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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1949

Page

2

Air Passages for Migrants to Australia

Migrants seeking relatives from Greece Italy Cyprus Syria Palestine or Lebanon can arrange transport to Australia through Frank Manford Limited. With proper papers and landing permit, passage is almost immediate. Fares include Athens to Sydney 820 pounds Rome to Sydney 605 pounds Nicosia to Sydney 205 pounds 10 shillings Syria Palestine or Lebanon to Sydney 300 pounds. Contact Frank Manford Limited Tet 100 Geraldton Tet 190.

Greece Italy Cyprus Syria Palestine Lebanon Australia Frank Manford Athens Sydney Rome Nicosia

Geraldton Tomato Growers Association Seeks Accountant

Geraldton Tomato Growers Association invites qualified accountants for a position paying 800 pounds with marketing knowledge. Apply with full particulars and references to the President, LLC, Box 178, Geraldton, stating start date. Applications close Saturday, April 9, 1949.

Geraldton

Northampton Ward Elections Nomination Notice 1949

Nominations for North South and East Ward seats in the Northampton Road District are invited. Nominations close on April 2, 1949 at 12 noon at the Board office, with a deposit of five pounds required. Returning Officer A. Tizard announces Mechanics Institute Northampton as chief polling place with other venues to be advertised.

Northampton Pete Mechanics’ Institute A. Tzard Northampton Road

Champion Bay Golf Club Meeting at Victoria Hotel

Interested persons are invited to attend a meeting at the Victoria Hotel on Wednesday March 30th at 8 p.m. Convenor GEO. S. MOFFETT. Liberal Party Northampton Branch to meet April 2nd 1949 at 4 p.m. Mechanics Institute Northampton. Everyone invited. speakers will be present.

Champion Bay Golf Club Victoria Hotel Moffett Nor Thampton Liberal Party of Australia Mechanics’ Institute Northampton

Public notice for Hall social event April gathering

A public notice invites friends to a social for Mr and Mrs G Reynolds in the Hall on Saturday in April. Organizer EDWARDS asks attendees to join.

Engagement announced for Gweala May to Thomas Basimond

Mr and Mrs W A Thomas of 4 du Tumlay Street Geraldtan announce the engagement of their second daughter Gweala May to Thomas Basimond son of Mr and Mrs R Webi of 3 Conway Street Geraldtan.

W. A. ‘Thomas du Tumlay Street Geralsean Thomas Basimond Mra R. Webi Conway Street Geraldtan

Death notice for Vecchia family matriarch and relatives

On March 26 1949 Alice Rubinen widow of the inter Vecchia, dearly beloved mother Mona G Clarke and Lucy G Barron. Requiescat in pace.

Vecchia

Family sorrow note from Northampton kin

Mrs J Shea and family of Northampton ask friends and relatives to accept this personal expression of thanks for condolences, cards, tributes, and expressions of sympathy following the sudden death of their son and brother.

J. Shea Northampton

North Atlantic Treaty details and reactions noted

The North Atlantic Treaty draft acceptance by the major powers is outlined, stressing collective defense and UN constraints. It discusses regional security duties for member nations, potential invitations to Norway Denmark Iceland Italy, and varying national opinions including Italian opposition and prior Italian accusations of imperial aims.

United States Britain Canada France Belgium United Nations Organization 28 North Anuatic Wil Partien Europe North America The Unites Nationa North Atlantic Security Council North Avlantic U.N.A Norway Denmark Iceland Italy Washington Husaly Comrst

VehemenceHolds Back Plans Against Democracies Treaty

The speaker attributes vehemence to realiaetice and notes a major obstacle to negregression against democracies. The treaty is to be signed on April 4 and will enter into force once majority ratifications are lodged with the U S government.

United States

Warnings of Treachery and Belly of News at Local Matinee

Local theatre offers matinee screenings featuring The Wreck of the Hesperus at Hadlo Theatre with supporting shorts and a serial episode The Fatman. City reports sheep sale in Mingenew with 1,241 head yarded and buyers from Northam Moora Geraldton, noting dry conditions affecting stock. Police and courts note disorderly conduct cases in Bunt and Northampton, plus Geraldton Bowling results and local shipping talk.

