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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
3
London December 29 voting is complete and ministers are re elected while prominent politicians were defeated. The general election of December 14 delivered a decisive Coalition Government result with key ministers retaining office and several candidates, including notable names, failing to win seats.
London December 29 De Lavera one of the Sevin Jeaders nominated for four seats He was returned unopposed at Clare and defeated at Booth and the Falls Division He beat Mr John for the East Mayo seat with 8975 votes to 410 in a local election report
President Wilson, Mr Balfour, and Mr Lloyd George met informally at Buckingham Palace with no secretaries. They sat before the fire, and Wilson emphasized allied views on freedom of the seas. The Daily Chronicle notes few points of agreement, all deemed unimportant.
Copenhagen reports Berlin unrest sparked by about two thousand Kiel and Wilhelmshaven marines beginning November revolution. Red Palace fighting continued as Imperial Guards from Potsdam and troops massed in Unter den Linden drove sailors from the palace with grenades. Civilians were moved to safety as sailors awaited Kiel reinforcements amid a tense city scene.
Paris reports a war casualty tally: 31,300 officers and 1,030,000 men killed, 3,000 officers and 4110 men missing, and 8,300 officers with 436,000 men taken prisoners.
TerBerlin correspondent notes government fragility as Socialists clash with Independent Socialists and talk replaces action. Public mood favors Allied occupation to restore order. Amsterdam reports the arrest of Ebert and colleagues amid riot tensions.
London reports Prince Loof recalling the spring imprisonment at Ekaterinburg for counter revolution charges. The Red Guards executed the royal family and others, with 36 bullet holes found in walls and likely incineration of bodies. Many inmates, except Princes Louis and Dolgoruroki, and the Tsar’s personal doctor, were murdered.
In Perth racing on Saturday Macadam led a thrilling two mile Perth Cup, with New Tipperary clinching victory ahead of Tom Castro and Irish Knight after a bold backstretch move. Mindoolah caused interference near the stretch, while Macadam and Cocaté closed the field in a fast finish.
Acceptances for the Railway Stakes one and a quarter miles on the third day of the meeting list horses such as Pinkerton Bardour Tom Castro Gold Coin New Tipperary Trish Comedy Ventrim Mindoolah Macadam Wonopin Downing Strem Coca tea Hand Clever Jim Min ever High Tension Master Jester Malt Mark and other nominees.
Seven fresh cases of pneumonic influenza were recorded at Woodman’s Point quarantine station during Saturday and Sunday. Among yesterday’s cases were Dr Yeates and four attendants. No new deaths and four patients remain on the danger list.
A survey of evolving US speech notes how American slang and idioms like I guess and through with it spread through all classes. It cites terms such as the limit the goods and start in and humorously questions Shakespearean roots for such phrases. It ends by dubbing a Bowery style word lallapalooza from the Globe.
A popular preacher recounts a tale of a young clergyman whose temper flared in a sermon. After being told the message hit Mr Jones a distiller and prominent pew renter, the pastor visits him to offer apology and explains there was no harm intended. The response is jovial, noting any sermon will hit someone somewhere.
A Lewes mother, Mrs Fry, clung to hope despite official death notices for Private William Osborn Fry of the Royal Sussex Regiment. After months of denial and letters from officers and a chaplain, she learned he had been captured in Germany, not dead, as dreams and persistent faith suggested.
A historical piece explains that drugs are tested on animals before use, with many firms employing physiological testing to ensure efficacy. It highlights dangers of inert preparations, the roles of aconite ergot and foxglove, and notes serum therapy via horses for diphtheria, snake bite, and tetanus, stressing global distribution of serums.
A fragmented verse recalls a batsman facing a googly and a boundary as bails fly. The quirky narration contrasts a cricketer’s misfortunes with a fashion image of a chiffon duck on display, ending with a flippant note about the feast.
In a village club a gamekeeper recalls Parson Sharpe, blind and erratic, who shot in the woods. He describes Sharpe firing at birds and even animals and occasionally a man, with contempt for the question and a raucous, rambling memory of the old gent.
In a letter section, D Le Souef of Melbourne Zoo clarifies misattributions about the newborn kangaroo. He cites published works and observations in Australia and England, detailing how joeys enter the pouch and are milked, while contrasting bushman folklore with documented evidence.
A garbled dialogue describes a playful editor interaction about charges and a child's question. The text includes misread phrases and unclear references such as Atoms and Athens, with hints of a domestic or office setting and inside joke tone. The fragment is styled as a comic or editorial aside from a newspaper page.
A man identified as Ralph O Hagan was jailed for six months on How Street London after refusing to answer questions in a Realm Defence Act case. He admitted being in a prohibited area without papers and claimed to be American, born in Chicago, and related to the Hohenzollerns, citing a family honor as his reason for silence.
Droving notes report shearing to stop Monday after 32 000 sheep passed the board. Jumbucks were tough, best daily tally 150. Shed operations began June 26 amid hot weather and frequent storms. A hot spell tired workers. engine delays lengthened the run. Christmas dinner was enjoyed. roaster provided. Weather remains dry with no rain forecast, risking a very dry outlook if rain fails in the month.
A two year old girl Winnifred Gage was found dead in her bed at six Sunday morning after a day of illness. Dr Boyd performed a post mortem examination and issued a certificate of cause of death. An inquest was held on Sunday morning with officials present.
London December dispatch reports John Maclean the Glasgow socialist, recently released from prison to oppose Mr N Barnes at the general election, has now been pardoned. The earlier sensational trial in Edinburgh centered on a Glasgow schoolmaster and Bolshevik consul accused of inciting socialists amid about 100 Meclesin sympathisers.
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