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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
6
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The Hon secretary of Comlonge Schools' Swimming Aviation announces two new instructors for Geelong district from January 27 to April 4 next. Miss A Calves and Miss O A Leyden will devote full time to Joosehowls swimming classes with support from Hon W Plain MLA and Mr FL De Bosurepaire. Military boot rules tighten at civil events, penalties warned.
A town regatta and a related funds meeting are noted with a large attendance expected. The event aims to secure funds and is to be held in the Mayor's room at the Town Hall at 4 o clock.
The Geelong Protestant Orphanage plans a Christmas and New Year enrichment for around 90 children with offers from families to host for a few weeks. Police notes report Constable Goodson’s posting to Loreto over the holidays and a police focus on Barwon Heads for patrols on holidays. A man named Rew is charged with forging cheques after attempting to collect funds through multiple shops and hotels in Geelong.
The Elmslie ministry faces a refusal to dissolve parliament with Mr Watt set to reappoint as premier. Debate over forming a new ministry continues as the House considers urgent measures and potential reshuffles amid Monday voting and fresh parliamentary proceedings.
A long string of local notices covers forthcoming tenders for 12 months supply contracts, holiday work, and shopping events. Reports include steamer departures, Christmas and New Year arrangements by the Master Growers, Salvation Army charity events, new store openings, sporting goods suppliers, and classed advertisements from Geelong businesses.
Herr Ballin of Hamburg-Amerika says the non official committee organizing German representation in San Francisco has dissolved. The German government will not fund an exhibit, and London officials say Britain will not participate officially due to the high costs.
Lord Sothcona, High Commissioner for Canada, urged focus on empire trade at a Crystal Palace exhibition planned for 1914 to support British dominions and promote commerce within the empire.
Caillans, minister of finance, announces policy to fund military expenses via Treasury bonds. The plan covers a three year service time and proposes issuing a first series worth hundreds of millions in bonds to meet Arc expenditures and pensions.
Vancouver reports confirm the loss of the Warluk chief vessel of the Stefan Stefansson Arctic expedition. The schooner Pat arrived from the Far North with Captain Bartlett presumed dead. Lane claims Stefansson and Welendine Marte are safe at Port Barna.
The State Commerce Commission reports a surge in railway employment abuses during the pest season with an estimated 300,000 offences. The commission cites excessive demands placed on railway companies and contractors as the primary cause of the violations affecting workers and service.
A series of two blasts damaged the Holloway Prison vicinity in London. Rachael Pearce alias Jane Short was sentenced to 15 months for arson at a Hampton court residence. Prison walls sustained minor damage and several escape holes were found. bystanders were startled and a search recovered gold coins in the garden.
December reports allege Grand Duke Hovis, cousin to Pear, faced libel charges over an April article titled The Sne orssina to the Russian Throne. The Duke, then on General Koronatkin’s staff, was accused of gross misconduct according to the piece. Counsel for the defendants sought costs while identifying the Duke in court records.
A 1919 Australian ad describes parents treating their two children with Cuticura Soap and Ointment for facial, head, and leg sores. It claims baths and cleanses helped, notes relief within weeks, and offers a free booklet from RO Towns Co in Sydney with old medical claims and a price list for the products.
Delegates finalize recommendations on oil for life boats and wreck precautions. Open lifeboats must have buoyancy, enclosed sides, and onboard oil for distribution with air tight food and water receptacles and self igniting lights. Rules take effect June 30 1915 for contracting nations and apply to ships over 4000 tons. Captain K M Collins hosted the session at the British Empire Chair in London.
Paris reports the New York boxing committee declares Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion of the world amid federation reviews. The federation plans a meeting to determine if Johnson remains entitled to the title after his imprisonment and travel bans.
Albert Scanlon from Queenshand faced an opponent in a ten-round heavyweight contest at The Ting in London. The match had rough moments but little lensing, with spectators enjoying a tense but tame event. The referee declared it a draw.
