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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1920

Page

3

Jemers Candidate and local council notes amid Geelong events

A Geelong snapshot reports Jemers' candidate for Barwon amid party moves and branch activity, with nominations due soon. Separate items cover sewerage flood levels, a coursing visitors’ event at Plumpton, Newtown fire brigade fundraiser, winter conditions for railway porters, charitable bequests to Geelong Hospital, a car and cycle collision, police news on thefts and larcenies, and notes on new Geelong residents and furniture trade gains.

Gala Day Appeal For Kitchener Memorial Hospital

Howard Hitchcock appeals Geelong Advertiser readers to support Gala Day for the Kitchener Memorial Hospital. The Gala Day executive seeks registrations, broad organizational participation, and fund-raising actions including straight gifts or sales. Receipts and collecting cards will be provided. representatives to organise local groups.

Shior, Geelong “Advertiser Sgsins Fandergarwa Skrine Ruadere Itor Howard Hitchcock Chiron Erecytive

Labor Premier Praises Prince Worthy of Democracy

Sir Walter Davidson reports to the State on behalf of the Premier praising the Prince of Wales as a true democrat. He notes unprecedented popular loyalty in New South Wales and reflects on the Prince’s tact and charm strengthening allegiance to the throne and empire. A message from the Governor General to the Prince commends the reception plans and foresees a warm West Australian welcome.

Walter Davidson New Lower Wares Beereiivity New Sout Wales Popece Wales Prince of Wales Toyal Commonwealth

Renown in gale near Great Australian Bight at sea

Special report from on board EMS Renown describes a half gale and heavy west swell. The ship faced towering waves while traveling at 20 knots, damaging the forecastle and spraying the funnels. By dawn speed eased to 17 knots as conditions moderated and repairs began on the Prince barge after being torn loose.

West Australia

Letters to the Editor on Geelong football delays

In a Geelong Oval match the writer urges earlier starts for football games to benefit players and spectators. Complaints include poor crowd timing, dark refreshment booths, and general inconvenience, with a second letter suggesting civic comparisons for Geelong’s development.

Geelong Oval Haight Oval

Soap price reduction announced for heeshela use

A public notice states soap prices for heeshela purposes drop by £6 to £12 per ton from July 1, graded by quality. The reduction implies a lower price per pound.

Suffed Bed With Timples Four Years

A reader reports a four year struggle with pimples and blemishes on the face. After trying various remedies in poor weather, pimples were painful and caused irritation. A home remedy named Galhurn Boap and Ovil reportedly removed the issues within days, followed by a relief from symptoms.

Dave Harris A. Menese Ge. Briney

Tramway Agreement Advances With Melbourne Electric Firms

A new tramway extension agreement between the Melbourne Electric Supply Company and involved councils advances after minor revisions. It awaits council by council approval and Public Works ratification before work begins. The key change lets each council and the company set terms within their territory, with fare adjustments possible up to 50 percent on peak days.

Melbourne Electric Supply Company Public Works Department Seach Ami Exists Tramways

Local A W N L members honor leader at meeting

At the conclusion of a special A W N L meeting held in Korhangs Buildings yesterday Mrs Je lovene completed four years as leader with praise for her governance. Rev Loseph Snell arranged anniversary services with Rev Alex M Callum to conduct the church event on the first Sunday in October. Executors Carr state bequests of £50 to church nurseries and Girls' Friend Society.

A.W.N.L Korhangs T. A. Es Wigs Aod Je Lovene League Mra England Melbourne Loseph Snell Yarrastreet Alex, M'Callum Seku Alex M’callum Methodist Church of Australasians

Geelong Men Readied to Return to Work

Melbourne engine drivers and firemen resume action to resume work on Tuesday. Geelong branch endorses Melbourne stand and promises quick return to duty for all local men involved. City officials visit Electric Supply Company workers and thank them for sacrifice. Nearby industries report plans to resume operations as power becomes available and officials stress minimizing consumer disruption.

Melbourne Geelong D. Murphy Ald Ho Bobeliccok Newtown Chilwell DB. Laidlaw B. Rosenberg Electrc Supply Company Tweon Muany Ixvors Carmen Elsetrie Supply Co Ones Atconget Atherg Cenemt Co Thy Emplores Meer Collins Bras Saint Unis Nerning Wistal North Ha Alboon Wid Jane Tanney Ownir Geelong Gax Company

Melbourne labor strike quiet as workers prepare to resume

In Melbourne the scene remained calm as unions planned a Tuesday restart. About 16,000 carters and drivers, plus coal and timber workers, faced reemployment while 260 on the unemployed list debated returning. The Trades Hall conference and Premier Lawson discussed peaceful settlement with gas companies and railways amid potential wider action.

Dielbeurte Gagineariers Firenem Taucen Carters Nvers Wandling Timber Workers' Union Agricultural Impldment Makers’ Union Tis Onen Mimbere Melbourne Fi Lawson Hiwan Lawson Lawsnn Commonwealth Arbitration Court Miless Victorian Railways Union Miley

Irish Republic Outrage Captures British Officers on Holiday

The London Times reports Irish rebels captured Brigadier General Lutes Lieut General Wenford and Colonel Purreil while the officers fished on the Blackwater near Castletown Roche in County Cork. They were surrounded by masked men seized and taken to a waiting car. Lieut General Danford was wounded when Sinn Feiners opened fire and Tyrrell was released to accompany him to hospital in critical condition.

