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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1949

Page

5

Collie Coal Output DANGER OF DISLOCATION

Partial OCR fragment describes coal mines Collie output, worker strike threats, and safety concerns. Mentions miners in various mines and a prominent figure Mr Schamnen discussing feasibility of continued work. Indicates potential stoppage and production risk with mention of petrol shortages and weather conditions.

Collie Suace Shayne LEVIS Brekion Grittin Card Wytern Mines Has Trem Eeybeer Mr Schamnen Cari Moat Creminl Dillon Steyn Otauy Rreken Ie Ehnipman Phe Pea

Six Political Parties in New South Wales

Six parties in New South Wales will vote at the preliminary flame in December. They are Australian Labor Liberal Party Communist Party and Free Labour Party. The Free Labour Party will not contest seats in the House of Representatives and focuses on a team of free trades. It advocates three freedoms including freedom of exchange and freedom to elect.

Sydney New South Wales Labor Comitey Burts Tame Jaber Comnunist Varty Freeoy Barty Freehin House of Representatives Benne Shrer

Prime Minister Supports Incentive Payments Policy

Canberra September 24 The decision by the ACT Congress on incentive payments sees Prime Minister H. J. Chifley reaffirm his support. He notes a utilitarian approach and emphasizes the opposition’s stance as a benchmark while urging continued backing for the policy.

Canberra Congress Dy J. Chifley Itt Hom Rts Akemaies Lbg

Labor Budget Lacks Window Dressing in Australia

London reports that Labor's latest budget avoids showy tax giveaways or bold promises. Prime Minister Chifley is not using the budget to court an election edge, instead pursuing what Melbourne sources call a cautious, economy-focused plan. The budget emphasizes fiscal prudence over aggressive electoral signals.

London Chifley Keenomiat Melbourne Commonwealth

Pilot Fractures Leg In North Italy Emergency Landing

Royal Air Force Vampire jets made emergency landings in northern Italy near Milan after a leg fracture forced a parachute evacuation. The incident left no serious injuries beyond the pilot’s broken leg, with planes landing safely and officials reporting no further danger.

Italy Howe Senumber Royal Air Force Hanlin Mberclang Cabomt Milan Tatlan Malta

Fatal Aircraft Accident Montreal September 3

A Montreal air disaster on September 3 involved a Wright type aircraft that broke apart after takeoff. Rescue teams transported survivors and noted extensive damage. investigators search for precise cause and recovery of bodies at the crash site near the hospital.

Metropolitan Racing Meeting at Belmont Park Purses

A fragmented report lists six furlong races at Belmont and Melbourne, detailing Korspel purses, horses, weights, and odds. It notes winners, contingents, and betting returns across divisions, with entries including Hem Myxet Wits, Jestlng, River Glory, and Royal Merton among others.

Korbel Treffone Vereen Hem Myxet Wits TM Prati Manel Main Royal Jestlng Met Wile Ghorsitele BI Aewthete Belair River Glory Winne Loch Baw Jamis Stir Ts Gaytheon Mine Avis Kitty Osbea Third Drie Watajak Agrilela Keysdite Royal Merton Chinktam

Geraldton team to tour Collie and Bunbury for matches and tours

The Geraldton football team selects a squad of players and officials to travel by omnibus to Collie and Bunbury for training and exhibition matches. They will be hosted by local associations, attend a high tea, and participate in social events before moving on to Perth after a two day stop in the south west. The roster lists captains, officials, and travelling party with a timetable from Friday to Tuesday October 4th.

Gerabiton Tate Collie Bunbury Tym Wil Geraldton National Football Association UY Geraldtot Recreation Geraklion Mertly Tw'elock jArelve Collie Football Association Garaldton Sumiay Collie Football Assolution Ani Coliie W. Logie Geraldton Banbury Perth Metropolix Gerald

Devaluation Debate Echoes Across Yorkshire Rally

Mr Herbert Morrison told a Labor rally in Filey, Yorkshire that devaluation risks high unemployment and urged keeping export costs low to sustain full employment. He praised the Trade Union Congress for backing the government’s stance on devaluation and cost control.

