Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Geraldton Guardian in Geraldton, Western Australia

Page 1

We have pages in Western Australia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 09, 1950

Page

1

Record of Unseasonable Rains and Flood-Like Fall in Geraldton

Weather notes show heavy rainfall in Geraldton with the highest 24 hour total in four years. Rain fell over Sunday and Monday, easing by evening, with widespread showers and road detours. Farmers report delays as tomato growers anticipate slow harvests. Towns across the north documented varied rainfall, while conditions improved late week.

Warre Geraldo Eleviclon Didarhances Claus Wade Turing Witter A.m Northampton Ajana Varlaml Murchison Dun Aren Denentert Morawa Yalxw Mt. Magnet Atharra Geraldton

Opening of Local Season at Geraldton Gulf Country Club

The opening of the new season at Geraldton Gulf Country Club drew a large crowd with speakers and visitors welcomed by President Elv. Rel. Captain Mo Bogle led the opening and noted a successful year ahead. Results featured J Keene on 37 points, Stirling and TP Prier on 32, with several players and monthly medal draws to follow. members urged to check cards weekly and contact the secretary with entry doubts.

Lliday Geraldton Gulf Cuty Icegma Oid Mo Bogle T. Pricer Tindall H.W Stirling A. Pepper Rewell J. Jordan D. Regan J. J. Northaver N. Cobley Whirk J. Matrzetic Sual Bugle I. Nott Amt It Willis J. Poute Verchvil F Watt P. Dunn Sewell U. Prion A. Pepperell J. Jontan Cgibings N.cobfey Fons T. Nash W. Stephens J. Lowe E. Marchant Watt A. Megan BE. T. Logue Bogie J. Sanders Northover P Warver E. Kelly St Tum Alesiowe

Appalling Blaze Ravages Rimucshis Town

A disastrous fire in Rimucshis Town during sixteen hours destroyed 312 homes and twelve businesses. Authorities estimate 2,000,000 USD in damage, nine deaths, and hundreds treated for injuries. Red Cross aided victims as residents awaited shelter and long recovery ahead.

Quebec Tomber Rimucshis United States Red Crone Boldtings

Truman Warns Against Isolationism in Defense Policy

President Truman, touring six states, told a crowd aboard the presidential train that isolationist talk ignores the price of World War II and warns against cutting armed forces spending. He defended defense and foreign aid as crucial, saying neglect would harm the United States in the long run.

Galesburg U.S.A Truman Weissong United States

Midland Omnibus Service Passengers by Road

Passengers traveling by the Midland Railway Company omnibus between Perth and Geraldton are listed for two days. Names include Barker, Bolt, Graham, Ychns, Jones, Lane, O Malley, Petrovsky, and others with several ladies named as Mrs Arthur Korn ose and Mrs Marsilen, among others, dated Monday and Tuesday.

Midland Omnibus Service Midland Railway Company Perth Geraldton Mesers XK. Barker V. Bolt RL Graham T.ychns M. Jones A. Lane J. O'Malley Petrovsky Peters BR. Pearce

Air travellers to Geraldton and return via MacRobertsom Miller Air

Recent lists show passengers travelling Geraldton to Perth on Sunday and Monday with names including G More, Brasier, Foley, Bur Telford, Gus, Donaldson, Parnham, Wilson, Raybox, Burgess, Rapley, Smoker, Halligan, and Hall. Perth to Geraldton on Monday includes Donaldson, Gaze, Charles, Morgan, Faullner, G Greatorex, Hall, Gilmour, and staff and ladies. Tuesday Geraldton to Perth lists Valentine, Horwood, McLoughlin, Cunningham, Ahearn, and Master Valentine, with other named passengers.

Geraldton MacRobertsom-Miller Aviation Company Lichtel Perth G. More Niger Brasier G. Foley Bur Telford A. E. Gus R. H. Donaldon ER. Parnham W. T. Wilson G. Wright J. McKay Raybox W. McLoughlin BR. Cunningham Ahearn Sirs N. Valentine Master Valentine

Radio Theatre Talkies Current Attractions

At the Radio Theatre tonight and tomorrow the feature is The Miracle of the Tells with a supporting set. Next Thursday night showcases Port Said Station West and Lady of the Chorus with a strong cast. Miracle on 34th Street screens Friday and Saturday with Maureen O’Hara and John Payne.

Radio Theatre Waters Port Bald cGilwelaeney William Bishop Steven Geruy Kalyar Harefeet Reevig Iach Beate Station West Snick Powell Jane Greer Bmiieela The Belle Fred MacMurray Yalli Feink Sinatra Lee J. Cobb Harold Vermilyen Chilied Meredith Jin Nul Philip Abn Veronika Tutak Ben Hecht Quentin Resnolds Port Said Port Soll Clerin Henry Willian Bishoy Steven Geray Edgar Barrer Richard Hale Lestie Sears William Hishop Maureen O'Hara John Payne 34Th Street Edmund Gwenn Gene Lockhart Natalie Woidl Porter Hull William Frawley Jerome Cowan Philip Tonge Santa Claus Rew Jboth Mikes

Fall Moon Phases and May Dates Summary

The note references lunar phases for May with mentions of last quarter and new moon on specific days, though several terms are garbled. It lists May 2 as last quarter and May 7 as new moon, with unclear references to first quarter and other phrases.

Mary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Goldsmith’s Hall Mather Sant Mills Goldsmith’s Hall Marine Terrace Meekatharra Airlines (W.A.) Ltd Mac's Motors Pty. Ltd Radio Theatre Talkies Dick Powell June Creer Wyoming Frontier Powell Rock Pass Ladies of the Chorus Gracie H Street Bas Fas Nate Luxurus Bellevue Lockes Locke Mar Ines Lionel Samson & Son Pty. Ltd Cliff Street Fremantle H.P David Brown Kos P.O. Box Geraldton Northern Districts
Search Courier

Search the Geraldton Guardian Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Geraldton Guardian?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication