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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 01, 1949

Page

3

Atom 1 Bomb A Attack Versus Naval Manoeuvres

A February Pocono report on a naval exercise with mock atom bombs. Four big bombers and Neptune aircraft attempted an aerial attack, sinking a carrier momentarily and testing radar defenses as Admiral Blandy directs Caribbean manoeuvres. The exercise measured carrier and destroyer resilience and continued combat readiness.

U.S Pocono United States Neptune Franklin Pry Kreee Carribbean Sea Seruai Wtom

Stalin Decrees Broad Bread and Commodity Price Cuts

Moscow March 1 Generalissimo Stalin issues a decree cutting retail prices across bread butter hour tobacco fur and meat by 10 percent. Cheese drops 20 percent vodka 28 percent woollen cloth 12 percent silk textiles 10 percent stockings socks and hats 15 percent and furs household foods pots and pans 10 percent bicycles and wireless sets 20 percent. Moscow radio calls this the second stage in the price reduction drive.

Moscow Mareh Generalissiue Stalin Moscow Radio

Australia in a Bad Way War Comment from Greene

An American observer in the United Nations World Magazine cites dire conditions in Australia during the war. The article argues millions of uncultivated acres exist while unemployment remains high, with one laborer in five out of work.

New York Ameratia T. Greene United Nations Greene

Power Fluid Discovery Stuns Brisbane Area Inventor

A dental mechanic named Calum Be claims to have found a power fluid containing about DY per cent water that performs as well as petrol. He mixed chalk and water. some fell in, creating an explosive substitute. In tests an eight cylinder car ran on it, delivering about twenty one milliliters per gallon. The water could be added by buyers. A Brisbane syndicate offered to buy a stake, with plans for future sale.

Aeibodroe Calum Be KC. Skipworth Liltvale Fla Shipworth Brisbane

Nobel Prize Peace protester opposes prize report

The general secretary Nile Efrenek of the International Negotiation of Tourmaline protests a report proposing awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Washington columnist Ste. Beara. Hronek, former State information chief in Cardalowakia, criticizes Pearson as a warner. Western Australia sets a 90,000 quota for funds to sustain free stories this year.

Prague Negahiwition of Tourmaline Nile Efrenek Norweglan Washington Columniat Ste. Tire Beara Hronek Fk Alee Cardoalowakia Se 7 Pearson Warinn Orm Murelik Western Australia

Geraldton school parents defend association work

A Geraldton letter from Gordon H. Lake defends the Geraldton State Primary School Parents and Citizens Association against criticism by Mr Atkinson. The writer emphasizes voluntary contributions, department subsidies, and over £300 spent in two years on amenities such as wireless equipment, library books, playground gear, cricket material, and educational broadcasts for the benefit of all children.

Geraldton Parents and Citizens’ Association Geraldton Ciara Pri Atkinson Weither Association Edoot Dineen Noties Atkinemalee Atkinsonn Gordon H. Lake Geraldson State Ansorhitines

Refugee Air Officers Return to Britain from Czechoslovakia

Former Geech air officers and others from the Czech wing of the ILAF have escaped to Britain. About 108 were sent to the RAP during the war, with roughly 250 refugees overall returning via secret routes to Britain.

Elas Verengagel Britain Ceech ILAF

Northern District Racing Successful Moora Meeting

Record attendance at Moora Race Club meeting last Saturday amid favorable weather. C. Dodd rode two winners including Miss Gay in Maiden Hack Race. crowds enjoyed the program despite a busy scratching pen.

C.ick Dodd Miss Gay C1 Dodd Crididte M. J. Chane Buckley Red Agrion Major Lady Warwick Burns Mungidy Lice Ceeterfield Qutram Tom Thumb Butetann Silver Lass Atkins F.C. Bridges AE. Bateman Bateman Tae C. Bridge L L Petts Pinocchia A. H. Bateman Winecay Brewer Lennie Oplam, &T Billet Boot

Geraldton social notes recall town moves and retirements

The piece records Mr and Mrs A Hollingsworth of Meekatharra on holiday in Geraldton staying at Shepheards Hotel and mentions other residents such as Mr and Mrs J Brown of Yan and Mrs X Gurr with children visiting and plans for travel to the Eastern States. It also notes H O Adams family at the Vittoria Hotel, Mr H G Starke preparing for a Masters Grates trip, and a long-time local pharmacist who after forty two years in town is retiring and handing over his duties in Geraldton and Wagin.

A. Hollingsworth Meekatharra Gerablins Shepheard's J. 4. Brown Yan X. Gurr Cérusiah Aire F. M. Prager Francis Geraldton Fremantle HO. Adama Gamcemere Staliod Coimberdale Vittoria Hotel Coumiberdale Yeaterday Img Germidus Wagin T Orwa Aleceatab INTIS Oddfellows West-End

Seventh Security Loan Opens with Empire Radio Quiz

Melbourne March 1 The main feature of the £1,201,900 cash and conversion Seventh Security Journal Carpathep will be a Record Empire radio quiz beginning March 11 with a contest between Australia and New Zealand. The Commonwealth Iowns director Banfield said other teams from Great Britain South Africa and Canada would also compete against Australia. The Australian team includes engineer Struan Robertson of Melbourne and George Morris of Melbourne with EG Whiflama and George Rohluni of Sydney. Second contest on March amplitude would see Australia take on South Africa then Canada on March Star and Great Termin ym April 12. Contests broadcast as an all Australian book-up with local and AJBC stations free to show other programmes.

Melbourne Marefe Australia New Zeal Commonwealth Iowns Banfield Great Britain South Africa Canada Australans Fortr Renault Hie Straun Hobertson Melhourne Slnwittee Reorge Morris Melhorene EG. Whiflama Sydney Achoultachor George Rohluni Achoulteachor C. G. Spiers Arisbane Faur Dominion Australa Tueli AJBC

Japanese Straggler Killed on Guam Four Years After Recapture

A Japanese fighter on Guam was killed on a Saturday night as native hunters surprised a lone survivor. The incident occurred more than four years after American forces retook the island from Japan. Local authorities reported the casualty and began an investigation into the combat encounter.

Weahington Guam Jon

Eastern States Cricket Testimonial Match in Sydney

The Eastern States cricket testimonial match in Sydney saw Morris' side post 204 as Jeet Hascett led eight players to double figures. Moroney starred with a double fifty and two wickets for victory, after which play ended with a Traumatic score of 581.

Sydney Jeet Hascett Morris Moroney

Showrooms Display Polnin & Johnston Towels In Stock

Geraldson post office lane shop advertises Sheets and Towels now in stock at the Beetne Bey outlet. Call for details and pricing.

Polnin & Johnston Geraldson Polain & Johnston Post-Office Geraldton

Perth Lottery Draw Winners Report Today

Charities consultations conclude as Perth afternoon draw announces all major prizes. First prize 8000 pounds goes to ticket 68270 "Gordon and Jack" care J Eyre 43 Lichfield Street Victoria Park. Second prize 500 pounds to ticket 92004 "Changed" care Metters Ltd Salvado Road Subiaco. Fourth prize 100 pounds to ticket 808ST Mins ML Muiray 23 South Street Fremantle.

Perth Gordon Jack Care J. Eyre Lichfield Street Victoria Park Care Metters Ltd Salvado Road Subiaco Taint

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