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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 15, 1949

Page

5

Crisis Over Akaba Position Deteriorates In Palestine War

Fragmented dispatches describe a tense situation around Akaba with British and Arab units reinforcing forces along the Dead Sea area. Reports claim Marine detachments arrived from Aden, British cruiser Wiry ane thebaewell fire on Palestine front. Transjordan frontier tensions rise as Arab Legion commander Globb Pasha notes limited Transjordan troops amid negotiations.

Baewell Palestine Tromtior Wren Marine MHA Aube Admiralty Atlantic Manure Pranefoetin Arab Legion Globb Pasha Akntn-Dtent Rea Abdulah Teanajordan Ain

Russian Woman Dragged Along Nice Road Assault Case

Police probe after Natasha Wromsky a twenty two year old Russian girl was found dragged on the Nice Cannes road. She says she left Monte Carlo with a male companion and several unknown men who drugged beat her stole her handbag with papers and dumped her from the car. Authorities at Cannes Hospital received a telephone inquiry about her condition.

Nice Cavnnes Hospital Natasha Wromsky Nice Cinnes Mist Wromsky Antibes Palley Monte Carlo Cannes

Persian Ambassador reports growing unrest in Persia

Washington on March 14, the Persian Ambassador Hus sien Aly told the Secretary of State Achenon that violence in Persia had increased and caused government anxiety. He later said hostile propaganda from the river region had intensified and undermined diplomacy with Moscow last month.

Washington Hussien Aly Achenon Hsien Créesure Porskt Sfp Aly Persia Moscow

New Diplomatic Notes from Stockholm March 17

Russia sent a new diplomatic note to Sweden accusing Swedish authorities of persecuting refugees who wish to return to the Soviet Union. Sweden disputed the claims, calling the charges inventions and saying refugees in Sweden were poorly treated.

Stockholm Russia Sweden Baviet Elbhans Emihasay

National Health Scheme debate voiced by Melbourne minister

Melbourne minister Pollard said the National Health Scheme shows great zeal to pur or their needs while stressing the need to avoid punitive measures against the poor. He urged the Federal government to influence the scheme and indicated further details would be available soon.

Melbourne Martel Pollard Pollagh Ariel Wolrit

Man Offered Job Via Familiar Bribe Scheme

A male seeks work. an employer offers to hire after threats. The proprietor explains the task is to walk the Ho n's way and deliver a bag of sugar rounds. The man resists, feeling fear but recalls a promise to finish by a specified date.

Death of a Policeman Yalgow Afternoon Inquest

An inquest at Yalgoo Courthouse into the death of McDonald, a police follower at Yalgoo, recorded that he died from concussion when thrown from a motor cycle after an accident near Worarga. Witnesses including hotelkeeper Seaman and mechanic Brand described the crash and motorcycle condition. The coroner returned a verdict that death occurred about 4 p.m. on February 8 near Worarga, about eight miles from Yalgoo.

Yalgow Yalwoo L. J. Tegan Denten Jolie Cevantil Valen Temeter Eyele Ie Wirirge Yalance Vine Bebriaey Bullee B. J. Wass Mullewa Police It A. D. Page Muntewa John Seamain Worarg Yalgea McDonald McDimild Wagee Statlon McDouall Wurara Abet xix Omilen Wrarga Wuruzza Smullown Wasa Alves Ape Witllow Campbell Broad Wagga Rom Yalgoo Alan Brand Hue Hart McDhinal Wurarga

Evatt to push peace move in UN General Assembly

United Nations correspondent John Hohenberk says Dr. Evatt will use Australia’s presidency of the General Assembly to press big powers on restoring world peace. The move targets ending East West tensions and marks a key step by the so called third force in global diplomacy.

Australia Dr. Hyatt United Nations General Assembly United Nations New York John Hohenbers Dr. Ayatt Tim Assembly Austrailia General Assembly

Ambassadorial Post Truman Recommends Minorities to Liberia

In a brief Washington dispatch, officials advise appointing a minority as ambassador to Liberia. While details are fragmented, the report notes Truman’s possible recommendation amid naming deliberations for key diplomatic postings.

Geraldton Weather Forecast for Next Twenty-Four Hours

The Weather Wire reports for Geraldton this afternoon a fine and warm outlook. Winds are expected from the northeast with light to moderate seas.

Geraldton Tres

Geraldton Cycling Club meeting reports thrilling junior titles

Bleak weather greeted the Geraldton Cycling Club track championships held Sunday at the recreation Brun. V Davenport dominated the IV grade with a front-running win by about sixty yards, while the junior C and D races produced spirited riding and close finishes. Thompson showed grit to place third, and Fripp’s late burst powered a standout teams’ race as a novelty tricycle pace thrilled spectators. Details include time records in President’s Senior Trophy heats and junior half mile results, with McCagh, McAuliffe, and Nash among frequent finalists.

