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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
3
Paris reports protests by French papers against Dutch respect toward the ex Kaiser. Rotterdam says the ex Crown Prince of Germany has arrived at Maastricht and been interned. Washington notes President Wilson may attend the Peace Conference though opposition cites risk. Royal family movements and Allied advances are also mentioned with limited detail.
The Admiralty reports the British battleship Ankfrous, a 0,000 ton vessel, sank after hitting a mine off the North Irish coast on November 28, 1914. News delayed at the Commander-in-Chief Grand Fleet’s request.
The Admiralty reports the Allied fleet moved through the Dar Ganelles yesterday in good weather. Anglo Indian troops occupying forts paraded as ships passed. The fleet arrived at Constantinople this morning.
London reports from Pall Mall Gazette describe a vast armistice celebration by the navy with ships lined for miles and Dreadnoughts and cruisers contributing to a thunderous scene. The night featured flares star bursts and a sudden darkness at 9 o clock as lights faded.
A Copenhagen message quotes Emperor Karl denying responsibility for the war and claiming he sought to deliver the people to harmony. Budapest notes the War Minister orders German Hungarian troops kept armed. reports of disorder and reforms pressure in German Hungary. A Brussels clash leaves forty dead. London reports Crown Prince and guard encountered Dutch patrol on Limburg frontier with mentions of uniforms and medical aid.
Melbourne telegram reports a federal statistician states Germany could likely pay about £10,000,000,000 in indemnities if the war ends, citing Germany's wealth at least £18,000,000,000 in 1914. The interview discusses Germany's capacity to meet indemnities and the broader wartime financial outlook.
Severe local incidents unfold with electrician Marius James Shusen injuring himself after a double tragedy involving cotton’s fatal shooting last week. A sulky accident in front of Mr Burt’s shop near Francis Street and Marine Terrace injures Mr T White, his 12 year old son Jobs, and daughter Mary Jans, as a whip-tree failure causes the horse to bolt. Mr White escapes with injuries, the girl receives facial wounds, and a 9 stitch repair is reported. Also noted is the death of Mr Walter F Starling at the Victoria Hospital after a long illness linked to sciatica. he leaves a widow and nine children, with funeral arrangements noted.
Peace Sunday services listed for Wesley Church led by Rev J B Lanedon and Rev Langdon with hymns. Catholic St Francis Xavier Cathedral offers Mass at 7 10, special services as Blessed Sacrament rites observed. Church of England Thanksgiving service at 11 with Solemn Communion and Te Deum. diocesan events and choir practices noted. Presbyterian Church sermon and Lord's Supper described as thanksgiving observance. Sunday School plans mentioned.
Governor Ellison and party visited Geraldton Cathedral and Presentation College on Friday morning. A Te Deum rang as news of the armistice arrived. the speech praised the pupils and St Macartan, with a long anecdotal tale from Irish history. The visit included a concert, awards to young Aubrey Burt, and a reception before departure.
Generations used hot water to soothe stomach pain and modern science supports adding bislated magnesium oxide. A half glass of hot water with a teaspoon of purified magnesium hydroxide after meals neutralizes stomach acid and aids digestion. Seek purified magnesium from chemists and avoid unsuitable mixtures.
The notice lists weights declared for racing events on November 21 1618 open handicap four furlongs for horses including Calawa Natural Pingart Culbeurtie and Dreary Dawn with varied weights. Flying Handicap five furlongs features Strathnaver Pingart Ealewe and Nonplussed among others. Hospital Handicap one mile lists Straty havet Spallato Greylands Nonplussed Ce vilac Calwwa Rich haven Cullearrie and Lady Sound. Ladies Burcehet and Mandicap provide further entries with multiple horse names and weights.
A shore meeting of the Municipal Council discusses repairing town hall chairs used for a pre Christmas function and dealer duties. The Mayor, Mr F P Green, along with Crs Cribeh, Snell, Baker, McGauran, Cofeldick and Clarke attend. The council also reviews wheat shipment delays to Geraldton and possible harbor strategies with Wheat Board inputs.
The Geraldton Municipal Council passed a patriotic resolution praising Almighty God, loyalty to the King, and the Allied soldiers whose efforts led to victory. A Thompson township correspondent reports a recent bushfire destroyed miles of feed in the area, with costs unknown.
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