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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1948
Page
2
A report details a fatal aircraft crash near Crnilvedin on October 18 in which Nell, Agnes We tuewory and others express gratitude for sympathy cards and floral tributes from friends and relatives of the deceased. The Presentation Convent in the Netherlands notes a solemn tribute by Mother Anchors Walsh and other order members.
The Geraldton Guardian records the death of Cottier Collier aged about seventy five, a prominent Western Australia Labor supporter and former member of the Legislative Assembly. He spent youth in New South Wales and Victoria, rose through Labor ranks, and earned a reputation as a debater and loyal party servant. His career spanned advocacy for Labor policies and influence in WA politics, with colleagues noting his honesty and commitment.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Labor principles and figures like Mr Collier and Sir James Mitchell. It references Western Australia politics, elections, and leadership debates, with focus on party roles, parliamentary standards, and the influence of Collier’s death.
Civil Aviation Officers on a tour arrived at Wilma airport. The visit covered northwestern airports and a hotel incident near Wilda, where Prank Nevill faced medical treatment after a fall. Authorities report potential dangers during travel and the community notes crayfishing operations and local municipal plans amid weather and safety concerns.
A garbled forecast and scattered notes describe a distant weather system affecting Wisner Delhi and Geraldton with cattle and agricultural concerns. The text mentions a mortality event, hospital or public health references, and various unnamed entities amid disrupted records.
A timber worker was seriously injured when crushed between logs in an industrial accident. Emergency crews rushed the injured man to hospital with a fractured skull as attempts to stabilize him continued.
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