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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1949
Page
2
Notice sets nomination paper reception at Greenough Board office for East North Central Ward members. Also invites tenders for cartage of steel rails from Mullewa to telegraph route 105 miles from Mullewa to Byre, with details from Geraldton Postmaster or East Perth stores chief.
Geraldton Golf Club Inc announces its annual general meeting at the Club House on Wednesday March 28 1949 at 8 pm. The agenda includes reception of the committee report balance sheet and accounts election of officers and any other business. Members needing transport should contact committee members. all intending members are invited.
Tenders are invited for the purchase of Geraldton Town Lot 58 and improvements at the corner of Marine Terrace and Francis Street. The property includes a Corner Shop with living accommodation, two dwellings, and a further dwelling. Tenders close at 5 p.m. March 18, 1049, at Globe Brewery Limited Geraldton or with the Chairman of Directors Hogle Bros Marine Terrace Geraldton. Sale subject to Land Sales Controller approval.
Public Trustee in Perth advises all persons with claims against the estate of Alfred Joseph Matinetone late of Geraldton retired miner deceased intestate to send written particulars to 44 St George's Terrace Perth by April 11 to be eligible for distribution of assets. March 149-J H Glynn Public Trustee.
Notice to creditors and claimants for the estate of Francis Anderson also known as Frank Anderson formerly of a turbine Goldfields and late of Chay Geraldton Retired Gardener deceased. All claims must be in writing to the Public Trustee 44 St George's Terrace Perth by 1949 April 1 or be excluded from the distribution of the estate. Dated March 7 LMJ J. H Glynn Public Trustee.
Miss Dawson announces the Dyruids Hall Weekly Learners Class will be held on Monday nights instead of Tuesday as previously scheduled. The notice formalizes a slight shift in the community education program and informs attendees of the new session time.
Obituary notices from a 1940s newspaper honor Laurence Joseph Wight aged 21 and George Wilton with memorials dated March 15 1945 1948 and 1945 respectively. Family members express love and remembrance across multiple inserts including Ted Dorothy Lena Len and Don Percy John and Dotw.
A sequence of gratitude notices from AER H Simkin and family of Dinan and relatives in Geraldton thank friends for letters cards telegrams and sympathy in their losses. They name Mr Laurence Mrs Ralph sen Mrs Rundell and Northampton Hospital staff for kindness and request acceptance of the notice as a personal expression of thanks. A funeral notice invites condolences and reports a solemn Requiem Mass at St Xavier Cathedral followed by interment at Utakarra Catholic Cemetery with rites at 9 am and arrival about 10.45 am.
A proposed Albany plant with 40 000 tons a year capacity aims to ease long haul fertiliser deliveries in Western Australia. It would cut rail and road transport costs, saving about 7 000 pounds annually on rail freight and 8 000 pounds on farmers freight, with statewide benefits as output grows and rail service shifts free capacity for other uses. The plan relies on improved southern port infrastructure and aligns with ongoing land settlement expansion.
Local listings announce a matinee at the Radio Theatre featuring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Here Come the Co Kda with music song and comedy. Short subjects include Australian Review Spotlight Cartoon Styles of the Stars and an episode of The Bataan. Arrival of the sulphur boat Euyebank at Geraldton from Galveston with 2500 to 3000 tins sail complete discharge early next morning. Geraldton Bowling Club reports ongoing points competition results from Saturday with multiple winning pairings. Visiting bank officer Mr. F Blood of National Bank Perth visits Geraldton to observe anti socialisation drive. he will dine with local bank staff at the Victoria Hotel and continue his tour to Mullewa Hcniton tomorrow.
The committee of departmental experts recommends the State Government fund the £450,000 capital cost as a 15 year Tree-of-Interest loan for the Albany superphosphate plant. Minister A F Watts pledges immediate government action, with decentralisation supporters likely pleased. Regular superphosphate viewings are noted.
The Nabawa Nunson Liberal Party branch will hold a meeting at Nunson Hall on Moulay next, March ce, 184, at 8 pm. All are invited with speakers including Her Bremen.
A commercial claim from Marine Tetrace Pharmacy in Geraldton promotes a facial remedy alleging skin troubles stem from impurities in the bloodstream. The item reads as a product pitch with regional origin.
The Geraldton Red Cross will stage an extra March Appeal to raise £300 in the statewide drive. A tea event will be held at Puetat Hall with public attendance and a table in the afternoon. Telegraph Superintendent Mr E Wilkingon plans a visit to discuss local telephone service with residents.
Resident magistrate heard applications for possession and immediate repairs in two Geraldton properties. A tenant with three children pleaded hardship while repairs were deemed urgent to prevent further deterioration. A second case involved a teacher living in a truck on a verandah seeking a new residence for his family as notices to quit were issued. The court adjourned proceedings for three months.
Passengers travelled by the Midland Railway between Partie and Geraldton, Geraldton to Perth, From forth and Geraldton, listing numerous names of men and women as part of the recent trips. The roster includes dates and routes with a wide range of travelers.
A list of passengers who traveled to and from Geraldton in the past nine days aboard the MacRobertson Mitler air service. Routes include Geraldton to Port (Sunday) and Perth (Tuesday), with names of travelers on each leg such as KW Harfeld, CW Watt, C Jupp, E Rusher, G J Muse, R Mitchall, A Atteridge, J Rumssy, D Barham, and Rev J Gregson among others.
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