Geelong notices feature rail, river, and hospital donations
A long Geelong page reports on local affairs including river pollution measures under council review, a public debate interschool, a hospital donation drive led by Mrs Sparrow, and upcoming social events. Other notes cover river safety, electoral enlistments, school gardening talks, and Marine services with sailings to Portarlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeiens Foret
Frunr Ab
W. Sparrow
WR. Sparrow
Cnet
Sparceny
A Young
Gaslang
Weston Disnty Prawstana — Orphanage
Geelong natives figure in wartime civic notices
Personal notices reveal Sir Thnodge Coghlan traveling to London for New Bit Wales representation on the Poth Cable Board and War Office ties, with birth details for the late Mr W L Goddard's solicitor business. Geelong residents recall the late Rev J Wirth and ties to Flinders School amid surrounding Austriagate memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thnodge Coghlan
daeni-Genszal
London
Flinders School
Geelang
Surrouns
Jini, Aistrigte
Irim
J. Wirth
Leo
Engineers' Board Debates Wages Dispute and Government Role
The Engineers' Board discussed wage questions and ministerial discretion in individual cases. A deputation from workers urged reopening the wage assessment and broader review by constitutional tribunals. Officials signaled potential adjustments, while industry leaders pressed for regular wage increases and clearer government stance.
Gallipoli Stalemate Amid Allied Advances and Submarine Action
Reuters dispatches from Rome report limited progress in Gallipoli with Allied troops holding trenches against a German officer led assault. A British brigade repelled attackers at heavy cost as casualties mounted, while a submarine reached Constantinople but was damaged though not sunk. Authorities discuss wartime production boosts and mobilization plans as ministers consider reinforcing troops and food supply measures.
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Reuters
Rome
Constantinople
Athens
Ofbcial
Perss Turnau
Gallinoli
Beli
Dublin
Steinkiek
Prngetuas Nas Len Hren
Henvaon Tyro Broncia
Feelt
Ani
Berlin Battles British Defeat at La Bassée
Soviet era style dispatch reports Berlin repulsing British efforts at La Bassée. French and British forces suffer heavy losses. Germans claim advances near Arras and the Somme front. Prisoners, casualties, and strategic positions feature in a sweeping battlefield summary with vivid but non-graphic wording.
Riots at a Town During German Occupation Noted
Fragmentary report describes unrest in a town during occupation. German forces reportedly used mounted police and fired on civilians. Widespread fear and arming of the populace are hinted, with observers noting the presence of telegraph-like safety measures and improvised defense efforts.
Silly Defense Claims in Iron Ore Case at Roklerdaw
Henri Wilson and Henry Walson, defendants in the Glaegow tuse, faced charges over selling 7500 tons of iron ore to Kenpps. A witness said diverting ore from Gorman ums after Roklerdaw would be impossible, arguing saving money through improper actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Wilson
Glaegow
Sehjeh
Henry Walson
Kenpps
Mssen Ordoanee
Tharing
Gorman Ums
Roklerdaw
Bie
Alver Wnilois
Gorman Bens
Warning To Zeppelins From Amsterdam Front
A garbled report describes Allied air operations on Wednesday over Goyan Lumiis and Mon soy, mentioning German forces in the city of ely, georgia fle achive, and German attacks. It claims civilians fled, bombs and fires followed, and naval airships attacked UK positions while Berlin cites casualties and looting at various sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aminidge Association
Hid
Kenpines Dow Boxtorn
Bunale
Ypres
la Tigsson Canal
Sudan
Inchangeel
Thib
Amsterdan
Goyan
Ak Youbrueys
Monsoy
Gorwintts
Singhy
Juan Appleicent
Ely
Georgia
Thom
Fuuhtenks
Soloe Havos
Steam Sy
Karl Friedrichistoese
Vrance
Perlin
Eug- Told
Rennrk
Sx East Battery
Il Elf
Numroma Yard
Rare Ruins
Tech Tanthors
Kaiserdom's High Sea Grimes and a Milford Haven Rescue
Report of a maritime incident near Milford Haven where a steamer's crew and twenty-two crewmen of Mucee faced peril. Passengers and officials testified to lifeboat issues, alleged neglect of women and children, and crew actions during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kvuiyo
Ds Strathnaien
Torredo
Milford ‘Haven
Wealford
Pembrokeshies
Weitinsday
Gom
Airtine
Sirevar Cawon
KCK
Tre
United States
Bakker
Thorn
Staffens Uin Anderson
Dana
Carson
Aegstica Mwb
A. Thomas
Oil Factory Blaze In Hamburg Ruins Factory Equipment
A fire swept a Hamburg oil facility causing extensive damage to structure and equipment. Investigators search for cause as workers evacuated safely and authorities coordinate with emergency services.
