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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1949
Page
2
Members of the Colle Tour party are advised of a change in the schedule. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 25 at Gitta Street, then proceed to the Recreation Ground. All party members are urged to attend the midday briefing and join the subsequent final gathering.
A fragment references a sugar packet from Veerhla's Pharmacy in Geraldton. No clear event or full details are provided beyond the brand and location.
A lengthy report on the Hague conference between the Dutch Government Indonesian Republic and the Federalist States of Indonesia outlines hopes for a mutually acceptable basis for a United States of Indonesia with self government under the Treaty. It notes delays, cautions from observers, and Dutch policy issues such as union debts and governance structure while stressing the need for decisive outcomes to avoid external pressure.
Wendy Elizabeth Savage died suddenly at Geraldton on September 20 1949, beloved granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Thomson. Dearly loved and sadly missed by daughter Margaret Watson and family, with memories of a thoughtful and kind person. Remembered by Laurie Watson, Muriel, Patricia, Nevile and Lynette.
Members of the Maylands Sub-Branch Returned Servicemen League football team arrive in Geraldton by omnibus for a weekend stay. They will play a local side, mostly lodged at Great Northern and Railway Hotels, with officials accompanying.
The Home of Peace for the Chronic Sick launched an appeal for £10,000 with a £1,000 donation from Miss Alice Lee Steere of Worth. The drive seeks funds to cover half of last year’s deficit and wage-driven costs, while expanding to meet rising needs.
The Joint Coal Board will import 30 000 tons of coal from South Africa to meet Australia’s needs by 1958. Secretary N F Stuart told the Coal Tribunal yesterday that the board aims to satisfy requirements, while Mr Gallagher of the Miners Federation seeks a 35 hour week. The tribunal weighs the claim as a tenable policy.
At Moonee Valley the Eastern States meeting produced a busy card led by the MEM Handicap for three and four year olds over one mile with Huppy Medium and Lynette among notable runners and a meaty payout. Other events included the Highweight Six Furlongs Division with True Law and Leonatus among contenders and the Pasco Handicap over one and a quarter miles with You Avisoir and Saintsbury in the field.
The Geraldton district reports a flow of visitors and retirements. Air W Dayidean, senior Inspector with the Fisherkes, Degartnest, arrived in Gerakitan on Wednesday. Mr. Power, hotel official at Mingemer, was joined by his wife after a month away. Tt. Drake, ex-mid company official, visited the Three Springs show. W. EB. Mitchell spent the weekend at Nalaranga. Me. TL. Tronadde and Mr. Ironside were noted in retirements and society visits. Mr. Pickett continues as district health inspector amid organizational changes. Mr. Pierse plans departure to Perth with Mr. Rowler to replace him in Geraldton. Mr. Menge and A. K. Melhom set sail for Fremantle aboard Kooruld how.
The District Agricultural Adviser G L Thrasell says Field Day will be held Wednesday at Chapman Research Station Nubawa. Previously weekend postponements to Perth for the Royal Show limited attendance. Officials including J Thomas Superintendent Wheat Farming and G H am Commissioner for Rail Conservation will attend. Morning session starts at 9 am with hot water provided. Attendees will see crop and forage growth, with clover leaf ground cropping increasing this year.
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