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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1920
Page
3
Parer Arrives in Darwin After Timor Landing
Lieutenant Parer and M Intosh reached Darwin at 6 22 pm aboard a smaller power craft after a voyage from Timor. They faced hardships yet landed safely as bush fires obscured the coast and crowds lined the jundi ground to greet them with cheers and welcome signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loeus
Parer
M'Intosh
Broiod
Australa
Darwin
Ross Smith
Jase
Dicwin
Timor Laland
Hee
Parop
General Monash proposal and sailor relief funds raise town concerns
The town discusses General Sir John Monash appointment and wartime supply pledges while sailorees receive books and aid. City events cover education staffing, hospital funding, Cheques at Treasury and street clubs. Hopes rise for Morwell electricity and new relief measures for labor and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwiter
Hve
Prize Offered for Best Name for Torbay Children’s Home
A geneticman claims the Mayor’s plan to avoid clashing with Cot tage by the Sea prompts a prize of £10 for the best original name for Torbay seaside home for Protestant Orphanage children. Entries must include sender’s full name and address. Donations flow in, including £12 from Master Frank Wilcox and contributions from Mr. A Williams and others. A sale of flowers from Mount Moriac contributor Mrs Harvey aids the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenscliff
G. M. Hitchcock
Torfbay
Vibe
Lie Niunesmd
Particwlere
Washington
Queenehill
Wolf-Renial
Furnix
Vester
Frank Wilcox
Mix
Harvey
Mount Moriac
Gala Day plans for Kitchener Memorial Hospital drive
Organizers including Mrs C Myers and A D L Laew an promote Gala Day for the Kitchener Memorial Hospital with events at Palais de danse and school efforts across Geelong district. Officials report registrations, concerts, dances and stalls to raise funds while teachers discuss support and a possible afternoon gathering at Jordan College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varius
Gaia Day
City Hall
Av Bun
Amie
Cowling Ana
Schowls
Jordon College
F. Tate
Ridwention
Schowls’ Backiburions
Tate
Munworthine Thes
Water and Sewerage Trust
Kitchener Memorial Hospital
R.A. Ene Wor
R.ic. Robertson
Peace Loan meeting to be held in Geelong
A telegram from the Mayor of Melbourne and the State Apyeaniser for the Second Peace Loan says they will arrive in Geelong today at 4 pm to attend a Peace Loan meeting at City Hall. The notice also mentions changes in railway and repatriation staff and returns to Australia of Capt. Dew and Mr. Murrays transfer dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tward
Melbourne
G. Aukucu
Geelong
J. F. Kerley
Mer. T. J. Cox
A Kerley
H.R. Dew
J. Dew
Australia
Arvieto
Fremantle
Dew
British Army Medical Service
Geo. Murray
Murray
Mel
R. Murray
Bourne
R. J. Avard
Nabeal
Elie
Keene
Chaos in Parliament Highlights Labor Party Grievances
In a heated session at the House of Representatives Labor voices accused the party of blocking government motions. Speaker outlines divisions and the costly impact of procedural delays as reforms under consideration seek to streamline disputes and curb strike-led paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tragelant Ericicusm
Labo
Lds House of Representatives
Ed. Mh.ister
Shela Ml
Ramet
Labor Party
Lilver
Ryan
Poarty
Ming
Lister
Poultice Service Administration
Pathe Service
Ranunkind
Akei
Guetta
Abel
Mr. Daster
Prlaise
Deederaul Parliamient
Mivenonan
Abo
Lawen
Vootaria
WLN
Wranch
GE England
Vlage
Jehener
Camberwell Girls Visit Geelong Salvation Army Concert
A Camberwell girls concert party performed at Salvation Army Hall Malop Street Geelong. Staff Captain Wellington opened the event and Alderman H Hitchcock praised the Army’s work while donating £20. The programme included songs drills and recitations reflecting the charity’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camberwell
Iurls
Geelong
Salvation Army
Malop Street
Wellington
Rtg
Geelang
Ald
H. Hitchcock
Australia
Allies and Poles Consult on War Aims Near Lemberg
Warsaw reports Allied diplomacy with Polish leaders over armistice terms and immediate security measures. British troops and munitions are anticipated. transport cargoes like rifles arrive at Danzi g but await issue. Front lines see mobilization efforts as Bolsheviks influence and Lithuanian administrations shift near Wilno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Antonio
London Times
Warsaw
Lemberg
Gralieia
Tritan
Danzig
Poland
Pros
Camumanie
Kowan
Suwalka
Wilna
Loman
Meest-Batersk
Cork Examiner raid and Cork unrest amid curfew shocks
Reports from Cork describe a raid on the Cork Examiner offices as a large military party moved through streets with machine guns parked outside. Earlier, Cork and other towns faced bombings, shattered shop windows, and clashes as Sinn Fein claimed troops avenged wounded comrades. A milk cart driver found a killed youth near Drumcollagher, tied hands behind, likely executed by Sinn Feiners. Additional clashes were alleged in Tipperary after ambushes as troops sought retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ieperta
Iron Ireland
Cork
Sinn
Drum‘eolligher
Limerick
Clunmore
Tipperary
Qola
London Times
Treland
Dublin
Bolshevik Offensive Renewed Amid Global War News
Describes renewed Bolshevik aggression with reports of battles across Europe includes Polish forces and German positions. Mentions Danes forced to retreat and mentions ter Hew and other locations with strategic moves and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter Laeisson
Ormirides
Vatican Declines to Comment on Interventions
The Vatican remains neutral while addressing reports and queries about various interventions. A spokesman indicated no official stance on contested issues, emphasizing a cautious approach and avoiding public denouncement or endorsement.