Reutar Telegrams Describe Severe Engagement and Heavy Losses
Reuter reports a fierce battle between the Ban and the town of Lubsezor near Krakawica with continued fighting and heavy casualties. The Russian front shows extensive actions with numerous allicers and oldies captured, while Austrian reports claim delaying actions and strategic considerations amid mounting losses.
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Lubsezor
Krakawica
Yuravus
Dniesser
Sizniove
Peuth
Deiester
Russia
Pearmu
Abeneks
Reuter
al Petrogrit
Leniliers
Mary Brel
Macy
Germany
Carpathians
Thaemethy
Aelillers
Atill
Joe Tod
Almvie Fle
Frraliegg
Ian
Turkey's Quiet to Bulgaria Town and Anne Duc Gipeinen
Fragmented OCR text mentions Turkey Bulgaria Anne Duc Gipeinen and references to towns and Mayito, Adena Finchens, and Wr ups Bubagra. Readable facts are sparse. no clear events or identities form a coherent news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayito
Portian
Adena
Crete
Anne Duc Gipeinen
Engineers Respond to Munition Shortages in Wartime
An early or garbled report from Victorian era lines describes engineers in the engineering section of the Victorian committee considering supplies of munitions for the front. A willing and enthusiastic response is mandated by the Minister for Defences for appointing committees to work with departments on all sides, to deter profiteering firms, and to strengthen national wartime readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way
Leoni
Aginvars
Whey
Alexander Pos Hoel
Itave
Asa
Maetin
Ye Chany Sher of Manufactures
Rmanimanishy
Arliah
Flo de Fisien
Penenele
Amstralia
Lord Milner
England
Wales
Abe
Ling Geara
Mini
Ignet
Alviee
Germany
United States
Lusitenia
Gornung
Lokal, Anzeiver
Ankrcivan
Forse MinistersHlorr von Jago
Bozzi
Prine Vm Alow
Banesqueiaanlatite
Ing of
Hin
Chusaber
Masubaturi
Defenes
Wagol
Arlelea
Mosrs
Dennys
Tascallax, Ltd
Sendlig
Wunderliven
Aerellacry
Belrian Fund Toon
Donnys
Liscolfes
Carrie Ig
Secretarien
Grifiths
G- Moore
Joey
Abs
Margarat Wickle
Ching
FE. Everett
Logon
Ales
Neoethe Richiedson
Dandie
Mulder
Lenpol
Lars
Boudry Bipeloe Bagey All Secope Peivato
Opllery
Uabralla Shmide
Wiggerdalioy
Mrs. Montet
Ucn
Eauber
Mir
Lane Aluid
Delsen
SX Agesmone
Balbs
Mia Mayden
Landvomo Gutokwerke Aivlt
Sii
Svng
Mathews
Pee
Atrwion
Iamp
Eke
Bnakel
Stee
Arcisk
B Pices
Orr
Mys
Gulls
John Price
Aulo Harp
Divine
Svalking
Moyer
John Dapoister
Pty Ie
War Brief Notes on Ambulances and Despatches
A terse wartime summary reports Victoria's Agent-General Peter Mndo receiving four motor ambulances from the War Office. Subscriptions funded two more, with the Victorian Education Department presenting one. The dispatch covers transport for wounded personnel at Miretiqghd Park and outlines conveyance arrangements for military medical treatment and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movor Ambulancus
Peter Mtndo
Victoria
Motor Ambbulantes
Miretiqghd Park
Belgian Auction Promises Worthy Collectibles for Benefit
A late entry describes a Belgian fund auction listing items for sale and collection by donors. The note details a May 22 event date, cataloged goods including silver, carvings, wigs, and various domestic and decorative articles, with staff names and contact points for consignments.
