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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1948
Page
3
Volunteers from Geraldton hosted a large Easter demonstration with twenty eight brigades, racing events, and prize awards. The event featured West Australian Fire Brigades leaders, praise for the local council, and appeals for youth participation while noting arrangements for future demonstrations and government backing.
The Chief Secretary and officials welcomed the Western Australian Metgazibres at a civic reception in the Hall of Raniering. Mayor Mr Alwer presided with Cornell and others, praising the volunteer fire brigades for their service amid material suffering and dangers.
The ceremony in Hulliday featured a parade through the streets led by Western Australian fire brigades officials. Recipients included J Campbell Meekatharra for thirty years, C W Turner Wagin, J J Conton Wagin, and F Hewett Loh Kaleoorite for twenty five years, with many others lauded for twenty to seven years of service. The minister praised over a thousand volunteers and noted the brigades from Bunbury, Geraldton, Guildford, and Ballarat, highlighting the strong cross state participation and dual-name competitions.
A damaged report notes the Inspecting Officer BU Lilek Revmer attended a demonstration in his official capacity. The event featured Chief Secretary and Ministers, with Western Australian Fire Brigade representatives and local officials. The ceremony honored long service and recalled Mr. Koower's decades of municipal duty. The visitors included hotel staff and wives, who lauded the ceremony and the dedication shown by volunteers.
The annual meeting of captains and representatives of the Western Are Unuthen Five Brigades Awaichuriet was held at the Gerakiten Town Hall. The session elected officers including president Sir To Carita, vice-president Mr. 4. Cary, secretary Mr. W. Orbeen, and an executive committee with members Gariilamr, To BL batmymbé, A. ER. Edmond, AY, How amt A, Ey Barker.
The report lists multiple heats and semi finals of a Firemen’s Championship at Yarday with winners including Fireman Holewie Kelly Canning Fireman Harvey and Fireman Costretl among others. Final results name Fireman Cottrell as winner with Harvey second and Flee Than Holgate third.
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