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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1948
Page
2
Fragments describe a memorial for a father and grandfather named Hugh, with condolences from wife, children, grandchildren, and other relatives. It notes a death on September 1st at a hospital and asks readers to remember him, highlighting a lasting legacy and affection from family, including a daughter and grandchildren.
The piece surveys Labour and non-Labor positions on state ownership of transport and power, nationalising coal, and government vs private control. It notes Britain as an example, discusses risks and outcomes, and argues for cautious, experience-based policy in Australia amid international views on social ownership.
A garbled Geraldton page details a wide range of items from a basketball competition to ornithologists' visit, ship and maritime notes, Tattersall’s prize, weather, and an accident near Mallows. It mentions Haperanze plans, ship rates, and a Sydney death, with field notes on livestock sales and market conditions.
The Perth wool sale opened with a varied catalog featuring new houses represented alongside established buyers. Lambs, locks, and crutching wools performed well while merino types saw steadier demand, with overall prices easing from Eastern States closings. Strong clearances and notable consignments from E J Lefroy & Sons, Carnarvon and other firms highlighted a brisk market, though some lines moved conservatively amid a cautious regional tone.
A fragment mentions Briles and Stile Vatstes in Pruhe with unclear context and several garbled terms. No identifiable dates or organizations are clear from the readable text.
In a fast paced Sineday match Geraldton Men's Hockey tied early, then Royals surged with Walsh pushing the game. Mapes delivered a decisive late goal as Magpies faltered, with Hirwn Suite Holl and Walsh among top players.
The Use Herthton Women’s Hockey Association premier match at Queen's Park saw Cardinals defeat High School by four goals. Maher, Thuawyecon, and Marden led Cardinals with strong serves while Hughes, Eaton, and Coles contributed for High School. Cardinale and Major starred in defense and attack for the Cardinals as the game delivered steady play though neither side showcased high finishing flair.
A local footballer sustained a left arm injury during a Sunday afternoon game at Gere Widow. Alan Major, a member of the Local committee, witnessed the incident as an 18 year old representative from the Irwin district reported the event.
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