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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 30, 1950

Page

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Anglo-Westralian Mining confirms expansion and assets

Chairman Mr. A. F. P. Goodwin announced Anglo-Westralian Mining Pty Limited is examining base metal deposits while expanding with the Horseshoe Gold Mines plant at Peak Hill and options on several prospects near Nabawa Marble Bar Sandstone and other WA sites. The firm, with American and British shareholding, also manages Great Fingal Exploration and plans a 150 ton day plant.

Anglo-Westralian Mining Pty, Limited A. FP. Goodwin America Canada England Goodwin American Smelting and Refining Tiz Bell Mines Lt Anglo-Westralian Mining Pty. Limited Geraldton Perth Big Bell Julius Kruttechaltz Big Bell Mines Ltd Anglor| Westralian Mining Pty. Limited Anglo Westralian Mining Pty. Limited Mt. Ina Mines Limited American Smelting and Refining Cos New York Mining Trust Limited London Terra Nova Properties Limited Horseshoe Peak Hill Protheroe Lend 3Itne Nabawa Great Fingal Exploration Co. Ltd Mamond Drilling

Annual meeting outlines Big Bell Mines Limited gains

At Perth on Friday the chairman Mr. R F Goodwin presided over the annual ordinary general meeting of Big Bell Mines Limited. He cited gains from higher gold prices due to sterling devaluation and praised management led by Ian J Cameron. Year 1940 ore total 424 525 long tons with 3.17 dwt per ton gold, yielding 50 700 fine ounces gold and 22 037 fine ounces silver. Development total 820 ft with drift 1 531 ft crosscut 1 800 ft raising 1 282 ft winging 1 007 ft. Main shaft depth 1 240 ft. Reserves Dec 5th 1940: 1 870 000 long tons averaging 2 0 5 dwt per ton gold. Mill improvements planned to increase recovery. capital expenditure planned for mine and mill upgrades this year. Continuous efforts to improve plant pulp aeration during cyanidation.

R. F. Goodwin Big Bell Mines Limited Perth Goodwin Ian J0. Cameron

Parrot Inheritance Tied To Pittsburgh Police Official

Retired Pittsburgh police officer George M Bale leaves his entire estate valued at £10 000 to his fifty two year old parrot Bob describing the bird as his only friend and family Blair’s wife died in 1945 and they had no children the note notes the grandmother brought Bob from South Africa when the bird was two years old The article notes the bequest lacks detail on how funds will benefit the parrot beyond food and a permanent home.

Bob Pittsburgh George M. Bale Blair South Africa Mair

Early Morn Capture ARREST AT PISTOL POINT

Three gang criminals who escaped from Berrima Gaol were recaptured near Broken Hill at 3 45 am after stealing a motor truck and fleeing through Cobar and Wilcannia. They surrendered at pistol point and were jailed in Broken Hill. Victors Kelly Alfred Beardon and Edward Wilhop aged 21 to 23 faced police after the breakdown of their escape. Descriptions and the escape route were circulated to NSW Queensland and Victoria police.

Sydney Berrima Broken HL Frovitin Zaryge Cobar Wilcandia Pistol Point Victor Kelly Alfred Beardon Edward Wilhop Iater Broken Hill New South Wales Queensland Victoria Cohar Wilcanmia Broken Mill Witcannia

Watersiders Refuse Engagements Amid Ship Handling Walkout

More than eight hundred Sydney watersiders refused work today as the Waterside Workers' Federation banned engagements on ships including the Aorangi and Wankanella. The action followed a gauge suspension used to unload sugar from the Comara and demands that no more than twelve bags be unloaded per sling instead of sixteen. Workers already assigned to handle ships prior to the Camara dispute resumed normal duties.

Sydney Shipa North Coast Steamship Company Waterside Workers’ Federation

Ex-Servicemen Families in Flimsy Bendigo Tents

Bendigo May 30 Families of returned soldiers live in flimsy tents and huts in backyards and yards and in empty houses. Mr Skehan secretary of the Bendigo ESL said he traveled widely and never expected to find ex servicemen and their wives and families in such conditions. The RSL Bendigo sub-branch has secured some houses after court action and patrols the area. Some homes house only one or two people and others are used only on weekends.

Bendigo India J. Skeiwn ESL Skehan Ierviceman Bendizo R.S.L

Trooping of the Color Ends With Sudden Incidents

London witnesses a dress rehearsal of the Trooping the Color as a colonel was thrown from a shying horse and two Guardsmen fainted. The crowd, the largest in years for Whitsun, saw the sequence occur while the King's carriage awaited. The colonel recovered to walk away unaided.

London Horse Guards

The Snake Pit and The Pirate at Stadia Theatre Tonight

Olivia de Havilland stars in The Snake Pit a serious drama with Judy Garland in The Pirate a vibrant Technicolor romance set on a Caribbean island Gene Kelly sings and dances while Walter Slezak Gladys Cooper and Reginald Owen support the colorful cast Manhattan Angel Wyoming and The Mating of Millie are also billed with Gloria Jean Gloria Jean leads Manhattan Angel a musical drama about a copywriter with social aims and Benny Leonard Sues conducts a children's orchestra Wyoming features William Elliott Vera Talton John Carroll and Gabby Hayes in a frontier clash narrative The Mating of Millie pairs Glenn Ford and Evelyn Keyes in a romantic comedy showcasing their reunion after Desperados

Stadia Theatre Tila Olivia de Havilland Ito Stark Stevens Leo Genn Virgina Cunningham America Anatole Litvak Litvak Imniform Mary Jane Ward New York Olivia Virginia Daryl F. Zanuck Judy Garland Gene Kelly Caribbean Cole Porter Walter Slezak Gladys Cooper Reginald Owen Nicholas Brothers Manhattan Gioria Jean Asa Gloria Leonard Sues Wyoming Regann William Elliott Vera Talston John Carroll George “Gabby” Hayes Millie

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs And Colds

A historic advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. The claim highlights its effectiveness and popular use in households during the era.

Woods

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