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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1949

Page

5

Fremantle Dispute Talks Move Toward Settlement

Terth and Hampers Wylie lead failed talks as employers reject terms offered yesterday. Laine' Unbat president Mr I Errington says no wage or wire actor terms accepted. A conference ends without agreement while managers plan further meetings and showmanship over a possible new arrangement.

Udiumeward Laine I. Errington Wight Errington Humper Tas Part W. D. Ivey Onsin Avallatte

Solicitor Criticised by Magistrate in Perth Court

The Stipendiary Magistrate Mr A G Suth criticised solicitor Mr AL Kott for indiscreet conduct in Terth Police Court. At a prior hearing laborer John Henry Cornell aged 67 pleaded guilty to stealing £22 from Thomas Williams. Williams said Kott advised him not to appear and questioned him about the theft. Cornell was fined £4 with £14 costs.

Perth A. G. Suth AL Kott Terth Thomas Williams Cornell Williams Mr. Kott Sir. Kott Flood

Floods hit Queensland cities with record rains

Cairns endured its worst flooding since the 1027 cyclone as 374 points of rain fell in four hours to 7 am and 172 more inches were recorded by 3 pm. Water trapped streets and damaged property while floodwaters delayed rail traffic and isolated towns. Residents in remote areas faced food shortages as sewerage systems struggled.

Brisbane Cairns Pam Husell Lond Eulo Souilewrat Queensland

Wheelbarrow Marathon Event in Melbourne March 31

Fragmented report notes Jack Baxter organizing a wheelbarrow marathon at Cairn Curran Reservoir with no driver. Mentions unlikely participants, potash items, and a public appeal for funds to support the Muldeo Musjiral. Event details, dates, and names are unclear due to OCR errors.

Melbourne Jack Baxter Cairn Curran Reservoir Ims Sidina Barrow Muldeo

Mitchum Out of Gaol Hollywood Release

Mitchum and actress Lila Leiter were freed on September release after serving sentence. The actor, Robert Mitchum, said he would return to work and vowed to pursue a more considerate life. Details remain fragmentary and unclear in the report.

Hollywood Robert Mite Lila Leiter Bert Serering Cine Leeds

Eastern States Racing V A T C Caulfield programme acceptances

Caulfield Saturday race meeting acceptances listed for the VAS event. Names include numerous horses such as Gold Mohur, Lay Vere, Romelly, and others with starting times noted as 11 15 am Perth time through 3 pm. The page records the row meeting entries completed in the VAS at Muntient ni Saturday nests.

Vas Muntient Perth

Soviet War Measures Defense Line Report From Berlin

A Berlin paper reports heavy Soviet military activity near Berlin with indications of a strengthened defense line in the eastern zone. It notes spring maneuvers and rearmament efforts, including fast war plants and planned production. reference to German worker mobilization and related protective measures is mentioned.

Herlin Berlin Teletraf Germany

Offer to Sell an Eye in Brisbane Oddities

March 31 report from Brisbane details a peculiar case where a man identifies as CW Cup plans to sell one of his eyes. The narrative mentions previous eye replacements, a gold venture, and a secret operation alleged to yield wealth. The account remains unclear and fragmented but centers on a proposed sale while noting a willingness to retain the other eye.

Brisbane

Mine Rift Near Naddahsea Front Explored

Fragmentary report notes a mine rift near the Naddahsea Front with exploration mentions of individuals and a 980 damage incident involving Natixis demolitions. The readable text is unclear on dates or outcomes.

Naddahesea Front King Mire Uheeetitey Dine Hubert Natixis

Geraldton Housing Meeting Addresses Slow Progress

A large council, contractor and tradesman gathering in Geraldton heard Mayor J McAlser explain delays in the State Housing Commission’s plan. Mr Nish and officials attributed shortages of materials and labour as global postwar issues, urging increased local contracting and faster deliveries to expedite homes for tenants.

Commbenton Heraldtore Muntcipai Dir J. McAlser Chute Homing Conmileades Geraldton Ha Nish Geraldton i Larry RB. AcDonald Geraldton Fente Housing Commission Carlos Ised Gerald

Geraldton housing delays spark material shortages

A Geraldton council meeting highlighted long delays in material supply and rising costs as fourteen week, thirteen week and over thirty six week orders stalled progress on new homes. Contractors noted motor truck travel limits and start up fees, while officials blamed input shortages and permit delays.

Ives A. J. Pepperell Geraldton Beuse Ag

Well Organized Coup in Syria Overthrows Government

Cornet Husni Zalin proclaims himself dictator after a domestic overthrow of Syria's government. Damascus reports claim the Shah Party forms a provisional government. Three million Beirut and Damascus residents show no disturbance as foreign missions move unimpeded. An Israeli Foreign Office spokesman warns that armistice talks may be postponed indefinitely due to the coup.

Betrat Mareh Sh Arata Forcin Cornet Husni Zalin Beirut Damascus Emmis Adel Arsita Shah Party Israel Syria Cop

Theft of Kid Gloves in Melbourne Cargo Shed

Thefts claim more than thousand pairs of women’s kid gloves valued at £870 from a Melbourne cargo shed. Gloves were consigned to Brut of Importers and removed from small cartons before being replaced in the original package.

Melbourne Victoria Dak Smyall Ongley Nike

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