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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
2
Voter list shows multiple polling sites across towns and halls with polling day scheduled for Saturday May 5th 1948 from 8 am. Deputy Returning Officer noted as W M Maslen.
Polling locations list Geraldton districts with schools and landmarks as chief polling place. Election date May 8 1948 with hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Includes notices of social events and obituaries. Mentions Terrence Les tes, Amelia Mary Rye and family announcements from Geraldton.
In loving memory of Lauretta Miragliotta who passed away in May 1045. Inserted by her loving husband Frank, children Nita Phil Rinche and Joe, seminctaw Joe Costantina, and grandchildren Fred Carmela and Lauretta with brothers and sisters in law Felice Maria Frank and Rosalie.
Mrs and Mrs W R Ryan of Northampton and family thank relatives for letters cards telegrams and sympathy after the death of their daughter and sister We acknowledge the expressed condolences from friends and the community during the family’s time of mourning The Presentation Sisters and Mother Genery extend their thanks for messages of sympathy following the death of Mother M Agnes Foley
The article outlines a lengthy debate over electoral reform in Western Australia, detailing calls for an elective Legislative Council and tensions between colonial governance and self rule. It notes key figures such as L.A. Tawa and Robina, and discusses party dynamics amid constitutional changes and impending elections.
Weather forecast and notices mix with a theatre program as well as theft and traffic reports. The column mentions an upcoming matinee at the Badly Theatre for No Leave, No Leave with cast Lef dehawin and Bat Kirkwood, Keenan Wynn, Guy Lombarde, Nayler Cheat. It also reports thefts from homes on Gregory Street and vehicle collisions in Shenton Streets, plus a late note on Geraldton petrol funds.
Fragmentary 20 am update on a tanker at Geraldton and a railway cargo claim. Mentions parcels awaiting delivery to Wk & Th, and names Paylin Ay Cit, Caney, Rosenthal, Mrs. Hebitoh. Pastoral rains logged across Murchison stations. Dalgety & Company Geraldton receivers. Weather list includes towns Murgoo to Noon atin with scattered figures.
Amusements page previews Friday and Saturday screenings headlined by No Leave No Love with Van Johnson Keenan Wynn and Signe Haast. The lineup adds Strange Triangle The Devil's Playground The Big Sleep The Reckless Age and Captain Eddie with Hoppy Cassidy themes throughout with noted stars and musical numbers.
The Williamstown racing meet lists acceptors for the Saturday event across two divisions. Notable runners include Sea side Tandicad Cherish Me Fordham Phat Blythe Star Gal, with other entries like Ratton My Culleen and Marston Aranera in Handicaps. Remaining contenders feature multiple furs and diverse stables in a dense field for the day.
Fragmented OCR text with names and numbers. readable items mention Hemraug and Annandale place hints. no clear event or outcome to summarize into a coherent news item.
Readable segments outline a Catholic Tennis Club invitational with Saturday events at 1:30 PM and 8:30 PM including multiple doubles and singles matches among players Stokes Nairn Pass Millward Clarke Tindal Movell and McCartney. Sunday continues with Ladies doubles and finals efforts amid a weekend draw and notes of matches and times.
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