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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1949
Page
5
Lombon September 3. The well born thrnevelit Journal Econom hat reviews prospects of the coming dollar sterling talks in Washington. It warns that Britain must change its counammle Pelkey or risk exhausting its reserves and a degraded sterling area facing economic strain.
Mr Mertian Bates chief of a New York textile importing house reports American buyers delaying orders as the pound's high exchange level makes staple British goods expensive. He notes orders from abroad were for long-standing British exports now costly due to Washington dollar talks and expected devaluation by continental merchants.
A ship crewman named George Thousa Witkinson, 46, of Nedlands, fell between Bunbury Jetty and a ship while on duty and died. Police and crew searched the harbor but his body was not recovered by 10:30 AM. The vessel’s nightwatchman saw the accident at 11 PM as the man lost balance and was crushed near the jetty.
Nine men including Rene Cirier known as Cocaine Tene were arrested at dawn after a wave of gang robberies across Europe. They are linked to a £75,000 jewel raid at Dequville, while about £400,000 to £450,000 in jewels were taken in earlier raids. Police say there is no evidence yet the arrests involve the Age Khan robbery. An official of British South American Airways said jewels were flown from London to New York and returned to New York jewellers in the same condition.
London September 3. The Kedalist periodical seeks explanation for King Abdullah of Jordan’s impending departure from London. Rumor and commentary swirl over the Arab ruler’s journey toward General France, with questions about motives and diplomatic aims.
Victims Mr and Mrs Edward Curnett, of Fremantle, were swindled out of nearly £700 by two men and a 14 year old boy after investing in a minesweeper scheme linked to a former escort. The Perth man and an Irish accomplice were arrested. the Perth man received eighteen months and the Irishman four years.
At Canled today Comic Court captured the Tie Meniste Stakes the meeting’s main event. The card lists numerous entries with weights, dividends, and betting odds for the day’s races including the Memlie Stakes and Weatherlie Handicap, among others.
A two month half night program in Gregory Street last night showcased Silver's Circus Western Australia tour. The event featured twenty three acts including Los Hiletlos from Mexico, aerial feats by Vergy O'Neil, contortionist Emily Kear, and Grand horse performances led by Alwyn Silver. Local lads rode the horses, Doctor Killem-Quick impressed, and highwire dancers plus the Shipway Twins drew applause. The show ran past 8 pm with a matinee this afternoon and another finale tonight.
An assortment of local notices and ads from Geraldton include for sale items such as a 14hp Bedford utility, a fishing gear consignment, hat renovations by Patricia Hata, and other offerings. Listings reference 144 Durlacher, 00 Sanford Street, and Marine Terrace with various merchants like Susshire Crooks & Brooker Company and Sunshine Crooks. The fragmentary text mentions a drawing for a telephone service and a display at a show home.
Smith & Co Limited offer by auction items from Arcoust Northampton Road Board Grader to Fordson wheels and household furniture. Auction includes gradi ng equipment, ploughs, harnesses, terraced suites, bedding, lounge suites, gramophone, scales, lamp s, kitchen items, and containers. Sale to be held at Hampton Road residence.
A well attended Geraldton Town Hall event by the Geraldton National Football Association crowned Miss Doyce Ronse as Football Queen after a penny vote contest raising funds for a local team trip to Collie and Timbury. Votes and cash totals listed for runners up Miss Lealle Jannell and Miss Madge Marley Utaitways, with prizes awarded by officials.
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