Opposition to Communism in Labor Party Rhetoric
John L Porte endorses Liberal and Country League candidate in Kalgoorlie asserting Labor is weak on Communism. He cites Labor leaders and Communist influence, claims strikes and coal mine idling reflect Communist pressure, and calls for Liberal Country Party to win to “smash Communism.” Votes urged for literal Labor defeat.
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Labor Party
Sharkey
Australian Communist Party
Chifley
Culwell
Ope L
Communist Party
Liberal Country Des
John 1
Liberal Country Party
Kalgoorle
Railway Staff Selections Open For Engine Cleaners
The West Australian Government Railways invites applications for Engine Cleaners at Central Railway Station Fort with age limits 25 to 37 years and minimum height 5 ft 6 in. Applicants must show Seventh Standard education and submit birth extract school certificate and three original testimonials plus discharge certificate. Applications must arrive by November 12 1940 via the Staff Selection Board office.
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Loco
Central Railway
Forth
Selecon Board
Engagement Notice for Daphne Karbara Jones
Mr and Mrs T. J. Jones of Evank Rlert Gendildian announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Daphne Karbara to John Quentin, only son of Mr and Mrs W Radford. Epa England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
T. J. Jones
Evank Rlert
Daphne Karbara
Ti John Quentin
W. Radford
Epa
England
Death notices from Geraldton list Alma Jean Crumle and Alma Criddle
Death notices record Alma Jean Crumle and Alma Jean Criddle both dying in Geraldton in October. Notices express sorrow from family, mentioning grief and lasting memories. Additional notices list Ducperouzell, a 33 year old father of Colin and Peter, and Emma Evangeline McKay, widow of John Karlgarin Capes, aged 67, with brief resting statements.
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Crumle
Alma Jean
October Tin
Geraldion
Criddle
Alma
Tees
Jack
John
Ducperouzel
Victoria
Colin
Peter
In Memoriam Banter Thomas Joseph Obituary Note
In loving memory of our dear son and uncle who passed away in October. Messages of sympathy, floral tributes, and thanks to doctors and caregivers are extended by his mother, Len Scrip, and family. The note lists several relatives and friends for their kindness.
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Thomas Joseph
Rephew
Len Scrip
Yuna
Sur
J. Hindge
Bootenal
Nui
H.W. Laurie
and Mire
A. Leishman
Mea
Collapse and Capture in Civil War Era China
After Shanghai’s fall Chinese Communist forces outflanked Nationalist defenses and seized Canton and Hong Kong approaches. The Nationalist regime retreated as strategic targets were dropped by both sides, while the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference formed in Peking signaling a new Communist government and regional reorganization.
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Shanghai
South
China
Kiritink
Tte
Hans Kens
Hutt
Canton
Nanking
Chinese People's Politioal Aid Consultative Conference
Peking
Tenders invited for Geraldton Block of Shops
TENDERS are invited for a proposed block of shops at the corner of Duriacher and Elizabeth Streets Geraldton for Geraldton Food Distributors. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Plans and specifications from the company secretary Mr J L Doherty and from the architects in Perth. Tenders close at 12 noon on Thursday October 7.
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Duriacher
Elizabeth Streets
Geraldton
Geraldton Food Distributors In, Ltd
J. L. Doherty
Fromm
Perth
Vlna
British and US react to Chinese communist moves
An October appeal from the Chinese Communist government seeks recognition by Western powers. The piece discusses Beijing's charges against Britain and the United States, the Yangtze incident with the Anglo-Italian vessel, and prospects for Sino-British relations. It notes U.N. alignment pressures, frontier tensions, and varying assessments of Communist governance versus Korruption claims in Formosa.
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United States
Almadh
Aurythyst
Peking
Britain
Bia
U.N. Ol Tubirs
Limatic Tentiona
Makine
Furmer
Poking de Tecou
London “Daily Telegraph
Giaeagereeston
Chianz Kal-shek
China
Formona
Ileeda Omty
Shagshal
Bursia
Tomatoes, flour cargo for Singapore lands at Geraldton
A cargo for Singapore comprising 2300 half bushel cases of tomatoes and 1000 tons of flour arrived at Geraldton aboard the motor vessel Madtsuycker of Royal Interocean Lines from Fremantle on Thursday morning. The ship departed for Carnarvon and Singapore at 6 am today. Geraldton recorded 4 points of rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 9 am yesterday, with other rainfall readings listed. An elderly man, Richard Davis of Marine Terrace, was struck by a small car on Hester Avenue around 9:10 pm last night, rendered unconscious, and taken to Victoria District Hospital where his condition was reported as improving from shock and abrasions.
