Germany pressuring to reject peace terms as mobilization ends
Early reports from a Daily Saws correspondent describe French authorities viewing Germany’s posture as serious while plenipotentiaries threaten. Germany reportedly concentrated 48 divisions on the Western Front, with others under restraint, as Allied powers seek to force acceptance of terms and prevent Germany from resisting an unfavorable peace.
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Saws
Staten
Foch
Gemeny
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Rma
Qeru
British industrial unrest conference on weekly working hours
The National Industrial executive of the Electrical Trade Unions met in Manchester to discuss a ballot on propedal for a forty four hour week and to confer with engineering and shipbuilding trades on grievances over a forty seven hour week.
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Vom. Se
Manchester
Indications Of Germanys Future Attitude
New York reports the United Press says the German government will resist a treaty if terms are harsh and may yield to Spartacist chaos to provoke disorder. Paris interviews show Germany opposing internationalization of colonies and defending its right to refuse policy responsibility without approval.
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Weimar
Allien
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United Press Association
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Dernhers
Ani
National bankruptcy threat reported in Germany
A Copenhagen message dated February 1 reports the German Minister for Finance warned that Germany is threatened with national bankruptcy. Citizens may be required to surrender all income with limited exemptions, under martial law. A Berlin dispatch adds that the Potsdam order targets German-Polish hostilities.
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Germalgy
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British Labor Troubles Strikes Hit London
In London February reports say striking workers press for shorter hours while hotelkeepers refuse to rehire staff. Clyde shipyard workers demand six days a week, and overall wages or shifts appear unsettled as negotiations continue with limited progress.
Melbourne influenza toll rises as hotels close
Telegrams report pheumonic influenza totals 1 078 with 233 deaths since outbreak. Melbourne measures close hotels within 19 miles and cap crowds as advisory committee’s guidance is implemented. Police shutter billiard clubs and bars limit to under twenty patrons to curb spread.
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Melbourne
Pneumonia Influenza Fresh Cases Rise in Sydney Quarantine Breaks
New South Wales reports 19 fresh pneumonia influenza cases in Sydney. Troopship Argyllshire arrivals sparked a quarantine breach as over 1,000 men escaped quarantine and were marched to the cricket ground for confinement.
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Oueranting Station
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Cricket Ground
Lumpers Demand Double Pay Clash With Shippers
Melbourne February 1 Lumpers refuse to unload unless yard wage is doubled. Shipping circles consider the demand unjust as remakls have been fumigated and conditions disputed amid the stand off.
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Melbourne
Man Shot by Chinese Gardener at Osborne Park
At Osborne Park Path Fen il a gardener Charles Fong Hing is shot by Griffiths Roberts after an altercation. Roberts, a market garden owner, had a written agreement leasing part of the garden to a Chinese man Lew Soos. Roberts and his family are said to have the right to take wares from the garden for use. Roberts is now at Public Hospital in a dangerous condition.
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Osborne Paite
Charile Fong Hing
Fred
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Roberta
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Roverts
Victim Roberts Dies After Osborne Park Tragedy
Feb. 13 reports confirm Roberts, victim of the Osborne Park tragedy, died last night. Authorities stated the incident occurred at the park location and investigators are reviewing details in the ongoing case.
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Fekth
Roberts
Te Osborne Park
Plague Outbreak and Civic Backset in Grey's Yard
An outbreak attributed to the plague affects Gray's Yard with quarantines and multiple fatalities. Key figures include Mrs Kroger, Tana Kruger, Dr Black, and Dr Thom as responders while public works and council critics debate funding and street repairs amid the health crisis.