In Leeds Strine a tramway strike disrupted services as workers faced intimidation by pickets at gates and cemeteries. Five men required hospital treatment after a knuckleduster assault, while the strike committee warned nonreturning workers of dismissal.
Mr Henlerson, later a member of the House of Commons, presided at a Dublin masters and men conference where an honest spirit prevailed. Archbishop Walsh urged that no strike should be entered on without notices and a ballot among the members.
London reports indicate the Daily Chronicle notes Asquith arranged contact with Lansdowne and Bonar Law for a preliminary ground survey toward informal talks on Home Rule. The Manchester Guardian calls for an early conference between Asquith and Lloyd George with no delay before Parliament reconvenes.
London markets note a weak butter trade with Danish and Australian supplies. New Zealand butter is exhausted with 120 landed buyers asking for payment on delivery. Wheat market quiet as Argentine shippers quote low, buyers inactive while Australian wheat shows limited availability.
An injunction restrained an American lawyer named Pike from selling furniture tied to British cabinet member McCreery of Rugby with large American interests. The court heard a California dealership had previously led to McCreery being declared insane and confined, but he escaped and returned to England amid reports of limited sanity.
London reports reveal Lloyd George’s speech method from drafting to delivery. A four volume life study notes he plans fully then has a typist render, with the final talk condensed into short platform notes. The issue praises his clear, laboriously prepared public addresses. The Darwinian Commission on agriculture finds farming declines due to opportunity, not science, and foresees emigration as a chief trend. It also notes plans to tax land values and consider a minimum wage locally, with housing recommendations echoed from England.
In Pretoria on December 18 the Newel Commission released Gandhi and others from the passive resistance movement on parole. Mr Gokhale urged moderation as a delegation proposes sending a mission to Pretoria to discuss introducing opertive laborers from Mozambique to ease white labor pressures.
A forged wireless message claimed George Sommer was a stowaway on the White Star liner Majestic sailing to New York and heading to Queenstown. London inquiry found the telegram was a prank. Sommer was later identified by an officer as Sutener from a missing-man description.
Random briefs cover December political vetoes electoral reform in Rome and frontier changes in Ab Bantia, plus horse race bids in Russia, a German dental strike settled, London racing news, and aviation feats. An international conference in Paris contemplates map projections and world survey, with updates on telecommunication policy and an Indian bank arrest.
The Australian Federal Parliament ends its session after a tense day. Senator Clemens collapses in the chamber prompting medical attention as the Senate and House wind down amid stonewalling on key bills and a resumed schedule for next session.
Personal notices report the Agents General wed wives at a farewell in Ber Newton with Sir Neoxton Moore leaving Australia on tour. Captain Jenkins takes leave and Major Dudley covers duties. St George's Presbyterian met and gifted silver epergne to Forrest and Forres. Local members Kendell and Mamsomllas totals noted. Hawthorn family to Torquay housing and clergy holiday plans. Butterworth obituary details estate valued at £1575 realty and £41692 personalty to relatives.
The Brothers of St Augustine's Orphanage list festive gifts and charitable donations for the Christmas treat. Contributions from Mrs O'Donnell, Miss Billing, Messrs Freeman and Sons, and many supporters fund meals, cakes, fruit, meat, and clothing for the boys and girls.
A 1912 council report on grammar school buildings labels most structures defective. It notes state funds of 7000 with 11000 more needed for external walls floors ceilings and ventilation repairs, with architects' patching plans and cost estimates for quadrangle works and city improvements.
Taunton December 18 fair attendance at the sheep skin sale with 6000 Australian lots offered, about 600 sold. Competition was irregular with trimmings down and clothing declined. Fine combings and Merino wool items moved slowly with declines in various class pricing.
Mr K Bolly reported to the Legislative Assembly on the Housing Committee findings. The panel labeled conditions in the slums disgraceful and urged a Royal Commission to probe living misery and health threats. In Tetuan reports, French forces bombed local tribes near Then Karreh, with casualties among natives.
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