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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered personal names and terms with unclear connections. It mentions Jay, Ve, Hise, Eger, Wag, Ira, Wink, Bat, Spawned, Virinee, and various partial phrases, yielding no coherent event or context.
The Geelong area discusses a proposed bowling tournament to boost membership and attendance, with potential Melbourne support and financials. Flooding on the northern footpath prompts cleanup efforts and new drainage measures to protect pedestrian routes.
Geelong saved the win against Feon dea at the Oval on Saturday but the close brought a melee. A player struck as he left the field and Donnelly was later charged for striking Thomas. Police dispersed a hostile crowd as players left the arena.
The region celebrates the completed Russell's Bridge over the Moorabool River with an official opening by the Leader of Public Works Mr Clarke on Tuesday August 31. Invitations go to parliamentary patrons and councilors, with ceremonies midday and a subsequent luncheon. Shipping news notes Hexham cargo, Port of Melbourne routing, and local police updates include a town-wide language incident, a court fine, factory regulations, and community notices on training and charity events.
The article argues Geelong Hospital buildings are decaying with years of neglect. It details facade removal, cramped operating theatres, and makeshift wards, noting overcrowding and space limits hamper modern care and safety. Plans favor extending the site with a new Kitchener Memorial Hospital to serve the district.
The article notes obituaries for William Arthur Akiton, a former Vic torian diver, and outlines tributes from the Royal Agricultural Society. It lists various regional appointments and honors, including G H Kemp’s potential Queensland board chair role and Justice and policing updates. Rev Robt Bayles appeared at Geelong churches, with afternoon duties at Yarra Street and Shenton Methodist churches.
A Commonwealth mandate tour is planned to depart Sydney around August 8 with about 35 stops. The route lists worship services and visits to Babel, Lo Moreaby, and related destinations as part of the Pacific mission.
A Geelong Catholic protest meeting adopted a resolution opposing the arrest and removal of Archbishop Mannix from a Melbourne port to a British ship. The motion, moved by Tom Carey and backed by Catholic leaders, denounced government interference with his liberty and urged solidarity with Catholics worldwide.
A garbled dispatch reports Archbishop Hughes and Australian bishops discussing wartime limits and attitudes. References to Mr Manix's speeches, Vietmien policy, and a personal message to Dr Mannix's mother are included in a confusing narrative from Ur Milamix and Australian outlets.
Residents and organizers plan a hospital charity gala with stalls and a charitable sale. Dr. C. F. Palmer presides at the meeting, noting proceeds support the hospital and Cross appeal, with a Wattle Day market event and a Vurro street sweets stall in Moorabool Street. Special guests and local committees coordinate registrations and processions for Friday October 22.
The Geelong Committees consider that many residents and those in the vicinity are unaware of easy subscription methods for large or small sums. They propose a short memorandum to allocate funds for land and livestock for returning soldiers, with government securities backing commitments. Wealthier donors must pay upfront, while wage earners face bond-based security requirements.
August Idth dispatch reports the American note to Russia as Swiss and indicates the Wilson Government stands fully in accord with any peace terms Russia presents. The text asserts sincerity and good faith in pursuing honor in negotiations amidst tense international dialogue.
A dispatch reports Ulster activists, led by prominent figures, form a new party favoring Dominion home rule. Delegates express willingness to unite with Liberal and Conservative elements, seeking a broad Irish settlement. Lloyd George meets allies as delegates push for a unified stance before key talks.
Fragmentary text references Sir Edward Carson and political support in London during August. The garbled lines mention a debate over a port clasts project and various individuals such as Lettie Fl and Peter Weten, with unclear connections and repeated misspellings. The passage lacks coherent events or outcomes.
An article quotes Ludendorff discussing Germany’s position in the Russo Polish context and the Franco British alignment against Berlin. He argues Germany is too weak to defend neutrality, endorsing a possible rapproachment with Russia though skepticism remains about Bolshevik ties.
London August 14. A Lambeth Conference resolution to press for the League of Nations and immediate action calls for Germany’s admission and broader inclusion. It condemns prejudice that harms European reconciliation and warns against extremists and division within the church.
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