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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 22, 1949

Page

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Legacy Appeal Supports War Orphans Welfare Efforts

The Legacy movement in Western Australia aids children of deceased and disabled ex servicemen. About 23 000 members and over 1 600 children receive care across the state with advisers visiting homes, helping with health education and employment guidance. Donations to the Geraldton Guardian office are deductible for income tax and will be accepted through month’s end.

Legacy Ailo Western Australia Geraldton

Local Street Appeal Boosts Legacy Appeal Funds

Ladies led by Mrs A Turner and Aira G Brady conducted a street collection for the Legacy Appeal in Geraldton. Donations total £98 7s 3d from badge sales plus £6 1s 8d from the high school and £27 17s 8d forwarded by Geraldton Primary School to the Education Department for the general fund. The effort drew praise as an exceptional credit to teachers and pupils.

Geraldon H.S.L A Turner Geraldton Red Cross Society Aira A. S. Dineen Education Department Geraldton Primary School

Pilot Reported Killed in Australian Plane Crash

A Drazen rupide aircraft from Corneliin Airways crashed near Conlthuh in the Northern Territory yesterday afternoon. The pilot, a resident of Alice Springs, was killed. Police and medical responders were dispatched from Wyndham. Poor radio conditions hindered initial reports.

Wyndham Corneliin Airways Alice Springs Conlthuh Northern Territory Tves Mice Springs Thaber Creek Coolbah Katherine Wyndaun

Alleged Soviet Plot Charge Against Poland

Belgrade accuses Poland of joining a Russia backed plot to overthrow Yugoslavia. A formal note cites cancellation of mutual aid pact as provocation. Hungary denies troop moves on the frontier and Yugoslav claims aim to inflame neighbors. Reports also allege 500000 arms ready and rocket bases near Romania.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Poland Russia Youslavia Budapest Vienna Itasia Romania Yusw Slavia

Radio Theatre Showings and New Film Lineup

The Ravilo Theatre presents a mixed bill featuring Walter Pidgeon with Qebarah Kerr Angela Lansbury and Blonie Parnes in If Winter Comes alongside Tarzan and the Mermaids with Johnny Weissmuller Arenda Joyce and Lindy Christian. A slate includes Larceny starring John Dayne Joan Canfield Dan Duryea and Shelley Winters plus other era dramas and crime stories through midweek screenings.

Walter Pidgeon Qebarah Kerr Angela Lansbury Blonie Parnes Aume Johnny Weissummler Arenda Joyce Lindy Christian Ravilo Universal Newsree Hrp Barbara, Stanwyck van Heflin Charles Coburn Keenan Wynn Nevity Larceny Johm Dayne Joan Canfield Dan Duryea Shelley Winters Inohn Page Payne Donald Colman Brietley Dan Caulfield Paynes Joan Cauitiert Columbia University Hollywood Joan Tan Four Hears Iruth B.f'x Dacethter Nea Trohter John Heh Tasmin Ben Polly Tom Brett Brett Lorna Webster Nancy Kelly New Englandville Wiew Matt Adams John Loder Lorna Anchee Helen Fora Lupna de. Adama Treverend Stevens Otto Kruges Eles King of the Gamblers Jamet Martin Willem Wiiett Thurston Hall Toy Merton Dowiragvens Crmatte Jerry Matter

Eleven Communist leaders jailed in New York trial

Eleven leaders of the American Communist Party were sentenced to prison in New York for conspiring to teach and advocate violent overthrow of the government. Eugene Dennis received five years and a $10,000 fine. John Williamson five years and $10,000. Robert Thompson three years and $1,000. The remaining eight men were given five years and $1,000 fines. Names include Jacob Stachel, Benjamin Davis, John Gates, Henry Winston, Gilbert Green, Gus Hall, Carl Winter and Irving Potash. Appeals filed. judge rejected higher ten year term. Dennis declared the trial fascist like and the party refused guilt. Benjamin Davis pledged resilience of his party.

New York American Communist Party Thited Stairs Eugene Dennis John Williamson Robert Thompain Jncob Stachel Benjamin Davis John Gates Henry Winston Gilbert Green Gus Hall Carl Winter Irving Potash Thompson New Guinea John P. McGahey Communist Party Kurt Yas

Sparrows Abduct Letters in Odd Nesting Tale

In a curious report, sparrows took letters from a sorting post at Teistel Post Office. The birds appear to use a string to guide their nest building, posing a quaint mystery for local residents and postal workers.

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