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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 13, 1949

Page

3

Fire at Marble Bar Ravages Hotel Adjoining Structures

A blaze struck the Marble Bar area causing great damage to the hotel and nearby rooms. About twenty four guests and residents were displaced as fire destroyed fittings and tableware while emergency crews fought the flames through the night. The fire follows a recent outbreak in the district raising concerns over safety and fire prevention at local hospitality venues.

Marble Bar Marder Box Bath War Coleerie Mauricie Tromvbul Histor Innianye Vistiira Vlthank Beatie Alent Tronclart Promanent Alebr Serton Rsa

Appeal to the Kremlin Belgrade September 13

Yugoslavia claims victory and urges Moscow to help settle with Mik Government. Tito condemns Soviet interference in internal affairs, urging transformation by other means. The government press warns against external meddling and calls for unity.

Belgrade Yugeslavia Treas Pat Pierce Fares Marshall Tito Kremlin Mik Stitemens Pris Cmfice Yonostayin

NSW Government lifts permit rules for home building

The New South Wales Government announced cabinet decisions allowing permit free building in a large swath of the state. Homes up to 1500 square feet can be built without permits, covering Sydney to Newcastle, Port Kembin and Victoria. Within a core area, permits remain required for larger homes, while restrictions on wire and wire netting rules were to be removed. The Premier noted no relaxation on permits for dolorector or other non building activities.

Sydney Newcastle Port Kembin Aft Victoria

Tragedy With a Swing in Sydney on Birthday Eve

A boy named Lennix Francis Marvey died when struck by a swing seat as he neared his ninth birthday. The fatal injury occurred as his relative prepared his cake, with reports noting the swing’s seat weight and distance from the pivot raising safety concerns at Rolwore Symes. A reporter inspecting the playground found the swing hazardous and the incident prompted warnings about playground equipment danger.

Sydney Rolwore Symes Lennix Francis Marvey Raulher Hid Heath

London girl Wendy Walst missing after phone call

London September 13 a disrupted telephone message reports Wendy Walst a twenty year old from London received a warning call claiming she must move out of her dwelling. The caller demanded money and threatened continued harassment if instructions were not followed.

London Irvnlay Wendy Walst Ryley Bitaloemngin Tole Ainge Wien

Prime Minister Announces Loan Quota Filled

A terse statement from the Prime Minister notes the loan quota has been filled. The press item references intended measures and upcoming steps, signaling government action on credit access and economic support.

Qhota Ittzhe Ton Phitley Tess Ewe Alva

Formation Badges New Army Dress Concept Revealed

Formation Badges new idea in army dress shown to senior officer for preview by Western Commas. Report notes badges to be worn on shoulders with new design linked to the Lost War Stress Committee. Adoption eyed next month. display held behind closed doors at Army HQ.

Badern

Swans Gift to Churchill From Western Australia

A consignment of swans from Western Australia completed a 12000 mile journey to reach Winston Churchill at Chartwell near Westerham in Kent. The birds were taken from London Zoo and arrived at Hull in August while Churchill was away in Strasbourg.

Lonilon Tone Hivck Gwane Winston Churchill Fry Western Australia Loulon Zoo Chupehhill Chartatt Westerham Kent Hull Rene Lo Zam Churchill Strasbourg

Aluminium wire netting to aid rabbit control abroad

Britain develops new aluminium wire netting to replace steel due to shortages. The product promises lighter rolls, easier installation, and corrosion resistance, enabling long lines of netting to protect vast areas such as oyster beds and land. Deployment in Australia would mark the first overseas use.

Austratia Af Bs

Cardinals Defeat High School In Geraldton A Grade Hockey

In a Queen's Park fixture Cantinats beat Mich Hebedl with strong defence and sharp clearing. N Margetic opened scoring for Cardinals, P Holmes added the second, and J Grigsby kept High School to nil. Best for Cardinals were Mijor Holmes Eaton while Thompson and Andergun stood out for High School.

Geraldton Queen's Park Cantinats Mich Hebedl Cardinals Forwarte N. Margetic Eatom P. Holmes

High School runs easy win in preliminary final

In Geraldton's Men’s Hockey Association High School led early and built a strong lead, defeating Police Boys Club 4 to 1. Walsh Green and Pearse starred for High School, while Fhals’ Walsh and Foye Cink scored for Police. The grand final will feature Magpies versus High School.

Geraldton High School Meer Police Royals Police We Chih Walsh Green Pearse Fhals Police Foye Cink Grigehy

Public Libraries and Biographies Plus Early 20th Century Novels

Review of works on libraries and public access highlighting Thomas Greenwood’s role in popularizing public libraries and the book Spade Work by Grace Cupton. Also covers Dorothy Upham’s No Cure for Love, Sir Peter Rainham’s Westminster years, Stephen McKenna’s Not Necessarily for Publication, The German King, and Cas Trent stories with a focus on intrigue, romance, and social context of the era.

Beda Australia Maog Thomas Greenwood Smith Wieen Spade Work Misa Grace Cuctton Prter Rainham Contro Weatminster Review Stephen McKenna Roy’ Ienor Sukie Findeton Prne Neshand Paris Sakle Ordan Arro Cas. Trent

Danish flu film hits Danish screens with 100000 viewings

A new Danish film We Want a Baby causes controversy amid early reception. In the first two days of release about 100000 people viewed it, while reports note the provocative birth of four deaths as part of the storyline.

Metropolitans Rating Meeting at Belmont Park

Weights for the Hunt Club meeting to be held at Belmont Park next Saturday list each horse’s assigned weight and the order of the listed runners. The meeting will feature notable entries and the weights guide handicap conditions for the event.

Hunt Club Belmunt Park

Mobile pea harvesting units speed East England yields

New mobile pea harvesting machines in East England speed up processing. Each unit can shell about ten tons daily and is towed along rows by a tractor to cut to delivery. Stalks are fed to a farm drier to make silage, boosting seasonal output on small fields.

England Unite

Surplus Equipment and Furniture Sale at Northampton

An auction notice lists surplus equipment and yard items to be sold at Northampton including a windlass, International truck, pumps, graders, saddles, harnesses, wheels, and various furniture sets. Also offered is a Ford V8 Utility 4989 model and other household goods. Sold by P. and W. F. Cordingly and Elder Smith & Co. Limited.

Ebber Farm & Vo Dustrieti Munder Northampton Road Northampton Hawpton Road Fordson P. & W. F. Cordingly Tlampton Road Chil Tive Moees Lindeimitt Stindry Lampe Anton Tolner Gallon Chutainer Rutter Caver Wintmill Alston

Cricket A Delegates Meeting at 320 Fitzgerald Street Geraldton

Delegates of Cricket A will meet at Mr. E Snel residence 320 Fitzgerald Street Geraldton on Thursday September 15 beginning at 8 pm. The gathering outlines agenda items and organizational matters for the association.

E. Snel Fitzgerald Street Geraldton

Geraldton Golf Club announces members day event

Geraldton Golf Club invites all members to the club grounds on Saturday September 17 for a closing day event. A member mix foursomes will be played followed by the junior trophies presentation and a social at the clubhouse with attendees asked to bring their own steak.

Char Hoase Bluff Point Parents and Cues Association Bing Point

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