League's Economy Campaign Led by Senator Miller
Geneva report on the Geneva Assembly shows friction in the financial commission over lavish expenditures. Senator Millen leads the economy faction seeking cost cuts and budget scrutiny, with plans to reallocate and audit Secretariat General funds. A proposal to adjust apportionment and expenses targets annual Commonwealth savings of £92.00.
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United Service
Geneva
Geneva Assembly
Financial Commission
Millen
Fzhi
Ecanemiste Bare
Crachme
Tecretariat-Cieneral
Budset
Benater Millen
Lee
Japs warn missionaries to cease meddling or leave
The Japanese military command in Manchuria warned Canadian and British missionaries to abandon anti-Japanese activities or leave. The letter, responding to complaints of slaughter and church burnings in Chien-tae, admits burning churches and schools but denies killings without trial, framing the unrest as suppression of insurgents.
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United Services
Tokio
Waruin
Maehuria
Ir. Mansfield
Presbyterian
Seoul
Tiniops
Chien-tae
Manchiuri
Hung-chun
Manchuria
Innis
Franco British Alliance Gains Support in Manchester Speech
Lord Derby, former Ambassador at Paris, urged a Franco British alliance as the world’s best peace safeguard in a Manchester welcome home speech. He argued such an alliance could have prevented the great war and would deter future conflicts. He claimed France was not militarist or aggressive and joint cooperation is Europe’s foundation for peace.
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London
Lord Derby
ST. Marys
Marr
Ss. Corrs
Jesus
Churgo
Sirrow
Chiria
Fierce Gales in Britain Cause Loss of Life and Damage
Strong winds reached seventy miles per hour across Britain disrupting ships and coastlines. The lifeboat Rasscolyn was lost in Carnarvon Bay with five crew drowned, including the coxswain. Manchester Markpool Strabane and Middleborough reported damage and casualties while Mersey shipping was halted and a Belfase wall collapsed.
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Reuter
London
Cansleavor
Rasscolyn
Carnarvon Bay
Eeals
Manchester
Markpool
Strabane
Middleborough
Mersey
Belfase
Willing
Prince May Ride Kinlark At March Imperial Races
The Prince of Wales backs Kinlark a British owned Australian horse to ride at mile races in Longdown in March. Kinlark rests at Bitchley district stables under rough riders and remains in a nervous condition after the journey, making him barely fit for riding at present.
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United Service
London
the Sunday Express
Prince of Wales
Kinlark
Milliary
Bitchley
Anyvane
Kipling Poem Lawsuit Granted Injunction
London December 3 Redyard Kipling was plaintiff seeking to restrain patent medicine owners in an advertisement from using Kipling’s poem. Defense objected that no Kipling poem existed in the verses cited. The court granted the injunction.
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Reuter
London
Redyard Ripling
Maine
Kipling
Kiplinyr
World News Echoes From The Garden Of Gethsemane
Excavators in the Garden of Gethsemane uncover remains of a mediseum and a fourth century church with identifiable features. The Weoentander Gazette reports the Meat Trust expanding global influence, with a foothold in Australia and New Zealand, as prices and power shift worldwide. A Paris telegram notes a mysterious plague in the Senate, while mobile ambulances are readied. British famine relief appeals reach India via the Princes and peoples. Lord Chelmsford cites England’s hope for swift aid. The piece also mentions debates on dreams and the unconscious, and a Japanese opium smuggling network unearthed in Honolulu with divers recovering hundreds of ling of opium. A Berlin telegram reports astral cruiser construction and party tensions involving the Rees and others.
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Reuter
Gethemane
Weoentander Gazette
Meat Trust
Australis
New Zealand
Gazette
Viceroy
Pekin
India
Lord Chelmsford
North
England
Honolulu
Berlin
Rees
Allied Premiers to meet in Paris on Greek question
A likely conference among Allied Premiers in Paris is reported as necessary to resolve the Greek question. British, French and Italian conformees want to know Greece’s decision before deciding steps toward lasting peace. Allies protest a Greek government action issuing 32,0001) men in new currency without allied consent.
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Benier
Paris
Llnyd George
Greece
Russia's Population Decline and Trade Talks Reported
A preliminary census shows a 10 percent population drop in Russia due to birth rate decline and typhus. Moscow down 45 percent and Petrograd 70 percent. An Anglo-French-Italian delegation discussed resuming trade with Russia. Anti Bolshevik Balchovitch strengthens Red opposition with a reinforced army as Moscow reports Annenia proclaims a Soviet republic.
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Russia
Moscow
Petrograd
Balchovitch
Annenia
Geelong Theatre Screens Treasure Island and Other Works
A Geelong page notes Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island adapted for the screen with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver among characters. Also listed are screenings of Young Wanthorp and The Garage, with bookings via Allen’s or phone 1831, plus What Happened to Jane at His Majesty’s Theatre and a sacred concert by the Geelong West Municipal Band raising funds at the park.
