Geelong News Summary of Shipping and Local Events
The Geelong area reports on a renamed ex German vessel from the Kaiser era now called Waheh later renamed in Haaborg in 1914 and the port’s interest in festival fittings. The Ex-German steamer Wahehe, later renamed, carried nearly 500 passengers under Captain Vormmer. Also noted are plans for teaching staff physical culture at the TMCHEES INSTRUCTIONAL SCHOOL starting January with accommodation arranged for visitors, and a wide array of local business updates including fare penalties, licenses, and heat impact on butter and sweets sales in Queenbe Cliff with supply issues and a Torquay firm reporting losses due to heat.
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Hanne
Geelong
Wahehe
Piu
Eumederths
Waheh
Haogborg
Hilda W. God
Admiralty
Vesry
Burns, Philp and Cor. Jd
Singapore
Iman
Cipe
Kaas Vietory Ehip
Vined Uw
Vormmer
Carrig
Tmchees
Myers-stre
Viker O'Connor
Tren Melbouw
Davis Cup Matches Delayed by Rain In Australia
Rain disrupted the Davis Cup events in Australia with delays and postponements. Play resumes Thursday or Friday as weather improves, but the covered court slows progress and attendance concerns loom for visiting fans and anxious organizers.
States Eye Anti Japanese Land Ownership Laws
Reuters reports that Washington Texas and Oregon may adopt land ownership bans for Japanese following California. The move aims to fortify state stance against federal court action or diplomacy and could involve British and Dutch oil interests as the controversy potentially spreads.
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Reuter
New York
Washington
Texas
Oregon
California
Notable Near-Collision Report On Roadway Hazards
Report notes offenders number and police action following careless driving incidents. Pett urges cases be prioritized under police jurisdiction. A witness cites recent cases where car drivers passed dangerously close to horses, highlighting imminent danger to passengers.
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Holden
Policw
Tr. Pett
Iageamt
Fire at Harramanga house near Porrest spreads quickly
A Geelong police report notes Mrs Hellinger of Harramanga four miles from Porrest heard fire sounds at 1 o clock Christmas day. The weatherboard house burned, the couple escaped, insured for £525 with estimated loss £750, suspected spark from a copper. Also reports of a Benevolent Asylum escapee Henry Alberto found in Beech Forest en route to Swan Hill. recaptured and under treatment, hospital to decide readmission. Police news lists local arrests for theft, assault, and disorderly conduct with remands granted to prepare cases. misc items include license changes and public-language complaints.
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Hworsk
Abire
Sear Forrest Tt
Geelong
Hellinger
Harramanga
Porrest
Chrivitias
Bois
Igmore
Henry Alberto
Swan Hall
Bin
Alberts
Partial Settlement in Sydney Brings Strikes Closer to End
Reports from Sydney indicate a partial settlement on the stewards strike with some ships ready to sail. The accord, not covering all vessels, arose from State Arbitration Tribunal talks, while shipowners reject concessions until workers return. A possible conference followed, but deadlock persists as parties hold firm.
Trades Hall mediation under way amid Melbourne strike turmoil
Melbourne union circles report a major dispute affecting seamen and maritime workers in Sydney and Melbourne. The Trades Hall Disputes Committee may meet to update plans as thousands of workers idle. Transport Workers Federation seamen and coal miners watches intensify. Some stewards back a direct clash, others seek to avoid escalation. Cement workers and broader trades face rising idle time and housing project delays. One building valued at about £50 000 stalled as labor disbanded.
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Trades Hall Disputes Committee
Feu
Transport Workers’ Federation
Melbourne
Sydney
NSW miners threaten Victoria coal supplies
Report from Melbourne states New South Wales miners have begun refusing to load coal at two mines for Victoria, jeopardizing all Victoria bound cargoes. Dundula coal shipped elsewhere to fill ships, but the two major mines may ban all coal to Victoria within days. A compulsory inquiry under the Sudan Peak Act was convened by Charles Hibble to address coal and coke industry unrest with Victoria not represented.
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New South Wales
Siupowpem
Melbourne
Newomeda
Victor
Victoria
S . Wednewby
Chas. Hibble
Baddely
Able
Willis
Clare
Australian team altered for second test at Melbourne
Tomorrow the second test begins at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with Park as twelfth man. The Australian board met to select the side and kept changes minimal, appointing Warwick Armstrong captain for the remaining tests. Mayne is replaced by De Mark as twelfth man, with Mayne and M'Wynald as reserves. English players left for the journey, with crowd comments noted on cable broadcasts.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Pres Bureau
Thes
Australian Cricket Board
Central
De.Mark
Mayne
M'Wynald
Warwick Armstrong
England
Val
Warwick testimonial looming as campaign runs week
A chaotic local report notes officials debating a Warwick tribute while a strong committee shapes plans for a campaign ending Friday. Key figures, including the mayor and captain, clash over duties and logistics amid requests for England bound teams to visit Ben.