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Singapore
Geraldton
Madtsuycker
Royal Interocean Lines
Fremantle
Avon
Richard Davis
Hester Avenue
William James Judges
Marine Terrace
Victoria District Hospital
Sabatoc
Trevanton
Tilia
Trevean
Tndin
Mir. T. Ansell
Ironsienst
J. Creeper
Anthony
Phattiastemn General's Department
Perth
Western Australian Government Railway
J. C. Clanas
Stratos
Une
Ansell
Youths Remanded for Sentence in Geraldton Court
Two seventeen year olds who escaped Seaforth Boys Home Gosnells last week surrendered at Mingemey and were remanded for sentence on several stealing charges. District Police say the youths escaped from the Seaforth Boys Home earlier. corrections follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatorit Hoys
Gosels
Mingemey
Wertheslay
Geraldton
Weather Forecast From Left Geraldton Area
The telegram weather forecast reports gradually rising temperatures with moderate east winds and intermittent showers near Geraldton. Also noted are local issues including a crayfish size dispute and traffic incidents at a railway crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Geraldcon
Churchill Speaks For Conscription At Veterans Reunion
London October 22 Winston Churchill told about 7,000 veterans at the fourth Alderman Reunion that abolition of national service would harm Britain's strength and hinder world peace. He warned Conservative support would not let conscription become a partisan issue and urged unity ahead of a general election.
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London
Britain
Mir
Winston Church IH
Churchill
Obituary for Emma Evangeline McKay of Geraldton
Emma Evangeline McKay aged sixty seven died at Nazareth House after ill health. Born in Bunbury she came to Geraldton forty two years ago with her husband and four children. A longtime member of St John’s Presbyterian Church, she left active service due to illness. Survived by four sons Jack Fred Harald and Colin and a daughter Mrs J Trestrall. Funeral at Presbyterian Cemetery Utukarra with Rev J H Gregage officiating.
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Nazareth House
Geraldton
Ema Evangeline McKay
Wes
Bunbury
McKay
Gerantes
St. John's Presbyterian Church
Lndg
Jack McKay
Gaqaldton
Fred McKay
Perth
Harald McKay
Capel
Colin McKay
Magnet
J. Trestrall
Karigarin
Utukarra
J. H. Gregage
Harold McKay
Aidan Pinder
Vest Street
Edgar Wallace Plaque Sought For Fleet Street Legend
Betty Nesbit recalls the London reporter Edgar Wallace, born 1875 and died 1989, famed for walking with kings yet sharing wealth and poverty. A bronze plaque proposed at Ludgate Circus Fleet Street would honor his heart for Fleet Street and his prolific authorship.
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Ludgate Circus
Fleet Street
Edgar Wallace
Hidgar Wallace
Hollywood
Betty Nesbit
B.C
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RAAF
Ane
Helo
Jon
George Terrace
Port
RAAB
Air Training Corps
THE
Liberal and Country League
Durlacher Street
J. J. Payne
L.C.L
Dempster
Hillman
Commer
P.O
Eleanor Street
Guildford Grammar School
Counci Tor
Church of England
Council For Church of England
Guraiien
Jacaranda Florists
Guildford
Bassendean
Midland Junction
Moses
York Road
Torrea Norman
T. Ki
Cunningham
Nowthampton
Mem
Glynn
Sollestor
Gerulaion
J.J. Payne
W.A
West Australian Govern Railways
Engine Cleaners
Geraldton Bowling Club
Ti Worship the
Mager Re
McAleer
Wwe
Gilda
Noxwoeth House
Emma Evangeline
John Karlgarin
Capes
Colig
Mt. Magnet
Gerald the Guardian
Secognis
ING Red
Blatchford, Aten & John
EBA
Loml
Arala
Alt
Cp.l. Architveld
Town Mathers
AALP
Chambers, Porth
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
Avant
Northaupton
Yun
Chapman Research Station
Greenough
Mingenew
Nangetty
Canna
Morawn
Artie Imison
Wy Costa
Geraldian
Thursilly
Magle Irate
Sir. T. Ansell
Pisheries
Mowler
Hanis
Ueratctoo Cricket
Batimtay Uxt
Anuomelius
Aawation
Mtr BK
Chewiberiata
Te Geraldton Lunwe Cricket Association
Woot Tsi
Oddfellows
Shipton Lodge of Oudfellows
Manchester
W. Mincherton
Craven
Hani of Friendshry Lodge
L. Smith
Noble Gram
F. Sead
Ny Dines
4. Millward
M. Harriwn
R. Dawson
M. Doolanight
P. O'Malley
Grans
G. Mas
Noble Grand
C. J. Atlyn
W. Tibert
C.J. Alten
G. Jeffery
Churchill Schill
Emma Evangeline McKay
Australia
Moreton Bay
United Kingdom
Bank of New South Wales
Bank OF
New South Wales
First Bank
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