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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
2
A garbled fragment references a hardware house and a general sense of reliability and study. It mentions training or schooling terms and names that appear corrupted, suggesting an ad or product blurb for dependable goods and services without clear specifics.
The Town invites tenders for a diesel truck fleet or substitute supplied vehicles. Delivery is estimated by late October. Details from the Town Engineer. Tenders close Tuesday October 18 at 4 pm. W Carter Town Clerk. Commonwealth Life insurance policy note refers to Ranger Michael Gil. Dates in Perth October 1.
Friends of Mrs Agnes Hane of Boutenal are invited to follow the remains of John Matthew Bane to interment at Anglian Cemetery Utakarra. The funeral departs from Aidan Poder private mortuary chapel in Forrest Street on Friday November 4 at 4 pm arriving at the cemetery around 4 16 pm.
The Geraldston Guardian reports on farmers facing petrol shortages ahead of harvest. The Farmers' Union awaits a ministerial reallocation proposal to ease rural transport needs amid extended rationing debates. Government actions and figures from Mr Chifley and cabinet are cited as crucial to stabilizing supplies.
Amid heated remarks by ministers and speakers, calls for special elections funding clash with patriotism themes. Citizens debate who should forego petrol to set a national example, weighing productive business against loquacious politicians.
Local and general news from Geraldton notes a darts tournament final at the Constilarion Mute venue and shipping updates. The Barrowton Railway Hotel loses to No. 2 by light margin, and ships from Premyde and Fremantle arrival plans are outlined alongside a Radia Theatre matinee featuring My Pal Writs with cast including Sharyn Moffett Ena O Connor and Beniond.
Geraldton mourns Mtr. dM Lone of Hooleng, death announced prior to press. Funeral set for tomorrow at Ulakarre Cemetery at four o'clock. Police report a search for escapees, a mine shaft death near Reedy, and a police football visit from East Perth Chub with a Geraldton match slated for the High School Oval this Monday afternoon.
The Geraldton Yacht Club began its sailing season with morning Howvelup trials for juniors and an afternoon scratch race for seniors. Forty eight juniors learned yacht handling while owner-skippers gained guiding roles for practice. The new system pairs aspirants with skipper hosts over successive weeks to build proficiency. An instructor announced a future change with a portable loudspeaker to aid coaching. Observation of enthusiasm and early results show promise for the program.
Caulfield hosts an Eastern States racing meeting with acceptances listed for a race held Saturday. Western Australia start times are noted with various betting figures and 110 percent margins.
Geraldton Licensing Council held a meeting at Thewkaytreet to consider taxi license applications from Mesara W1 SMndventers K. Md. waters and C. Gregory. The works committee recommended restricting new licenses to those with a definite plan and near operation, noting twelve existing licenses and two applicants seeking licenses in the near future.
Berlin October 1 A sale of jewelry and other valuables was conducted by private bidders at night according to the auctioneer A German titled ducal heir of King Frederick William of Prussia reportedly owned jewels. The records describe a swift sale with bidders and prices not fully disclosed.
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