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Watson Gray
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Wenmarracarra Station and the Glengarry estate sale history
The item outlines Wenmarracarra Station known as Blerelleby in Australam Asian detailing stock and facilities linked to stabilising factors. Former owner Mir Maitland Brown held the property before 1881 sale to Mr McKimzie Grant with Glengarry estate totaling 70 009 acres. After Grants death, A W Ekigar administered for his four sons Walter David Jobja and Aldgander. three sons received 16 000 acres each and the youngest 22 000 acres upon coming of age in 1908. It notes a lack of prospect for offering land to Government under the soldier immigration scheme.
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Walter
David
Jobja
Aldgander
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Local Geraldton Express Available via Town Agents
The Geraldton Express may be obtained from town agents including Mesers, T R de Lucey, J Ryan, Geo Laing, J G Clarke, 1 Swell, Geo Mossm and Co, and Mise Richey.
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Mesers
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J. Ryan
Geo. Laing
J. G. Clarke
Swell
Geo. Mossm and Co
Mise Richey
Soldier of Middlesex Regt Disguised as Farm Worker
A British soldier among 400 prisoners freed from captivity recounts six months behind German lines before armistice. Captured in 1916 he escaped from a Gold Labour Company in Belgium using a female disguise. He hid in ditches by day and moved south by night, even burying a girl’s body in a farm garden and wearing her clothes for six months to avoid detection.
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Middlesex Regiment
Ronlora di
Belgium
Asl Hcr
Wmili
U. W.tuida
Bia
Obecra Vance
Kepe
The King of Drinks Pairing with Care at TIQ Bente Frewp
An item notes SQUIRT beverage assistance and Care and Attention plans at TIQ Bente Frewp tad Coal, highlighting the planned service action and involvement of local entities in the execution.
Lord Kitchener and Miss Hutchinson Romance Revealed
A fragmentary notice recounts rumors that Lord Kitchener transported by stance and scandal, meeting Carain Hutchinson in London about 188, while he planned to enter the Military Academy. She reportedly resisted marriage over propriety, later yielding to a suit that honored a great man. Hutchinson died in London on February 24, 1917.
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Lord Kitchener
Caraiin Hutchingon
London
Military Academy
Womin
Geraldton News Briefs On Mail Closes And Local Matters
Local notices detail outward mails to the United Kingdom at 5 a.m. and to the Eastern States on Friday 14th inst at 5.40 p.m. Population decline and drought impact are cited, with War-time absences noted. Geraldton City Band plans a conductor search at £3 weekly, and a Traders Gala Day march is arranged. Reports cover a cyclone near Hele le, a cyclone event with minor damage, and local papers discussing mining, tobacco, and regional industry in the period.
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United Kingdom
Europe
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Mrs Holman Quarantined in Melbourne Visit
Mrs J. B. Holman wife of the Murchison member and her two young daughters are placed in quarantine in Melbourne after Mrs Holman left Perth for Victoria on an earth trip. The Gersidton Express may be agents T R de Lacey Ryan Geo Laing J G Clarke BE Snelllen Roam and Co Joe a
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Auction Advert for Soba Laster and Attache Cases
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Lord Roberts Prophecy Report From Montreal notes
From Montreal a prophecy attributed to Lord Roberts is recounted by "E Rienement" and others. The account claims Britain and France will face a grim European conflict, with Ferdinand Foch as a decisive factor guiding Paris and allied forces. The tale spreads among locals and is echoed by the Duke of Tenou allire.
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Roberte
Canada
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Pranes
Tinas
Ferdinand Foch
Grotemers
Paris
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Tenouallire
President Wilson's Unique Popularity
The Paris correspondent notes Wilson's enduring prestige in Europe as he plans return to Paris to resume Peace Conference sessions after March 1. Report cites European leaders and public opinion shaping expectations on post conference diplomacy and Wilson’s influence.
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Chicago News
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Smoke social held in Draids Hall Geraldton
A social gathering called SMOKE wosial will be held at the Draids Hall in Geraldton on Wednesday February 19 at 6 pm. All masons and friends are invited to hear the benediction and honor Hefouratt and family by joining the lodge.
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Asreva OQ Micny
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