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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
5
A fragmented report from Lamdon on September 2 describes a wave of pound devaluation impacting world prices. It notes whisky and metal prices shifting, rising costs, and public anger while UK authorities consider emergency measures and the broader impact on European and global markets.
Prague reports foreign demand drop amid Czech devaluation while France pushes for currency convertibility for five neighbors. Luxemburg Belgium and Portugal also devalue, sparking wage demands and market steadiness in Berlin and New York.
Britain faces rising non ferrous metal prices that will push up costs across metal and engineering sectors starting with Birmingham manufacturers. The devaluation will not ease the burden for the United States market. The Scooted Whisky Association of Edinburgh says sterling whisky prices will rise to preserve dollar income.
London reports a sharp pound sterling value lift bringing optimism to Warrington's 77,000 residents where 5,000 United States airmen are stationed. The influx increases local spending power as Americana tighten budgets and seek goods. In Calcutta baby goods shift rapidly, while Pretoria's minister warns against car and motor exelerating to conserve petrol.
A farmer was fined £101 in the Northern Ireland Court for illegally importing eggs split between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Police intercepted a train crossing the border and found 25 eggs on one side and 90 on the other. The farmer claimed he could stop the hens laying on either side of the border.
An item notes a remedy titled Woods Great Peppermint Cure linked to Larking Congo. The brief mentions a health remedy claim amid a short, era voice. No verified efficacy or endorsements are provided.
Washington reports Defence Secretary Lewis Johnson outlined industrial mobilization plans for emergency use, with machine tools kept ready for rapid production. London notes U S ships to be adaptable for war, including a new liner named United States that could become an armed troop carrier for 14,000 troops.
A twenty nine year old woman doctor Dor Hilda Wienholt of Red Hill died under unclear circumstances. Autopsy failed to reveal the cause of death. Police report says she prepared a bottle for a baby then retired. A telephone call arrived and she answered, later found slumped in a chair. Dr. Wienholt practiced medicine with her husband Dr. Wienholt.
Fragmentary report from Alberta dated September 21 notes rustling activity and market prices. Mentions Western Stockgrowers Association secretary Kennety Coppock and concerns over cattle theft, with steers valued around two hundred dollars and responses sought from cattlemen.
Police unearthed a fifteen year old runaway's purse in an inn causing alarm after discovering a bottle labeled T.N. that could blow open the police station. The bag reportedly held the souvenirs from a sailor at Fort Taewins, and the strange content unnerved officers.
A meeting at Belmont Park next Saturday outlines receptors for the raise event. The document lists numerous horse names and odds or identifiers, including Givrydale and Jolly Jester, with times and betting figures across the Card, such as 1.90 and 2.5. The schedule shows starts around 2.40 pm with multiple races including ULVALESTANCE TRIAL and KORBEL PURSE events.
The Belmont Park Cup will be run over about one and three quarter miles at Belmont Park. Western Australian Turf Club will conduct the meeting on Saturday, October.
West End Beach activity centers on Geraldton Yacht Club as mate actor and veteran skipper UE Kelly leads youth instruction. Young sailors attend morning sessions at the club boats learning rigging, handling, and racing basics with a chance to compete in upcoming events.
Geraldton Darts Association semi finals tallied last night as Victoria Hotel No 2 beat Chapman and Jose while Freemas and Hotel Sport overcame a six game early deficit to take a two game margin. Chapman and Jose face Freemas Hotel next with the final winner set to meet Victoria Hotel No 2 in the title decider. Rail way Hotel No 1 topped Creat Northern Hotel No 1, Mercantile beat Pine Treade, Shepheard s Ware 1 Rovers and Geraldton Hotel for initial results.
In the Legislative Assembly last Friday the Geraldton member Hon E H H Hall described housing as a critical crisis. He cited brick shortages at Geraldton's brick works and warned that the Housing Commission must address delays and misallocation while migrants and locals await homes. He urged the Premier to act, defend native housing needs, and ensure the new housing minister focuses on providing adequate accommodation for thousands awaiting shelter.
Report recounts a town near Munich employing a new watchman for Pooneil who can "bark" as a ruse to fool dogs. The watchman patrols streets every night, yelping to lure responses and verify house numbers on a Hat. People in Toe Hoense receive the DIT the next moron.
retail notice lists tyres and tubes at Geraldton Tyre Service Pty Ltd and United Motors Perth stock for parts. The ad promotes men’s wear at Carter’s, a dance heat at Druids Hall with contestants named, and various car parts offered for immediate delivery from Ruillo Motors Pty Ltd in Geraldton.
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