bids, notices, and possible commissioners. The overall item is incomplete but indicates tender listings with unclear details.
A Saturday afternoon radio theatre program features a varied matinee lineup. The bill includes musical acts, comic interludes, and short novelty pieces designed to entertain a broad audience, with work by local performers and guest spots advertised in the paper.
Weather outlook calls for light showers with major rain in the afternoon. Shipping service details mention vessel stability and schedules with references to ministers and deliveries, noting a berth at Gerald Vroom and potential postings for Friday.
Western Australian racing news lists acceptances for Teavait A He nineth five theoring of the Western Australian Tart Chute Mete We unt Sirtuadaly.
Unclear OCR text references the Grand Nationals and steeplechase event with fragmented phrases about national races and outcomes. Key entities and events are difficult to parse, but the focus appears to be on major national steeplechase results and related standings.
The Aerade women’s hockey team faced a tough match as Wing and Star players battled aggressive defense. Despite strong efforts by Ty-tane Hiperiake and Mish Selioet, the final period saw contested shots and late scoring by opponents, leaving the team to regroup for the next tilt.
Fragmented OCR list shows a Saturday schedule of high school games and players. Names include Wil He, Maher, MM Smith, Ho Smith, EB Cooper, Me Sowell, Monaghan, Cate, Dothompsen, Teanpertem, Hoyviesan, Abbett Cardinis, Wishart, Theady, Chenier, Meeker, Me Baths, Antone, Balun, Gonkt, Grasse, Mathes.
Geraldton Green hosts a closing bowl round as twenty players take the green on Sunday. Weather forced revisions to the slate and new matchups were arranged. Several named players and officials are noted in the reshuffled schedule, with a 230 plan sharp start for the continued competition.
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