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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1949

Page

5

State Politics Woeful Stonewalling In Perth Assembly

After eighteen hours of debate the Western Australian Legislative Assembly passed the Premier D. R. McLarty motion to impose due discipline on debate. The sitting stretched from 4.90 am Friday to 10:18 am, with divisions deciding adjournment repeatedly. Members slept between divisions, and at 3 am Hon. J. T. Tonkin challenged snoring in various keys, prompting the Speaker to rule it orderly. Independent MPs W. BR. Reail and HV. Shearm voted in the divisions.

Perth Legislative Assembly North East Fremantle J. T. Tonkin Sudenly C.F. J. North Auley East Perth Hot E. Grahams Howe W. BR. Reail Victoria Park HV. Shearm Muylamis Td Et Vole

Connally accuses Chiang of fleeing with Nationalist gold

U S Senator Tom Connally the Senate Foreign Relations Chair denounces Chiang Kai Shek as having fled to Formosa months ago with 138 million dollars in Nationalist Treasury goldPublic debate centers on continued aid to the Nationalists and US policy toward the Far East Senator Knowland calls for a Joint Chiefs visit while Connally labels the Nationalist Government discredited and overthrown

Washington Tom Connnally Chiang Kai Shek Treaancy Connally Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chiang Kai-Shek Formosa William Knowland United States Far East Ching

Woman Freed While Pregnant in Melbourne Gaol

Melbourne September 8 A woman serving a three year term for manslaughter was released to prevent birth in gaol. Mrs Gladys Lillian Brown aged 38 will be confined in a public hospital. The Attorney General Trevor Oldham exercised mercy to order the release.

Melbourne Gladys Lillian Brown A. Ht. Whatmore Femeral Trevor Oldham

A Whale Entanglement Near Howelton

Two fishermen Han sen and C Olsen narrowly escaped when a 45 foot humpback entangled their lines near Dundhorouch. As three whales surfaced one swam within a foot of the boat before diving, tearing fishing lines and causing the boat to tilt. The incident ended with the whale dragging lines and forcing the crew to abandon the gear.

Finsseelton Hansen C. Olsen Howelton Dundhorouch

Mustangs display over Geraldton sparks air authority protests

Citizens in Geraldton object to a formation flight by Mustangs of the No 25 City of Perth Squadron over the town. Two aircraft reportedly paraded at low altitude near Marine Terrace and Durlacher Street, drawing complaints about safety, noise, and breach of civilian air regulations. Local readers urge Pearce station to curb such exhibitions and warn of potential hazards to people, horses, and property.

Mustang City of Perth Toeslayon & Crom-cotmtry ILAAF Pearce Aol Gpem Enace Craldteo Marine Terrace Durlacher Street R.aa.f Ha.a.f Geralden B.aa.p

Darts in Geraldton shake up local tournament standings

Geraldton Darts Association action last night saw leaders Ghayman and Jones decisively defeat Sports, as Fire Brigade F C and Victoria Hotel No 2 climbed in the standings. Results included Chapman & Jose beating Sports 5 0, Victoria Hotel No 2 over Victoria Hotel No 1, and Shamrock Hotel drawing with Fire Brigade F C. Final tables list Chapman & Tom e leading, with Victoria Hotel No 2 rising to second and Fire Brigade F C mid table.

Geraldton Comore Chapman & Jose Victoria Hotel No Preemasons Hotel Victoria Hotel No. 2 Chapman & Jose Sports Victoria Hotel Railway Hotel Overs Football Club Mercantile Chil Geraltion Hotel Murchison Int Shepheard’s Ailway Flfel Great Northern Hotel Freemasons Hotel Great Prtherh Shamrock Hotel Fire Brigade Football Club Garland Chapman & Tome Victoria Vreemusing Fire Brigade F.C. Ee Shawrock Om Railway Mercantile Clat Rovers Football Club Tallway Northern Shepheard's Murchison Inn Weraldton Gt Northern

Moonee Valley Meeting Features Hurdles and Handicaps

Eastern States Racing Meeting notes include the Boomerang Hurdle with two miles and a furlong, plus multiple divisions of Lumverland Handicaps and Chandos Handicap. A long list of horses, trainers, times, and sale notices for equipment and cattle auctions are recorded, alongside start times and WA apprenticeship applications.

Geraldton Visiting Notables On Ongoing Trips

Dowie of Dowies Drapery leaves Geraldean on a Monday press and business trip to the city. C Murphy of Tied 2111 Yenia undergoes treatment at St John of Ged Hospital. H W Sharpe of Carnarvon holidays in Geraldton staying at the Uploo Bank. C Kiewer of Mount Lawley with Flower Limy Johnson Ltd travels to Galena this week. FG Noah of Delketch abroad with Gollin & Company at Geraldton on holiday with wife at Freemmons Hotel. V Hull wife of former John Darling & Son man admitted to Royal Perth Hospital in town with alarming condition. A Watson of Goldsmiths Hall leaves Geraldton to rejoin wife and twins in the metropolis. Dr Ian Howard of Royal Perth Hospital spending a holiday in Geraldton and coaching Brian Doreen Dawson Studio of Ballroom Dancing.

Ay. K Dowie Dowie's Drapery Geraldean Monilay C. Murphy Yeina St. John of Ged Hospital Aablaen H.W. Sharpe Carnarvon Geraldton Statuying Uploo Bank C. Kiewer Mount Lachey Run of Flower Lmvlen and Johnson Ltd sMlutriet Pal Giait Galena Noah Af Delketeh Easager Western Australia Gollin & Company Ty Hie Freemmons Hotel V. Hull John Darling & Son Royal Perth Hospital A. Watson Goldsmith's Hall Leff Geraldton

Weather Forecast for Geraldton Gleaned from Perth Bureau

Telegram from the Weather Bureau in Perth reports the Geraldton forecast as fine weather with soft intervals of wind and slight to moderate gusts. The message notes a generally calm day with notable breezes and no significant rain expected.

Weather Bureau Perth Geraldton

German Waiter's End and Other Incidents in Maine and Rhine

Americans faced wartime tensions as five soldiers were taken into custody by Army police after a waiter on the Rhine deck was found dead from wounds following an assault. A German man was beaten at a railway station and another was attacked at a central area. Investigations continue.

Railways and Tramways Railways Audland Junction Sears Roar Maine Rhine United States Army

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