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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 03, 1949

Page

3

City of gloom grips Shanghai waterfront as unrest spreads

May 2 Shanghai reports fear and gloom as authorities struggle with a swelling unrest along the waterfront. Wealthy interests and military figures are cited in tensions over control of key routes and power. Residents await a decisive move amid exchanges of heavy artillery and shifting fronts near Hangchow and Talchang, with Nationalists claiming counterattacks.

Shanghai Gein Nui Kailsbody Bhanghal

Senate Eyes Long Range Test Range in South Atlantic

A Senate Armed Services member said negotiations led to approval for a 3,000 mile test range in the South Atlantic. The proposal aims to boost future weapon testing, create about 5,000 military and civilian jobs, and involves a Florida base and coastal facilities.

Washington United States Senate Armed Services Senate House Hill South Atlantic Propermt Match Bahamanaeva

Concentration Camp Gruesome War Memorial Opens in Vienna

Vienna May 3 reports the opening of a new national memorial at a concentration camp site. Authority Oskar Helmer announced the memorial honors victims and vows a new Austria, while witnesses described grim deaths and brutal treatment in the camp's history.

Vienna Matithaneen Mere Oskar Helmer Herr Helmer Austria

Prime Minister Warns Communists in India

London May 3 The Prime Minister Abr. Panty Nehru warned that the regime would not tolerate opposition that threatened state security. He cited Burma as an example of inappropriate influence and denied reports that the Federation party was secretly aiding dissidents.

London Comuuniste Lu Lida Panty Nehru Toitlan Nnt Burma Fadie Decutine Party Mie Arkintie Puet

Pakistan Builds Ordnance Works Statement

Pakistan has begun constructing ordnance facilities amid plans to complete broad defense projects within four years, signaling early stages of a civilian armament effort and potential regional impact.

Pakistan le Ordnance Works Chile Ordnanes

Faked Radio Panic Triggers Widespread Alarm

A hoax broadcast by Mackweat muttered threats and alarms about an earthquake and weather danger causing 88 000 listeners to panic. Hob MicKee impersonated officials, misled the public, and inspired a Baptist minister to urge worshipers to warn neighbors before the station cut back and corrective notices were issued.

Daeksun Weilelt Weil MicKee Chrousthicksun Kee Towers Washington Mc Kee

Geraldton Cyclists Triumph In Big Bett Carnival

A Geraldton cycling team led by coach M Slavin left for Voupete to compete in Big Bett carnival. The riders McKillen Allender Shure McAuliffe Wheat and Sparre star, winning main events and edging Bh, Rell rers. DL Sharpe dominated sprints, Carroll Mile and Aces Scratch Race added to visits tally. Thirty three starts produced eleven wins with strong finishes for Allender and McKillop. The friendly clash with Wig Hell highlighted cordial relations as visitors were hosted before departing Sunday night.

1. McKillen G. Allender D. Shure M. McAuliffe D. Wheat Imnager M. Slavin Geraldton Big Bett Xucvess Wis Hent Carroll Fitacerwkd Fitsgerahl Nate Vistors I. McKillop Koyling D. Sharpe Utes Wig Hell Geraldtoy Boty Murchison Sharpe Hooper Shyshs T. BS Vine Astma

Shipping notes from Geraldton port and surrounding ships

The Port of Geraldton records arrivals and departures including the Gorgon berthed from Keymmmie with 2400 tonnes of bulk goods and the Dorrigo from Premagne discharging cargo north of Fort Hed. The Kytra from Preantle heads to Port Hedternd with 26 tonnes of general cargo. vessels reroute via Wyndham and other northwest ports.

Toad Sheen Tong Singapore MM My. Gorgon Hw Bine Pannel Gli Jweahitan Keymmmie Goralstan Port Hedternd Generraren Varlowe

Geraldton Water Charges Report Stands Against Reduction

Geraldton water rates face no reduction as an official inquiry finds charges align with prices in similar towns. Hon. Hall urges country MPs to press for equal metropolitan-like water pricing, citing rising costs and a £14,792 annual loss for the Geraldton scheme. The Geraldton Guardian backs tighter electorates as the issue gains momentum.

Geraldton Gerscheme Hall D. R. McLarty

Port Gregory cannery plans to ease transport losses

Geraldton Zone Development Committee reports to Minister for Industrial Development on easing cannery losses. Recommends rapid investigations into the catching and packing of potato fish and crayfish at the source, opening a few fishing grounds at Port Gregory, and building a seven mile road to Port Gregory. Premier notes awaiting Royal Commission report before action.

Geraldten A. F. Watts Hom Ro McLarty Mila Port Gregory Royal Commission Geraldron Zour Development Committee Fort Gregory Fisheries Department Tulu Works Department

Geraldton visitors and a new radio business owner

Mr. A. E. Crothers, who recently opened a new radio business premises in Marine Terrace, returned to Geraldton from a Perth business trip. Mr. J. F. Walters left for Perth to visit Bissom and daughter in law before Melbourne. Mr. and Mrs Les Cartwright of Sydney, with their son Ken, visited Geraldton by air, then left to spend time with relatives in the metro Vollan area. Cartwrights are former Geraldton residents and notable in musical circles.

A. E. Crothers Marine Terrace Geraldton Perth J. F. Walters Bissom Inlaw Ales Hoy Walters Melbourne Les Cartwright Sydney Ken Vollan Mr. Cartwright Geralton Professor Reynolds Mmm. Cartwright Tate Me. B

Geraldton Newspapers marks farewell to Mr Boylen

In a Friday gathering at Geraldton Newspapers Limited the auditor Mr Grant and editor Mr Geddes joined outgoing editor Mr Boylen to bid farewell. Directors and staff lauded Boylen for eleven years at the Guardian and his impending city move, presenting a mantle clock as a keepsake.

Geraldton Newspapers Limited K. A. E. Grant V. Cavanagh J. Geddes E. G. Purrington Greenmount Mesers I. Moustaka L. W. Shepheard A. E. Anderson Boylen Geraldton Guardian Kittwell Boyten Anderson J. Geiden Geraldtom Kewnpapers. Limited Mr. A Geraldon Newspapers Limited Rogten Tiaboser Bower Geraldton A. Fr. Andereon Amlat Geraldton Goartian Mr. Geddes

Disorderly Conduct Charges Against Two Seamen

Geraldton police preferred charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct against two seamen at Marine Terrace and Geraldton lock-up. John Willan appeared and was fined £2 after bail of £5 was set on application by Police J. Allan, who prosecuted both cases.

Camrpea Marine Terrace Geraldton T. Ansell John + Willan

Available at United Motors radiator and wheel caps note

At United Motors 973 Hay Street Perth radiator and wheel caps offered for Chev rolet fours and six Dodge four six Essex Chyater Austin and others.

United Motors Hay Street Perth Chevrolet Dodge Essex Chyater Austin

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