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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
3
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Licensing courtroom to authorise hotel operations in town
In a Monday hearing the court will authorize licensing for the only hotel within miles. Residents discuss the 88 avenue of honor memorial idea while two municipal bodies govern the town. The Geelong Park Committee welcomes G. Bitchie as new representative. details show a profitable month for the park and finances moving toward reduced deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andergan
Iites
Miles
Alere
Contécian
Witley
Uiliinzs
Rickwison
Vuderpam
M Pollere’ Menorial
Orestiou - 2
Ubé Sino Eqone
Margaret’s Church
Christ Church
Murbem
Bkakdinia
G. B. Bitehie
Keremin Park
Geelong
Wirth Bros
Weer
Presbyterian Qirk’ S Liege
Tisdall
Moornboalaivet
Hitchie
Geelong Rate Reassessment and Club Christmas Evening
Progress reported on rate reassessment notices with higher valuations boosting borough revenue. Geelong Literary Club sets Saturday event at Gordon College featuring Mr W N Whidbury and Misses Dwyer Apted with Dickens Christmas Carol readings. spring program to follow in March with half yearly syllabus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inor
Mir
W. G. South
Msnr
Tateotype
Spcf
Geelong Literary Club
W. N. Whidbury
Dorthy Dwyer
Geen Apted
Geelong
Gordon College
Whidburn
Scrooge
Morley
Charles Dickens
Sewtqwh and Chilwell Fire Brigades Hold Meeting
The annual meeting records new officers and committees for the Sewtqwh and Chilwell fire brigades. Elections include President Afr. K. J. Aspinall and several officers and auxiliaries. A first aid lecture was arranged, with practice planned for early next year to raise Class A standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pavarno
Wy Ueales
G. Jones
Elving
Hardy
M'Farlane
W- Cooper
Kirby A. Maton
G. Spendlers
J. Melisha
W. Sharland
I.gunley
L. Batty
Squire
Francs
Lieut
James
Pavroo
Deay
Bricede
Tiwis
C.F.B.D
Feoche
Nealing
Ingne Pi
Bonor
State Parliament Debates Edicts and Recounts
In the Legislative Assembly last night debate centered on government policy failures including educational buildings silo projects railway rates and fish price increases. A Bendigo election recount showed misvotes rejected by the official scrutinizer and a proposed cricket tour for South Australian MPs was approved. The Premier signaled possible all night sittings to finish by December 17 with bills on profit commissions tariffs and refunds to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odacaeris
Snowhall
Bendigo
Jude
Fen
State House
Inez
Adelaide
Legislative Council Hears Housing Bill Debates And Finance Fears
The Legislative Council discussed the Housing Bill with Mr Bichaul urging safeguards and potential amendments if needed. There was concern over municipal power to borrow for housing and the impact on sickness unemployment and payments. Concerns were raised about council land resumption and a Morwell Railway Connection Bill progressed through stages as the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robineon
Bichaulsep
Comninion Va
Melbourne
Morwell
Defence Tweed Suit Lengths At Club Rooms
Fragmented lines list names such as Mesas A. Madil and T. Yates Richardson among others in a brief note. The text appears to reflect a club room discussion or attendance with partial names and initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces
Mesas
A. Madiil
T. Yates
Michardson
A Ein
Bamut
C. A. Greylind
V. Sayers
Wile Kianas
J. Connsughwu
Avowur
L. Tunch
T. Dodds
J. Scott
G. A. Comner
W. Tones
P Piannigan
W. We
H. F. Clarke
U. A. Brearley
W.brown
KL Siow
E. Dodds
Nnedy
W. BR. Payne
G. W, M'Donald
Four main event on Saturday December 18th hosted by ex-Fireman Mangfell
Reports from High Church fete note strong support and funds raised for the Presbyterian Women's Union. Adults paid a silver coin, children free, with stalls, music, and recitations boosting proceeds. Police news covers trials and a coroner's inquest into a rifle wound death at Geelong Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vite
G. Smith
Val Werner
Harvey
Muh
Blessiz
H. Groves
W. Aslme
W. Mangfell
Indies of High Church
High Church
Presbyterian Women’s Union- Airs
Maguire
OF. & Ream
Moses King and Smith
A Munk
Leelie
Stanley Jennings
Leonard Sutton
W. G Enrich
Nesverday
Herbert Joshua Hall
Ube
Geelong Hospital
Barwon Carnival plans amid weather delays and events
Local notices describe postponement of the City Band concert due to bad weather and outline upcoming Barwon Carnival and Regatta discussions. Highlights include Barwon Sports Committee meetings, a Gordon College garments exhibition, a Fathers Association gathering, and Barwon Rowing Club activities with rowing events and equipment needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoasal
Club Mussurst
