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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 30, 1922

Page

4

Dunant and the Birth of the Red Cross in Geneva

Henri Dunant’s advocacy led to the 1863 Geneva Conference and the creation of the Geneva International Committee. Delegates from fourteen governments backed neutral medic military aid and the red cross emblem, laying the groundwork for a 1864 international pact protecting war wounded and care providers.

Dunant Europe Keneva Sluke Dresden Saxony Napoleon III Vieni Archduke Bulwer Bine Haere Knights of St. John Switeerland Monsieur Dunant Venevese Bene Volant Society Genevess International Dufour Ay Dunant Ax Bot Geneva Baden Belgium Denmark Spain France Hesse Garmatadt Italy Netherlands Portugal Prussia Wurtemberg

Red Cross founder saved through war despite poverty

An account traces Henry Dunant through the Geneva conventions influence from 1863 to his later years. It notes his pivotal role in establishing Red Cross norms, endorsements by France and other states, and his later decline into obscurity while continuing clerical work and journalism.

Fravce Geneva Brussels Austria Kuniggrata William Prussia Dunant Queer Angusta Red Cross Lim Bohemia Berlin Royal Tually Duhoot Queen August London Theo Stuttgart Pastor Wagner Heiden Lake Constance Lindenbuhl Trogen

Island of St Kilda Seeks Quiet Final Spring Farewell

Britain’s loneliest outpost St Kilda ends seasonal tours and will be isolated until May. Seventy eight residents remain content in the harsh island life, with the Government wireless station dating from 1914 never replaced. A 100000 mile air mail journey across Western Australia concludes the present trip.

Britain St. Kilda Harrig Hebrides Western Australia

Editorial policy statement sets public interest focus

The paper declares a straight course pursuing the public interest and will not entertain private matters. Columns are for ventilation of public issues and any content veering toward private concerns will be removed.

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