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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
5
Report from May 11 describes a tentative strategy to resolve Cold War frictions. Discussions among Big Three ministers in London focus on alliance cohesion, East Asia dynamics, and Germany's role in Europe as the United Nations contemplates Moscow diplomacy and future security alignments.
In a Tanger event near Bassendean a milk cart collided with a car injuring driver Robert Ale Shite who received head injuries and concussion. Teacher Helwyn Host, 31, of Higith Avenue, was arrested. The crash damaged both vehicles and the milk cart. One shaft shattered the rear window and upholstery showed damage.
A letter to the Geraldton Municipal Committee outlines plans for a new postal facility in Geraldton. Officials expect extensive engineering and building work, with preliminary plans showing factory treatment paths, colored perspectives, and a seawall option possibly presented during Centenary Week.
President Truman told reporters aboard a military aircraft that he would order the atomic bomb again if it were necessary. He said the drop on Japan saved many American lives and that he would do it again under similar circumstances.
Geraldton logged strong winds and heavy rain with gusts over sustained hours. Officials noted wind damage, widespread showers, and high rainfall across districts including Walkaway and Mullewa, with daily totals reaching significant levels and continued updates into the evening.
Amid rising flood levels in Red River country Winnipes and Winnipeg area residents evacuate as officials warn of continuing danger. More than 10 000 residents south of Winnipeg are urged to leave their homes by Friday while many more consider relocation as water reaches historic heights. Local authorities declare alert as rivers crest and authorities brace for impact on homes and infrastructure.
Secret Service agents smashed a counterfeiting gang in Washington. Four men, tied to the operation, were arrested. The ring reportedly printed a large sum in counterfeit notes, with authorities studying the case for further action.
In the House of Commons the Government faced a sharp defeat with twenty three votes against and an Opposition challenge thwarted. The final tally on the railway freight charge increase stood at 306 to 23.
On Saturday afternoon at the Ger Akiten Bowl Cin contigued its points competition. Thet scores show McCallot Theanpson Kershaw and Bilson defeating Dookin Brown Christie Wheat Kennan. Minnns Tempt beat Mshop Mincherton Latina and PL Hite tenyt. Deushaon Criddle Morrie Storie Pam Sewell Askew Chupowa and Stary Beat 21 15.
Reported counting shows marginal votes and few ballots yet to be counted in Midland Province’s contest for a Legislative Council seat. The current member HL NLC faces challenger A. Seaton with limited support and an unclear outcome as votes remain to be added.
A new member for Midland Bre Viner emerges from Turf Cite at quarters ext Saturday. Kay Bote, forty one, a farmer with no property at Mi tm, served in World War I with Rosal Australian Me Force. He has long been a watcher for the Moora Road Hoard and active in rural sporting groups in Monte electorate. He is also secretary of the Mibing and Detariet Pasture Inqrocement.
An obituary notes the death of eighty two year old William Franks Jupp a longtime planter and early participant in local business ventures. Survived by siblings and relatives, he helped establish property ventures and social circles in the metropolitan area and local streates, with credited contributions to the Nahawa district.
A late edition report notes large whisky exports and high domestic consumption, citing an era review of industry and employment. The piece references substantial export values, domestic intake, and ongoing trade factors affecting production and workforce.
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