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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 18, 1948

Page

3

Referendum Debate on Federal Powers and State Arbitration Court

Senator Nash criticized Mr McLarty’s Geraldton remarks on a Yes vote in the upcoming Federal referendum. He argued Commonwealth power could establish a Commonwealth Court of Arbitration, while the State Arbitration Court would continue regardless of the referendum. He warned against fears about prices and rents and urged voters to consider long term national interests and price controls benefits. He urged a Yes vote on May 29 to sustain prudent economic policy and avoid booms and slumps.

Geraldton Nakh Dreier McLarty State Arbitration Court State Partiaents Nash Western Australia Murgestion Commonwealth Tommorrow Nadi Nawh

Death of District Identity Peak Hill Miner Wilson

The metropolitan area J on Saturday last saw the death of Mr William John Wilson a well known district identity residing Nedlands with his wife. For years he worked in the mining industry at Peak Hill and at Verio ventures on the Murchison Goldfields before moving to this district known locally as Peak Hill Wilson. He is survived by a widow two daughters and one son.

William John Wilson Nedlands Peak Hill Verio Ventres Murchison Peak Hili Willson Wilson

Geraldton Cup at Utakarra Highlights Narrow Gay Shock Win

The Victoria District Turf Club autumn meeting at Utakarra produced strong fields from Cue Mullens Mingenew Three Springs and Geraldton. Gay Shock ridden by Ian Major edged Bun tear in the Geraldton Cup while Tipperary placed third with Angel’s stable dominance evident through multiple wins and seconds across the meeting.

Victoria Utakarra Cue Mullens Mingenew Three Springs Geraldton BP. St. Morrell T. E. Anger Gay Shock Ian Major Buntear Mr. Angel Tipperary Sr. Angel T. Ansell Angel Cariboo Mr. Ange Guy Shock Ron Major Major L. W. Shepheard Bundear Wan Gore Conte Gothita Caliboo Whic Barrier Rise Loch Cress Guy Fawkes Dod Whyso Dodger Loch Cross Whyse John Cream Balkama and Cresx Klondyke Flicka Loch Crees Balkema Fiteka Im the Ring Lee Ahn Gothifa Brilliant Lady

Gay Label Wins In Thrilling Finish At Town Racecourse

The final event of the day ended in a thrilling finish with Gay Label securing a deserved win from barrier. Cru Mes ally and Mulgine set the pace as Tipperary made a strong late challenge. Rosally stayed clear of the main pack before Gay Label drew ahead by a half length, with Tipperary close behind in third.

Gay Tettwl Barrier Cru Mesally Mulgine Tigwrary Tipperary Gay Label Malgine Gay Rosally Rosalty

Letter to the editor on forthcoming referendum

A reader argues against the Yes vote in May, calling the pamphlet propaganda and warning that a No vote preserves controls and prevents price hikes. The letter criticizes Federal Labor, cites wartime policies, and condemns past government actions. Dated 12/5/48 from Waggrakine.

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