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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1948
Page
4
A fragmented column from Parliament House weighs taxation plans and political maneuvering. Labor figures, government ceremonies, and shifts in party strategy surface amid royal and parliamentary events.
The St John Ambulance met to review finances and ticket sales for family passes enabling free ambulance service for a year. They discussed new van costs, grant prospects from the Charities Commission, and plans to install a telephone at the recreation ground for urgent ambulance calls.
A new British Rheumatism Association launched in London by Lord Lister aims to unify research and push for refuges and convalescent homes, directing attention to rheumatic disease and supporting hospitals with specialized clinics. It seeks vaccines and better treatment through penicillin, physiotherapy, and atomic research advances.
British war dogs are highlighted for their value in guarding and patrol roles. The Central Dog School at Staverton Gloucester expands, breeding with private donations to form an ILA.F. strain. Training emphasizes kindness, minimal punishment, and dogs’ large vocabularies. Examples include radio-assisted training and a canine responder who assisted police.
An old health notice warns anaemia harms health and mood, urging pale, tired women and girls to use Dr Williams Pink Pills to restore red blood cells and energy. It claims improved sleep appetite and vitality, and notes the pills are sold at chemists and stores.
Beda highlights Hill Top Farm by Carlyne Blencowe as a warm Australian juvenile tale with rhythmic verse and animal antics. Hutchinson releases Hill Top Farm Christmas edition. Birger Dablerns’s The Last Attempt draws on prewar diplomatic access. Deep Six by Robert Curse and Janta by Jean Ross present character driven plots of survival and independence.
A vintage film package features a two reel drama led by Robert Montzonery with supporting acts and notable cast. The program includes a second feature about a detective tale with strong character turns and a famed moderator role by Joe Kirkwood, amid a lineup of era entertainment and mythic intrigue.
Reported September sunrise and sunset figures include the latest daily times and the quarter’s seasonal hints. Data indicate shifts in daylight hours as autumn begins with the last quarter on September 26.
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