Outbreak of Hydrophobic Disease Spreads Across Devon and Cornwall
London reports a deadly dog hydrophobia outbreak in Devon and Cornwall. Twenty people bitten as inspectors warn the public of grave danger. An amphibious aircraft delivery introduced the pathogen, triggering stringent quarantine rules in force for over two decades. Authorities trace the origin to a long-ago Hydrophobia case and a recent gas dog import on an aeroplane.
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London
Tablesi
Devon
Cornwall
United Kingdom
Lnto
England
Japanese pressure mounts over race democracy in League
London dispatch reports Japanese press demanding removal of race provisions as a condition of joining the League of Nations efforts. Coverage cites calls for policy shifts to address discrimination against Japanese in the United States and Australia, amid broader debate on international governance.
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London
Gramind
Germany
America
Australia
League of Nations
War talk and German election results fragment
The dispatch notes American views on punishing war guilty parties and mentions Wilson’s stance. It then reports on German elections with a heavy Socialist showing, citing Berlin and provincial results and predicting the Government Socialists to be the largest group but possibly outnumbered in a coalition with other parties.
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Te Tuited Prem Association
Americas
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Wilon
Lescou
Copenhagen
Berlin
Kaven
Moournd
Leipzig
Halle
Centre Party
Bavnslag
Munich
Wortemburg
Erzeperger
Govanamente Socisiata
Wourgenlee Porerties
Putlumne Loans Discussed at Commonwealth Conference
Melbourne January 25. Prime Minister Watt outlined financial proposals during a conference with Commonwealth and state animators. The Western Australia position was linked to a deal granting £10,000 per year for ten years, with partial support for future adjustments. The discussion adjourned without pledges.
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Melbourne
Mr Watt
Western Australia
Temuania
Wentera iAustralia
W.A
Commonwealth
Returned Soldiers Association Rejects Industrial Dispute Involvement
The Returned Soldier y Association by 8 votes to 19 decided not to take part in industrial disputes where returned soldiery are affected. Perth Jen 24. The decision records the group’s stance on labor issues involving veterans.
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Perth
Jen
Returned Soldiery’ Association
Ale “Pert
Premieres Conference Renamed and Per Capita Payment Reform
Melbourne January 23 The Acting Prime Minister W A Watt outlined changes to per capita payments to the States. A £6 050 000 disbursement was cited with plans to ratchet down annual payments per person over five years, subject to revision, while amended Maternity Bonus Act limits bonuses to those eligible. A temporary borrowing arrangement was deemed permanent.
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Melbourne
W. A. Watt
Ile
Commonwealth
Labor leader criticizes pension and demobilisation policies
The report cites Senator Wesdban and Needham denouncing federal costs in London and demobilisation delays. It recalls opposition to higher soldiers pensions, government salaries, and an annual grant to a judge while war pensions faced cuts. The council considers town issues, including harbours, water, and public notices, amid broader political debate.
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Royal Commission
London
Joe Cook
William Morris Hughes
Pearce
Ty Uke
Gdenne
Needham
Gach
New South Wales
Uxmt
Sir S., Grits
Labor Party
Council Minutes Read in January Meeting at Geraldton
Geraldton Municipal Council held its fortnightly meeting on Wednesday January 22 with Crs Walter Crichton McUeurmo Jeaner Son Clarke Sewell and Bennett present in mayor’s absence. A Health Board notice noted the council had 364 pounds in hand for outbreak dealing and advised against using the public school as a main hospital in a pneumonic influenza outbreak, with responsibility for outbreak arrangements left to the Health Board.
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Criteh
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Jeaner
Perth
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Clarke
Sewell
Bennett
Cr Bennett
Nice
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Health’ Board
Public Health
Iisitat Om
Commcil
Neer de Toydy
A Message to Mother and Zam-Buk Promotion Preview
A fragmented ad style note touts Zam-Buk and a home treatment, claiming improved outcomes and a testy claim of perfection never before attained. The text references eye care and a trader presenting a claim of superior remedy with the phrase just as good.
Linseed Compound Advert May Mention Geraldton Express
An OCR fragment references Kay's Linseed Compound also called Sheerpart Remedy used for coughs and phlegm. The garbled text mentions Geraldton Express and individuals Memere T. R. Linoy and J. tim Lileks, indicating an early 20th century advertising notice with misread names.
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Geraldton Expres
Memere
T. R. Ie Linoy
J, Tim
Lileks J. Ae
Tells How Cuthura Healed Rash
A fragmented report notes how Cuthura claimed healing a leg rash. The readable parts show personal testimony and a brief account of treatment, with limited context or corroborating details.
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Cuthura
Melbourne Hospital answers ghost of influenza fears
Melbourne authorities fear a pneumonia form of influenza has reached the city. Thirty seven patients are under treatment at Melbourne Hospital with 12 recently admitted and a total of 27 now ill. Three deaths have occurred. officials note transmission within families and say the outbreak is epidemic in character but urge calm while investigations proceed.
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Paris
Mysthcst
Premmt
Perut
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Poland
Germany
Hungary
M. Novlent
Tan
Melbourne
Melbourne Hospital
Yeater
Cumpston
Health Inspector's 1918 Report Highlights Sanitation Gains
Inspector Howard reports on municipal health for 1918 with house renovations, improved privies, ventilation upgrades, and rubbish clearance. Convictions for health and by law breaches, meat and food inspections, and 200 health orders issued with about 75 percent compliance. The report notes reduced gross neglect and outlines sale and mail notices affecting overseas routes and a local theatre program for Saturday night.
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Howard
Ina
Benator Needham Attends Addresses in Northam and Geraldton
Benator Needham visited Northam yesterday delivering an afternoon address at the Kings Hall and attended a torradip and meeting. He returned to Geraldton by this morning's train and plans to depart for Perth on the evening Express. Mrs O Neil announced her son Prince William O Neil, recently returned from the front, was in quarantine and release pending confirmation.
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