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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1949
Page
3
An Avro Anson bomber with two pilots and a wireless operator aboard disappeared after leaving East Sale. Search efforts extended across multiple towns and states as authorities confirmed receipt of the missing air crew’s message.
Police seized two bars of gold on a ship at Fremantle wharf before the Maetsuycker sailed to Singapore. Second steward Likha Mawa, 28, of the Maetsuyckee, faced charges of unlawful possession as officers from the Pershold Stolen Serection boarded the vessel. The case was remanded at the Perth Hutle Court.
In Perth a young man was arrested at Palmyra station by Sergeant G Bunt and Constable Dewi after allegedly admitting involvement in a taxi hold-up at Palmyra. He surrendered to officers and was placed in custody. police believe the hold-up may be connected to an earlier pistol incident.
A fragmented report notes concerns over a slippery footpath on Anzac Day. Residents worry repairs could reduce risk of slips for pedestrians as plans discuss a parade route and public safety measures.
The Annual Lumpers Picnic in Geraldton concluded with heavy rain and crowded scenes at Murphy’s Crossing. Geraldton Leanet organized festivities while hundreds attended. later, a truck rear-ended a saloon car near Geraldoa, causing minor damage and prompting police to divert traffic.
A highly respected town resident Mrs Mull Mary Christie died suddenly at her home on Du Oulay Street. Born in Manchester and raised in Western Australia, she moved with family to Geraldton, lived there for decades, and married at Kellerberrin. Her funeral and graveside service were held at Mekarrn Cemetery with Rev K I Halley officiating.
Passenger list from Midland Tollway Company buses between Perth and Geraldton. includes groups from Perth Saturday Geraldton units and Perth Monday as well as Twoday, with numerous passengers and accompanying ladies and misses. Names span W Irving, A Barlow, J Evans, N Tuneanson, T Skinner, G Gill, J Broad, T Clune, D A Mason, G Crocker, H Fowles, J Campbell, H Moss, J McDonald, and many others.
Geraldton Road Board appeal statement shows operations and transactions for year ended June, with notices of hotel work as Reliever Housemaid, bus schedule from Geraldton at 2.15 pm, and various sale notices for iron dropside cot, Studebaker utility, four wheel trailer, and tires. Includes financials total assets and liabilities, certification by ALF Grast and T. C. Pird, government auditor, and advertisements for Geraldton Tyre Service Pty Ltd products.
Travel notices list passengers flying between Geraldton Perth Onslow and Onslow Geraldton over Sunday Monday Tuesday with names including Langton Pepioe Cripps Fripp Teycross Dawson Forbes Symons Haenster Howe Williams Oliver White Lawrence Anderson Trigwell Rowan Bentey Perry Scott Hayes and others from Geraldton Perth Jeridon and Onslow in a dense rail-air notice.
On the final run of the current winter season's trips Tourtet aldion arrived in the town yesterday from Perth with passengers Mr and Mrs G A Kanther Mr and Mrs H W Grosche Mr and Mrs Stewart D Wishart and Head.
Geraldton to Carnarvon trip lists passengers Meesm A Stott J Hughes J Murphy Mrs J Murphy Sissel M Gines and J Murphy and Master G Murphy travel today with the Geraldton Carnarvon Taxi Service.
Fragmentary report from Durham Miners describes rescue efforts after workers became trapped. Witnesses say miners shouted for help as ventilation issues persisted. Authorities and press note delays and ongoing attempts to reach three workers believed trapped, with concerns over safety and access.
Mr A T Williams, municipal state Inspector, will depart Geraldton for Werth next Saturday to join his wife and family in the metropolitan area for a fortnight's holiday. The Wheat Farming Superintendent, the Conservation Commissioner, and the Government Entomologist arrived in Geraldton for the Chapman Research Station field day. Police constable McAvoy reports service leave and visits to cattle stations in the Murchison and Gascoyne districts. Mrs D King of Fitzgerald Street plans to join her husband in York on Friday. Mr McVea of Mace Motors Pty Ltd left Geraldton last week for the first stage of a holiday cruise to the eastern states, injuring his wrist and being hampered on departure.
Local notice reports the engagement of Skirenret Ninwy and Keith Within. Details are limited due to the fragmentary text.
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