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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 15, 1949

Page

2

Geraldton notices and events described in local notices

A compilation of local notices lists meetings at 12 Fitzgerald Street Geraldton on Whukralay September 15 19 with 8 pm start, sailing classes for boys under 16 at Geraldton Yacht Club Boat Shed on September 18, and immunisation clinic for diphtheria and whooping cough at Northampton Hospital on September 24 at 3 pm. Also reports a private treaty for the Tomato Growers Association, a birth notice of a daughter to Betty and Bill a Geraldton, and obituaries and memorial notices for Elisabeth West of Perth, and messages from families in memory.

LA Pelegates E. Snell Fitzgerald Street Geraldton Whukralay Geraldton Yacht Club Timex A. H. Edmondson Northampton Hospital J. M. Phibs Ownes St.John of God Hospital Betty Bill

Railways Upgraded With Major Locomotive Orders

Geraldton Guardian reports a government rail upgrade plan with £2,250,000 on motive power and £1,600,000 on wagons. Twenty PR class and forty W class engines to standardize stock, supplement existing locomotives, and accelerate deliveries within ten years. Commissions placed in Britain to sustain industrial output while addressing aging rolling stock and frequent train delays.

Uome Britain

Railway progress praised in Northern Shire report

The article lauds a northern area concerted railway improvement, citing government decisions to push modern facilities, increased services, and state development. It notes visitors from eastern states may not grasp current railways and stresses ongoing efforts and future worth for a thriving regional transport system.

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Local and General News From Geraldton and Districts

A batch of notices and brief items from Geraldton region reports a Methodist mission circuit interview in Georgina led by Rev. T L Nicholds, weather forecast for Geraldton of fair with northeast winds, an upcoming Metro Newsreel matinee, and cinema features. Local incidents include the death of Margaret Brownrigg at Meekatharra after contact with a power house. a boy cyclist injured near Chapman Road. and the delayed departure of the bulk wheat ship Trevean for Julia Bay due to a wireles operator illness.

Ried—Eaily Margaret Brownrige Helr Meekatharra Elfred Christian Peterwa Coe N.G. Pilatis Chapman Road Galdton Rodney Smith Bye Point Geraldton Julia Trevean Wieeleas Heralen Perth

Australia Faces Global Strain Amid Dollar Crisis, Times Warns

Australian Finance London reports a Times leader arguing that all sterling area countries share the burden of the dollar crisis, not Britain alone. It notes inflation as a common issue and warns against inviting a Budget deficit. Australia’s post 1989 progress is acknowledged amid a tense economic outlook.

London Australia Wisdeus Athena Times Britain Chiffey Howe Ten Sears Paper Maid

Personal Mr and Mrs E return from vacation in Seth Australie Victoria

Mr and Mrs E concluded a thoroughly enjoyable vacation in Seth Australie Victoria and New Sante Wales, returning to Geraldton on Lane Sau. A recent Geraldton Municipal Council meeting was presided over by Mayor Jd, with Crs. GOB Marsh TL AL Davey Nd Chive EB Northover Ey J Eaton and others in attendance.

Mrs. E Seth Australie Victoria New Sante Wales Geraldton Lane Sau Laxt Nlicht Gersalton Municipal Garnett Mayer Crs Gob. Marsh AL Davey Chive EB. Northover Bh. A M. Elison Axkew Ey J Eaton

Midland Omnibus Service Passengers Listed by Road Railway

Passenger list from the Midland Omnibus Service shows travelers levelled by the railway company between Perth and Geraldton across multiple days. Names grouped by route include numerous individuals from Perth and Geraldton with many attendants and dates noted in a dated telegraphic style.

