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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1950
Page
2
The children of Mr and Mrs D J Tenkle announce the fiftieth wedding anniversary of their parents. The couple wed at the Methodist Church in Hiwker on September 20th, 1K, with Rev W imam officiating.
Mr and Mrs A E Cream of Eleanor Street Geraldton announce the engagement of their second youngest daughter Doreen to Lindsay third son of Mr and Mrs 43 4 Smitty of All Rolay Street Geraldton.
Memorial fragments from Be area and Geraldon list Regan Regan and Wiltshire with dates September 10 and 17, 1050s and 1018, noting loving husbands, fathers, sons and brothers. Wendy Elizabeth Savage and Ravage entries mention accident death September 20 and family tributes. Enclosed lines reference bereaved parents, siblings, and widows keeping cherished memory alive.
The House of Commons opened a defence debate on September 12 as Britain and the Western alliance face defence needs strikingly. Attlee outlined plans to raise compulsory service to two years with pay increases for service members, while naval, air, and industrial expansions were emphasized to bolster national security. The Prime Minister warned sacrifices would be required and urged worker not to curtail momentum in defense mobilization.
The discussion centers on a European army of at least sixty divisions and broader West German participation. Critics urge earlier government action and a stronger Defence effort. The debate touches on nationalisation plans for the steel industry and a looming no confidence motion in Parliament with a closely split House.
Local notices express thanks to Geraldton residents for support during a Sister Kate’s Howe visit. Centenary souvenir booklet on sale. accommodation offers for Centenary Week. Immigration council plans a Geraldton advisory body. Bunbury already formed. Northampton football final: Towns beat Rovers 8 3 in a gripping match. next clash set for Sunday with central umpire W. Dennis.
Geraldton reports include a near tie in temperatures with a 46.7 reading and a small fire on Grant Street causing negligible damage. An armed public order incident leads to a 1 1/2 pound fine for a pedestrian obstruction. An Army recruiting unit arrives for a multi day campaign led by Captain Parker. An unusual request sees a magpie nest removed after children were alarmed near Gerald Street.
Geraldton mourns several figures ahead of the town centenary events. Moth McCrae of Nedlands dies after a brief illness while his family stays nearby. Prominent local leaders including A Meadowcroft, J Thomas, W P Camsmith and others arrive to participate in the upcoming Chapman Research Station farmer field day. The town notes the illness of Meadowcroft and the broader impact on centenary plans as officials prepare for the Saturday opening.
The writer from Narra Tarra criticizes wool price guidance in papers and questions advisers profits. He describes long drafting and crutching work, urges practical farmers to test wool values by dressing sheep, noting how advisers’ views contrast with real farm labor and seasonal needs.
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