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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1949

Page

5

Melbourne Coal Strike Talks Face Weekend Deadline

Melbourne miners and the Australasian Council of Trade Unions plan a weekend conference with miners leaders to seek a settlement to the nationwide coal strike. A. C. T. U. hopes for a breakthrough, as 246 miners remain off work and major Melbourne stores and businesses prepare for Saturday shutdowns amid transport bans.

Melbourne Travers A.c.tu ATU Minera Matuedtay Ie Miners Faleration Williama Mowilas Weekemis

Anonymous letter threatens Williams over mining strike

An anonymous letter warned Mr Williams, chairman of the Combined Mining Unload Council, that the mining strike would end by July. The notice, received June 30, was referred to the police as a threat against Williams, a Miner Federation official.

Federaton Williams Wil- Vane Combined Mining Unload Council

Position in Collie This Afternoon Report

There have been no new strike developments at Collie. The Miners' Union officials say there is nothing to report and deny rumors of an imminent aggregate meeting. President Frank Farrell says a statement will be issued only when there is public importance to disclose. Executives and delegates were in the main office today.

Mr. Farell

Bank relaxes overdraft rules to ease wartime strike pressure

In Parliament Prime Minister Mr Chiles announced Commonwealth Bank would ease the overdraft policy to address weaving and weavery problems raised by the strike. Advances up to £1000 could be made at bank discretion with flexibilities for larger sums, while New South Wales funds posed no similar issue and trading banks would be allowed more flexible lending.

Canberra Chiles Everling Mer. Holt Lib Afr

Calcutta Workers Call for Shipments to Australia

Calcutta workers led by Kort Workers' Union president My. Fajant Mukerji plan to block Indian coal shipments to Austria in protest. They urge action against commerce minister to protect coal supplies for Australia, claiming a festival of opposition by local workers in Calcutta.

Calcutta Martor Kort Workers’ Union Fajant Mukerji Australia Maker Austria Genuine Trail Union Themamix Frau Tsi Cateuttan

Massirvems Are Plentiful in District Crops

Reported abundant Massirvems and increased yield from recent rains and sun. The districts Moon Fromooka and Hireemdtch show growth and the Hutt low area prompts planting of purualirodas in the coming days.

Keeps Coughs Colis at Tig Woods Great Peppermint Cure

A brief item notes Tig Woods promoting a peppermint cure as a remedy for coughs and colds. The piece highlights local interest in the product and its perceived health benefits.

Tig Woods

Timber and Bricks From Western Australia Memo

The Minister for Industrial Development reports a reversal on timber and brick supply guidance. Geraldton contractors, Wandowie mill and central areas are discussed, with cement brick plant ideas, labor flows, and coordination with Geraldton municipal council to ease material shortages.

Huw. A Menher Ternidten Hem BE Hall Lagan Mac Geraldton Wandawie N. Fernie Seraldton Peterity Fernie Udybwesd Roti Saat Wundewte Temanding Brirke Callizarn Department of Labor Civil National Geruleton Graslands Caliigarn Goralitfon Gerablton Muntelpat Connell Connell Materigia Presens Geratetten Conrae

New Postal Charges In Accordance With Federal Rates

Postage adjustments set new telex, telegraph, and telephone fees across services. Rates for letters, registers, and bulky publications rise, with trunk line calls, extensions, and foreign service subject to revised base and per item charges.

Regis- Arabin Feen Inca Sydney Metteuvrue Ynca Jil Cally Uiter Amitelines Hirthus

Perth Wool Sale Concludes With Mixed Results Across Districts

The final wool sale of the 1948-49 season in Perth showed prices down 5 to 10 percent versus the previous fixture, with Merino skirtings steady and crutchings cheaper. Strong city competition supported Continental and American buyers, while Kimberley and Gascoyne wools varied in length and quality. Pastoral districts from Kisherleys to Eastern Coldfields were well represented, and overall offerings included crutchings, odiments, and autumn-winter wools amid seasonal conditions.

Perth Brita Amsgrailen Mills Smith Fron Mrekatharts Poethetus Kisherleys Coldfields Kimberley Murchison Exetera

Racing on Greenough Road Club hosts day of mixed cycle races

On a dull Sunday at Greenough Road the Gerakiton Cycle Club held a program of racing. Excellent weather saw contests for Juveniles over a short distance, Juniors over eleven miles, and a main event with riders from several clubs. E Thompson won the Juvenile race by a length, with K McCagh close behind. A Turner led the Juniors to finish ahead of J Johnstone and R Butler. The day featured fuelled sprints and late surges, with several riders hampered by cramps and breakdowns. The program concluded with a sprint finish where B McAuliffe beat J Kilpin by half a wheel, and Liny edged McKilroy to win by a nose.

