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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
16
An OCR fragment recounts a voyage to Australia aboard the Leuwin with commentary on travel, passengers, and shifting ties of the empire. It reflects on colonial links, returning Britons, and the broadening outlook of travelers headed from England to distant shores.
The Gee Long Hospital adds a maternity ward for special cases but no firm plan exists for midwifery training. Secretary Mr. Williams says no knowledge of a training promise, while proponents urge a formal program as part of future hospital development and nursing education efforts.
At a Geelong Racing Club meeting on Wednesday the committee approved Gala Board plans to raise funds for the Peace Memorial Foyer. A later meeting will set a date for a fundraising effort with all proceeds dedicated to the project. Invitations have been issued for a social at the Old Masonic Hall on Saturday 28. Mayoress Mrs Purnell announced a radio meeting at City Hall after the state elections to discuss a large Gaia fundraising scheme. Gordon Institute of Technology committees aim to make the event among the best yet with a definite scheme to be decided soon.
Mr Baldwin former Prime Minister addressed the Australia and New Zealand Luncheon Club in London urging support for imperial preference. He argued Britons are eager to learn about the Empire and called for unity with the Government on essential aims while addressing debates on wool pooling and marketing schemes involving Commonwealth leaders.
The Chamber of Deputies voted confidence in the Government by 314 to support. A key party split over Herret reforms foreshadows retrenchment and tax changes, with Raul Faure signaling continued independence while backing government aid. De Setris edged the Senate Presidency 11 to 4 against the Herriot candidate, Martin.
Secretary W Munser claims a libel was published against B A Joy and Sun printers in Brownill’s paper The reader quotes a passage calling His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales a Royal Filed loafer. The defence questions why the words were allegedly used and why action has not been taken.
In Melbourne a nine day hearing on the late grocer Joseph Anson of South Murrumbete ended with an out of court settlement. Five children had filed caveats claiming testamentary incapacity and undue influence. Terms were undisclosed but all costs to be paid from the estate.
Fraser inspector Mr A Bishop inquiries into matters in Geelong uncover a leak at the Invalid Craft office. Warrant Officer F G O'Connor is transferred to Osea after a fine. Plans for a tree planting bee under Mr Lancaster earn public support. a nursery at the park aids native plant nurseries and botany education for local schools.
Acanthosa writes that committees appointed to central aims are interested in planting native flora. Mr Lancaster leads a committee with a man helpful in shaping plans for plantation schemes. The piece notes a pack shot and wheels to cultivate native trees and mentions Me Poni trees from State Nurseries.
Mayor Purnell starts up the Duplex Tubslar- Plata Printing Proca machine the only one of its kind in Australia. The Advertiser announces a social news focus and a new serial The Man From Malbourne by Nancy Francia. A trial run shows eight pages printed and folded for delivery as staff witness moulding and casting processes.
CAPE TOWN June 20 Australian Press Association reports that the Pace will command a majority of 29, exceeding forecasts. Labour 18 Independent 1 Nationalist 63 South African 69. Hertzog expected to be elected premier. Reports also mention contested seats and potential ministerial changes in Transvaal Parliament ahead of Union.
London reports from June 18 recount Anglo Mexican tensions over a British agent and a British subject Mrs Evans. Prime Minister warns Mexico and the Mexican Government rejects British mediation as the US arranges safe withdrawal of Mr Cumming. Diplomats, the British Crown and rights of Britons are cited amid an unfolding crisis.
A fragment from June 10 notes Mr Gibson Commonwealth Postmaster General supporting Dr Page in resigning from the Country Party over a pact with the Nationalists. He says he only cabled Ly Page to explain his backing of Lith on the pact.
London June 10 The International Labor Conference opened a discussion on night work in bakeries. Australia’s Mr Curtain moved that 21 countries favored adopting the convention, urging immediate preparation. The British Government delegate supported the convention, while employers fear the ban on night baking causes greatest disruption.
Reuters reports a Colchester cricket match where South Africa were dismissed for 209 before lunch, Essex trailing at stumps 2 for 7 in their second innings. Taylor hit 120 with 17 fours in 145 minutes, Noune survived well, Loudon took six wickets for 46, Russell top scored with 108 in three hours. Separate tennis note covers Britain’s McKane defeating Wills in Wimbledon doubles and Cochet beating Egren in singles.
State election coverage centers on Premier Sir Alexander Feacock and Senator J F Guthrie delivering speeches at Mechanics Hall in support of candidates Mesere Maltby and Morley. The event drew a bumper turnout with mayor presiding as Maltby also planned a separate meeting opposite Mansfield's store.
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