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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
2
Auction advertisement for farm equipment and livestock to be sold by public auction with terms available. Items include Imperial Seeder, Harvester, Shearer, tractors, spares, and hundreds of sheep of various ages and breeds bred on Koon Bona lines. Details from Eleanor Street Geraldton H F Waldeck Mullewa with sale date March 18 1948 at 2 pm.
A garbled memorial notice honors the late Kant Matty McHew and Ted, with references to family members, siblings, and a list of relatives. It mentions thanks to Mrs. Chae Grheshy and Mrs. Britton and asks readers to accept condolences and acknowledgments for the bereaved family.
The Geraldton Guardian reports rising economic strain as a Dutch ship ban and Dutch East Indies labor disputes grip trade with Singapore and Fremantle. The piece discusses union actions, government reactions, and fears for future shipping by Australian and foreign crews amid calls for republic sympathy and industrial friction across states.
A fragmented report from a monthly event at the Geranton Branch of a society describes a darts contest at Silver Cage donated by a local group. The evening included ceremonies, introductions, and a charity tilt with several named participants and a later mention of a court adjournment and holiday sentiments.
A jumble of weather notes and sporting items mentions warm periods, forest forecasts, and cricket fixtures. It notes attempts to forecast west wind impacts, local cricket schedules, and a late season push by teams in a premier league, with scattered references to subscriptions and committee activity.
In a London case, Elangikal Jacoby Kuravity and Michael Patrick Lactatty faced charges over damage to a vessel after a blaze near the harbor. Detective Wedd testified that efforts to resolve the dispute involved an agreement to compensate for damages, with the defendants proposing payment of about £1.
Personal items from Geraldton recounts of a solicitor traveling with his wife at the Club Motel while the Eds family visits, and Mr Wt Tirede returning by train from Berry in late May. Others include Mrs Cavanagh leaving Marine Terrace after Perth visit, and M r Condhussey discharged from Hinwindpton Hospital with a poisoned leg care.
The list names numerous officials and workers traveling by bus between Percy and Gerrabon aboard the Midland Omnibus Service. Included are Messrs Gh Demi de Denali Re Line Thornes and a long roster of surnames and initials with dates noted as Perth and Gerrkctiun days.
A fragmented OCR list catalogs travelers and names including Flynn, Megara, Kirby, Cooper, Cleaver, Jameson, and Harford with several places and dates, indicating a register of air travelers or passengers. The mixed fragments name multiple individuals and locations such as VT Axhey Mea and Leth C Weymnesday, suggesting a weekly or dated roll of arrivals and departures.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names including TD Weigand Medaust and J Ackland among a group associated with travel to Abra iius Bundy. The text is garbled but preserves multiple personal names and a travel context without clear dates or outcomes.
Carnarvon car service passengers misdirected on Tuesday amid confusion involving forward and driver names D Hutler and Mie Dyer. Local vehicles and crew from Memare and Uweeralstten Carnarvon Taxi Service faced scramble as riders reported incorrect pickups.
Captain James Hale, a forty-year veteran skipper from South Shivia, earned Royal Navy recognition for seamanship and courage aboard Kupdey Selwyn during wartime. He faced bombings, torpedo threats, and convoy attacks, notably aiding Uranus and surviving carrier action, earning the Silver War Medal and Churchill’s praise. He later captained a merchant vessel and began naval service in WWI.
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