Peace Conference Demands Reported by Daily News
New York telegraph dispatch details a peace conference agenda including postponement of the Rhineland left bank neutralization, plus Germany’s colonies, indemnity in coal and goods, and reconstruction terms. US and Allies plan to stamp out Bolshevism, with Poland as a central battleground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daily News
Mee
Lorraine
Rhine
Germany
Austrie
Sriver
Semn
Poland
Uwir
Meera
Vole
Yeuten
Rigs Alatriet
Delivery of Submarines Under Construction
Report notes delivery ordered of submarines in the course of construction with mentions of Dr Liebenecht and tensions around German troops against robbers. Washington action aims to allocate funds to prevent starvation in war-torn Europe and to support relief efforts as President Wilson describes congressional mandate.
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Washington
Jam
Wilson Descube
Ashe
Europe
Wilson Aage
Riots and Bolshevik Disorder Reported in Chicago
A Chicago Tribune dispatch from January describes Bolshevik riots and the disruption of law and order, noting the turmoil spilling into public life as authorities struggle to restore control. The piece emphasizes unrest and governmental response in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yort
Chicago ‘Tribune
Buda
Boluhevik
Unclear wartime loss stance quoted by New York correspondent
A fragmentary New York correspondence notes Mr Josephus Dmciels opposing the surrender of German warships while Admiral Rodi advocates a different stoking of the bd type of ehivs. The teletyped veg hint suggests possible actions or strategic debates.
Nurse Williams Dies at Woodman's Point Quarantine Hospital
Perth report states Nurse Williams dies from pneumonic illness at Woodman's Point Hospital after a week on the danger list. Nurse Ridgeway remains in very serious condition, while other jail patients show improvement with no new cases noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Woodman's Point Quarantine Hospital
Williams
Nurea Ridgeway
Inder State Cricket Victory by 108 Runs
Melbourne side led by Jim achieved a 108 run win after South Australia was bowled out for 159 in their second innings. The interstate cricket match concluded with Melbourne securing the victory.
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Melbourne
Jim
South Australia
Magnet Races at New Year's Day Meeting
The Turf MT reports on the Wednesday New Year’s Day meeting at Asp Mt Magnet with results from Open Hack and Maton Flack races. Winners include Ole gragh 10.0 and Nimrod 9.0 in the Open Hack, Kymrup 1. Benrre 2 in the Maton Flack, and Feelal 2 Beemar 7.3 in the Consolation Hack Race.
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Asp Mt Magnet
Celaws
Ying Parrslade
Silver Gaure
Olegragh
Nimrod
Cgrboy
Kymrup
Benrre
Galion ‘Gerbier
Feelal
Beemar
Perth racing results fourth day notes and stakes
Mindoolah edged Cocaton by a head in the Coronation Imperial Stakes over one and a half miles with Irish Comedy third. Mindoolah and Welcoming, Mindoolah’s stablemate, led early and battled to the finish. Commonwealth Handicap ran six furlongs with Very Faithful as a long shot winner. Grandstand Plate covered one mile and a half with Botting as a favorite winner.
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Aget
Mindootah
Herpert
Cocaten
Orrell
Agut Whiner
Trish Commdy
Son of Flavus
Mindogleh
Mindoolah
Cocatea
Mindooli
Cocaton
St. Humphrey
Coommigs
Correspondence in Geraldton over street music permit rule
A letter to the editor discusses New Year customs in Christian countries and notes Geraldton’s deviation from the usual practice. It describes Sergeant Thome approaching local pipers and asking if they held Mayor’s permits to play in the street, implying a conflict over street music regulations.
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Geraldton
Thome
Be Infringement Feels Threat To Liberty At War’s End
A letter argues the War Precaution Act limits liberty and questions why police in a small town like Geraldton can enforce order. The writer laments wartime restrictions ease and criticizes the idea as indiscreet while praising the town’s morale-boosting music and recruits sent to the front.
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Bill Joy
Geraldton
Nabawa Race Meeting Faces Public Criticism
A Nabawa observer blasts this year’s Nabawa races citing poor handling of events and delays. The letter praises prior management and calls Nabawa Race Committee to improve arrangements next year to restore orderly, satisfactory proceedings.
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Chapman
Vic
Nabaws
Nathans
Neil Calder
Car
Nabawa
Children sports on Boxing Day require generous local support
A letter urges free children’s events on Boxing Day, criticizing expensive entrance fees and proposing community funding to run a three hour program with many prize events. It suggests local benefactors contribute a pound or two to ensure a delightful day for youngsters and to avoid draining funds.
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Childram
Frvenza
Rommttes
Vittanos
Wayland
Jim
Dancing nominations stir quiet court chatter
Fragmentary note mentions afternoon timing and court proceedings tied to nominations. The readable text hints at procedural remarks about elections or decisions, referencing a child and a sign-off. The exact details are unclear but imply awaiting formal action or declarations in a local court or electoral context.
