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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 05, 1948

Page

3

Inquiries In Britain on Issuing of Licences

A British inquiry into licensing irregularities exposes alleged fraud involving several merchants and a government department. Reports note extensive investigations over two years into department caves and a high level cover up, with junior ministers cited and some convicted. The probe extends to Treasury auditors and the Hoard of Trade, while customs and purchase tax issues are questioned in Seurland Yard.

Lourton Pommits Noenere Gepmrtowet Ty Hellewiy Fannton Sentlund South Wales Treassury Airioors Telat Hiwy Crise Lavalier Seurland

Recruiting for RAF in Croggton Close Hall riot

London October 5 police broke up a meeting at Croggton Close Hall to recruit for the RAF. Seven men and a woman were arrested after pamphlets and hostile speeches disrupted the event. A speaker from the Ale Staff denounced dissidents while others urged unity and defence readiness in the WW II era.

London Croggton Close Auldersan Hee Chlet Ale Marabull Fie Blxarmy N.C Carriet Vivcount Tedder Artraje

Building Industry Near Peak of Prosperity in Melbourne

In Melbourne on October 1 the Australing building indontes followed overseas trends as ministers opened the forty second near con terrace of the Master Builders Federation. Poor attendance made it hard to obtain an accurate picture. Floyd noted US data show cycles since 1880. If Australia mirrors the trend, the industry must halt its downward curve to avoid failure.

Aelbourne Indontes Waroer Maxter Hullders’ Federation Floyd United States Arstralia Leon

Hit Run Motorists Case in Perth This Afternoon

A fourth hit and run reported in two days occurred near St Georges Terrace and Mint Street. Alan B. McThinaird of Richactum Street West Pyeth reported his car left at 8:30 pm and found damaged with rear guard, wheel and bumper torn. Police investigating three hit-and-run incidents from Saturday night amid unsettled weather outlook.

Perth St. George's Terrace Mint Street Alan McThinaird Richactum Stret Weal Pveth Central Polly Station Scarborongh

Soviet Blockade and Berlin Crisis Report Analysis

Fragmented report outlines Soviet arguments on Berlin blockade legality and peacemaking aims. It references United Nations Security Council debate, Western reactions, and questions about triggering broader international mechanisms for peace and security.

Missing Pram Pusher Arrests Spark Publicity

Miss Ellen ael en was interviewed by Bunbury police admitting she was the person who moved a pram from Norsenme about three weeks ago. She traveled from Kalgeri to Gira via Esperance and Kalevorlie then walked south, saying publicity forced her to stop her walk in South Australia.

Buntary Aelen Ellen Noreen Bein Iney Bunbury Norsenie Blue Amene Esperance Kalevorlie Kalgeri South Austentin

Coal Burning Ships Demand Better Fuel In Melbourne

October 5 reports from Melbourne reveal Beaton will refuse coal burning shiva to sea unless better fuels supplied. The Victorian Secretary of the Seamen's Union, Mr W Hind, warned that poor quality coal endangers ships and crews. He cited a vessel unable to steer, powdery coal spilling through fire bars, and ships running at unsafe speeds awaiting coal improvements. Shipping officials await owners to address coal quality and bunker coal prices, which have risen sharply.

Melbourne Beaton Caton W. Hind

Death at Hotel Leads to Court Appearance

Gerald Michael Allender died after injuries received in the hotel yard on Saturday. Michael Raymont Curry appeared before the magistrate charged with unlawfully killing Allender. Curry was remanded for eight days on bond set at £100 with Allender's surety. Allender, aged forty nine, was a garden at Bill Point and left a wife and five children. The funeral held at the Presby terian portion of the Utakarra cemetery yesterday afternoon.

Joseph Gerald Michael Allender Ny 8 Ystrolman Emphiser Siem Tun Gerwaldton M. Wedd J. J. Allen J. Duberry A. Rule Senne Michael Raymont Curry Naulktente MT. Ansell Altender Wedd Curry Ball Anset Allender Wig

L'Estrange and Truman in court over back-yard disputes

In a division of the magistrates court, L'Estrange faced charges of dis orderly conduct and insulting remarks to May Truman and her husband Kenneth Truman. Witnesses described ongoing clashes at the Truman and L'Estrange properties, with disputes over a fence and disturbances at morning hours. The case featured dueling testimonies and the defendant's assertion that the matter was private, not public.

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Contested Court Session Highlights Gossip and Denials

The court heard accusations involving L Estrange and Mrs Trumonte with claims of drunkenness and improper conduct. Ansell questioned the relevance of the case as testimonies described remarks at a shop and a proposed public event. The administrator promised to address the changes, while Truman and others denied any inappropriate behavior.

Lestrange Ansell Bli Touiguth Tamidstraté Truman

Metropolitan racing weights announced for Western Australian turf meet

The Geraldton area list shows declared weights for a ten furlong turf race at the Western Australian Turf event. Entries include horses such as Skyro Bonhte Eula Furwe Swe and Monarch Nia among others with various weights and pre sale notes.

Hobe Giulin Monarch Serait Nereer Geraldton Johns Samiingham FPO Taylan Deamer Secondhauil Ant Kearney Elian Linu Lady Raving Gerald von Fle Mosal Atta Glorydate O Lads Ailton Harvey Fasteor Sane Patrol Leve Miles Ford Greenon Romi Lil Geralgion Val Prince Olymiba Wells Mast Boe

Thunder Jet Fighters Grounding Lifted by Air Force

The United States Air Force lifted the grounding order on the FSO Thunder Jets today after a week of grounding. Officials stated the issue is resolved and aircraft are cleared to resume operations.

Washington United States Air Force

Office requisites and filing supplies listed for Geraldton

A Geraldton Newspapers Limited catalog lists office requisites including blotting pads waste paper baskets document trays sponge bowls lever arch files and flat files available through the publisher in Geraldton.

Geraldton Newspapers Limited Geraldton

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