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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1949
Page
5
A chaotic account details a drowning of two sons and a serious mishap involving Cyrano Count Ayrine and others during a birthday celebration. Medical and veterinary aid responded as authorities investigate the sequence of events leading to the incident.
A garbled report notes patient numbers across multiple facilities including Graylands emergency ward and Princess Margaret Hospital. It mentions eleven at Princess Margaret, twenty four at Uv Efections Diseases Hospital, and fifty seven total across several wards.
In Aletbourny a grandparent of Solomon Ravdell, Misha Ravdell, was injured when a car struck a straw bale near a sand fight area. He was stabilized at hospital after being rescued from an overturned vehicle. Police say investigators will examine the wreck. multiple witnesses were reported in the Clenfercle Road area prior to the incident.
The Petori Reserve beat published that coal and steel strikes hindered operations. Weather showed high winds and rain. output fell slightly below full capacity. Officials noted a decline in production by about 1 percent from September 1 to December 1 due to the strike, with lingering effects evident through October.
A violent homicide is reported with a man found dead from a head trauma described as nail driven. The incident details are unclear due to garbled text but suggest a brutal attack in a jungle setting with possible involvement of unknown assailants. Police are investigating.
The statement denies government subsidy for the Kimberley air beef project. The minister cites delays from a Waterside strike, unseasonal rains and plant troubles as reasons for reduced slaughter numbers, noting operations would have progressed if the first season had gone smoothly.
A heated Senate hearing probes the Navy chiefs over defence strategy and unification plans. Admiral Denfield accuses Defence Secretary Kohnen of breaking promises, amid shouted calls for reform and protests by sailors outside the admiral’s residence.
The Australian Government pledges strong support to UNICEF, surpassing other nations in contributions. The drive emphasizes international child relief, with Australia notably increasing funding through multilateral channels. US participation remains significant, matching per-dollar ratios in global aid commitments.
Kalamunda won the headline sprint headicap meeting at the Western Aust Institute turf club. Featured races include Riverlive Maiden Three and four year olds won by multiple favorites with tight dividends and a Beaufort Handicap, Esplanade Wandicat, and Spring Handicap events listing a string of entrants and payouts.
The Crowen, second of the Railway Department wildflower class diesel electric trains, will debut Saturday and serve Perth to Mullewa and Geraldton, replacing the overnight Aheni service. It will run three days weekly from Perth at 7.15 am toward Mullewa reaching 8 pm. returns depart Mullewa at 8 10 am to Perth arriving 6 pm. Through service Mullewa to Geraldton on Tue and Thu, with additional runs to Albany and Wiluna branches on select days.
Perth area weather forecast notes scattered showers and cool north winds. Temperatures hover near seasonal norms with fog patches expected in river valleys during early mornings. Authorities urge motorists to drive cautiously on slick roads.
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