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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
2
A Perenjori sale lists 2250 sheep and Merino ewes plus wethers, draft horses, a 1941 Ford V8, 15/90 McCormick Deering tractor, a 1928 Chrysler Wellity, and extensive farm gear from binders to chaffcutter. Auctioneers Elder Smith Co. Ltd direct sale through Malton or Perth with arrangements on delivery and pickup.
Public notices invite tenders for repairs at Sandstone Police Station and other sites, with closing dates in 1950 and 1951. Western Australia tenders call for mail service contracts to begin July 1st, 1950, with details at Perth General Post Office and local offices. Engagement announced for Kathleen Theresa Duplex and Francis William Warr.
The Geraldton Guardian notes health is vital and public education, clinics, and inspectors bolster infant care. A recent Northampton Road Board letter highlights high diphtheria cases and suggests renewed anti diphtheria campaigning to protect public health and ensure safe everyday life. A separate court note reports farmer Mullena pleads not guilty to stealing two wethers, with trial details and judicial proceedings in Geraldton.
The motor vessel Orestes of the Hine Vunnel Line arrived at Geraldton from Fremantle on Tuesday night carrying 1 700 sheep and cleared port with about 4 000 more. Anglican Holy Communion will be celebrated at Nau next Sunday with a 3 30 pm evening service at Walkaway and 2 pm service at Greenough. Reverend St W Tanirie to conduct. Sergeant S Anderson of Geraldton promoted to Inspector of police, M Larnen of Geraldton promoted from constable to sergeant. Weather cool and warm with moderate southeast to southwest winds. Geraldton Newspapers Limited to close for Labor Day observance next Monday. Geraldton advertiser warns of possible issues with singer airplay adverts on Tuesday March 7 if rates are not adjusted.
Racing update from Perth shows schedule times 11 50 12 25 pm, 1 5, 1 40, 2 20 and 3 pm with event order and pace notes for the Eastern States circuit. Key figures and pacing details indicate a concise timetable for racing enthusiasts and bettors.
An advertisement notes that Messrs Laubian & Pank (WA) Pty. Ltd will send a representative to Geraldton, Dougara and Northampton this west west month with consultation dates in the ad. Sister Beard will arrive in Geraldton by plane next Tuesday to take charge at Northampton Hospital until Matron Goldsmith arrives in April. Temperatures in Geraldton reached 95.2 at noon with a 71.0 low. later a 93 degree max was recorded at 10.15 am and a 73.1 reading yesterday. Radio Theatre Matinee features Tale of the Navajo and other acts. Labor Day rules outline shop closures and permitted hours across trades within Perth region under various awards. Local notices cover hospital staffing and industrial holiday observances.
In Sydney on March 2 air safety alerts warned all aircraft as hydrogen-filled balloons drifted over New South Wales. Experts said the objects posed grave danger to aviation, with balloons breaking away near Keplenade during a IOLA display. Officials expected ascent to about 8,000 feet before possible rupture and debris fell toward the ground.
Frederick William Cocking, aged 30, pleaded guilty to stealing £288 17s 3d from the Irwis Road Board at Dem xara In the perlot on December. The court heard his difficult past and restitution plan. He was released on a five year conditional period with warnings and a possible future return for sentence if needed.
The new largest hangar at Amsterdam Schiphol will be named for Kings for Smith to honor the crowing of the Atlantic by a Dutch Fokker aircraft piloted by the famed Austen Tun aviator. He was accompanied by Miz Revert van Dik.
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