Gerakiton Cycle Club E. Thompson K. Me ‘Cagh Thompson Turner J. Doknetone R. Butler K. Nash Edwards J. Ashphint K. Grapes Irvine G. Fripp Dt Butler J. Johnstone J. Ashplant A.burner Kehhin Shutter Johnmone Ashplant Fripp Grapes H. Edwards K. Nashvine Oo Edwards End Hatfe-mile Turmer Jett J. Asbgilant Tevine G. Frigg AL Ward Wi. McCagh J. Mckllep Ward M. McAnilffe M. McAntiffe HK. McKillop B. McAntiffe B. McCagh J. McKillop Xmccagh McKiap 1. McKilroy McAullffe H. Lumiey Mr. McAuilffe Mekittap B. McAuliffe McKilinp M. McAuliffe H. Lumley Cognert Linley Duvénfies

A Grade badminton match thrills with ANA vs Yacht Club win

In Geraldton on Tuesday evening the A N A team beat the Yacht Club six nil to claim the A Grade pennant lead. Singles results feature Green over Waist, Taylor over Lucas, and Sarah over Mitchell, with doubles tight to the end. Yacht Club tallies 182 aces to ANA’s 230 as W Smith challenges for wins in two doubles sets.

Geraldton A.N.A Yacht Club W. Smith Mea Green Mre Waist Miay Mevuster Mra. Taylor Mra Lucas Sarah Mra. Mitchell Mons N. Culpa G. Laws J. Walsh Mifvtrelt Haydock L. Verbert Greet Mixer Caubta T, Walsh Mtr Walal Feut Mitchell Mise Prunarer Weld S. Cairn Ant Mex Taylor I Livan Mise McKay Hell Bird Creon Herbert Ani Teas J. Haydock W. Soll Messimes Walet Dd Cree Bend Mies Tetecis Mine McRuy Messhines Marah Mba Mrumster Mitehiet J. Wathanit

Farmers in Boyanup and Kigin District Stand With Collie

June 3 reports say farmers in Boyanup and Kigin districts united to pressure Collie miners over state policy. Led by C F Sevedhey a Boyamuy farmer, they aim to influence directors of the South-West Dairy Farmers Cooperative to support a power scheme and set an example for other producers. About fifty farmers attended a Friday meeting to discuss action and timing. The strike impact included cancellation of cattle sales with around five hundred head booked for sale.

Tuutmrs Boyanup Kigin Collie Cmty C. F. Sevedhey Boyamuy Callie Aml Suedley Boyan Mr. Buedtey

Charities Consultat Results in Today's Draw

Western Australian Lotteries Commission today announced prize winners in the Charities Consultation draw. First prize £3000 went to ticket 103 "Milend" Perth GPO. Second prize £500 to ticket 3 "hack Out" Murray Street Perth. Third prize £201 to ticket 44500 HL1 Pontre. Fourth prize £100 to ticket Ne THAT "Theee City Girls" Rivervale Ws.

Perth Western Australian Lotteries Commission G.P W.A Murray Street Werth Pontre Onre Mm Konyone Hoa Rivervale

Weather Forecast From Berths Bureau Telegram

Telegram from the Weather Bureau in Berths reports a general forecast of improving weather. Winds are light and variable with a trend toward fine skies. Moderate southeast breeze and slight to moderate seas are expected.

Senior Continental Race Sundays Attraction at Wilcock Delve

Next Sunday the Geraldian Cycle Club will run a three race program on the Wilcock Delve course. Handicaps apply to Juvenile and Junior contests, with senior events featuring a continental face and six laps. Entries list numerous riders with various time handicaps and a mix of seniors, juniors, and juveniles.

Wester Austestign ‘Turf Club Helwan Vale Alroridge Mae Bay Zalmeol Gayete Mertes Tomebniello Appian Vansette Moonalong Gaytheon Lapisinzail Mayman Act Lunar Wight Opera House Minkus Secu Dinogra St. Malo B. Flamings Dalesman Des. Faith Woarkin W. Winston Donate W. Purdlop Grensaddle Martie Trier Pau Chih Wilcock Delve R. Sharp N. Muumge K. McCagh Herbert Gi. Tornam K. Thompan Th. Ashephan J. McCagh Amet J. Allender Davenport B. Tryine J. Ashylant RL Edwarde K- Nash I. Pead K. Butler G. Doolan Johnstone Th. Ruckerge A. Tupmee

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Stubborn Coughs

An old column touts Woods' Peppermint cure as a remedy for stubborn coughs and common colds. It claims soothing effects and notes usage guidance, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine advertising tone. The piece names the product and promotes its health benefits.

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