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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1918

Page

4

Hughes retracts on slow demobilisation policy

An official statement from Prime Minister Hughes indicates Britain favors delaying demobilisation. The plan, supported by Magnusi and Bingood, aims to keep troops engaged while 170,000 personnel await repatriation to Australia. Education and industry measures accompany the policy to ease reintegration.

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Corangamite Election Voters and Industry Debates

The Corangamite election saw about 700 electors casting ballots on Saturday evening. Speakers praised the rural industries and urged support for measures aiding farmers and the wheat board while criticizing abolition of pretexting. Mrs Bourke and Sir Gibson addressed the crowd, stressing welfare and postwar soldier aid.

Gibson Prideave Bolt Ives Valin Bieker Boris Tavian Establishiys Mme. J. Bourke Él Tonal Frame le Australia Tatlor RY Berlin Furs Webl Enos Mr. Coldstain Captain Leaper

Entertainments Notes and Theaters in Town

The column surveys local stage offerings and concerts. It highlights Chaplin’s latest comedy and a Christmas program featuring Stewart and Lorraine, with music by benevolent ensembles and a reported audience response at Conte Hall.

Obit and Funeral Notices Reflect Community Loss

Fragmented obituary notes mark the death of a local figure with funeral details private and a church service at Enzline Honan BF Uhe. Mentions include kin, social ties, and a memorial at Slaveside, plus references to Victorian Public Service and Women Teachers salary matters.

Autos Corbett Wei P. Brien Enzline Bastern Tor Kingsley Cole Chie W. Wellingham

Community event at Breakwater School concert and socials

A lengthy account describes a Breakwater St Shhihiew’s school program with a choir and social. The event featured songs, performances by children and a social, with thanks given to organizers and participants for the evening's entertainments and arrangements.

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Fire affects town as winds hamper rescue efforts

A blaze disrupted Friday night in a small locale, with crews battling high winds and limited visibility. Reports indicate injuries but details remain unclear as authorities review the scene. Names of residents and responders appear in scattered fragments within the OCR text.

A Hint to the Sweetheart on Dr Morse Pills

A sensational Victorian style note promotes Dr Morse's Indian Rent Pills as a remedy for soldiers and men at home. It touts their efficacy in maintaining health under various conditions and claims military authorities distributed the pills during the early campaign. The text urges women to send the pills to friends at the front and emphasizes the bottle's reliability for travel and weather.

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Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted By Advert

An advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for backache and kidney issues. It quotes Mr. A G Splatt and Mr. Gplott endorsing the product after relief, noting many doctors suggested surgery before trying the pills. Available at 29 per bottle, six for 14/8, via post.

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Wynnchelsea Masters and Local School Events Report

Mixed readable fragments describe a school event Friday evening and a public notice about Nanomile School vacations. Names appear garbled. a few entities suggest Wynnchelsea Masters, Mr E MiConnally, and Camieron representing a community group. The text is largely incomprehensible.

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North Geelong Victory Amid Rugged Cricket Match

North Geelong triumphed in a tough cricket contest by 25 runs. Key players included Andrews, Bender, Bagley, Karsten, Wall, and Smith who contributed significant runs and wickets. Local standings show strong performances from Beowins, Gallachier, and Downing.

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Adverrisse Diller sons MELDOURNY LVR STOCK ML ORs

Adverrisse shows a jumble of items for sale and auctions. Names such as Martin's Chemists appear, with references to genuine signatures and international supplies. The text mixes product listings, prices, and scattered editorial notes about stock and sales.

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