London “Times Dubin Saye Gino Feners Lutes Wenford Purreil London ‘“Times Cork Danford Tyrrell

Rail stoppage paralyses four main lines in Dublin

The London Times correspondent reports four major railways paralysed in Dublin causing feared food shortages and a large stoppage of traffic. The Pope granted a private audience to John O'Kelly, described as envoy of the Irish Republic.

London ‘Times Dublin John O'Kelly Trish “Republic

Germany Faces Strikes Riots and Allied Demands

London Times report from June 28 cautions that Germany faces widespread unrest yet little immediate cause for a general strike. Food price hikes from a 10 percent tax spark sporadic rioting and seizures, while parties unite to delay the tax. Germany keeps 65,000 troops and mobilization to 100,000 is contemplated under the treaty. In Bremen a market riot ends without bloodshed as authorities disperse crowds. Noske appointed Hanover Upper President amid renewed food protests blamed on intrigue.

London ‘“Times Lond London “Times Dserlia Germany Reichstag Irs Gessler Dffence Timaging Bremenyan Reuter Persin Herr Noske Defence Hanover Varius Bremen New Per

Greeks Score Over Turks In Asian Minor War

London Times report from Athens says a Greek division with artillery upturned trenches near Salikdic Meriwerel line and occupied Salih. Greek cavalry advances toward Constantinople. Turkish defeat unrest grows in the capital. American missionary and wife seized by Turks at Tarsus. Premier Venizelos aims to rapidly expand the Greek army.

London ‘Times London London Times Athens Artilery Salih Syria Xalian Aba Asia Minor Kemal Pasha Constantinople Britain France Cieifinn Tarsus Cronus Venexelos

Death of Lady Dudley in Ireland drowning

Reuters dispatch from London reports the Countess of Dudley, widow of Dudley Governor General from 1904 to 1911, drowned while swimming off Rea wnwick, Connemara Ireland. Her body was recovered within an hour. heart failure was given as the cause. Lord Dudley left London for Ireland, and an inquest was deemed unnecessary by the coroner.

Reuter London Willes Ludiey Dudley Commonwealth Rea Wneck Connemara Ireland Dublin Lady Dudley Irelannd Lord Dudley Lady Wadley Ter Son Lord Fdenam Dewr

Seamen in Conference Advocates 40-Hour Week

An Australian delegate urged a 40 hour week for sailors, proposing a draft convention. The amendment, backed by Mr Charles Ke, was rejected 16 to 1. Debate included government and shipowner opposition, with calls to continue talks under the Peace Treaty. It was decided no seamen under 14 may be employed aboard ships.

Weuter Genoa Dune Miemuers Tbe Ovaen At Vey Ationminenl Eure Shipping Federatin Charles Ke Australia Burke SouTmneo M'Vey Tt Wag

Japan's Siberian Policy Amid Nikolaievsk Tensions

June report from Tomo notes Diet debates on the Nikolayevsk massacre as a political weapon against the government. Prime Minister Hara cites Anglo Japanese alliance talks and China’s Shantung stance while the War Office plans stations in Nikolayevsk and Salha Island to bolster defense.

Tomo Ab Nilolaevsk Shera M. Hara China Shantung Biberia Nikkolaievsk Japan War Office Nikolaisvel Salha Diplomatic Council Are

War Relief Fund Appeals For European Starvation Relief

A British Imperial War Relief Fund open appeal seeks Australian support for famine war damage Europe and Near East. Funds administered by League of Red Cross Bedelice to destitute areas in Northern France and other countries. Mr. Deniron named Australian Treasurer. subscriptions to Commonwealth Bank branches.

Mir J. BL Wenerei Syasey Australia Europe London Appeal Comunities Near East League of Red Cross Bedelice France Pareau Araia Deniron

Disappointed Glergyman Sparks Australian Religion Debate

Adelaide reports at the Unitarian Church service Rev Wyndham ber criticized natural religion in Australia as a waste of time, noting modern congregations are larger but demanding a shift in teaching. The audience appeared unsatisfied, with support from Unitarians in MOTHERS. Also advertised: Zena E Williams' home-made cough remedy claim.

Adelaide Thedelaids Unitarian Church Wyndhamber Zena E. Williams Bgestt, Hamilton & Oo Adri

Italy's Internal Troubles Quieted by Martial Law

Special rep. reports Ancona mutineers barricaded in barracks and fired on loyal troops. Dock laborers sided with rebels. martial law declared. two batteries sent to sea. Mutineers surrendered after clashes. protests spread to Biombino. grenades hurled at homes and stores. Four soldiers killed, many wounded. arrests widespread as torpedo boats and thousands of troops arrive to restore order.

London Ancona Italy Adriatic Biombino Lephorn Andtns

We M'adoo 15 Candidate For Presidency

San Francisco June 7th as the convention nears Mr M Adoo dominates nomination talk. Palmer and Governor Cox likely split early votes, but a surprise Bir M Adoo lacks visible organization and has no formal committees rooms like other candidates. Friends issue a statement accepting no nomination, stirring attention.

San Francisco M‘adoo Palmer Cox Bir M*adoo M'Adoo Nominalian

Martins Pills Acid by All Chemic En Stores Australia

Australian traders warn that Martins Pills are dangerous and should not be sold. Health officials urge consumers to avoid purchases from unverified chemists and to seek medical advice if exposure occurs.

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