Licensing Court renews several Yalgoo area licences
From Our Correspondent Yalgoo annual Licensing Court held on December 20 renewed licenses for Gondininow Hotel Pasne s Field publicans Feneral J Clark Yalgoo Hotel E Burgess Great Western Lane Way Hotel M L Scanlan Cluty Mol wayside licences T Moore Cumberland Hotel Ovine and Weer Mary Ann Savage Melville Hotel Noangal Richard Amakin Yuin City Hotel Yuin G J Jensen Wurorga Hotel Wurergm Chas Ward Monarch Hotel Gullewa Patrick Tobin Field s Find way side Licence Field s Find licence recently held by H T Nevill transferred to P Tobin FL J Bowman gallon licence Field s Find Hotel purchaser Mr Clarke Yalgee Hotel before the Warren an Sth December Mrs Jesaic V Wider Metropolitan Hotel fined two pounds for allowing men on premises on a Sunday case against two men adjourned to next court Weather sultry dusty with storms rainfall for year LG points Christmas Tree at Miners Institute on 24 held for children Dance followed and refreshments distributed In B C Church Rev Frther Howes celebrated midnight Mass and again at 7 pm before Muss at Bumawarr Station
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W. I. Green
Gondininow
Pasne
Fld
Publican
Feneral
J, Clark
Yalgoo Iotel
E. Burgess
Lail Way
V. Elder
Metropolitan Hotel
M. ML .Scanlan
Cluty J Mol
T. Moore
Cumberland
J Bowman
St. Nevill
Clarke
Yalgee Hotel
Jesaic
Wider
Miners’ Institute
B.C
Frther Howes
Bumawarr
Goldfields Water Scheme Annual Report Highlights Losses
The annual report notes arrears on agricultural water rates and doubts full recovery. It cites 7,199 pounds owed by guarantors as of December 1917, with part unlikely to be recovered. The scheme pumped 1050 million gallons, 153 million cubic tons drawn by gravity, and 9 percent evaporation loss. Maintenance cost reached 29,521 pounds with 14,195 pounds on corrosion works. Future plans urge expanding water use and securing supply capacity, while consumption on the Goldfields declines since 1918 and officials seek new consumption avenues.
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Mut
Industefen
Asalteanos
Ecoverta
O'Brien
Wold
Thei
Market Reports From London Cables Quiet in Trading
Market news from London cables notes a quiet session with little Australia offering. Prices show limited movement with prime samples sold at varied prices, constant small yardings, and reported values around six pounds per quarter for certain lots.
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Mowirn Dalgety
Australia
Kintmorming
Prine
Deceptive Appearances on the Stage
A comical exchange reveals bias against a speaker as characters discuss a waistcoat and a pound note. The host contemplates the fairness of judging by looks, while deception and vanity surface in a theatrical setting. The scene mocks snap judgments and underscores the lesson that appearances mislead.
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Sigvard
Where Mosquitoes Breed and How to Stop Them
A dated and garbled report describes breeding sites for mosquitoes and methods to reduce them. It warns that rain water, standing water, clogged containers, wells, tanks, and neglected water features harbor larvae. It notes that even religious fonts and water tanks can host breeding, urging thorough drainage and cleaning.
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Helence Han
Gompire
Taro
Dancetyline
Apsellen
Whittier, Robins, and a Loyal Dog Adair Tale
A fragmentary tale from The Spectator recounts poet John Whittier meeting a devoted dog named Robyn Adair during a visit. The animal bonds with the singer, follows her about, and even carries a satchel, while a separate wartime anecdote recalls a soldier quipping about life after a singed misstep as serenity returns amid chaos.
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de W
Market notes on oats and middings prices
Prices for oats range from £5 10s to £8 15s with good demand and steady values likely. Middlings and raga quality bid from £43 Se to £6 10s, some trades seen at £6 and £6 6d. Demand for samples remains strong and buyers offer 3s 0d for a good lekvy feerla in bags. Farmers warned against using wiper bags as buyers prefer other types.
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Oates
West
Vague bidding note on prices and bag quality
The fragment hints at higher per bushel bids and mentions vines or good second-hand bags as factors. Limited readable context prevents a fuller summary.
Upper Irwin Goods Board December meeting notes at Nunson
The Upper Irwin Goods Board met on December 1 at Nunson with Prof. Mesnard chairing. Attendees included C Switch and Wol Box. apologies from R J Forrester N Calder and J McCartney due to harvest.
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Healthy
I. Robinson
Health Department
Thrroughout
Maggant
Perth Ta
Prrth
Simpertanne
Éygeyone
Lord Re
Amd
Railway Department
Lort
Maynard
Bruns
Perth
JI. Lauder
Secretaey
Tose de
Salvation Army Opens New Quarters hall in Perth
The Salvation Army opened a new five room officers quarters next to the hall built by contractor Me Bartlett. Mayoress Mrs F Green praised the project and a fundraising appeal by Ensign Marion raised a fair donation total. An inspection authorized and a brief farewell followed the gathering.
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Salvation Army
Me Bartlett
F. Green
Tale Ketheriig
Finsign Atarion
Marion
Perth
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Tendon
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Amsterdam
President Wilson
Inder
Victoria
Jane
Wisness
Ime Nabawa
Sports For Children
Teale
Robin
Army & Navy Stores
Marine
Victoria District
AL. L. Macey
Rr Brace
Upper Irwin Goods Board
the Salvation Army
Hecips Maheg Roe
Peice
Oubietmmas
Wit
Alines Wie
Sane
Salids Wien
Eden
Dwwaoea Sudio
Heldrong Christman Books
Soll
Ew Australia
Dodie Eta
Leicester
Lincoln
H. Hallett
Bartlett
Bootman
Gents
Shouyd
Aw Gibson
ADRS
Rombicam
Agibson & Co
Oslyn Farm
Whitligg
Ithern Co
Withers & Ge
Wwe
Eleanor Tanzed
Bewell
Dalgetty & Co
Toad Cook
Murgon Station
Dalgety & Co
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