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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1949
Page
3
Notice: Annual election for three members of the Upper Chapman Road Board to fill West North and Yuna wards on April 2 1949. Nominations close April 12 1949. deposits required. Returning Officer Q G Rewell announces candidacy rules and filing details at the board office Nawson.
Notice announces nomination papers for West North and Yuna Wards of the Upper Chapman Road Board due at the board office on April 9, 1949. Also lists Sturchison Autumn meeting prizes, and nomination forms from the Victoria District Turf Club or Murchison Racing Association officials with March 26, 1949 deadline and weights declared later.
Notices request that all applications be in the applicant’s own handwriting addressed to the Manuzer aldion Newspapers Limited at Box 138 Geralilion. The unusual address and handwriting requirement indicate a formal submission process for a local newspaper job or notice. The fragment cites a specific postal box and company name, suggesting an archival item from a regional press.
The Northampton Road Board notifies general nominations for three ward seats in the North South and East Wards to be filled at the April 28 election. Nominating papers require a five pound deposit and must be returned by April 2. Polling will be at the Mechanics Institute in Northampton with other polling places to be announced.
Notice declares nomination papers for the Northampton Road District elections in North South and East Wards at the Board office. An extraordinary election for Central Ward of Upper Chapman Mead Board will be held on April 23, due to J B Crean’s resignation, with nominations due by April 2 at noon and submitted in proper forms with payment instruments.
Returning Officer announces submission of nominations for the Chapman Road Board election. Nominations close at the office on Umer Chapman Road. Election details and eligibility rules follow standard local government procedures.
Four men faced conspiracy charges in the Geraldton Court of Sessions over a scheme to falsify wheat weights at the Cooperative Bulk Handling Limited bin at Yandanooka between December 1 and 12. Robert Telfer Bremner Kennedy and Ron Telfer were convicted on conspiracy to defraud. Kennedy received leniency considerations. Ronald Telfer acquitted. One witness described how surplus wind wheat was diverted to Perth. The Crown alleged the scheme defrauded farmers of about five tons. Bremner and Telfer admitted involvement while Kennedy claimed innocence.
Magistrate denies amendment to the complaint and notes limit under three year maximum. Crown raises no objection but authority for post verdict amendment is unclear. Telfer and Bremner face recognizance with sureties. Kennedy bound to good behavior as sentence looms.
Geraldton Rifle Club held a Saturday practice sweepstake at 600 yards. Conditions were variable with shifting mirage making bullseyes hard to hold though practice was allowed. Top scores came from Fenner, Gratte, and N Mellows, who shared honors with hints each. full afternoon details follow.
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