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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 15, 1948

Page

2

Births Marriages and Deaths TAX Un May Tth 14s

Birth, marriage, and memorial notices from St. Jobns Gent Hospital and Geraldton record a daughter born to Nell and husband. later entries honor deceased relatives including Mary, Ruth, Molly, Tony, and others. Notable names include Burmester, Mermester, and Whiteherst with family tributes and dates in Geraldton.

St. Jobns Gent Hospital Gerantton Nell Ait Outeuurie Nore Whampter Dean Kila

In loving memory notices and family remembrances

A fragmented obituary style notice lists Hilary Brant who died May 15 1980 aged seven with family inserts from a mother and six siblings, plus other memorial lines for Mesa Evansen and Albert Stanley. It includes funeral details for Ethelina Harmester at a Methodist cemetery and a memorial service for Aidan Pinder Funeral Director Geraldton.

Brant Litte Hilary Yewne Sixvere X. Burmester Ethelina Ann Harmester Cakarri Merturies Aldun Winder I Bortest Street Axrty MT Am Aidan Pinder

Moscow claims tentative US talks on settlement of differences

A Moscow broadcast said the United States agreed to begin discussions on settlement of differences with the Soviet Union, but Washington later signaled no formal conference and accused Moscow of diplomatic confusion. The reply from Moscow suggested US policy shifts while denying Soviet naval expansion aims.

Moscow Jr United State Lam Drumkin Washington Moscow Idamn Suvrey Wailer Ihe United States Mulitov Bedell Sroith

Local and General Weather and Notices Mix Through Page

The page mixes a weather forecast with broad notices from local authorities, shipping, and obituaries. It reports rising temperatures, a northerly wind, and wheat departure figures, plus fragmentary notes on police, health ministry, harbor activity, and a funeral for Mrs. Ethelinn Ann Burmester, widow of HOP Burmester, with details of her life, service, and survivors.

J. A. Burmester Victoria Lotrict Ethelinn Ann Burmester Tlw Hop Burmester Snowden Street Ha Swank Syd Kouwa Varina Murchison Nuyth-Bandera Gethwn Toler Turmester

Eastern States Racing Cardiioa Handicap results and notes

Details of the Cardiioa Handicap with winner and dividends. List of other runners, placing, and payout amounts, including horses such as Gardinta and Promie You, with race conditions and timings from the event.

Gardinta

Stockbrokers Welcome Lamon May 15 Event

A fragmented report describes a May 15 gathering of stockbrokers welcoming Lamon. The scene includes garbled lines about cricket motif costumes and improvised team play, with names and places obscured, but notes a celebratory mood and audience remarks from Grace Hype and others.

Miyalawnee Ineo Wewelmat

Morphettville King’s Cup Won by Valcurs

Adelaide race notes report Valcur s winning the King's Cup at Morphettville on May 15 with nearby results and betting odds. The scrambled text references participants, odds, and finishing positions though details are partially garbled. The main outcome is Valcur s as winner with likely placings and betting quotes in the confusing recap.

Adelaide Marple LE Cowie Alry Kaa Ie Winn

Geraldton Brick Works discussed at council meeting

At the Geraldton Municipal Council meeting the secretariat outlined likely closure risks for Bootenal Brick Works. A plan to keep operations open through local support and possible reallocation of resources was proposed, with officials to report back after Perth inquiries.

Real Geraldton EL J. Wiser Wrick Works My Well Terest NF 6 Perth Fernir Wan Hirsensa State Housing Commission Ma. R. J. Bonil Fernie J. McAleer Shepheard Bootenal Powell USA Lew Ct Albee Wau Mien

People on the Move in Montaly and Nearby

Fragmented OCR lists numerous names and places such as Bertie Mack, Taylor, Stratton, Somerville, and Misses, with scattered references to residents and locales. The text reads as a rough roster of individuals and affiliations without cohesive events or clear actions.

Montaly Geral Moser Wilkes Do Hayes Dowell Vrain Simeon Withers Taylor Stratton Sudlau Merrei M. Lv Saati Samtkivett Domes Bort Bolt J. GuiTtay W. Dnies Mays Jones Realite Dory Taylors Fa McNeill Mo Rasen Atesten Hatindhix Gaghatars Mirhulus Chapman Wilkiison So Wow Astiman Lo Taylor Idaueper Wala Norma Feet Svi Sikes C Atherles Nicholle

Recents Air Travellers at Geraldton to Perth Flights

A list of travelers and passengers references various names including Misses, Mr and Mrs A Roberts, and several others with departures and destinations linked to Geraldton and Perth. The fragment mentions travel dates in midweek and weekend patterns, with several names tied to Geraldton and surrounding regions.

Butchers' Shops Proposed for Geraldton Municipal Area

A proposal to erect three new retail butchers shops was presented to the Geraldton Municipal Council. The plan, backed by MedL Jameson and Wats, cites manpower shortages and aims to ease supply by locating shops at 166 DOr AE Vine Coe Wer and Fitzenninli Streets, and in Durlacher Street near Druids’ Hall. The council discussed site suitability, regulation, and the impact on local trade, with the health inspector noting required sanitation measures and potential traffic effects at the proposed stores.

Geraldton Marnicipal Aserat Tunney Fitzenninli Durlacher Steeee Miwon Grotians V. Skhyner Watt Maurir J. McAleers Alan Pouttacheu Baers Anticht Luisirtatien Pelsen Wyrrbayne Andy Poco Tor

Fateful Motor Crash Report From May Day Mystery

Fragmentary OCR text describes a May 1 motor accident with chaotic details about a driver, vehicle, and injuries. The garbled lines mention Bejeen Arnette Haat and Driv with references to pavement, steering, and a collision scene. No clear names or outcomes emerge from the unreadable portion.

Hydney Mehdi

Birthrate Rise Highlights Last Year’s Growth

Fragmentary text notes a rise in birthrates from the previous year with scattered phrases about demographics and approvals, mentioning Canavan and Ansrenity and a discussion of statistics, but the full details are unclear in the damaged OCR passage.

Fragments Point To A Lost Garden Note

The readable text hints at a vast vine yard described as the largest mower in the world. References include wild vines and a distant state location, with garbled phrases suggesting a poetic or descriptive fragment rather than a complete report.

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