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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1949
Page
6
Health officials and municipal representatives from Geraldton and surrounding areas met to tighten camping area controls and waste disposal. Dr C E Cook warned that improper campsites spread disease, urging improved fly-proof toilets and better waste management at caravan parks.
A conference urged regional road boards to regulate camping and caravan sites under health by laws. Proposals called for universal or area specific rules, model by laws, and strict sanitation, water supply, and nightsoil disposal. Health Commissioner to review development plans and by-law drafts.
A compact record of daily sunrise and sunset figures plus moon phase notes for March. Includes dates for new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter, with phase names and approximate times.
Railways were bowled out for 8 as Australs posted 144 for 7 at Queen's Park in the premiership fixture. Towns forfeited to Rovers after Towns could not field a full side. J. Hough top scored for Railways with 81, while H. Howell took five wickets for 55. Crown made 71 for Australs, and Howell added 85. Rovers and Towns also contested a match with detailed bowling figures listed.
Day one of the Geraldton High School Cup features two matches with shaky fielding and scattered bowling. G Gibson and Shelton R Kidon top the batting for Attwaters, while H Grigsby and F Muloney lead the bowlers for Sweett. Wrensted and Maloney pick up key wickets as the day ends with modest totals and several players still advancing.
A new series of two matches in the premiership competition of the Geraldton Junior Cricket Association began on Saturday with Australia engaging Railways at Queen's Park and the weekend fixture promises to determine early standings.
The Red Cross asks Virginia residents to back the March Appeal to sustain its expanded community services. Officials stress continued free aid across programs and urge local donors to contribute toward the fundraising target of 90,008 dollars.
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