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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
5
The debate in the Lords centers on restoration and wartime measures amid warnings of a third world conflict. Speakers urge decisive action, with references to foreign affairs, military readiness, and the potential implications for domestic policy and national security.
Fragmentary OCR reads jumbled lines about flying aphis and a ritual of singing, with references to Narrairt and Deeanse. The readable parts describe plastered figures and moments of kneeling, offering little coherent event details.
A British freighter ran aground near Lire on September 4 with fifty seven crew aboard. Passengers, including Sic, were rescued as the ship was blown on teth by a hinrlerne on Seytvubor.
Fragmentary text references Berlin blockade and Western powers, noting references to France Britain and the United States. Mentions political figures and ministries and a general air of wartime diplomacy. The garbled OCR hints at coordinated Allied efforts and potential strategic discussions amid tension.
Chaos at Geraldton Port as the vessel Dovhank nears, with plans to unload chemicals and fertilizers from Cimine Silth-Mr Lyell Furnices Fertilisers Lindi. The Dovhank is set to arrive Monday en route to Darwin, while Starpoo navigates the canal and berth arrangements amid disrupted schedules.
Eastern States Racing Meeting at Moonee Valley lists Saturday acceptors across divisions. Notable entries include Moaie Varley, Veena, Keplerian, and Athenaeum in the main events, with many horses listed for the Moonee Valley Stakes and related handicap races. The program shows paddock order and weights for three-year-olds and other divisions, reflecting a dense field and anticipated competitive finishes.
The Minister for Colonies Creech Jones told the House of Commons that government steps to check communism in Malaya included expanding the police force and protecting government properties. He cited fighter operations and seizures as evidence of progress, noting intensified measures and continued use of resources.
A three day service run by Midland Omnibus lists numerous passengers and assistants traveling from Geraldton to Werth and back. Names include Kell, Pew, Williams, Shea, O'Brien, Esbury, Rhodes, Vaw er, Mills, Snell, Giles, Reumaty, and many others, with departures noted on Wednesday and Thursday amid a bustling itinerary through Terth and Geeardton.
Recent ALR travellers list passengers journeying to and from Geraldton by MacRobertson Miller Aviation Company. Geraldton to Perth on Wednesday includes Hill McKenzie and others. Perth to Geraldton on Thursday lists Logan Brown Clough Williamson Baker Py Abren Laagnerd Curry Bilery Rooke and Verth.
Fragmentary OCR lists passengers aboard a vessel bound for the Abrolhos Islands. Names include Anderson, Hudson, Fernie, La Mate, Theskell, Buss, Maurt, Juart, MeKengies, Hick, Foster, Tins, Wigan, McKen, Moswer among others.旅
Fragmentary OCR lists persons connected to Carnarvon taxi service including Meath B Magshaw and J Newby with several surnames. No clear event or dates emerge. text appears to be a damaged roster or notice naming individuals associated with the service.
The Cer athian Women’s Hockey Association game at Queen’s Park Friday saw Imperial and High School split actions with Eagles taking a 3 to 1 win. Absent regulars and replacements limited sharp play while V Steere and Street led scoring for Imperial, and Hizt School’s Champsom also found the net.
Saturday games feature WHR association squads with listed players across Grade A to C divisions. Includes McClymour Cant Wilshire Smith Palins Barker Burges Maher Criss Grigerie Cardu Steele Steere Tay lox Eyneh Akos Edwards Burchinsin Brads Moore Jan son Males Criddie Showright Arnoli Wishart Thompson Battersen ODA Wyonster Mek Phineau CridMe McConnell Whites Wetherall Berner Anderson Authebon OByrne Robson Hentersin Carter Faget
Thaekine Congis reports on Jake Woods presenting a remarkable peppermint cure claimed to soothe ailments. The piece notes local reception and details of the remedy, with mention of its potential use and public interest in the unconventional treatment.
Town clerks report on patents and postings amid municipal duties. Officials review notices and records, detailing procedural steps and upcoming deadlines affecting local governance and public postings.
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