Constrome Vic
Jobusteus Park
Barwon Stegattu
Iba
Ami
Fathers’ “Association
Gesjong
Gobb and
Car
Melopst
Motor Gervics
Fens Ronmung
Gedong Theatre
Premier endorses Sir John Monash on Morwell power plan
In a legislative session debate Capt Motley raised an interview in the Geelong Advertiser where Sir John Monash supported extending Morwell electricity to Geelong and Ballarat. The Premier said the government endorses the interview and will rely on Electricity Commissioners advice. He noted no immediate plan to supply power to country districts and promised a memorandum and report next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Motley
Berwon
John Monash
Schau Monash
Morwell
Geelong
Melit
Moriey
John Moenish
Melbourne
Moreel
Emerprica
Vie Provingal Press
Electricity Commissioners
Mervell
Br Mecessary
Thn Electricity Commission
Overcrowding at Ticket Windows and Abolition of Returns
In a parliamentary session Mr Weaver questioned the Minister of Railways about overcrowding at country railway stations since return tickets were abolished. Mr Barnes replied there was no evidence of widespread overcrowding related to the change, noting past fraud and revenue loss were factors in ending return tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Ranners
Polie Tekets
Mike Baller
Barnes
Guily
Isegwe
Vietoria
Atebsume
Walker
Melbourne Officials Plan Movements Amid Departures
Mayor to attend Victorian Master Drapers Association meeting in Melbourne and a subsequent annual c anner. Lord Denman project to place a tablet in Westminster Abbey abandoned for space. State Treasurer Mpherson to travel to Picland on December 27, six months away. Lawsen to act as Treasurer during absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toomorrow
Ald
H. Aitchcocks
Master Drapers' Association
Melbourne
Lord Denman
Westminster Abbey
Lord Forrest
St. Paul's Cathedral
C. ®. Wood
Geelong
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Sydney
Calonet
T. C
Ds.c
M‘phereon
Picland
Perth
Australia
Manly
Lawcen
M*pherson
Sheence
Resignation of Mr Higgins and court action
The Commonwealth Arbitration Court heard Mr Juste Dig Hyms announce his resignation from the position of President. He stated he could take no new cases and would only finish cases already begun. He plans urgent conferences under the Amending Act to meet public needs, noting Mr Starke cannot take more hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Society of Engineeri
Commonwealth Arbstusen
Howeover
Daztee Starke
Victorian mines idle amid labor dispute and court appeal
The Victorian mining districts including Wonthaggi Slack oal Morwell brown coal mines remain idle. Officials report no work likely this year despite an agreement between Prime Minister Hughes and Mr Lawson or Pic pier. The Morwell and Wonthage mines show no immediate resumption and production appears uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Prine
Lawson
Pic Pier
Isue
Morwell
Won i
Australian Wool Carry-Over Conference Opens Under Sir John Diggins
The Australian wool carry-over conference opened in Sydney at the Coral Wool Committee rooms under Sir John Diggins. Delegates discuss cash payment by the British Government to growers and the formation of a British Australian Wool Reclamation Association to control carry-over wool and pressure for imperial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral Wool Committee
John M. Diggins
Fxi
Australia
Take Cp
John Higgins
Alesers
R. Murphy
J. Mackay
Renuest Lim
John Wiggins
Geelong Farm clears will dispute over Patrick Burrington estate
The Geelong district court ruled on the Burrington estate, determining Patrick Burrington the elder had testamentary capacity when he made a will leaving annuities and property to family members. Executors were directed to manage the estate with a five percent capital fee, while concerns over Margaret Canton and Catherine Reed’s shares were addressed in the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aller
Voldod
Patrick Burrington
Geelong
Justo
Lance Loull
Tistutor
de Jett
Aids
Thomas Barragiin
Ch Anid Big
Margaret Canton
Clarks
Morris Bintacy
Gee
Bryant
Messrs
Harwood
Pincolt
Righteen
Certan
de Kennedy
Lescsiot
Lyweh
Menor
Jasice Biurther
Margaret
Suenica
Bricks Become More Expensive In Latest Market Shift
A report notes higher brick prices amid rising costs and supply constraints. Industry observers point to increased material costs and transportation delays affecting construction projects.
Lloyd George signals Irish settlement effort amid Sinn Fein talks
London December reports show Prime Minister Lloyd George and Cabinet seeking a real lasting settlement in Ireland. He confirms willingness to discuss peace proposals, with negotiations involving Sinn Fein and Labour figures noted. The Daly News cites growing hope as Downing Street and Sinn Fein consider cessation of violence and withdrawal of forces.
