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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1949
Page
2
A quirky local note advises readers to guard health by taking 22 ready-to-take R U L R and spooning it out like Bram Wetherall’s Cash Store in Geraldton. The fragment hints at kidney and liver concerns and a humorous remedy.
A historical racing notice outlines the F C Hamilton Memorial Handicap with second and third class hacks and two divisions for each A £ five per cent split to £80 and £25 prizes in first division faturations. Nominations close Monday next March 28 1040 with weights declared around April 3 and acceptances due one hour before starting times.
To Receive Committee s Report Balance Sheet af Accounts Election of Officers To consider any other Duxiness that may be brought forward Members who require transport to attend are requested to contact Com mitteemen who will arrange accord ingly A cordial insitation is extended to all Intending members to be present F J DUNN Hon Secretary
Vera Jose youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J Bunter Waldeck Street Gerald is to wed Michael youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Clyne of Longford Eire. Births Marriages and Deaths Simpson nee Short On March 20 1949 at Burra Hospital a son Brian Thomas to Len and Nancy Both well. Brand Muriel Margaret In loving memory of our dear Mother and Nanna who passed away in Northampton Hospital on March 1 1949 aged 56 Resting where no shadows fall Inserted by her loving daughter Phoebe son in law Wincon near grandchildren Coral Neil and Gary
Fragmentary obituary clippings honor Alfred Cha Chartes Fred and other relatives. Dates reference March 1948 with multiple names including G J Sorensen Muriel Parker Rachel Anulate and family tributes. Readable portions mention wife mother and friend memorials.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Stafford Cripps outlines Britain's postwar aims to reduce dollar dependence, boost exports to the United States and Canada, cut export costs, and curb inflation. He stresses continued Marshall Aid cooperation, balanced by national production growth and dollar area diversification.
The Geraldton forecast for the next twenty four hours calls for fine weather with above normal temperatures, moderate east to northeast winds and moderate seas. A series of local items follow including a sacred cantata at Christ Church Parish Hall, an alleged theft case against Kenneth Reid Bynder, and an inquest into Donald Kenneth Armstrong’s death from a motorcycle accident. Additional notes cover the Women’s St. John Ambulance Auxiliary meeting, local business ventures by J. D. Wainwright, and a Northern district RSL visit by Eric Millhouse K.C., with multiple sub-branch attendance and distant travel summaries.
At Geraldton Town Hall the Federal President of the Returned Servicemen's League, Mr Eric Millhouse, KC, argued for higher pensions. He cited a 100 percent pension case from 1920 to illustrate inadequate increases over decades, noting civil pensions rose far more. He urged Sub-Branches nationwide to campaign and approach MPs to back improved ex‑servicemen pensions.
Broken Hill reporter recounts a fatal mining accident at the South Mine where miner Matthew Schadow died after a fall while attempting a rescue. His companion John Falkner, a noted local golfer, was injured while aiding Schadow as charges near a chute exploded.
Republican and Democratic leaders pledge to push legislation for the public good this year despite accusers and pressure groups. They claim attempts to free states from totalitarian control were defeated in Congress and praise the courage shown by beleaguered democrats abroad.
London officials announced a ban on political processions in London to curb rioting and violence after clashes involving Oswald Mosley’s followers. The home secretary cited insufficient police powers, while courts dealt with arrears of fines and adjourned cases from the mob disorder.
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