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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

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Country to City Drift Failure in Laborites Policy

Post war Australia faces urban population drift from rural areas. Criticism targets the Federal Labor Government for failing to develop rural zones and to attract workers, noting census shifts and ongoing shortages in farm equipment. Authorised statement by C. Palmer, Liberal and Country League of WA.

Australia Unift Labor C. Palmer Liberal and Country League St. George's Terrace Perth

Geraldton Council Receives Engineer Surveyor Report

At a recent meeting the Geraldton Municipal Council accepted the Engineer-Building Surveyor T W Kilminster report. It details July and August work including quarrying and crushing outputs, road gravelling, new crusher plant operation, earthworks for Gertrude Street extension, rubbish site improvements, water supply completion at caravan area, and routine street maintenance and gardening efforts.

Geraldton Carson Terrace Durlacher Street Fitzgerald Street Gertrude Street State Honing Commission Huff Fount Greenwich Road Francis Street

Good for Sore Throats Woods Great Peppermint Cure

A short note highlights a peppermint remedy from Woods touted as beneficial for sore throats. It mentions its popularity among readers seeking natural relief and notes its use in homes and small apothecary traditions.

Defeat in Lords on Devaluation Policy

The Labour Government was defeated in the House of Lords by ninety three votes to twenty four over its devaluation policy. The motion, seeking support for the government’s financial plan, failed though it does not affect the government’s position as Lords hold no financial power. Viscount Hall argued hereditary peers limit Labour chances in the Lords.

Leulon House of Lords House of Coumong Commons Washington

Radio Theatre Lineup Highlights Classic Film Offerings

The Radio Theatre tonight features Slippy McGee and That Brennan Girl with a stacked night ahead. Tomorrow and Saturday screens include Dick Tracy versus Cueball and an Esther Williams musical This Time for Keeps along with Love Story’s Cornish Rhapsody and The Fugitive with Fonda and Del Rio.

Radio Theatre Slippy McGee Donald Barry Dale Evang Tom Brown Brennan Girl James Duan Mons Freeman William Marshall June Duprez Metro News Dick Tracy Ceeball Morgan Conway Ann Jerreys Cartoon Esther Williams Lauritz — Melchior Jimmy Durante Johnnie Johnston Laurite Melchior Xavier Cugat Durante Tmbrante Esther Dick ‘Tracy Morgam Conway Cueball Wis Tracey Cuelail Tess Trueheart Tess Margaret Lockwood Lissa Cornwall Hubert Rath National Symphony Orchestra Albert Hall Hubert Bath Fim

Gold Price Rise Stimulus In Kalgoorlie Afterday Inquiries

In Kalgoorlie this afternoon a surge of inquiries followed the eleven day old gold price report. Mines Department officials noted steady questions about old claims and dalma, with many requests to verify rights and potential funding before lodging applications.

Kalgoorlie Mines Department

Union Wins Test Case At Kalgoorlie Arbitration Court

The Kalgoorlie branch of the Amalgamated Engineering Union brought a case against Boulder Perseverance Mine Ltd. alleging nonpayment of overtime to Arthur W. Taylor on September 2. The company claimed a breakdown and entitled Taylor to time and a half for Sunday work and double time as asserted by the Union. The court ruled against Boulder Perseverance Mine Ltd.

Kalgoorlie Amalgamated Engineering Union Boulder Perseverance Mine Ltd

Badminton finals draw for Geraldton and Districts tourney

The Geraldton and Districts Badminton Association unveils the finals draw at Railway Institute tonight with events across Men and Women Handicap and Championship singles doubles and mixed. Notable matchups include J Walsh vs W Matheson in the Championship Singles and Mrs Kershaw pairing with Miss Trady in the Women’s Championship Doubles.

Geraldton and Districts Badminton Association Railway Institute N. Culin L. Green Mrs. Walsh Misa Willock J. Walsh W. Matheson Mrs. Kershaw Mist. Brady Jeffery Calen Greer Walsh Miss Trady Mesdames Green Armstrong Kershaw Geen Smith Miss Thomas Owens Miss Wetherall

Keeps Coughs Colds at Bay Woods Great Peppermint Cure

A brief notice highlights a product touted as a peppermint cure with claims to alleviate coughs and colds. It notes its availability and promotional mentions in local ads, reflecting period health remedy usage.

Bay Woods

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