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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 14, 1949

Page

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Opening at Birdwood House Art Gallery by Premier

Large crowd attended the Birdwood House ceremony as Premier McLarty opened the Claude Hotchin Western Australian art exhibition. The event celebrated Geraldton’s first public gallery, with remarks by the mayor and returning servicemen’s league officials praising Mr Hotchin’s gift and the town’s new cultural future.

Hirdwood House Seacerdy Claude Hotchin Nequet D. R McLarty SLA Amenhose Jureent Fremiers Mrs McLarty Geraldton Dr. J Mra. McAleer Geraldton Suppranet of the Returned, Servicemen's League A.J. Beaumont BR. Dickson Perth J. McAleer Biechenod Howe Thatchin Hotchin Cultur Geraldtai Nich Art Galery Hotehin Geraitten Wielene Weild Tven Auetralia Patie Uutsaeling Nod Forte McLarty Ani District Dilekwa Hototiia Dicnet Tate Mestre Ix Power Eontey Curronmlinge Prenson

Explosion in New York Tunnel Disaster Claims Dozens

New York May 13 A tunnel explosion injured or overcome about forty people in the Holland tunnel under the Hudson River. Ninety drums of pulvopens carbon disulphide ignited causing a blue flame as cars burned and vehicles were clogged. Fire crews and doctors faced overwhelming conditions with air shortages and disrupted communications. the fire was brought under control after about three hours. The 200 foot tunnel, a key link between New York and western states, carries around 10,000 vehicles daily.

New York Holland Tunnel Hudson River Anieke Anette States

Fined and Gaoled Poultry Dealer in Black Market Offences

London May 14 Marks Cole of an East London poultry firm was jailed twelve months and fined £412000 for black market poultry offences. His wife and others were implicated in conspiracies to sell poultry goat meat and rabbits at high prices. Prosecutors alleged profits of about £7000 yearly for three years and said trade extended to Northern Ireland and France.

London Marks Cole Marks Cole Markit Cole Tate Cale Isaac Cole Northern Ireland France Lemion

Inflation drive gains ground in national savings campaign

A Geraldton Guardian interview confirms rising public awareness of inflation and the value of saving. The Commonwealth Loans Director says more people choose to buy later, hoping to curb price rises. The National Savings Campaign aims to link saving with inflation control as thousands of workers begin weekly saves from salaries, with workplace schemes spreading nationally.

Jane Apstrasia Shy Ia Baeptty Conienwealth Loans Geraldton Guaridine Yesterda Suyhinge Cuempaten Shitkin

Radio Theatre Talkies Casts and Week's Film Lineup

A misread screen write recounts Radio Theatre Talkies presenting The Versixs of Lauline with John Lund Betty Hut and cast members Robert Lowery Jane Withers and Dane Ger Street. Upcoming shows feature The Man Who Dared Killer McCoy High Conquest How to Vroune Shocking Miss Migrim and The Red House with stars including Leslie Brooks Mackey Looney Ann Blyth James Dunn and Gloria Mole.

John Lund Amdb Betty Huton Wwelmteuier Lauline Wip Robert Lowery Jane Withers Radio Theatre Trnlight Eveatan Tw Universal Man Leslie Brooks George Macready Forrest Tucker Killer McCoy Mackey Looney Tiffan Donlevy Ann Blyth James Dunn

Commonwealth Loan process outlined by deputy director

Deputy Director Mir I Shilkin, after a Geraldton stop, described the Seventh Security Loan closing three weeks ago and noted early advance applications for the next loan stage. He said they expect funds to be available, while interest accrues from judgment dates and alliance qualifications have begun.

Commonwealth Lantus Mir I Shilkin Geraldton ShUbitlle Hetanile

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