Floating boat wreck and coast fishing hazards at Avalon
On the Avalon coast Mr Frank Austin found a boat nose on the beach, later reporting wrecked dinghy remains and injured or missing anglers. Fishermen note rough seas and strong wind, with several yachts and beacons affected, while reports from Geelong mention plentiful fish and locally slain black emake sightings. Hospital notes cover a festive dinner, typhoid case, and local police activity including grass fire at Barwon Heads and minor delinquency handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Austin
Avalon
Amstin
Schnapper
Wiis
Demez
Go Ul
Housebreaking at South Geelong Involves Small Theft
A South Geelong incident saw a residence broken into in the evening. About 28 pounds in cash and small coins were stolen from Mr. Wi. Ragan and wife at 75 Meade Street after the back door was left ajar. Police and a local constable on beach duty investigated with Detective Sickerdick and P.O. Genstable Dean, while the bank of clues focused on a youth seen in the area. The case remains under inquiry with East Geelong station notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Geelong
Wi. Ragan
Meade-street
Sewag Inn
Srent
Sickerdick
P.O. Genstable Dean
Pontemm & In
Nelson
Geelong
Hill
British Wool Federation Backs Australian Realisation Scheme
The British Wool Federation unanimously supports the Australian Government wool realisation plan. It aims to keep regular London auctions, route wools through usual channels, and align reserve prices with world values to stimulate demand and maintain market parity between London and Australian markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oon
British Wool Federation
London
Yorkshire Observer
Ministry of Munitions
Hughes
Poe Giimn
Sandford Chamber of Commerce
Ascmys
Australia
Pcvount
Bq Cooperative Association
Australian Association
Christmas Day Services Led by Local Clergy
Rev C Bingsley Cole assisted by Rev H Hammond conducted Christmas morning service with Holy Communion. Attendance was moderate due to many leaving town. Cole preached on Luke 2 11 You are born this day a Savior noting Christ’s impact and ongoing Christian following despite heathen influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bingsley Cole
H. Hammond
Cole
Lagislawen
Christmas Day at St Marys and SS Peter and Paul
Clerics led the Christmas Day services with servers in the usual form. Large congregations attended the Tuasses and Holy Communion was offered. Altar prayers and Benediction drew good crowds in the evening. The Crib devotion inspired renewed piety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
SS. Peter and Paul's
United Presbyterian Christmas Day Service at High Church
The United Christmas Day service at the High Church featured carols and readings led by Revs. Munro Neville Benton and Worsley Maguire. Rev. D W Smith preached from Unto Us a Child is Born. Max Maguire supported the service on organ. Collection supported slum work in Melbourne. A Walsh night service was planned at St George's on New Year's Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Church
Turpouyers
D. D. Munro
C. Neville
J. B Benton
T. Worsley Maguire
D. W. Smith
Max Maguire
Melbourne
J. B. Renival
Walsh
St. George’s Church
Newcar
Record railway traffic peaks during holiday exodus
Geelong rail traffic this year set records with 2239 receipts at the station for three holidays and outward passengers totaling 6992. Queenscliff and Melbourne attractions drew crowds as holidays extended over the weekend into Wednesday. Trains ran punctually except one day, with extra services to ease congestion. Station-master Mr Webber and staff managed heavy duties effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christos
Geelong
Queenscliff
Aaverita
Melbourne
Jiallarat
Mr. Webber
Passgrichs
Cattle Truck Excursions Run Amid Holiday Rush
Three trains operated to Queenscliff with record bookings, 000 fares paid at the city station, and extra cars sent on the return as crowds flowed to and from the weekend excursion. A total of 2324 tickets were sold on the intervening services, surpassing the 1723 booked the day before. Many travelers rode in cattle-truck style cars due to a car shortage on Christmas Day, with 134 city passengers and 50 more from South Geelong and along the line. The rush exhausted available vehicles, forcing some to forego the trip. others endured rough rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenscliff
Llug
Geelong
Victoris Street
Ballarat
Tom
Special New Year's Day Trains Scheduled
Special trains are arranged for New Year's Day Saturday. One train runs to Colac for the repeita at Colac. A train leaves Spencer Street at 8 43 a.m. for Geelong with racing connections returning to depart at 10 40 p.m. It reaches Geelong at 10 25 p.m. and returns from the race fixture leaving Geelong at 6 20 p.m. It is timed to reach the metropolis at 10 20 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colac
