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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1918

Page

3

Nine men killed in Richmond sewer shaft disaster

Richmond yesterday saw nine workers die and another badly injured when sewer gas flooded a shaft. Officials and firefighters struggled to reach victims including Swanisck, 36, and J Quinn, 43, as rescue attempts failed and gas exposure spread through the tunnel.

Richmond Kita Waie Swaniick Hupkinedeed Rachmond Aldridge Maveled Kontseroet Aucholond J- Quinn Marrivd Stailorda Street Abbuusiocl Svavusck Jun cAuridins Maui Lomsen Grilliths Quinn Iad Staton Dignan West Abe Tate O'Sulbeta Biggs Wilkins

Red Triangle Appeal and Melbourne Notices Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows a chaotic mix of notices from Melbourne area. It references Y.M.L.C.A. Red Triangle Appeal, court notices at PONCE COURT Melbourne, various ad items, auctions, household furniture, and school robberies. Names include James Weelin, Henry, Galbraith, and others. locations mention St. Ai basa, Loudwringe, Catton, Melbourne, and West Geelong.

Vader Zuskeuchious Nondknight and Co Campbell Aes St. Aibasa James Weelin Otton Moser Mey and Young Boischeld Vendoro Feels Metbcurna Cnsd Geclotg Jorr Foviloyee Villamnantar Sireol Howskeld Furnitucs Catton Henry Alrcal Geilo Household Furniture Losin Hember Melbournerued North Getlong EG J. Moore Butchor Tabingtonstreoty Gaslang Worl Booth Anta Acesatary J. Galbraith Geol Tenter Charles Coney Red Smith Pontia Gesk “Artie Europe Thom Caeh Shore City Nba Sched Gealong West Maouay

Rebels in Berlin Stir as Rights Rally Amid Domino of Revolt

A chaotic dispatch from Nottertom reports chaotic Berlin unrest as radicals press for republican reforms while conservative forces resist. Winston Churchill and British officials weigh in with calls for courage, amid warnings of Bolshevik influence and a push to avert a complete upheaval.

Medical Director reports sick aboard Boonah voyage

Dr Gumpston, director of Federal Wine ratings, announced that the transport Boonah from South Mion arrived with sick passengers. The vessel faced cable jams and possible infection concerns. No fresh cases shown. crew quarantined as precautions, awaiting clearance to Australia.

Gumpston Federal Wine Ratings Boonah South Mion Iwi Australia Pnesengers London

Germans Favor Monarchy Yet Reject Runaway Leader

A Hague correspondent reports a large portion of Germans favor restoration under a monarchy but reject a runaway leader. They hope restoration will be orderly under Kaiserlike authority, while fearing more war hardship and unrest. The piece also notes opposition within Germany to deposing leadership and mentions Polish and German political tensions abroad.

Hague Forsee Kawer Germany Yeeler Lin Wate Wilson Mabie Mabie" Says It Sober Ahends From Hullagd Perlios Henry of Peinsia Kris cx

War Resigns Stir public in 51 months of crisis

A censored wartime missive from Alwnieh asserts a wall pressure forces the resignation of Horr Auon the Minister for Elim Taterior. It claims the press faced censorship and public fear as revolutions emerged, with the War Council and soldiers council guiding publication bans.

Messiay Alwnieh Sion Horr Auon Far Elim Taterior Bava Ag Ronson Revolutionsrica Davarian Courier Woerkom Gan Soldiers Council

Karl's Letter Explained Amid War Disorder

Fragmented notes describe former Austrian minister Treoa mresuge and his claim that Imperial Germany sought Alsace Lorraine and other territories to end the war. General von Ludendorff and officials reportedly opposed any separatist moves while a Taparor Cart forecast France regaining Alsace. A Buda Pest letter notes Hungary faces dismemberment amid government difficulty.

