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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 10, 1949
Page
2
Executors of the Estate BE invite tenders for purchase of estate property in Dur lacher Street Geraldton part of Gerihtion Town Lot 008. Tenders close before 6 pm on the listed day. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.
Closing with the undersigned at the Board office in Northampton on Friday May 18 1949 applicants are invited for the position of Junior Office Assistant male or female typing ability essential thirty eight hour work and salary at award rates A Porter Chairman
Tenders invited for purchase of land and buildings in Geraldton Town Lots 95 96 113 fronting Evans and Folland streets. Includes two storey brick building with cold storage, stone and iron buildings with chambers, bulk racking, engine room, water tanks and underground tanks. Refrigerating plant with 14 h.p. pressure boiler 15 h.p. Cornish boiler stack and pumps.
The Geraldton Municipality warns of cattle listings dated May 7 1940 detailing several horses including brown mares geldings and a light bay stallion with brands and heights. A 1949 note records a bequest and public exhibition of paintings at Birdwood House Geraldton opening May 13 with Premier Hos McLarty to attend. Race meeting nominations close May 18 for Utakarra Racecourse on May 21 with secretarial details provided.
Costantino born May 1 1949 at St John of God Hospital Geraldton to Amelia and Fred. Mrs P J Mansfield and family Subiaco express sincere thanks to friends who helped the late Mr Phil Mansfield during his illness. Please accept this personal expression of gratitude.
The article notes that America maintains Pacific defenses in Japan Okinawa and the Philippines, with a Western Europe front still in place. It quotes assurances from the top U S military leaders that the U S government does not intend to abandon the Western Pacific, a stance welcomed by Australia and Americans favoring a Pacific defense line over west coast isolation.
About 9,500 tons of wheat loaded at Geraldton for the United Kingdom, berthed since April 30, expected to be completed late afternoon, with a daylight departure planned tomorrow. Tomatoes from Geraldton to Melbourne and Perth markets, first consignments loaded and rail moves set for Thursday and Monday. Bible Society speaker Ernest Tipson to visit Geraldton for a talk tied to a film on life in Nigeria, detailing his long service and wartime internment. A radio play Facing Any Hardship on nursing in military hospitals sparks debate, with praise from Colier Knox and a note on Army nurses' resilience.
In mid February US defense cuts spark anxiety in Australia as Tokyo reports claim a top US official warned of defending Japan and focusing Pacific coast defense. Washington denies the remarks while MacArthur signals continued presence.
Swan Lager has been tapped at Hale's Hotel, showcasing a new beer offering. Patrons can enjoy the pale lager with menu pairings and a kickoff tasting event slated for this week.
The first of 1960 winter tours from Herth to Geraldton aboard the omnibus Mise Bridgetown, operated by Tourist Cunibus Services Limited, arrived in Geraldton at 12 90 p m yesterday. Passengers will depart for next Saturday afternoon. Radio Theatre Matinee features The Perils of Pauline in technicolor with Betty Hatton and John Lund, plus Australian Review Hand in Glove, The Stupidstiness Cat, and The Mysterious Mr M episode.
The Gerakites Motor Cycle Club held its first scrambles for 1940 on Sunday at Utakarra drawing large crowds. Led by vice-captain J Power, riders left the wharf gates at 2 pm and the meeting began at 2:30 pm with thrilling races. Results: six laps Utakarra Scramble first heat J Power. second heat J Cook. third heat R Lillywhite. final heat J Power and R Lillywhite. In the Flag Relay J Power's team beat J Twyters, and a five-lap match race saw Power win.
Ottawa reports the British trade minister says Britain will purchase up to 400000 tons of Canadian flour in 1940 50, with additional salmon apples fruit and pulp considered. Howe notes Canadian suppliers can meet global competition and that the purchase aims to exceed prewar shipment levels.
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