Geraldton Recreation Brun V. Dravenport Winni Bss Wile Wa E. "Thompson N. Stamage Ant K. McCagh Herbert McCiyen Ater Parnt Thompson Tran Foswinge Geraldtes Fripp J. Pitegerald H. Linwley McCagh Mweond Bent 1. McKillop D. Sharp BR deKillop R. Edwarda J, Pead E. Grapes B. Wright P. Irving Bunter N. Pranater S. Doolan T. Davenport C. Brown Wees H. Lamley H. McC P. Irvine G. Fripp J. McAuliffe J. McKipp Tramahaw J. Fitegerald Mock Feight Lapa Red Tend BR Edwards Joe Nash ER. Grapes Dooen Wright Butler A. ‘Turmer Cratch Te McCagh I. MeiKitlop

Fatal Fall from Tram in Perth Shrouded in Mystery

A woman aged about 64 died after being thrown from a tram in Beaufort Street Mt Lawley yesterday. Police released a vague description and recovered a handbag with £3 0s 4d, a handkerchief, masculine items, and cosmetics. A four-inch key found near the roadway is hoped to identify the deceased. The investigation follows a featful night and limited inquiries to police.

Perth Beasfort Street Mt Lawley Radio Menner Wommn Womsn Beaufort Street Warn

Geraldton Tennis Club tournament matches conclude in variable weather

In the Geraldton Tennis Club annual tournament, players faced mixed results across multiple divisions. Notable outcomes include Thomas defeating Mins 64 44 11 0 in the Men's Championship Singles semi final, Criddie and Rowe overcoming Calrn and Gale 44 60 0 in the Men's Championship Doubles, and Minchin earning several handicapped wins in the Men’s Handicap events. Women’s and mixed doubles also saw players advancing or winning by walkovers or narrow margins amid the week’s unsettled conditions.

Geraldton Cridaie Becom A. Plant Gale K. Doncon Kenfriel Ealkordr Nat A. Stant Mra. Gale W. Smith J. Staddon C. Forg J. Tiwha Mssue W. Snelth J. Senddow Minug G. Cramer K O Criddle Mrs. Kendrick Miss Carlin Meedames Mines D. Johnson Kendrick Nina K Minchin Mra Santaulous N, Cairn Ex Williamson I “Tiaydock Mrs. Barrett Tim O, Fong Mrs Faments

Dongara Triumphs Over Mingenew In Regional Match

Dongara visited Mingenew for a bowing match that ended in a four-net win for the home club. The report lists detailed results across Men's and Women's doubles and mixed doubles, with scores showing Mingenew secure victory despite a spirited effort from Dongara.

Dongara Mingenew Victory Membure Dongara Temmiamb Mingenew Ping Wily and Burraye Lot Ironside H. Qwle Hl. Smith Aye Burges SL Payne J. Broad C. Clarkson Asx Choney Tayloue Ampet Clarkson Murray Best W. Cote L. Payne Saulth Bygrave J. Browd Gowtm Money Wet BL. Payor K. Browd Tully Mesdames Box Money Mrs. Angel Miss Tich Ra P. Money Mine Pierce Timmelte Parker Webster Mina ‘Tearn Meedames Smith O'Dwyer Mire Angel Miss Rich Mendames Box Mousey Ket Cole Me Angel Borges Rox Pearse

Obscurity and Poverty: War Heroine Norah Camy Dies

Norah Camy aged sixty nine, English, died March 15. Her two wars included Balkan and World War I service. She held the Order of the British Empire, the Military Medal, and the Royal Serbian Order for Bravery, and was mentioned in despatches after Bethune. Decorated at Buckingham Palace after Balkan War and WWI services. Mr Norah Casey was buried with full military honors.

Norah Camy Johanneabur Bethune Buckingham Palace Norah Casey

LADD Life to Carpet at P and J in Geraldton

Carpet underfrttss offered by Pelain & Johnston at East Office Lane Geraldton includes from 34/6 for Deck Chairs and 18/0 for Deck Chair Covers. St Patrick's Ball at Kine Hall Northampton tomorrow night with bus at 8 pm. reserve seats. Gentleman's bicycle for sale in perfect order. contact R. Sturling Howardtharra.

St Patrick's Ball Kine’ Hall Northampton May Pease Reserve Pour Penta Polain & Johnston Post-Ofice Lane Gerdlston Axminster Polain & Tohnston Geraldton Ender R. Sturling

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