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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 09, 1950

Page

3

Wiebolt's Evanstown store brings new customer services

A Wiebolt's department store in Evanstown Illinois showcases modern service features for buyers. It uses chutes and conveyors to move parcels to dispatch and pickup booths, a two level parking lot for curbside delivery, special telephones to locate items, reserve ware in perimeter storerooms, and an air conditioned, low window layout with fluorescent lighting.

Sydney Melbourne America Australia Wiebolt’s Evanstown Ilinois U.S.A Wiebolt Wieboldt

Admiralty Ends Chewing Tobacco in Royal Navy

A historic Royal Navy practice ends as the Admiralty states the current chewing tobacco supply will run out and be discontinued. Captain Frank Shaw notes sailors once mixed tobacco with rum and molasses for warmth at sea while decks were guarded against spittle. The shift toward hygienic cigarettes and fireproof ships marks a modern change in naval habits.

Britain Royal Navy Francis Drake Admiralty Noyal Frank Shaw Cape Horn Shaw

Rosally wins St Patrick's Handicap at Mullens meet

Mulla gymkhana programme at Mullens featured Rosally ridden by K Criddle winning the St Patrick's Handicap by a neck from Waitabit with Breakaway close behind. The event capped a seven race card with a large local attendance and reports note heavy betting and a ceremonial presentation to club president Mr Crameri. Weather was cloudy but dry, with nominations a record for the venue.

Mr. J. Guiguardo Rosally St. Patrick's Mutlewa Gymkhana Race Club Mullens K. Criddle Waitabit Breakaway Bundear Totalisator J. Alexander J. Guigtardo D. Brand W. J. Crameri Brand Cong Sucv D Geraktton Geraldton Northampton Mingenew Moura Aso Perth Merredin Mullewa Geradton Inh Hop. C. H. Simpson Cramert P. R. Morrell Barrier Rise Morrell

unruly horse action led to rider retreat in race

A report notes Gunnar unful jockey and E. Criddie during a race where a whip, supplied by Mr. R. Guscott, prompted the rider to pull up. The incident involves the owner and rider reacting to the challenge on the track.

Fuareu Gunnar E. Criddie Mr. R. Guscott Shie Reenan

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