Repeita
Spencer-stret
Geelong
Lovine Leal Lal
Metropolis
Christmas Morning Service Unites Geelong Baptists at Manifold Heights
United Baptist Churches across Geelong join for a Christmas morning service at Manifold Heights led by Hon. A D Shaw. Shaw preached on Emmanuel with us from Matthew 1 25 stressing God with man in suffering and service. W J Salter assisted, Belmont Church in charge, Miss Houghton played organ as congregational hymns filled the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Manifold Heights
A.D. Shaw
W. J. Salter
Belmont
Shaw
Daisy Shaw
Miss Houghton
Holidays at Geelong Beach Draw Crowds and Calm Seas
Crowds flocked to Minato Beach for holidays as foreshore scenes bustled with picnics and swimming. Youths sailed miniature yachts while adults queued for free water. a six year old boy was injured by a wheel in traffic. Seaside resorts faced mixed luck with wind and rain, but campers remained numerous and orderly across Barwon Heads Torquay Anglesea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minato Beach
Yang
Dorman Perrett
Geelong and District Lawing Association
Avell
Geelong
Dina
Meakes
Ding
Barwon Heads
Torquay
Oqesan Grove
Anglesea
Rezatta
Torancy
Simdav
YACHT CRUISE ENDS FATAL IN MELBOURNE BAY
A Christmas yacht cruise near Portarlington ended in death after a squall caused a mast to give way. George Poivernou owner of the yacht Petrol reported the event, Petterson of Brighton was among six aboard. He died soon after the incident, attributed to fear and breathing difficulties as the yacht neared Portarlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Poivernou
Tani
Portarlington
S HO Reddell
J.P
Gren
Williamstown
Mr. Petterson
Boys George
Parby' We
Esa Witness
Orton
Adcock
Melame
Buna Petterson
Brighton
Quiet Christmas Morning Fire Causes Loss in Dowmcondra Plans
A Christmas morning incident in Dowmcondra caused the loss of valuable plans and a gallapeed when a defect in a fire rang triggered a fall. One man was thrown onto the roadway but unharmed. The St George's church executive committee made arrangements for the New Year. A junior choir and Worstspring League members will perform early in the year. A special sale of Jap silk houses at 19/11 off lasts one week at Brysat Lane Thompson’s Buildings. New Year cards and calendars are offered by Gath Riar Store with library access and senior/junior pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowmcondra
Suntay
St. George's Church
Pakingtonletreet
Weert Geelong
Visiting dignitaries and guests tied to Geelong scene
The Gordon Technical College officers issue a nest folder with seasons greetings. Fathers Quinn and Kerley of New Zealand are visiting Geelong and staying at St Marys. Kerley, head of a Marist college, has city relatives. Le Matin mentions a January Verdun visit by King George after a treaty. W Lambert, Australian artist trained in Sydney, departs for Australia next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Jobbings
Gordon Technical College
Quinn
Kerley
New Zealand
Geelong
St. Mary’s
Arrestrect
le Matin
Paris
George
Verdun
W. Lambert
Sydney
Julian Ashton
Australia
Freckles and tan promise from DERMAX skin care claim
Posed as a vintage advertising snippet it urges readers to try three of DEEMAX to improve skin regardless of age freckle or tan and assures many women have achieved desired effects.
Fire Centered Melbourne Steamship Vessel Damages
A motor boat fire at Williamstown dock damaged a Melbourne Steamship Company vessel headstock and equipment. The blaze, on Saturday morning, caused about 500 pounds in damage. Cause of the fire is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Cuticura Heals Painful Awakening From Night
Fragmented excerpt describes relief from severe discomfort using Cuticura products. Text references burning skin and inflamed areas, with scattered mentions of brands, names, and locations, but overall readability is limited and details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinlombie
Wallace
Layard Derstreat
Sydney, Nee
Aden
Unchanged Strike Stand Amid Shipping Labor Dispute
The dispute over Marine Stewards and Pantrymen remains unresolved as union actions during the holiday pause show limited movement. Transport Workers Federation delegates meet in Sydney and Melbourne is awaited for their decision while owners demand workers back before any offers. Wharf laborers vent frustration after another Christmas out of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Stewards
Panuymen Re
Cades
Cruikation
Cepure Ie
Transport Workers’ Federation
Sydney
Judd
Ken
Mel Sourne
Steamship Owners’ Association
Strilers
A. Monte
Cnon
Coal Restrictions Trigger Widespread Public Inconvenience