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Reuter
London
Mons
Af Commons
Sim Feiners
Lloyd James
Father O'lanaghan
Sinn Fein
Boomer
Flanaghan
Georg
Ireland
Devlin
Bon R Law
Arthur Henderson
Labor Commission
Prae
Endersan
Lievd Gearce
Catholic Church
Toacher
Knitttig
Comitz
United Service
Daly News
Ineh
Downing Street
Loyd George
Arthur Trenderson
Sinn Fein Arrests in Glasgow Police Action
In Glasgow a surge of arrests and remands targets Sinn Fein related activity. Two prominent merchants are among those detained after a pickup from Alloa led to discovery of explosive materials in a car. The Tublia Corporation raid results in six arrests as unrest and reconciliation debates unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teuter
Ghlysgow
Uwrest
Alloa
Dunvirmine
Iti
Sinn Fein
Glisgow
Tublia Corporation
Arthur Griffith
Monkey House Cheque Sparks Royal Inquiry Joke
Paris reports Sir Basil Zaharoff visiting the Zoo in Fund and jokingly writing a 20 000 cheque to fix the monkey house. The keeper passed it to the chief, who forgot it for two months before sending it to the Ministry of Education, prompting a formal inquiry into the signed cheque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieutar
Paris
Basu Canarelt
Vast Éaleroff
Fund
Monkey House
Ministry of Education
Bir
Basil Zoharoff
Majority for Constantine in Greek throne plebiscite
The Times correspondent reports a large plebiscite in Athens showing a strong majority for Constantine s return to the throne in Constantinople. Turkish Nationalists move a large army to the Ionian front for an offensive on Greece amid rising tensions along the Ismid front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London “Times
Atheny
Constantine
Constantinople
Ionian
Greece
Money Abolished in Russia and Barter Emerges
London report states the Soviet government has ended the death penalty as legal tender and plans to issue new notes on a renewable two month cycle. The plan introduces barter as the medium of exchange, while Pravda warns Bolshevik officials fear the move could trigger upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London “Times
London
Fien
Pravda
Shire Competition for Gala Day Returns
The letter reports on the recent Gala Day shire competition with the bitter note that the ceremony and coin were inaugurated. Returns to date show figures from South Baryon, Giden, Ecreabool Bellarice, and other Southern districts as recorded by the State authorities for schools and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Baryon
Giden
Ecreabool Bellarice
Redidenta
Britain's New Navy. B16 Programme of Battleship Construction
United Service Special Cable reports Britain's Admiralty plans to spend £9,000,000 to add battleships and battle cruisers, fearing U S and Japan naval builds will push Britain to third place. Opinions mix on suitability of big ships as submarines and aircraft alter naval warfare, with critics warning of risks to trade protection and obsolete fleets.
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United Service
London
Admiralty
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Mall
de Pot
Jutland
Revolutumse
Bi Reginald Hull
Preference for Empire Goods Heater London December 7
In the House of Commons Mr Croh urged only British goods for all State departments while dormant. Mr Lloyd George said insertions already issued reference to Empire products but universal rules could not be tuned down. The Government sympathised with the question's empathetic tenor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Newnan
James Cope
Australia
Dominions
Hour of Commons
Croh
Llnyd
Georges Sid
Wife, Clothes and Case Gone in Divorce Suit
London December 6 Maxwell Warren Thorn named co respondent in divorce suit where petitioner won a decree nisi and £1000 damages. Thorn, 49, had lived in the husband’s home and treated him as a son until treachery was found. He left with the wife, took clothing and valuables worth pounds, including banded treasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maxwell Warren Thorn
New South Wales
Thorn
Petitioner
Unclear Political Claims Stir Reader Attention
A fragmentary report cites Liathie as a potential senator candidate and praises Newfoundland leadership under BR A Squires. It notes ideal living conditions, no strikes, poverty, or divorces, and quotes Paxton on Mrs Asquith. A Times Paris note mentions Millerand ending official kissing at presidencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL. Deadland
Liathie
Newfoundland
BR. A. Squires
Ciupia
E. A. Paxton
Bradford
disputed state election candidate deposits and timing dispute
A report describes a contested Farmers Union election in Upper Goulburn where Whit ing challenged Mayle over nomination timing and deposits. Proceedings note a £50 banknote acceptance issue, a £56 cheque confusion, and questions about whether Mackrell met the 12 o clock deadline for nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suntealee
Magkroli
Pamers’ Union
Goulburn
Whiting
Agaiir
Whitng
Mayle
Farmers’ Union
Fuainatson
Mackrell
Maogu
Endeavor Rally at Shenton Methodist Church
A Monday evening Endeavor Rally at Shenton Methodist Church drew a sparse attendance, with weather or other conditions cited as factors. Rev. E. B. Bond urged wholehearted Christian living and asked, What can I do to further it, while J. Smith of the South Methodist Church spoke on the ideals of Christianity and cited John Wesley as an example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenton
J. Smith
Ith
John Wesley
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