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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
2
A brief item notes participants Sireve and Double Boreros in a local race with vague reference to nate Heepepece. Details are unclear but the event centers on horse or dog themed names and racing context.
Land sale public auction announced for 184-160 acres part of Victoria Location 918 with no stones and boundary fenced. Water supply includes a weir, bore, and fresh water. inspections via auctioneer. Items include Merino and Braid ewes and wethers to be sold by forward sale with August shearing.
Gloria Patricia announces her engagement to Wilfred Thesmus Cox of Tentacews. Cox is the second youngest son of Mr and the late Mrs B. Cur of Semecet Wiighamd.
The Geraldton Guardian reports Hoover urging a new non Communist front to defend freedom and keep Communism out, while Dulles calls for a general conference to renew the UN charter. President Truman signaling tacit support, with mixed reactions from officials and critics. The piece notes opposition to closing doors to Communist states and frames UN as a potential bridge or battleground in East West tensions.
A fragmented OCR excerpt yields unclear personal names and events. Readable pieces hint at a local matter or notice but lack coherent details or dates to establish a definite news item.
Weather forecast warnings dominate today with stormy skies and gusty winds. In Geraldton Court, Charles Hemet Lire pleaded guilty to a March 4 offense, receiving a four month sentence for obstructive behavior. Royal Inter Ocean Lines’ Muetsuycker cargo ship moves to Ringapor port, carrying lead and sheep for overseas trade. Miracle on Bayh Street features Maureen O Hara and John Payne in a charity matinee at the Radin Theatre. Britain’s Children Safety Week highlighted road safety and teen involvement through campaigns and junior councils. The Geraldton Guardian notes pennies from 1838 十二 remain scarce, with Mrs. C Lander reporting five so‑called rare coins in Bluff Point.
Mr Sydney Fong of Sydney Fons & Co boards a brief business visit to Gerantnionn. Mr C H Penniment of 111 Great Northern Hotel returns from Perth. N Valentine, former Civil Aviation Dept officer in Geraldton, transfers to Canberra with family. K A Huxtable, National Service Company rep, to travel from Geraldton to Adelaide and Melbourne. Mrs A Mincia of Marine Terrace Geraldton plans an extended holiday to Messina Shelly. Mr A J Tuslor of Shenton Park visits Geraldton and stays with his parents in Eleanor Street. W J Sumpton, former Western Australian Bowling Association president, dies at 76 in East Fremantle after long illness. Survived by two sons and two daughters.
The report argues the Nationalists control Formosa air and coastal fronts but face a lengthy if unlikely defense. It notes Chiang Kai-shek’s forces prepare for a night ingress by sea, while U.S. nonintervention limits Allied aid as Red forces tighten grip on Hainan and nearby targets.
A formal allotment of 12,000 dollars in military aid to Indo-China is set for Paris discussions between Secretary of State Acheson and French Foreign Minister Schuman. The package includes 15,000,000 dollars worth of military equipment from U.S. channels, amid debate over broader Far East aid.
Two vehicles collided at the entrance to a driveway from Eleanor Street to the railway station. Both drivers escaped injury while the front assemblies of both vehicles were extensively damaged. Albert Sudd and Charlee Leonard Whitby were involved. one driver suffered a cut wound and was treated at Vi District Hospital.
At the High Sebnal Oval on Saturday the men’s hockey season began with spirited play. Debuts by many players and returns by veterans marked the day as Yacht Club and Towns battled to a draw in a tight opening match. The second fixture, between Police Boys and a scratch High School side due to holiday absences, also ended level with goals for both sides.
Geraldton women’s hockey saw A grade action with Yacht Club drawing 0 0 against Imperials, while Cardinals edged National Catholic Girls Movement 2 0. In BR grade top Yacht Club beat Imperials 5 0, with Hancock and Levy standout for Yacht Club and Richardson and Jenkins for Impertals. Cardinas and MCL also played a two goal win for Cardinas in the other B contest.
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