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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1949

Page

2

Builders notice to RALBA firm and associates in London

Notice to Bennett Blatchtora Allen and Johnson of the RALBA architecture group that a period for a public work in Greene Road Board District is planned. Persons wishing to plant tomato bushes during the restricted period must apply at the Board office at Greenough at least fourteen days before the intended burning date.

Chapman Road Board Ofice of the Board Nanson Greene Rtoad Board Ws Fem

Upper Chapman Read Board Action Under Weeds Act

Upper Chapman Read Board issues order under the Weeds Act requiring landholders or occupiers to promptly remove Mesulight Lily growing on their property or face prosecution without further notice. Signed by T. M. Murphy Secretary Nunson dated 15 October 1940.

Chapman T. M. Murphy Nunson

Patrol Driver Applications Invited by Moora Road Board

Applications for the patrol driver position are invited and will be received until noon on Friday October 7th 1949. Wages at award rates include camping out allowance and caravan. Applicants need road construction knowledge and must supply references. Envelopes marked Patrol Driver to the Chairman Moora Road Board Box 16 Moora.

Moora

Uniform rail gauges in Australia seen as key issue

Geraldton commentary argues federation has not yet aligned railway gauges across colonies, with South Australia accepting multi gauge, Western Australia facing urgent rehab. Government plans and costs cited, including a Commonwealth offer to fund some re-gauge work and debates over standardising routes from Kalgoorlie to Fremantle.

Australia South Australia Federation Queensland Western Australia Hteh Westvrtt Sto East Kalgworth-Fretantle Avon Valley Chifey Fremantle Smu Ribee Canberra Tlteyy API Seward Hessamet Wil Kalgoortie Merretin Wil Ariie Yehiet Kdens Wugstead

Costly rail plan sparks state cautions and objections

The discussion outlines economic advantages of a broad conversion and warns against a costly project. It notes Mr Chitley’s objection to a uutjer conversion and suggests the state might fund up to seventy percent of costs if defence concerns and break-of-gauge disabilities are addressed.

Chitley South Australia

Tomatoes for Singapore voyage freights and debris warn Bathers

A Royal Interocean Lines vessel the tv Maetsuyeker sailing from Fremantle to Singapore is due at Geraldton Thursday morning with 6000 bushels of tomatoes and 1000 tons of flour. Bathers warned of sharp debris near the jetty after a ball retrieval incident. Two 17 year old youths who fled Werribee Toys Farm remain at large, with a camp near Mingenew and an arrest expected. A motor truck theft case near Wertralng Farm remains under police pursuit. North West cattle prices showed gains at Robb's Jetty. A cyclist escaped serious injury in a Geraldton crash. George Green sustained leg injuries but recovered. The Perth Symphony Orchestra will visit Geraldton November 10–16 for a town recital and school performance. Ford Australia announces retiring managing director Ate Brench effective February 1, with Mr Charles Smith to assume chairmanship.

Singapore Frenmuthe Carnarvon Tv. Maetsuyeker Royal Intervecan Lines Geraldton Largt Geralston Werribee Toys Inds Mingenew Utakarra George Green Green Amsteiams Max Taniela Flower TMU Orchestraux Pamela Flower Young Austesia Young Westralia Ford Hevlone Vick 1 Wie Ate Brench Ford Motor Company Anstratia Gy, Ltd Ford Manufact Iters Company Anstratta Pty Idi Dine Feeneh Chateman Vent Yara AAA Dee Charles 4. Smith Jimi Rhvik Funk Brendh Berth Kuster States

Barzan and the Mermaid at Talia Theatre

Readable items note next Saturday's Talia Theatre program featuring Barzan and the Mermaid with Johnny Weissmuller Heenda Joyce and Linda Chidethan. Also announced are Australian Dates Naughty But Nice and a new Who's Guilty chapter. Traffic notes cover three men charged in Geraldton court for street betting and a fire alarm installation at Brull Point with public safety reminder.

Radio Theatre Matiner Talia Theatre Barzan Johnny Weissamuller Heenda Joyce Linda Chidethan Metro News Civeanund Sherth Mui Brull Point Western Australian Fire Brigade Board Geraldton

Residents Return From Holidays In Geraldton District

Weekly notes record Mr. T Ansell resident magistrate returning from Verch after a fortnight's holiday with family, and Mr. A B Rutherford Clerk of Courts resuming duties after visiting Coille Banbury and Perth. Others include Ar Simmons holidaying at Geraldton with wife, Mr Curtis on long service leave visiting Subiaco, and Mr Alun Snamara spending a holiday in Geraldton with brief visits to Dongara and Mutt.

T. Ansell Geraldeon Verch Metropolitan Prev Tx Company A. B. Rutherford Geraldin Coille Banbury Perth Simmons Geraldton F. J. Moss Snowden Street Kalgughle Bunbury J. Curtis Princess Margaret Hospital Subiaco Prevent Alun Snamara South Porte Sunancherd Geradlton McNamara Oglivie Tloran

Open Summer Tournament First Round Contests

The Geraldan Tennis Club hosts the Open tournament first round over a weekend with pleasant weather. Matches include J Staddon defeating W Sweetmer 44 607 in singles and several doubles events across men’s and women’s draws.

Geraldan Tennis Club Eas Sirgies J. Staddon W. Sweetmer Grey Dent J. Mock R. Chirk G Cramer K. Holmes Edwards Criddie Muntrawil

Weather forecast for Geraldtes by Lerth

The Weather Bureau predicts cloudy periods with occasional light showers. Winds from the west will be moderate, with temperatures cooling through the afternoon and light fog forming later in the day.

Tel Kram Lerth Weather Bureau Geraldtes Clomilys

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