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Kingdom Come
Jaex
Wilf
Comberkand
Linx
Kos
Melissy
Mas Reargt
Cisd
Geelong
Aliss Kathleen Gill
Geelong Theatre
Iigut Lon
Artis
Partcular
Ole Amother
Miss Gil
Pardey
Campens
Colac
Torquay
Fatty” Arbuckle
Allen’s
Jane
Hig Majesty's Theatre
Ed Thund* Duggan
Horace Hoodwith
Australia
Geelong West Municipal Band
Freckles and tan skin promised by DERMAX sample
An advertisement touts DERMAX as a skin cream that claims to improve freckled, browned, and sallow skin. It promises dramatic facial transformations for women, suggesting many have achieved clear, youthful complexions and lasting happiness through the product.
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Sim
Dermaxk
Eaphiie
Detmax
Dermax
Dermak
Chive
Mery
Noes
Advent sermons and Bible displays at Aberdeen Street Baptist
The report notes Advent sermons by Rev Corrs stressing humility and Christmas prep, alongside Aberdeen Street Baptist displaying Bible varieties with old and rare volumes. It mentions a Geneva Bible and Braille Bible, plus a Salvation Army open air mission led by Commandant Kuiller with musical accompaniment and a missing podium step.
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Aberdeen-Street Baptists
Aberdeen Street Baptist
Bhaw
Dbeidsh
Porejen Ribol Society
Seeley
Hibls
Chris
Ag 16
Geelong
G. F. Walter
Priit
Coverdale
Geneva
James
Norman Day
Ami Wesses
Sue
Wlnd
Opea-Alr Wission
kKuiler
Salvation Anur
Melopstreet
Arveld Wengarth
Miss Butler
T. Moneey
Pre
Tha D. W. Smith
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Ube
Butler
Water and Sewerage Works Tender Plans North Geelong
North Geelong and Lovely Bank area water mains sewerage upgrade under state trust. 465 tons of 16 inch cast iron pipes to be reused, tenders invited from cartage firms and plumbers for house connections. Negotiations aim to transfer sanitary services by December. A deputation will seek ministerial action to delay enforcing the act.
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Geelong
Lovely Bank
West Geelong
Carters
Jas
Chinese Herbalist Robbed of 1400 Pounds in Ku Street
Kwong Sue Duk a Chinese herbalist and his family reported to Criminal Invenuation that three men assaulted him and robbed £1400 last week. Detectives conducted a search but the perpetrators were not named. Duk promised repayment and pressed authorities to pursue the case.
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Kwong Sue Duk
Ku Street
W. Son
Little Daughter
Trial of Putt Bibros and Pierce Brothers Charged with Murder
Henry and James Pierce remain incarcerated in gaol awaiting trial for the wilful murder of David Davidson at St Wilda on Melbourne Cup Day. The trial is set for Thursday next with Brennan and Shelton leading the defence.
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Henry
James Pierce
Dr. Cole
David Davidson
St. Wilda
J. T. C. Brennan
B. Fogarty
the Zee
H. Shelton
T. B
Kalgoorlie Election Rivalry Intensifies In December Vote
Federal circles monitor Kalgoorlie contest on December 18 as Mahon seeks re election with a strong Irish question impact. Pearce expected to back Foley may backfire by uniting Labor across pro Irish and Finch Orange tensions, potentially widening Mahon’s margin if Irish sentiment shifts to boost turnout.
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Kalgoorlie
Mahon
Tome Spk
Trish
Pearce
George Foley
Leaderville
Feontor Pearce
Ficht
Arny Clotters
Maken
Ireland
Ruphirs
Police Notes From Geelong Court and Transit Frauds
Police report thinly detailed cases involving a famous robbery and larceny during transit. Two trials loom at the December General Sessions and County Court in Geelong with settlements likely in both cases. High level police and executive note a holiday season hearing at Lorne and ongoing inquiries into a failed money transfer to Geelong station.
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Waddart
Parker
Mearnbugha Treer
Poliowiy
Vestdenes
Volice
Lorne
Wuedowtadey
Geelong
South Germong
County Coun
Ludlow Agsam Thompson Kemp
Yeats Zold
Pod Bresel
Contana
Lynch v. Eistedt
Reesiel
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Dental Board OF Victoria
Pakingten and
Autunga Sts
Police News
Tippett’s
Geeloxg West
Twliday
Tippett
Avitehl
Trotter
Lery
Santa Claus
Tsing
Children’s Book Week
Star Store
Agur
Griffiths
Star Book Store
C. E. Charity
Malop-St
A. B. Chapman Hardware & Crockery Store
Ryrie Street
Carecopadtaen Morons
Mats Roca
Tiilussat Sa Gaemser
Cee Dole
Oakland
Moser
A. & V. Margetts
Moran & Cato's
Malop.street
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