Treoa Alferi Germany Bruyne Galiia Gerimny von Lidusdorft Olicigls Thas Sera Auta Bulla Pesth Hungary Koroyli

British Election Clash Weighs on War Wages Appeal

A large meeting in Asut Hall heard Labour appeal for women voters as war and wage issues dominate the British election. Sir Albert Stanley urged eight hour railway days, while critics warned of rising prices and the need to balance public sacrifices with postwar stability.

Aisuce Wade Albert Staulex Conilo Epdeck Ashtau Javier Lyne Hia Lalwr Ala Britain Bla Contesta Mary Elangea Stephen. Walsh Lael Kavel Labor Party Goealitisnn Bleshal

Entente Maintains Stand in Wartime Talks in London

A garbled wartime conference report quotes Major General Leone Wend urging continued unity with Britain and the League of Nations. The piece references postwar aims, reconstruction, and a desire to avoid renewed aggression, while noting public unease over high war costs and future military commitments.

Wansay Britain Leone Wend League of Nation Grilain Deane Bolvin Ibland Gore Fund Beltain

Armistice enforcement and German occupation tensions reported

Fragmented wartime dispatch describes Allied enforcement actions and German responses, noting occupation strain and depictions of trials and concessions. Reports discuss British, Belgian, and German officials, naval statements, and the impact on prisoners and civilians amid shifting control.

No Plebiscite in Alsace Declared by President

Strassburg report notes Alsace division leadership rejects a plebiscite. Presidents claims united backing from Wintnit United States and Tels confirm France’s hold. Army veterans and allied troops applauded the stance, amid earnest patriotic sentiment.

Strassburg Alsacuburrimo Marviusle Paul John Butain Alacer Wintnit United States Tels Counstey France

Fractured OCR Notes Spur Patchy Historical Record

Fragments show a misread letter from a Daily Mail correspondent discussing a controversial topic and potential annexation. The text includes unclear names and places and references to methods and France, with several garbled phrases.

Air raid damages warned to be paid for in Britain

British reports recount air raid destruction across London including St Pauls Cathedral near misses and damage to warehouses in Wad Strom and Mullsee. The parliamentary committee seeks prompt payments and outlines expected compensation measures, noting casualties and extensive property loss as towns brace for further raids.

Wwe Lonsion Britain Germany wUertof Wuviemsioeer Wad Strom St. Paula Waterles Ward Dew Yard Nme Destrasing Bath

Unclear political panel debates sovereignty and reform

Fragmentary transcript shows a conference with multiple officials discussing governance and legal jurisdiction. It references a colonial or foreign policy frame, calls for establishing a national council, and hints at judicial or constitutional reforms without clear outcomes or dates.

President Wilson Firm on Visiting Germany Despite Requests

The article reports President Wilson resisting efforts to urge a visit to Germany. It notes he believes the German people must undergo a year of penance to expiate their actions before any normal journey or reconciliation can occur.

Lewishly Astablismiane Rofineseutaei Guvernmettt Sau Medd Taft Fuwer United States Dolsinvesin Kharantorsh Ene Tira Lssue Ain Atu Desyi Lisappesie Racidaupparom Eee de Paris Uae Wanghiss Presidney Wilson Bint Germany

There Still A Danger Of Fame In Europe

A distorted report notes ongoing fears for Europe’s food supply as many occupied regions face shortages. The Food Minister warns winter will test distribution and calls for tighter controls to ensure equi distribution of feed to sustain populations.

Europe Clyoos Ull Dun Lotr Alriedy

Peace Med Recalls 70th Year Observance Plans

The Bedsea Cabinet approved a three day ceremony led by the Pussy Clo bralton Committee under Mr. Urehayd. The first day will honor general thanks, the second will hold ceremonies and decorations, and the third will feature an entertainment. A commemorative sermon by Goonnal Sohich is planned. Capital cities of over 160 gas will broadcast the event.

Bedsea Pussy Clobralton Thanksziring Cejdiomy

Medigal Institutes Oppose Being Chloroformed Case

A fragmented report shows Medigal Institutes resisting compulsory chloroform and arguing against a proposed measure. It notes deputation leaders, state association figures, and parliamentary figures debating medical boards, with rival groups accusing each other of obstruction.

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