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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
4
Fragmented report outlines Geelong council debates over church matters, Barwon parish plans, and relief for community groups. It mentions meetings, notices, and proposed actions amid a flurry of local governance and church activity.
A motion was carried by the Soldiers' Imperial League to ban wholesale provision of intoxicants during demobilisation. The resolution states it is in the best interests of returned soldiers to prohibit ale and wine sales in the declared period.
Wallington reports the Liquor Bill passed proposing a national referendum likely in April on whether to continue prohibition with compensation or adopt zero tolerance with state control. An absolute majority would settle issues of continuation or prohibition and state purchase and control. In Scray Dr J Ramsey Webb reports a house break in with shares war bonds jewellery and £35 cash stolen, total value £478 0s 0d, from an ante which opened with a key from a writing desk found open.
Geelong's parishioners and choral groups convened to organize a village wide event for the twenty third anniversary of an 1743 Hanoverian victory. Rev E Wedive dy proposed a children's demonstration while Rev C Wragear urged Handel and Toccata pieces with full choir and orchestra. The plan emphasizes a Te Deum and commission of a grand performance echoing royal era music.
A garbled 1920s style notices page mentions Mr J and MW with family, plans to attend Gestlong on Monday, and several local figures including Ma lord of Goaloas West Gro. Mordandy and Mrs Moreisad. It notes a large recruiting drive in Cor with 300 men enlisted, a lecture on experiments, Rev C Kingeley Coley as examiner to the Ghareb of ingrid Grawterr School, and upcoming accounts course in Melbourne. Also references to Ashby State school, Central College, and Broadmeadows camp push.
A farewell social was held at the Methonist Church on Thurewisv enue to mark Rev A J Horton departure to Canada. The event featured greetings from church officials, expressions of esteem from the congregation, a mutual program by choir and soloists, and a supper served by the ladies. Community members voiced best wishes for Mr Horton and his family as he begins his new ministry.
The Australian team named the Av. Australian Eleven with 15 members for a 1919 overseas touring jaunt. Major Campbell was appointed manager and treasurer. A proposal to travel to Australia by 18205 was discussed, with plans to fund the trip through the board’s authority.
A historical report notes Britain's peace stance, calling for abolition of conscription and limited shipbuilding. It cites statements by Winston Churchill and other officials, advocating imperial preferences, and referencing harsh terms for German and allied actions, amid wartime diplomacy.
The Rotars correspondent reports no power supreme for the Pope while noting President Wilson drafts of speeches at Kerk and likely a demand for disentanglement of sea power from policy. The Westminster Gazette and Standard questioned the authenticity of yesterday's dispatches from New York about Wilson’s forthcoming address.
Mr F X Merruvian presided at a university lecture on Capensha Ta and questioned whether a Loree of Nalions could be cited properly amid long histories. He quoted the Holy Alisues and warned democracy would still face strong forces, urging careful attention to history and union.
The report notes an extended armistice with Germany under a German restitution framework. Estimates of payments reach 8 to 15 million pounds while preparations for postwar terms continue. Prisoner exchanges and inquiries into war damages are mentioned as ongoing topics of discussion.
An English newspaper correspondent quotes a foreign minister in Vienna asserting Austria's future lies with Germany. Documents allegedly show Munich states foresee dismembering Serbia, while Vienna seeks alliance with Germany and anticipates a peace conference aligning with this policy.
The text reports Allied air raid losses and German retaliation claims as damages sought at the peace table. It notes State Department views on Germany gaining leverage later, with current trends toward conservatism and military restraint, while radicals fear exposure to postwar repression and salvage of radicalism.
The report notes Allied forces advancing and capturing German air fleets and planes. It questions German pilot reliability for sustained air war and mentions a potential first air surrender in history. The piece cites cables from London and Australia, with cautions on sourcing.
Civil unrest spreads across Berlin with soldiers clashing with rioters and miners striking nationwide. Reports say militias, Soviet troops, and police struggle to restore order while loot and counterdemonstrations erupt in multiple cities.
Reports from The Hague describe Allied pressure for surrender of the Kaiser and former German leaders. Premier Clemenceau returns from the conference, claiming broad agreement on Kaiser issues. Wilson's advisers say news of the tourney conference may align with President’s views. Experts note breaches of international law warrant tribunal action.
A fragmentary 1917 era despatch from Constantinople describes Allied forces entering Ukraine, frontier exchanges, and evolving control. The report notes destabilized regions, evolving lines, and conflicting claims about Russian and Ukrainian factions amid a broad wartime context.
General Pall and the French Mission bade farewell to Vis igi yesterday afternoon en route to Sydney and back to France. The guests were entertained at the Queen's Flight in Parliament House with a toast to Australia. Presentations included oil paintings and ceremonial gifts honoring the delegation.
A garbled report discusses U S Navy Department stance on submarine production and quota. It mentions President Wilson, British reactions, and a congressional movement involving Marshal Glass for Senate consideration. The piece also notes a Vancouver dispatch about reductions in personnel in the United States Navy.
Amid chaotic Telegrams from Hotrograd and Amsterdam, Bolshevik chatter about vast armies dominates reports. Kerensky voices fear of a Guriyan revolution averting Solsuuviin, while German days darken. Royal family tragedy, convent crisis, and brutal care in Charkov punctuate a grim, war-torn panorama.
Fragmented report notes Lloyd George opposition in Carnarvon with Hackson and English Review candidate vying. Mentions Irish and Kilkenny figures, probed speaker post, and a parliament with about 105 seats. women candidates rising. Also cites wartime responsibility talk and a push for an international tribunal on war crimes. Allies plan expert commission to press Central Powers to discharge the eastern front.
The government reports decision to refuse entry permits for soldiers and sailors from Australia and other nations who suffer from tuberculosis and other contagious diseases. The High Commissioner is advised that granting such permits would pose serious health risks to South Africa and its population.
A fragmented entry lists officers including Colonel G. Gox Major A. Dion Major F. L. Wise and others across various brigades and regiments. Names appear with erratic spellings and garbled affiliations, referencing Auckland and Wellington regions, M.O. roles, and battalion ties. The passage reflects honors or appointments but is unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmented report on a parliamentary motion about railway construction from Pigagil to Pine Terk and its impact on tram lines to Manxangatong. Mentions Government rollouts, burial of soldiers, and costs. references to Victoria, New South Wales, and other regions in discussing transport and wartime needs.
A Melbourne influenza scare with quarantine actions caused alarm as residents fled and officials argued over entry restrictions. After prolonged examination, the case was ruled not influenza but severe, prompting debates on policy and the impact of Spanish influenza in the region. Public health officials cite broader fears of infection spreading to religious leaders and government ministers during quarantine.
A Melbourne gathering of the Ocean Road Trust and related figures discussed new memberships and funding. Attendees included city and regional officials as well as representatives from the Land Major of Melbourne and the Country Board. The meeting approved a push for private subscriptions and state support, outlining route cinema plans and anticipated works on the Barwon and Warrnambool roads.
The scene centers on Benator Sandiner’s remarks during wartime precautions in Sydney where he claims a sermon on the Mount was censored. A Sanaa artist allegedly faced distrust over the sermon’s content, provoking laughter among the crowd as Gardiner comments on the incident.
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