The new coal use rules restrict domestic gas use to specific morning and evening hours on weekdays and Sundays, with a weekly average consumption clause. Electric use is limited similarly, with exceptions for utilities and select businesses pending further notice. If the strike continues, further restrictions may follow and impact transport and service operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midjigot
Sumitzy
Coal Reatriction Board
Aerial Derby At Mordialloe Auctioned Parachute Contests
The first Australian aerial carnival featured parachute drops and multiple flying contests. Caplan Matthews piloted a Sopwith Dove as the Derby winner, with distances measured from a central triangle. Prizes included Herald cups, silver, and cash. other events awarded gold medals and additional cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mordialloe
Lolanet
Williame
Elarler
Caplan
Excend
Dable
W. HL ‘Tretoar
Arro
Fejor T. Shaw
Keert Sopwith Dove
G- E
Matthews
Sopwith Gnn
Roy Kings
Boultoo Pani
J. Egan
Aesith Guu
Hoy Kinz
Sopwith Dove
G. Mathews
Avre
T. Shaw
Aero Club A
Blue Riband
Parer
INHA
Briggs
Seywith-Dove
Herald
H. A. Forby
Simin
Tevioar
Disen
Lark Matthews
Berby
Deliverias
Necsutis
Country Shop Assistants Wage Award In Force
The amended determination of the Country Shop Assistants Board took effect on the 1st, raising adult wage rates for shop workers across ages from 21 to 60. It lists weekly wages for male assistants in shops with 49 hours and 50 hours of work, plus increased rates for apprentices and improvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
Carter
Motivee remedies and household preparation notice
Fragmentary ad-like text offers a supposed remedy for children with skin spots and other descriptions. Claims a stock of a preparation named Zena EWillingas and a promised simple, safe cure with which you can make paint or remedy. Details are unclear and specifics are not provided.
Attacks and Raids Surge in Ireland Amid Christmas Turmoil
In Cork and surrounding counties clashes flare as masked men raid Cork’s Eraminver office and Arusheds bank branch is robbed on Christmas Eve. Troops storm Clondule mills, capturing 44 detainees and seizing rifles, ammunition, and gear. Civilians sustain injuries. a relief ship departs from America, and further assaults target Doonbeg, Lime Street infirmary, and Dublin Castle reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iteuter
London
Cork “Eraminver
Christmag
Hibernian Bank
Arusheds
Dublin
Clondulane
Guunty
Cork
Cork Relief Committee
Ireland
America
Dublin Castle
Freeman’n Journal
German Duplicity Fears Hit French War Minister Remarks
In Paria on December 24 M Lefevre argued Germany seeks to renew armaments. He cited thousands of machine guns rifles field guns and secret breeches claiming a permanent Allied control over German weaponry and a treaty revision. London reports Allied diplomats alarmed by a Bavarian citizen guard and unsatisfactory German replies to protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter. Paria
Chamber of Deputies
M. Lefevre
Germany
Reuter
London
Sielos
M. Leteyre
Breveli Chamber of Deputies
Bavaria
Emigration Hostility and Lloyd George Plan Sparks Debate
From London, critics denounce Lloyd George proposals to migrate workers within the Empire as a panic suggestion. The government stays silent as opposition warns migration would drain Britain and distrusts Dominion acceptance of agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
London
Krinan
Lloyd George
Warrten
Ur- Ranus
Great Britain
Mr. Lloyd George
Test Match Umpiring Regret Acknowledged and Protests Vex Series
A London despatch reports Dally Ewings regret for labeling Waddington's Sydney first test decision as a poor one. Jones responds that umpires err and an South Africa
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United Service
London
I Sevin
M.C.G
Australia
Waddington
Sydney
Ang
Jones
Mpire
Ae “Evening News
Eee
Africa
Wri
It S
Nin HL
Melbourne
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Tavonce
Consumers League Conference
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Agein
Trades Hall
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E. Gilbert
Melbourns Eiher
Delegsles
Pli
Consumers’ League
Gobrden
Mareood
de Bois Williams
Dolieg
Thomas Roddis
Barunoh Plaine
Merion Hassen
Bellerine Street
Harwon Heads
Dhe
Folice Mewsywo
Guy Watchhouse
Messrs
L Walter Sud D. M‘donald
Oiwell
Furlong
Mr. Moodie
Hole
Moses Wilkins
La.b
Ham
Elaie Willism
Mrs Marks
LLCM
Vaughanie
Miller Pig- Cen
Mies Besie
Gompiai
Comiaane
Fey
Christ Church
Catholic Services
United Presbyterian Service
Malloret
United Baptist Service
Liieut
Rey Ring
T. Shipman
Bookes-Paul
Lisul
Avro
Shar
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Forge
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Dlace
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Lisle
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