Aidland Rillway Company Perth Geraldton McCattock F.o'mears W. Alincberton B. Criddie Willis G. P Abann W. Avtanus Ani Mesdarmmes Price Mo Boucher Ki Stavrinanes W. Aminiehertin Brom Derth Wednewlay Elites Senne Mews Ansell Pow Sail K. Pate Mewthuws Ko May Ro Pate A. Green BR. Watson Balpin J. Mortey J. Stevens Sanith Muster Mdedliud Porth Cliterd Dean L. Kemp Emt L. Abbey T Knewler Walleck L. Ries Art Ing K. Diary N. Warburton Justanit F. Diekeon Mesdames L. Speheer Go Heewnan Dolton M. Howarth L. Tusa W. Brown M. Tay- Joe W. Tater Mions St J. Freeman N. Kinler Stevens N. King Molt Hyde Mise T Bagshaw

Travel records show Geraldton passenger list updates

The recent travel log lists passengers moving between Geraldton and destinations such as Geranlin Perth Broome Carnarvon and Eton aboard the Aly Wer Don Company Limited. Names include RH Bell D Anthony M Currie N Wren TP Tricrs Mra AteVen Maxter Crip P B Shamler W McDonald J Burridge F Varnell W Stewart and others.

Gernilin Aly Werdon Company Limited Gerablin Perth Alisera Wed Bell RH. Powrie D. Anthony Wit Currie Mies N Wren Ated Verth Ger Manes Tronovain Ant Shaw Geraldton Berth Tricrs Mra AteVen Maxter A

Abrolhos Tourists Sail From Geraldton for Alipithos Islands

Passengers departed Geraldton for the Alipithos Islands yesterday including Messrs W Thine Fr Paral 1 Monk Fog Mavies R Srmart W Branigan D F Johns and Mesdames F P Hacker T Buzle E G Davies IP Jhns Miss K M Lyle and D Wilts in a group voyage.

Geraldton Alipithos Islands Yeaterday Messrs W. Thine Fr. Paral 1. Monk Fog Mavies R. Srmart W. Branigan D. F Johns FP. Hacker T. Buzle E.G. Davies IP. Jhns K. M. Lyle 2D. Wilts

High School Meet Fixtures for Imperial and Queen's Pack

In Geraldton, Imperial meets Queen's Pack in a B Grade match at 2200 hours Saturday, followed by an A Grade fixture in the Geraldton Women's Hockey Association at 345 pm on the same ground. Possible lineups include Carlin, Edwarde, Bennett, Row, Hutchinson, Davies, Spires, Abbett, Watson for B Grade and Privesten, Wetherall, Huenett, Vetant, Whitby, Finlay, Mellows for NX and School A Grade with Me Legan, Colina, Cole, Metatesor, Thompson, Anderson, Hurt, Holland, Carsdalk, Smith, Olson, Rowland, Johns, Grigg, Breakley, Grosven.

AC Queen's Pack Hunt School Geraldton BR Carlin F Edwarde J. Bennett J. Row Gi. Davies Vo Spires Th Abbett J. Watson Privesten Well Wetherall Huenett ML Vetant Whitby Finlay Amd Me Legan M. Colina St. Cole Metatesor

Devaluation Rumors Hit New York Markets

After a sudden revival of rumors about sterling devaluation, New York forward rates for delivery in future months dropped sharply. The dollar exchange fell to about three dollars ninety-seven cents per pound, with wide mismatches from the prior levels as dealers reassessed the currency risk amid wartime pressures.

New York Abc Rome

Socialization Trend in Labor Policy Voice in WA Liberal League

Analysis traces Australian Labor Party aims toward socialisation through nationalisation of banking credit insurance shipping public health radio services sugar refining and smaller industries. The article cites a 1930s conference backing nationalisation within Labour platform and notes government backdoor methods, with authority cited to C Palmer Liberal and Country League WA.

Labor Australian Labor Party Australia

Final Four Darts in Geraldton Preview and Results

Geraldton Darts Association finals line up features Chaywine and Jone with Victoria Hotel No 2 and Freemasons Hotel in contention. Last night results saw Victoria Hotel No 2, Sports, and Freemasons Hotel advance while Rovers, Mercantile, and Shamrock were defeated.

Geraldton Darts Association Chaywine & Jone Freemasons Hotel Victoria Hotel No. 2 Trapper Sports Rovers Anakin Dave Wilches Chapman & Jose Victoria Hotel No Geese Northern Agt Pax Ehinortan & Fee Victoria Victoria Ho Mercantibe Geraklton Hote

Local charity chair argues for broader support and action

The text presents TW leader Sanderson urging broader public aid and participation in charity efforts, stressing a communal responsibility and urging measurable contributions from all eligible readers.

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