Polish Armistice Talks Drive Warsaw Fronts to Tense Standoff
Reports say the Polish armistice delegation led by General Romer has gone to the front as talks with the Bolsheviks remain unconfirmed. France fears German forces may permit a transfer of troops toward Warsaw via East Prussia as frontier forces fraternize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamla
Accon
Reuter
Lily Londihie
Hrestian
Ibeba
Knisstiorl
Hwest
Ceti
Fromeriliter
Tie Hentern
Promotis Wiese
Dea
Cine Percy
Fastepn
Entente
Paris
Warsaw
Greeley
Romer
France
Germany
AL Lonstein
East Prussia
Conscription in Germany stirred uproar in parliament
Report on heated debates in the Reichstag over military service with ministers and party members clashing. The session featured noisy protests and calls from the opposition as government leaders argued for conscription measures.
East Middle issues cloud a tense regional scene
A scrambled report depicts a shifting Middle East situation with references to leaders, military figures, and alliances. Names like Field-Marshal Al-Seaby and Nault Pasha appear amid mentions of Damascus, Logenetisse, and Galithea as potential flashpoints. The piece hints at growing unrest and possible broader conflict in the eastern countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August St. Tape
Westies
Lawerdls
Mrs Asquith’s Early Life From Memoir Teases Romance
In a London cable dispatch Mrs Margaret Assquill details early life memories for the Sunday Vines. She recalls a first engagement that failed after her mother urged marriage and a disapprovingly rake-like lover who was forbidden the house. The tale includes a hunter-seller, a grey-haired return, and a churchman interruption during a dance speaking of propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Margaret Assquill
Sarge
Peace With Afghans Favoring India Deal Hesitates
London reports the Amir of Afghanistan leans toward a rapprochement with India after talks in Mussoorie and Calcutta. British observers cite cautious optimism as the Kabul delegation returns with the imperative to balance oriental complexities in any accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
London
Ashun Delewales
Kabul
Musseoite
Afghanistan
India
Birth rates rise in most Australian states
The federal treasurer Sir Cook reports a July maternity figure rising across New South Wales and other states with Western Australia excluded. Yearly figures cover 1920s, 1980s, and 1979 to 1981 intervals showing varied births in New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Tasmania and Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surduscpl Cook
Thie Gommeariwealti
Western Australia
New South Wales
Wietorm
Ysun
Shell
Queensland
Revenue Up 40 Percent From July 1919
Customs revenue for last month shows a 40 percent increase over July 1919 according to figures provided by the Federal Treasurer yesterday.
Canadian yachtsman challenges America Cup entry
Vancouver a Canadian yachtsman Alex Ross has issued a challenge for the America Cup. The proposal seeks Nova Scotia hosting and two prize fishermen as backers. Commodore Jarvis of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club is expected to skipper if accepted. Ross turned down several million offers to fund the project as part of a national endeavor. The New York Club has not yet replied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
Vancouver
Alex Ross
Fortier
Canaan
Nova Scotia
Amd
York Club
Trade Slump in England Impacts Cotton Industry Optimism Lingers
The piece notes a broad downturn in English industries including engineering as high raw material costs and production expenses curb output. It cites the Times signal that prices may remain high, with cautious hope for continued cotton sector resilience amid talks on global trade and potential price stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Lemdon
Pemgha
London
Accurelitn
Berndford Anibarkers
Petis
Aden Bes Patna
Ain Earls
Ford Weliewim
Seth
Leaders to discuss foreign policy amid European tensions
Reports from centers across India note quiet operation of reforms as the Viceroy reports progress. Lloyd George and Giolitti plan talks in mid August on policies affecting Britain and Italy. The Times remarks on Lloyd George's stance at Geneva. A July meeting at Cannon Street Hotel gathered 154 youths for swimming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
Varius
Lndi
Bertal
Ghondi
Kassert-Hind
Wiscount Hardinge
Lloyd George
England
Signor Giolitti
Italy
London
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Culump. Education Department
Ald Ho Hitcbcock
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Kear
Feuneh Medames Moreton
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FQ White
Julian
Meee
Tiekman Webster
Giriffiths
Lomein Farks
Mewar
Wel Wosner
BO Hatwich
Growdale Seoseloul
Cony Ptate School
Wanbtun-Sireet
Hoenn
Cousens
Molotyre A. Mastin
Winetonsipeth
Batt Po
Heer
Gordonm College
Fo Tate
Hlelomg West Benefit Club
Geely Wet Benefit Club
Kitebees Memoral Committee
Geekoust
Cullee- Ges
Ithe
Ely
Furies
Irus
Parke
Kibh
H W. Buckland
E Watesn
J. Heio
O'Loughbia
Gure Frier
Hstow Bell
Assuranee Co
Tasmania
Wheesw
Perth
Roy
Felerde
Edna
Cry Coupe
Dfam
Nationa Falraton
Ponte
Masmic Hall
Sas
Beals
Sutton's
Mvesdames
C. Myers
A. D L. Laewan
Hed Crus
Palais de Dase
Gidaas
J. F. Horsley
Plownts
Geelong College
Pete
College Oval
Christ Church Women’s Guild
C. K. Cole
Gcamberwell
Mayor
Martin
Ery
Cine Parade
Tyree
Cork “Examiner
Vatican
Cine Hope
Mantiy
Osanday
Sitoes
Vulture
Reighstag
Gearian National Works
Peoples
Howlistas
Seca
Thrace
Mrs Asquith
Satie
Ali
de Phuket
Fiture
Jd Wae
General Cables
Great Winter Sale
Whitt
Vie
Ar Ag
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Uspork
CORIO
Mercer
Union Crimean
Bright & Hitchcocks
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