Yesternay Receipts from Workers and Employers
A fragmented OCR shows a monthly payroll record for Yesternay workers and various employers. It lists names, roles, and sums received, including installments, totals, and a grand total for May. The text names many individuals and firms like Miss A Aor, Mrs. Wardrail, Wis, HoT Rich, and J. Dyson, with amounts and collection notes scattered throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magaer
Crea
M * Ponmplukon
Weviene Beazeligal
Fer
Afm
AG. Wicharsson
W. Dobson
Wardrail
DM Donald
Mise
Hy Gray
Goodwin
Cook
Siew Vi Eneland
Miss Sibielde
Bale
Iogleys
Bavarr
Bell
Meskin
Amphiyes
Oaene and Bros
Palmer Walker
J. Dyson
Metal
Australian donations totaling 24700 pounds noted
A fragmented report records donations from Australia totaling 24700 pounds amid a larger sum of 84700 pounds received, including contributions from Melbourne’s fund, Gem tong, and other committees. The wording is garbled but indicates a national Belgian aid effort with multiple sources and a Thursday reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Lun Jon
Austratis
Mager Melbourns
Gem Tong
London Markets Report Highlights Wheat Market and Damaged Goods
Fragmented London markets brief notes wheat prices and market checks on production. Mentions Australian wheat quality shifts and chrome theft complaints with unclear names and figures due to OCR errors.
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Newtown
Cinwell
J. Cairns
Sladen Hall
Ayar
Veo
AL Te Humes
Bern
Itor
Goojunz
Lewe
Berwon
Souarmen
Apolila
Lyme
Melbourne
Geelong
Gorimig
Apalda
Cayn Tusy
Mtelbayrie
Acris
Yarustreet
Messrs
Nall
Yee
Efeemahie Ltd
Portarlington
S. Auneralia
Portaripton
Smd
Ala
Tegving
Melbouray
Howard
RF Cain
Geelons
Sinson
Dublie
Petey Jones
Tiaacs
W. G Lawson
Newtown School
School of
Gunness
Sail
Sye- Bey
Ealance
Wohneriten
Varias Sompumies
Trig
Capt
Table
Geelong College
Goodwin Thas Tome
Ssm
Davies
Ernest
Barling
East Gueronz
Pion
Evimlag
Alfeos
Adyarisox
Cataline Strurt
Sint Fay
Harnid
Ang
Seas
France
Maynarh
Catholic College
Wau
Reeorthy
Curr
A. Chehalis “Colege
Huta Ihe
Donar
Thomas Donsvan
Silzer
Camiai
Grant Ances
Donovan
Histore
Sydne
Donovan, KC
Beanilons
Speimptan
Taseke Harwood Aid
Pineoit
Brown
Bradley
Geajung
Red Crow
Tohey Lalas
Paeas
Heannah
Lse
Merror
Fruatalesse
Cheow
Griffith
Griffti
Johnstone Park
Bovisty
Tore
Grelong
Geelour Hospital
Xosterds
James Tyson
Majdstrat
Gealone
Wat
Fravcis Ganty
Moorahanl
Fallye Agri Fem
Oliver Carding
Bleliai
Osira Toyrver
Summers
Ieee
Myra
Prilau
Daly Raliod
Awistine Linn
Siymmners
Manton
Nowton
Ello
Hunt
Polien
Wallet
Tle
Te Gerlone West
Heim
Willy
St. Catherint
Ee Gee” Tong Rumch
Lis
Charles Pengear
Mise Trobertany
Spear
Tion
Corin
Quanell
Wubiesdal
Chevnibink
Taner
P.M
Rohigeb
Pavnell
Jecilts
Cantral Hall
Ryrie
Styard
Monndasy Ab
Waite
Myrientwood
Woah Haven Cyneton
J. Griffiths
Anc
Kirk
Phompson
Strontlm
Snd
Mt Tharsis
Hinnehes
Tayvos Wilson
Thaler
Alee
Pallyanny Grason
Shiyo Pf
Barwa Firie
Shire Onsi
Andrews
Venelka
Marouie
Engineers' Board
Gallipoli
Frange
Berlin Bays
LA Bassee
Aix Rimlante
Sontheanakai
Neiaille
Marth
Holton
Ayitaliay
Amiatesium
Ghent
Brs
Jorlar
Molinos
Sternenerzenteedl
Pytinutter
Maines
Ytalians
Diveen
Brent
Moines
Trans Alpine Railway
Ramon
Oneina
Malhacehiece
Seliel
Vaoien Uy
Lusitania
Hamburg
Fina
Mumeinuins
Reutar
Galigia
Turkey
Qiet
Piragy
Alwgattoye
Deanes
Meyays Weiss
Jalynit
Worwilroie Wilson
Coingue Greetz
Gerhard Ay
Norway
Gortesnel
Weattven Wilson
Mtr
Brean
Innettalle
Gerhard Considpeud
Hinanghe
Witsoe
Gerananiy
Govier
Ermeliaon
Gerhard Aceists
Testor
Pinisantiie
Roll OF
Ealatine
Mendacins
Dennys Lascelles
Darra
Dikir Toney
Mes
Yesternay's
London Markets
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