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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
5
Washington May 17 The supply of American wool is feared to fall short in a war emergency. Howard Vanlden argues the nation may face a forced choice between building a domestic wool industry or relying on imports. He cites government ranges shrinking for public parks and laments fewer than two million sheep remain nationwide.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations Trygve Lie said his mission met with Soviet leaders in Moscow in a punitive tone and that he did not expect immediate results. He noted friendly reception and said progress could come in two to three months. He emphasized limited scope of talks on the international situation and Chinese representation and urged end to the cold war through united nations mediation.
Tel Aviv May 18 reports say a Sunderland flying boat encountered navigational error and forced to land at Tel Aviv airport. The eight crew members were towed to safety while the aircraft was redirected. The air attaché to the British Legation documented the incident.
Eight more parking offences were recorded in Sydney today bringing the total for the year to two hundred. Myer Appelboom faced eight counts and was fined 18/ with costs. The magistrate Mr F J McNamara advised he would be lenient but noted repeated offences. Appelboom pleaded guilty to the charges.
In Kalgoorlie this afternoon three youths from near Heres Viewrla Park chased a cat, caught it, and threw it into a fish pond. They appeared in Kalgoorlie Childress Court where police already imposed some measures. The three boys aged seventeen were charged with mistreating the animal. The seventeen year old was fined £4 and another £2 fine was imposed.
Sylney May 1 report details a chaotic event aboard a moving carriage where a man was thrown from a box carriage at Cockle Creek. Pa rty found him badly injured with a fractured skull and admitted to Newcastle District Hospital. Witnesses describe a violent disturbance involving several passengers and a chaotic scene near a viaduct.
Cairo reports say King Farouk issues a deadline to Queen Mother to stop the planned marriage of Princess Fatein to an Egyptian envoy. If not, the Crown Council may take action on royal affairs. In Washington the U S government maintains a hands off stance amid the royal feud.
The Western Australian Tort Club announces acceptors for the Metropolitan Racing Meeting at headquarters. Entries include Atfield Handicap for two-year-olds and Romney Maiden Handicap with fields led by Vicary Lad, Yoeantee, Comsinary, and Bright Sky among many others. Prize details and starting times are noted, with locations in Ford and Geraldton and contact at Conway Street, Geraldton.
Geraldton Municipal Council discussed establishing children's playgrounds after letters from organizations. The committee recommended developing future play areas while improving existing grounds and beaches, considering costs and site suitability for four proposed blocks at 40 pounds each. The council adopted these recommendations at its next meeting.
The following passengers travelled by the Midlnm Railway bus between Perth and Geraldton shows names from Perth, Fremantle, and Geraldton routes. Listed travelers include Ash ton Griffiths Clarke Houston Howard Roberts Tidy Mesdamen Ken Rutherford Brennan Hons tout Miswa Hower Browne Brennan Jumbun Txror Dipown Maker Craig O Tonte McGarkle and others. From Perth on Tuesday and from Geraldton on Thursday groups are named with officers and civilians alike.
The 61st Gerakitoo Golf Club knockout round draw announces matches for next Saturday. Players should notify opponents to arrange games. listed pairings include Watt vs Crothers, Fong vs Bewell, Nott vs Kelly, Regan vs Thors, Cobley vs Matgeri, Cocks vs Strain, Logue vs Bogie, Gamble vs Lobner, Ramulere vs Mone, Keene vs Man, Juplan vs Skiseer, Cardilini vs Cibbingss, Bogle vs Popperell, WI vs Tintler, Stevens vs Elljoet.
Recent air travellers using the Mactrobertson-Miller Aviation Company Limited flights include journeys to and from Geraldton over two days. From Perth to Geraldton were Memars W Bube and A Hampton plus Mesdames L Minsom and J Pereman. Geraldton to Perth featured O Callaghan, Mrs Be and Sykes. Geraldton to Warda Hedland included Dr J Hertel. Geraldton to Carnarvon listed Mr J O Dwerse. Perth to Geraldton noted Mr Crowley.
A fragmentary passenger list shows travelers identified as Geraldton origin for Abrolhas Telauis voyage. Names include Kir C Atriech Mesars Tus W Thomas Orchard Ringe mae Ringeman Mrs Taylor HK Bower A Tyler and P Joshua.
Instructions from Mr T Brie of Walkaway Ebter Smith and Co Limited offer by public auction a block north of Bootenal Siding two miles south of the cleared area. One steel cottage with boundary fencing six wires water well and water supply on site. Inspections through Elder Smith and Co Limited Fralton or Perth. Cash terms.
Public Trustee of Western Australia calls all creditors and claimants to send written particulars of claims against the estate of Elsie Matin Powell late of Geraldton Spinster. Deadline stated as the 21st day of May. If not, they may be excluded from participating in the administration of the estate. Dated 20 May 1920. J Glynn Public Trustee Agent.
Geraldton municipality announces vacancies for a clerk male, a senior clerk female, and junior clerk, with salary ranges and experience requirements. Applications must detail relevant experience in general administration and filing, submitted in writing to the Town Clerk by the specified date.
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