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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
2
The piece reflects on the recent electoral clash, condemns the sectarian rancor and party attacks, and urges reconciliation. It emphasizes that Parliament’s Opposition must responsibly check powers while the Government pursues essential reforms.
The article notes uncertainty over Senate outcomes after a likely Labor majority in the House. It discusses the effect on policy if Labor controls the Senate and critiques film censorship decisions, including the contention surrounding the film Damaged Goods. It also touches on wartime treasury allocations and voting age implications.
A harsh quip on age limits in government work and a description of Northern Territory blacks reacting to Roms Smith’s aeroplane. The piece mocks ignorance as the basis of fear and cites a corroboree in salute to the aviators.
Weather reports in Queensland show heat waves with 114 degrees at Winton and stormy conditions in the north. Geelong Hospital Committee and Kitchener Memorial Fund discuss rebuilding plans and bed capacity while inviting input. Orphans at the Geelong and Western District Protestant Orphanage seek Christmas placements. College and Grammar Break-Up ceremonies set with prize presentations by church and military figures. Local committee reviews park improvements and maintenance funding at Bardinia Park. Shipping, wheat movements, and a marine engineers dispute affect Geelong port operations.
Community pages report soldiers donations to Caulfield Hospital, road widening plans at a dangerous corner, Ashby State School improvements, Just the Children train excursion to Colne, and Yarra Street Men’s Club year-end gathering. Local scaffolding includes waterworks funding, harbour trust, and council updates.
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