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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1948
Page
2
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A lengthy recruitment notice from the Western Australian Government Railways seeks applicants for engine driver roles with age and certificate requirements. It details birth and school documents, testimonials, and copies, and notes attractive pay, forty four hour weeks, travel concessions, sick pay, and promotion from cleaner to driver. Applications go to the Chief Traffic Manager in Perth.
The Geraldton Tomato Growers Association notes the resignation of Secretary J. J. Brown following internal matters. Enquiries about association affairs may be directed to Mr. L. Wilson, Chartered Accountant, 73 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, with AL HALT as president, dated March 19, 1946.
G J Coles & Coy Ltd lists a Geraldton manager's residence with two bedrooms or one large room option. The notice cites Coles Perth office at 683 Hay Street and provides a contact telephone, reflecting state operations and housing details for executives.
Suppliant invites for the position of Fouile wedatant to the alive Hoard. Applicants must be competent shorthand typists with neat figures and suitable attire. Salary around £4 9s per week for those aged 21. Applications and references to be sent by post to BEKT GALI, Secretary.
Australian Labor Party members and supporters invited to attend a meeting on March 2 at 4 pm for the memorial of Merlin the Mon. J. V. Johnson, MILE, and Senator J. M. Freer, secretary W. H. Sewell. Also memorials from families for Elizabeth, Fred Gibson, Rachael Sinclair, W. E. Criddle’s heirs, and thanks to mourners and helpers.
In a House of Commons session on March 1 Prime Minister Attlee outlined safeguards against Communist influence in Britain and Australia. He said the government would not employ known Communists or those vital to state security, applying the same rule to active Fascists and others deemed a security risk. The policy targets those with Communist ties while ensuring fair treatment for others, amid mixed reactions in Parliament.
The text appears as a garbled OCR pass with references to political figures, intelligence services, and anti communist measures. Mentions of a Prime Minister, Security Service, and various nations suggest a discussion on government crackdowns and civil liberties amid opposition groups.
A garbled local notice surveys Geraldton and Britain focusing on weather forecasts and storm risk, with scattered names and roles. It mentions temperatures, sultry conditions, possible inland storms, and a forecast for the next few hours. The piece shifts to a Women’s Association meeting and wedding plans, listing several names and roles, while noting a committee discussion and a community gathering.
A readable fragment lists church services and times across several congregations. Morning worship at one site is noted, with fellowship and Evensong scheduled around 7:80 pm before a second service. Other entries reference Salvation Army, Salvation Methodist, and community groups with various meetings and addresses, though several names and places are garbled.
A jumbled OCR style report details racing event results at Mounties Valley and surrounding venues. It lists numerous horses, riders, and odds, with incomplete names like Hie vie ennune and Mwnties Valley, plus various heats, placings, and times. It mentions Woodlands Highweight and other handicaps, mixed with scattered scores and entries, creating a mosaic of race outcomes and entrants.
Fragmented OCR text notes visits and events across multiple places including Yorks and New Zealand, references to ministers, elections, parties, and various social occasions. Details are garbled with numerous errors, but indicate a political tour, candidacy announcements, and upcoming travel with mentions of Victoria and Perit.
The official opening of a new, well-ventilated fish processing plant named Jet Ghai Fl e Process ius Commins Proprietary Limited is reported. Built by Mae M. Fitewerahd, the facility extends for wartime needs, supports American distribution, and employs about twenty workers on a three-shift schedule.
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