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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1950
Page
1
A reader argues wool growing is a tempor ary but vital occupation, praising farmers and condemning inflationary pressure. He reflects on rural hardship, census work, and the need for fair support while warning that excessive taxation and policy missteps threaten economic stability.
Centenary Hockey Carnival started in Geraldton with seven teams taking part. Northampton defeated Mr. Magner 4 to nil as M. Sellars scored twice. Yacht Club beat Big Bell 7 to nil with J. Thomas scoring three. Imperial and X.C.G.31 tied 1 all with goals by G. Griggs and J. Den for N.C.G.3L.
His Excellency Sir James Stitchell arrives by train from Perth to attend the Geraldton Centenary Celebrations. A large crowd gathers at the railway station as a guard of honor is formed by the 11th Infantry Battalion and the Western Command band plays the National Anthem. Sir James, with Captain J S Whitelaw and Lieutenant C M Jones, inspects the soldiers and band members alongside Mayor J McAleer.
After completing the inspection Sir James greeted several children outside the railway station. The Governor retired by the railway yard as members of HY Company of the 11/44th Infantry Battalion marched from the station through Marine Terrace, aided by Western Command Headquarters personnel. Onlookers praised the smart appearance of the unit.
At noon His Excellency attended an official luncheon in Incheon near the Geraldton Town Hall. The Governor was accompanied by an aide and staff, with Mayor J. McAleer presiding. Attendees included Major General J. Whitelaw, Captain Hows fen, Hon C. Stimpson MC, U S Consul T Hunters, and district figures A Ligan, R A Jones, and others. The gathering closed with a speech by His Excellency and a district children’s display.
A rugged seaside poem recalls Champion Bay and the African coast as sun blazes down, wind lashes eyes, and weary workers seek renewal in the beauty and bounty of Champion Ray. The verse honors endurance, sea light, and the striving of the laboring mind.
An ad from a chemist promotes a product called Beerzo Congh and Cold Medicine. It urges readers to buy bottles today at chemists and stores. The offer hints at a quick relief remedy with a questionable health claim.
Radio Theatre presents a strong lineup tonight and tomorrow featuring Every Girl Should Be Married with Cars Franchot Tone and China Lee, San Francisco with Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald, and Chicken Every Sunday. Also on the bill are Act of Violence with Jane Harlow and Robert Ryan, and a dramatic program including The Shop Out Shy Thorslag. The cast includes Derek Farr Muriel Pavlow Kathleen-Unerison and Ken per Gelifith in key roles with a focus on romantic conflict and social themes as the evening unfolds.
The small cargo vessel Kydra of the State Shipping Service is due to reach Geraldton from Fremantle around noon Thursday on its way to Port Hedland. It will depart Geraldton the same afternoon to continue north-bound via all intermediate ports.
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