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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
2
On Wednesday May Winh HS Enders propose to erect a wooden picket fence on the Municipal Gas Works site. Further particulars, site plan, and application forms are available for inspection, Joann Currie, Manager Electricity and Gas Department.
Messy OCR obituary notice lists names Crowthers Carter Nagison Mamard and others with scattered phrases about a hospital, locations on Stanley Street and Cartes tow. Dates May 13 May 2 May 1 appear amid grieving phrases.
A fragmented report discusses tepid postwar housing policy in Geraldton. Officials debate how to supply adequate homes quickly, balancing community needs with government aims and the role of a housing commission. progress remains constrained by funding and planning hurdles.
Weather forecast details from Gatland and surrounding areas with references to local events and education firms. The report mentions Kings Cup acceptors, Saint Maley St. Vilenel, and Sus ditar college, noting student success and various program features including the Metinee Programme and private sector mentions.
A fragmented account notes Mrs Shwe Tivemane visiting Vietieh and attending events in Lidselis and Sulina. It mentions secretaries, a guest at a coastbed Hirdberg, and a day spent with acquaintances including Miss Camille. The piece references various places, people, and a hospital stay, with sparse readable details.
A harbor death is investigated by the District Coroner. Witnesses describe identification by police and a coroner autopsy showing death by asphyxia or drowning. Injuries to the body indicate crab or crustacean contact and possible facial trauma, with testimony outlining the sequence leading to the death and the lack of clear cause beyond drowning.
A historical notice announces a peppermint cure touted by Cute Woods as a remedy for coughs. The item outlines a product claim and regional sale details, reflecting period advertising language and health whereto.
The case involves alleged forgery connected to a deed in a Kextermal affair with Mr Ward denying involvement. Garden, Johnston and others testified, with mentions of a 2 percent proceeds share and discussions about mediation and representation as the trial proceeded on the charges at hand.
A letter complains of unreliable superphosphate deliveries to farmers in May and June. It argues delayed shipments threaten grain and fertilizer programs, urges government rail and industry action, and calls for urgent, widespread shipments to meet farm needs this season.
Weather report from Wellington May 13 states the disabled motor ship Watkate appears out of danger as conditions moderate The Weather Office notes a decreasing gale and improving seas The vessel was previously sighted near the UTaithan Islands with unclear last positions
A fragment notes there are over a million kinds of insects and a large sum cited for animate beings. The passage is terse and lacks clear attribution to any person or organization, offering no date or location details.
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