Lemdon Coanel Herbert Morrison Romney Morrigan Tal Filey Yorkshire Morris Trade Union Congress Lesdlers

Subiaco Semi Final Thrills as West Perth Trounces Perth

West Perth defeated Perth 14 goals 13 behinds to 12 goals 15 behinds in a tense Subiaco oval WAFL semi final. West Perth led by five goals after three quarters as lemons arrived amid jubilant celebrations. Perth staged a late revival but West Perth held on to secure a place in the grand final against South Fremantle next Sunday.

Perth Weat A.n.fl Subiaco Oval Poth Alder Ds Howe South Bremantle Sudneday Yyretmlyuery Tita Gotthicht West Perth Weat Perth Gamle

Essendon Wins Premiership In Lively VFL Final

Essendon defeated Carlton by seventy three points at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Dons led 12.15 to 3.12 at halftime as Coleman notched his hundredth major, while Carlton struggled to penetrate a faster, accurate Essendon. About 10 000 spectators attended the closed doors match reported from Melbourne.

Exxendon Carlton Essendon Reseuson Coleman Dons Carlton Wully Tix Melbourne Cricket Ground JC Wax Gale

People on the Move Midland Omnibus Service

A Midland omnibus service report lists passengers who travelled between Perth and Geraldton over recent days. The names cover departures from Perth and arrivals in Geraldton, plus additional connections to Brisbane and Geruktiva, naming numerous individuals in each direction.

People On Midland Omnibus Service Midland Rtailway Company Perth Geraldson Meears G. Clifton FL Kenneds G. Martin L.green B Lee T. Lockhart J. Simmes EK. Kerod J. Johnson K. Craw- Mey Hoare X. Langan O Nell Geraldton Fridiy Mewrs Ab Manning E. Gould J. Jarchies X. Chapman H. Pitman G. Quinn J. Suthering J. Alton Medalanes W. Rourke C. Wool D. Shaw J.wriskt G. Murphy W. O'Callaghan K. Garland G. Kearney A. Georett A. Geneve Lyne G. Dean Themnen Mises Mecamia Hobie W. Frevmah W. Inman T. Jouea Norges St Wolfe Gray E. Mex Digweed E. Stewart BR. King F. Payne Fean Jemfrey M. Waren Stownet Masters T. O'Neil Ena L. Bawn Masters N. Talom G. Ariell J. Berryman Mr. Beadweil Stracke

Recent Air Travellers List from Muchtobertzua Miller Avia

A partial roster details travelers on scheduled flights between Geraldton Perth Carnarvon and surrounding legs. The Friday and Saturday listings include names of passengers such as F Carmen V Dandridge C Bellinger M Carmen N Dandridge Geraldton to Carnarvon and Perth routes with multiple travelers and accompanying passengers.

Muchtobertzua-Miller Aviaton Company Tiwived Geralton Perth Mesara F. Carmen V. Dandridge C. Bellinger Mentaimes F H. C. Anderson J. Kyle Bishop A. Eoannkdes Mra P. Nelsoun Miss W. Nelson Geraldton J. F. Longhiin I Walters Clune W. A. Wilma Geraldos Torth Mears I. Finch F. Holt W. Wratt J. Shepheard L. Pomeroy K. Henderson Misses V. Sulliven J. Hayes Kinebe

Geraldton Cycling Club elects officers for new year carnival

At a large Geraldton Cycle Club general meeting held in the Railway Institute on Wednesday night, officers were elected for the coming year. President J Northover highlighted prize money outlay last January totaling about £550 and noted £109 16s 10d remaining. The club aims to replicate past track success with a carnival planned for the New Year and thanks the medical auxiliary for substantial support.

Geraldton Railway Institute Fusio Enmubog Imbis J. Northover Jammary Egal Ft Balauer Cub J. Northerer C. W. Dornan N. Jamsson J. McKillop J. Newthover L. Evans L. McKillop Messrs B. Grey L. Bunter A. H. Mitford BR. Jansson Rimekeepers H. Edwards L. A. Bunter Mestre C W. Dornap H. Hewitt Grigsby T. Craine L. Jeffrey Mestre Th. Doolin PF. Doolan Mesars C. Millwaters H. Shaw 7. McCagh A. Ward BL Davis Getttitha

Panama Canal depth and length noted in early record

A historical note records the Panama Canal as forty miles long with a maximum depth of eighty seven feet. It mentions an early ocean passage through the canal in a dated year, reflecting then current understanding of the route and its dimensions.

Panama Canal

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