Hadlo Theatre Mingenew Goldsbrough, Mort & Company Limited Northam Moors Geraldton

Temperatures Reach 97 Degrees in Geraldton

Geraldton recorded a high of 97.0 degrees at 3 PM yesterday after a morning low around 71. The same day Perth mourned the death of Vira Vecchia, formerly of Geraldton, with private funeral at Karrakatta Cemetery. In a separate incident, a collision on Marine Terrace involved a motor utility owned by Leonhardt and a sedan driven by Peter Keane. no injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed.

Marine Terrace Bunt Dodd J. A. High Cathedral Avenue L. HS Hegrees Geraldton Ihsith Perth Vira Alice Vecchia iIrerasoit Hie Metry Holion L. Vecchia Karrakatta Colden Terrace BR. Leonhardt Thee Astor Delicatessen Peter Keane

Globe Brewery to Close and Sell Swan Beer to Hotels

Globe Brewery Limited chair Mr A C Bogle announced immediate cessation of brewing due to rising material costs and wax prices. Swan beer will be supplied to company hotels after stocks run out, with modernization costs estimated at 150,000 to 200,000 pounds. the brewery currently employs twelve men. The firm, formed in 1915, operates Evans Street works, having taken over from Charles Speed.

Globe Brewery Limited A C. Bogle Ita Veer McReage Costa Latar Matriaris Boglett Dstrict Evans Street Charies Speed

MacArthur Orders Japan to Revalidate Allied Patents

Tokia March 20 General MacArthur orders the Japanese government to revalidate and surrender about 5,000 patents designs and utility models owned by allied nationals seized during the war. The move aims to restore ownership standing amid postwar adjustments and negotiations.

Tokio MacArthur Governmento Reatore Forelan Witout Japan

People on the Move Midland Omnibus Service

Passenger lists show Perth to Geraldton and return trips for the Midland Railway Company over several days. Names include Mema Halley J Carpenter A Wilson Hutton Croft Payne Bennett Robinson Wallace and many others with numerous accompanying ladies and Misses.

Midland Omnibus Service Perth Meara A. Vanstone F. Carr H. Brown J. Comm Ils W. Richards B. Robles J. Dewson C. Marshall M Patterson G. Hag- O'Day J. Wille W. Stokes Tom F. McMeekin D. Deonis Mise BP. McMeekin D. Birch D. Therge

Travel Log Of Geraldton Air Passengers Reveals Busy Weekend

Over the past three days, MacRobertson Miller Aviation carried numerous Geraldton travelers to and from Perth, Derby, Carnarvon, and back. The listed passengers include Merv H J Agnew, P M Lacke wood, James Teakle, Gouldi, G Morse, J Kelty, V Exley, H Pelham, D Langley, C Shepheardson, J Beary, A McClachie, J Clarke, N Warneke, J Rowan, J Johnston, C Johnston, G M Carey, and others, with trips both to and from Perth and Carnarvon.

Geraldton MacRobertson-Miller Aviation Company Limited Perth Bie Wynne Derby Suniay Merv H. J. Agnew P.M Lackewood Geralding Mmee James Teakle Gould i Messrs G. Morse J. Kelty St. Dylan T. Clune K. Glencross V. Exley Glencross C. Shepheardton W. Lee H. Pelham V. Turse C. Wiley D. Langley C. Shepheardson Misses Jackson J. Beary A. McClachie J. Clarke R. Trotter N. Warneke Perth Ty Geraldton Manaag Messra H. Hubble R. Nedher Jon. Miche J. Stirling J. Rowan A. O Laing J. Johnston Mevdames C. Johnston G. M. Carey Missex P. Brady T. Cole Carnarvon Mr. J. White M. Sewell Yorth Bone J. Crothera J. Farrell Bradshaw Mrs. Bradshaw

Carnarvon Taxi Service carries several passengers today

The Narvow Taxi Service ferried Irem F. M. Carr MF Laurie R. Delasey and K. Hancock along with Messames G Biel and R. Delany and Miss D Birch to Carnarvon.

Carnarvon Narvow Irem F. M. Carr MF. Laurie R. Delasey K. Hancock Messames G. Biels R. Delany D. Birch

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