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Ison
England
Ben
Wilken
Wicke
Warwick Aenstrons
Frida
Lara Water Supply Petition Seeks Township Scheme
A lengthy public petition in Lara requests a Council backed water supply plan from the Trust. It outlines capital costs, annual expenditures, and rate implications, noting rising materials and wage costs. Residents express willingness to pay but seek valuation and a legal agreement before proceeding, with the matter postponed to the next meeting.
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Ian
Ajal Mero
Sharhiad
Pri
Ash
May Gil
Lara
Wilton
Sayrplind
Esphin
Walia
Cmt
Taminveriaurty
Rosdesra
Wien
Fedewing
Kite Acorns
Sberlin
Winler
Tuadeath
Paquin CO
Mourpaanys Reiling
Maaanize
Ageney
Maanbenan
Yee
Sagres
Reilly
Incaine
P. G. Reilly
M.lelland
Geome
Mlelland
Olver Pototas
Delheit de Pettit
Itching Rash On Back and Chest Troubles Mrs Saville
A reader describes a yearlong itching rash on the back and chest that started as white pimples and developed into scaly lesions causing pain and sleep loss. She reports relief after using Ontario Soap and One Cen. The note appears signed by Mrs. Anne Saville of Parade Temple.
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Pamrlee
Ontierra
Ene Saville
Towns
Temple Rath Co
New
Seid Tagee
New South Wales Triumph Over Victoria By 101 Runs
New South Wales defeated Victoria by 101 runs as the fourth day’s play opened with Oldfield and Ellis contributing for NSW while Victoria’s batting faltered under pressure from Hendry and Mailey. Victoria were bowled out for a listless 167 in their second innings, with 189 runs from NSW adding to their first-innings lead, confirming NSW’s strong performance in a tense Sheffield Shield style clash.
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New South Wales
Vores Victone
Oldfield
Meres
Lctfield
Bailie
Tyme Ellis
Mauntey Youd Taylor
Wickhors
Winkont Macartney
Donald Wie
McUsion
Both Wales
Farkind Moyne
Hum Ant
Maye
MT Kellewey
Uvees
Maui
Hendley
Maihoy
Topwadl Fey
Hendry
Wilin
Mayme
Hetty
Auley
Mailey Wills
Maile Ryder
O Taylor
Mailew Armatroug
Collins
Mailey Haring
Taylor
Mailer
Lampard
E Oldfield
Kellewar Voddieut
J Ellis
Mit
M'Donald
Lrommenger
Civit Fartras
Ryder
Liddient
Banning
Lempard
Labor Mission to Ireland Faces Blame on Government
A Reuters wired report from London on December 29 argues the Labor Mission to Ireland reveals the government bears primary responsibility for violence and repression. It asserts Crown forces and cadet detachments engaged in reprisals, with threats and coercion shaping witness testimony and actions. The commission calls for negotiated settlement of the Irish question while noting a rise in terrorism and forced labor amid upheaval.
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Reuter
London
Ireland
Braun
Tn Riines
Uhale
Craw
Weetyar
Berntak
Tam Nees
Labor Commission
Gremeving
Mei
German Disarmament Faces Critical Stage Ahead
Fragmentary OCR shows references to German disarmament and negotiating themes. Mentions Wien, Prussia, Allied control, and the Potsdam or peace context, with unclear names and numbers due to damaged text. The piece reads as a historical coverage note on disarmament discussions near a major treaty framework.
Armistice at Fiume Report Confusing Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes claim an agreement or clash near Fiume involving a dictator and surrounding forces. The garbled text mentions Gabrighe and Annunsu and references a government response and possible calls for action or surrender.
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Ruspendenti
Lomdya
Fiume
Pahon
Oren Ree
Amelion
Colonel to visit Geelong for Salvation Army services
A Canadian arrived to lead the Salvation Army Training College in Melbourne will make his first official visit to Geelong on Sunday January 2, to conduct special services at the Army Citadel. Sir Peter M'Bride bids farewell to Lord Stradbroke and Lady Stradbroke at a public luncheon on January 12. The New Year honors list will be published Saturday, with forecasts of by-elections following.
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Fell
Fom Canada
Salvacion Army Training
Melbourne
Geelong
Peter M'Bride
Victoria
Lend
Lady Stradbroke
London Times
Hair coloring remedy promises to restore natural color
A fragmented notice describes a Queensland woman sharing a home remedy to restore hair color. It mentions Kemp Compound and Crema Ste as ingredients, suggested to be applied daily to the hair to return it to its original shade. The text is garbled but centers on an herbal or chemical treatment for gray or faded hair.
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Queensland
Senda
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