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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1920
Page
6
The Geelong community's South Haven region and Victoria's assembly discuss a yacht for Tasmania, cadet trainings, and local sport and cultural events. The report records a string of committee actions, race plans, and municipal matters affecting youth, infrastructure, and public committees.
The article discusses prohibition ideas in America and Australia, noting liquor limits and potential shifts in policy. It also covers chess teaching at the YMCA, a Geelong boys’ orphanage program with sports, a charity fair, and local travel notes includingGeelong and Anglesea visits with community road improvements.
Local notes recount certificates from the London College of Music for pupils of Mrs Marks, a Melbourne football meet between Geelong Grammar and Melbourne schools, charity lectures by North African veterans at Geelong Theatre, and a branch meeting of the AWN League with new vice-presidents. Also announced are farm college veranda offers, dental undertakings by Mr W A Cook, and a sale of cards and stationery at Thecker's.
Kitchener Memorial Hospital prepares for Wattle Day celebrations on August 1 with Gala Day activities. Promoters will receive official worker badges on Monday for fund raising, while bands from the Bawa Australia Laval Brigade and St Augustine's Orphanage anticipate performances. Belmont residents form a committee with Rev. F Parsons as president to coordinate a campaign led by secretary Mr Wartal. A hall program linked to Geelong College aims for an earlier date, now set for September 17 and September 10. A charity picture night by Bright and Hetchcock’s Pay Ltd is planned for September with tickets selling well. Registration numbers and committees are listed for several local church and municipal groups.
A telegram from Al Walls of the Coal and Shale Miners Union asks the Prime Minister to receive top union representatives and set a meeting with employers within four days. The Coal Federation conference supports action if the PM fails to convene, threatening future steps.
Polish born Landen Wertheim aged 38 dies in an English asylum after the Kennedys in 114 era drama. Wertheim, a fashionably dressed socialite and pianist, was linked to a German espionage case with Kowlands. Rowlands was executed in the Tower and Wertheim sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Wertheim's death is reported as catalyst for public reaction.
The South Barwonshire Council luncheon honored retiring members Dr. White Mrs. Hirst and Wat Yon. Cr. Hirt and Blyth signaled plans to seek re election. Dr. Watson reflected on long partnership and wished councillors success in Parliament and on Public Works Committees.
A Bulletin notes a developing story about the Australian Wheat Board and a South Australian figure. The fragment mentions acclimation, backers, and an unidentified improvement during the week. Further details are unclear due to incomplete text.
Reports from London indicate heightened Polish tensions with all naval leave canceled. The Daily Express notes possible volunteer mobilization, while the Daily Mail cites Soviet resistance and Red Army actions. The Evening News mentions plans for deployment to Poland and measures to fund defense, as Cabinet decisions solidify mobilization steps.
Fragmented report describes British Prime Minister and Soviet representative Kamenev in London with hints of a telegram exchange. It notes tensions between Poland and Russia, calls for decisive action, and mentions potential military or diplomatic steps if the Soviets take advantage of the situation.
In London August discussions centering on Ireland restore and pass the restoration of order after unrest. Bonar Law backs the guillotine motion with debates over the emergency powers and court procedures while Asquith and other Liberals oppose or modify measures.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Dominion Home Rule issue tied to reservations and a deputation. The text references a London based service, a conference, and a draft constitution process with figures like Croker and Bisatal, outlining debates on dominion status and constitutional framing.
Reported by Heuter Paris dispatches note French batteries ready and Hungarian Romanian troops poised to assist Poland. Correspondents warn Hungary’s moves could trigger compensation demands on Slovakia’s northeast frontier. Former Polish president Paderewski voices doubt while Lloyd George faces differing parliamentary views.
Fragmented text references General Cables and British and Western interests contending over a cable project. Mentions Chicago, South America, Harbadow Brazil area, and a public tension between Western unions and British influence. Describes telegraphy and press concerns as authorities seek control over a new cable route.
The piece denounces Democratic outlines for the American presidency as pushing for a separate peace with Germany. It argues such a move would derail Allied victory and undermine wartime sacrifice, warning that Harding’s plan would trade diplomacy for dishonesty and risk renewed conflict with Germany.
The Prine Mimister moved to amend the Commonwealth Arbitration Act so courts can vary or set aside awards under abnormal circumstances affecting justice. It forbids lockouts or strikes by those bound to awards, with a £1000 penalty. Employers may face £50 fines if they discriminate against employees for seeking better conditions.
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