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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

6

Charity Race Meeting at Geelong Club Aids Veterans Groups

Royal Comedy wins chief race at the Geelong Racing Club charity event. Proceeds benefit the Great Ocean Hand, Returned Soldiers Memorial Hall, and the Limbless Soldiers Association. Large attendance with three special trains, and honorary officials, including S. Smith as secretary and H. J. Buckland as judge.

Geelong Racing Club Melbourne Smith H. J. Buckland Woolf Geelone Club R. Vincent I. Morley Agustine

Public Service Union decries discontent in Melbourne

A Victorian Public Service Union deputation urged Sir William McPherson the Acting Premier to introduce next session legislation to create a Board of Appeal for the Public Service. They claimed current pay scales lag behind similar boards with the union leader saying rates are too low. McPherson promised careful consideration and harmony.

Melbourne Public Service Union William McPherson Ube Victorian Public Services Ennion Public Service Western Australia Mazzarini Mazzorini Anstralia 1Vernment

Peps touted to ward off winter infection and chest trouble

An advertisement claims Peps tablets prevent cold and lung illness by releasing germicidal fumes in the mouth. It asserts immediate relief for throat irritation, easier breathing, and protection of the breathing passages, urging readers to carry Peps and use them to prevent bronchitis and other chest ailments.

Unclear snippet hints at condolences and a questioned marriage

A distant relative offers condolences to a widow. A woman asks about Prem Henry Trevor and a poorly remembered family incident. The fragment ends with unclear dialogue about a man and painting, leaving uncertainty about the event and identities.

Heary Henry Trevor

Malcolm Taylor Honored in Geelong Testimonial

A testimonial dinner in Geelong honors Malcolm Taylor for his long service in the Otway Ranges and Western District. Subscriptions are sought as the fund closes soon, with supporters including Alex Sutherland and Barry Wood among others.

Weneurer K Malcam Taylor Gerlong Alex. Sutherland K. J. Pemberton Ate Gqudirie HJ. de Little Wishten Molbon Barry Wood Smith H. FE. Bloore Grifitis Worm Street Geelong Cafia Sa Pond Onway Forrest Malcom Tartar Countey Onway Forest Malcolm Tarlav Ayayer Tadnig Gaaoner Malcolm Taylor Ling Ming Ae Otway Ranges Dietriet Malcolm

Market Square Leases Original Agreement Amended

City Council on Tuesday considered changes to the Market Square lease agreement. The council agreed to six months extension for fronting construction and altered damages terms including two square per foot penalties and a twelve month default notion before penalties.

Vanner Iy Anc al Ube Titty Mylop Street Veaneil Oller Mitar Ferafiana Jaren Heen Rommiltes

Treasury Grant Aims for Two Months Ordinary Services

Supply Melbourne reports Treasurer Dr. Page proposing a grant of £4,154 0s 5d for ordinary government services for two months ending late June. He hopes to pass the Hedget before July 2.

Melbourne Page

Prime Minister Announces Temporary RAF Expansion Plan

Britain’s government proposes adding four squadrons to UK air strength, outlining preliminary steps and potential future expansion. The decision aims to coordinate with other powers and aligns with Washington Treaty style safeguards, with an initial expenditure around £500,000 and plans to revisit later development.

Aly Baldwin Annonce

Germany splits over murder as extremism rises

The article reports on a murder case involving Walter Dom Keun, a former member of a Republican group, and the ensuing political fallout. It describes a secret cabal, betrayals, and the pressure on authorities, with shifts in Mecklenberg Meckl where Communists and other factions fear repression. The piece links the crime to broader political fear and debates in the House of Lords and government about military and air force actions.

Germany Walter Dom Keun Thesbad Tepublican Amder Fou Kadow Niles Barchi Medthenberg Feu Promane Ty Ha Haldwin Hoga of Commins House of Lord Coren iBeerstare Takami Vero Carmo

Orphanage Collapse Kills 40 Boys in Calcutta

A disastrous accident at the Mohammedan Orphanage in Calcutta results in 40 boys dead and 33 others injured. The disaster follows partial structure collapse on a day marked by mourning in the area. Rescue efforts moved quickly as the dead were taken to a hospital and authorities began investigations into the cause.

oReaute Calcutta Mohammedan Mars Heyar Coletta Tiviene Nisteal

British Labor Conference Defeats Communist Affiliation

At the Queen's Hall conference of the Labour Party delegates led by Sidney Webb the motion to affiliate the Communist party was defeated by a vote of 2,800,000 to 396,000. Frank Hodes of the Miners Federation argued affiliation would be madness and warned against dictatorship.

Eeneee Londos Lw Liter Party Queen's Hall Sidney Webb Frank Hodes Miners Federation Euch Truss Europe Labor Party Communist Party

Old Age Pensions Increase Hinted At in Melbourne

A Melbourne government debate hints at increasing old age pensions. Ministers discuss timing and feasibility, stressing need to examine the financial effects and potential aid for families before any final decision. The Prime Minister signals a forthcoming statement outlining plans and possible infrastructure support.

Govegnent Werner

Deadlock at Lausanne Deepens Allied Talks

Unclear text describes a deadlock over currency and debt payments between Paris and Lausanne. Mentions M. Barge ton, a French expert, visiting Paris and widening rifts as Allied governments seek agreement on financial terms and the role of gold versus paper.

Regter Latsanne M. Barge Ton Paris

Fatal Riot in Saxony Reported with Nine Dead

A report from Sasuns states a clash between Communists and Nationalists in Saxony resulted in nine deaths and multiple injuries amid ongoing violence and unrest.

Saxony The Pewspapers Fislehens Sasuns

Flying boat's long trip returns from Malta to Gibraltar

The firing boat Siriue completed a Malta to Gibraltar voyage and return via Oran and Algiers, covering over 2020 miles in 35 hours of firing time. A companion aircraft, Neptune, was damaged at Bizerte during the long journey.

Reuter Malta Siriue Gibraltar Oran Alpiers Bizerte Ctor

Prohibition Enforcement Threat Amid Shipping Breaks

Washington correspondent for The New York Tribune reports that if a systematic disregard of the Prohibition Law is attempted the War States Government may order the arrest of shipments bringing liquor into American waters.

Washinston The New York Tribune

French Aide Deprived of Food and Drink Incident

In New York a Parisian accent story reports officials dumping oil overboard and seizing thousands of bottles of wine after a field party. Federal authorities moved 18 kegs of beer and halted supplies amid the event in the afternoon.

Paris

Union Jack Trampled on in Dublin Doel Incident

A June report from the Times WOBLIN describes a British stemmer Donge ness landing at the Dublin Doel in Ireland with a man in National Army uniform. They boarded a vessel at the quay and trampled the Union Jack flag while the ship’s mate protested, asserting the flag was not rony in Free State waters.

London Times Woblin

Escaped prisoner Nathaniel Baker recaptured in Gunbower

Melbourne reports the escapee Nathaniel Baker from Castlemaine Reformatory has been recaptured by police at Gunbower. Baker did not gain notoriety during his escape, and authorities confirm the return of the inmate.

Melbourne Nathaniel Baker Castlemaine Reformatory Gunbower Baker

Singer Phillis Lett Engaged to Charles Deburgh Ker

Victoria rumor says famed singer Miss Phillis Lett is engaged to Mr Charles Deburgh Ker of Yen Victoria. City reporters note ceremony expected after Whited Serving Special Cable event in Landon on June 27.

Landon Phillis Lett Line Locome Charles Deburgh Ker Yen Victoria

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