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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
3
London dispatch reports ongoing clashes in Berlin with terse updates on front lines and civilian impact as Allied forces push through the city. Britain confirms continued bombing raids and strategic movements amid the deteriorating siege conditions.
London January 8 reported a Park Royal Army Service Corps contingent marching to Whitehall. The march aimed to push for demobilisation and to present a deputation to General Robinson about timing and completion of demobilisation measures.
A disjointed report outlines deep divisions over Allied troop intervention in Romania and Austria. Nations argue for or against renewed forces, fearing rising insecurity and violence as demands for stricter peace enforcement intensify. Leaders plead for sufficient troops to prevent chaos and protect civilians.
In a London meeting chaired by Mr Walter Long the Imperial War Graves Commission outlined plans to honor unidentified or unlocated graves with commemorative tablets in cemeteries. The commission urged India to propose a care agency for British war graves there and expressed thanks to colonial representatives for their support.
A contested Berlin crisis story notes treachery by guards at public buildings. Described are loyalties sworn to the republic broken as troops allegedly laid down arms and aided conspirators to block elections for a Constituent Assembly. Bolshevists and Bolshevik factions are mentioned as surprising visitors from Petrograd.
Church notices list Wednesday 6 pm gatherings and a circuit quarterly meeting at Wesley Church next Thursday 8 pm. Catholic Masses at St Francis Xavier Cathedral 7.30 and 10 with Devotions 7.30. Presbyterian service led by Rev Cameron includes a Revelation study and Anthem. Board of Management meets Tuesday at 8.00.
Berlin battles rage as Spartacus followers seize food offices and arsenals amid intense fighting. Government troops clash at Wertheim stores and military installments. Reports say mobs force down the American flag at a hotel as Berlin’s streets surge with shelling and minethrowers.
Telegrams from Perth report receiving railway employees’ support for tramway strikers but a later cable says a meeting decided not to act yet. Mentions German elections with a massive general state and voters over 50 entitled to vote.
In a heated House of Representatives session Mr Gregory criticizes the Wor Pratte Tax and argues for exemptions for base metals and tin mining. He warns exemptions would hurt Treasury, cites Broken Hill Proprietary and Sulphide Corp, and urges caps on wartime profits to attract capital for rich lead deposits near Geraldton. He recalls prewar profit standards and discusses government proclamations and mining venture incentives.
The excerpt shows a speech fragment requesting a postponement until Monday. It mentions Mr Watt and Mr Gregory, with reference to a Treasurer’s stance on representations and reforms. The speaker expresses willingness to accept a clause and to fulfill duties of administration.
Greenough Roads Board held a meeting on January 7 1919 with members including J Logue, East Ward, Jas Reynolds, Duncan South Ward, Anderson North Ward, Cream Central Ward. Accounts £29 1s 5d approved. quarterly balance to 31/12/18 reviewed with transfers and licences totaling gains and expenses. Correspondence from Central Repatriation Committee and D Desmond discussed local committees and road clearance. Subsidy £175 for maintenance approved. Vermin Bill enforcement prepared. Star thistle issue noted. water works and road maintenance plans set. several projects allocated funds and schedules for completion and cleaning.
The meeting reviewed the Midland Railway camp diphtheria outbreak with the Resident Medical Officer in attendance. It was resolved to ask the Attorney and company for action on unsanitary dwellings and to ensure prompt reports to health authorities. The secretary was instructed to obtain explanations and copies of updated procedures. A vote of thanks was given to De Hungerford for his courteous attendance.
An article cites the Imperial Technical School of Moscow claiming a solution for artificial rubber and notes patents, substitutes from various substances, and the challenge of rebuilding the natural rubber. It discusses chemists, invention limits, and hopes of cheaper, durable materials amid ongoing demand. The piece touches on indigo, gutta-percha, cork, rust protection, and ancient inks as part of broader material science exploration.
A small, sly man convicted of pickpocketing faced the magistrate. He sought leniency and time to pay forty shillings. The magistrate granted payment by evening, remarking no prior convictions. The man showed relief, muttering about tomorrow’s watch and money.
Melbourne, fam. 8. Courmommenith Gasette issues repealing regulations on sale and purchase of Un Plates. A regulation bans conversations in German by persons. Another regulation limits Citizen Forces trainees as trained soldiers after completion.
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