Proclamations and unrest amid postwar headlines
London reports from November 19 include a French mission led by General Pau arriving in Western Australia and addressing authorities, praising Allied efforts. A German postwar strategic note warns of a potential trap, while Bolshevik-style disturbances prompt Berlin’s Kaiser entourage to reassess. Potsdam Workmen’s Council notes Kalistr ex-Kaiser’s possible return to Berlin.
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Perth
Pau
Kalgoorlie
London
Australia
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Cermary
Western Australia
Miimsion
Amsterdam
Workmen's Council
Potsdam
Kalstr
Holland
Itr
Berlin
Lokal Anmeiger
Tageblatt
Kaiser
War material abandoned by enemy and prisoners flow in
London reports our advance continues as the enemy abandons vast war materiel including locomotives and automobile parts. Thousands of British, Russian, French and Italian prisoners of war are arriving in Allied lines in a state of indescribable misery.
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London
Peace Conference attendance and Allied mentions
Washington reports President Wilson will attend the Peace Conference in France after the new Congress. He is expected to discuss and settle the main features of the treaty but may not remain for all sessions. A New York message quotes Hoover saying Americans need not starve to feed Germany.
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Washington
Wise
France
Wilson
Wlondson
New York
Mr Hoover
Germany
Daily Express
Potsdam Workers
Soldicta’ Council
Kaiser
Fjolland
Kaiser i
Parla Anya
Berlinera
Unter den Linden
House of Commons
Robert Cecil
Despatch to Garrison Dardanelles by Light Horse Brigade
Melbourne reports two regiments of the Imperial Light Horse Brigade despatched as questions over deportation of Australians await decision by the Peace Conference. Mr Pearce, minister for defence, stated the matter to-day and noted options to be decided internationally.
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Melbourne
Ud Light Horse
Australia
Pearce
Defence
Lawyer Struck Off Roll Over Misappropriated Funds
Sydney reports barrister Mr Curtis has been struck off the roll for misappropriating £40 from a client or associated party. The action reflects disciplinary measures by the legal authorities and removes him from eligibility to practice. Further details on proceedings or victim identified are not provided in the excerpt.
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Sydney
Curtis
Proposed Action Against Western Australia Government
The Westralian Powellwood Process Company sues the WA Government in Perth on November 20 for 31 pounds 1 shilling in damages claiming a royalty is due. The case represents a commercial dispute over payment and entitlement.
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Perth
Westralian
Powellwood Process Company
Ratepayers Meeting and Local Vacancies Highlight Regional News
Local notices report a ratepayers meeting at 8 o'clock in Red Rust in the Eastern Districts Chronicte from York, noting red rust pest damaging crops and its impact on yields. Geraldton vacancies include mayoral nomination for Mir F Grven and four councillors across wards with several nominees unopposed or informal ballots.
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York
Geraldton
Mir F. Grven
Audlide
F. W. Stagdon
H.E. Quick
Alcioseph HL. Ryan
Coorge ‘Cobestake
James J. Jenner
John T. Clarke
Influenza Dangers Prompt Widespread Alarm Across England
Reports from England describe dangerous influenza complications affecting schools shops and hospitals. Observers note strains on industries and medical staff as cases rise, with doctors facing serious outcomes including deaths linked to the illness. Local authorities urge vigilance and proper care amid scarce resources.
Death of Bert Trippet On French Front Noted In Letter
An Australian sister, Mrs Ethel McGown of 655 Nicholcom Street, Carlton, writes of her brother Bert Trippet, who enlisted in Perth in 1915 after earlier service. He served in Blackboy Camp, to Perth, then France, leaving June 21 1917, and died on active service in 1919 after being wounded and later shot during a 2 am breakfast incident while a revolver was being examined. Her letter notes his two years ten months of service, a malaria hospital period, and the impact on mates and Geraldton/Perth communities. A separate item mentions a Paralytic stroke affecting Mr Teesdale of Moskatbarrs.
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France
Bert
Trippet
Ethel McGown
Nicholcom Street
Carlton
Sollar
Geraldton
M.O
Perth
Bop
Blackyoy
Retaul
Melbourne
England
Getaliton Town Hall Hosts Second Patriotic Ball
Crowds filled Getaliton Town Hall Monday for a second Patriotic Fund ball to aid Returned Soldiers. Decorations, Allied flag displays, bright lighting, and an all star local orchestra created a lively evening. Ten sets of dances featured names like Britannia and Women War-workers. costumes drew cheers, with Kaiser Bill among the popular figures. Prize winners were announced for best set and most original costumes. total receipts reached 245, to be allocated to the fund after the balance sheet is published.
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Getaliton Town Hall
Patriotic Fund
Professor Reynolda
Messrs Cartwright and
Shepheard
Kaiser Bill
Lydia
Pimms Evenson
D. Trigg
D. Mille
Evelyn
Dorothy Hardwicke
D. Fallowweki
D. Oliver
America’ Net
Mr Hartfield
Proprietors' accounting fragment shows share capital and reserve notes
An incomplete financial snippet lists ordinary paid up capital, reserve fund, profit and loss accounts, notes in circulation, bills in creation, contingent liabilities, and various balances in a proprietor ledgers. The text is garbled with figures such as 008,8000, 25 prishare, 11,08,440, and 871,989.9, reflecting a corrupted page excerpt from a financial register.
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Prishare
Memorial for fallen heroes urged by Geraldton resident
A correspondent urges a public meeting to memorialize returning soldiers with a monument at a dedicated site. He notes generous pledges, including £100 from Mr Dug Green, and argues the project should outlast other proposals. The letter ends with a call to act now before more lives are lost.
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F. Stone
Geyakiton
Karraketta
Dug Green
Iasworthy
Geraldton
Pte
Matthews
Over-Taxed Ratepayer Demands Council Reform
Local letter complains about high town rates and tax burden. Reader urges council change and introduction of new blood to improve governance, signing as an over taxed ratepayer.
An Old-Time Geraldton Episode
Geraldton faced a quarantine dispute as a Singapore steamer neared port. Local leaders appointed envoys to deter the ship from docking, arguing aloud in the docks until a pompous captain revealed himself, exposing the comic pretensions behind a tense standoff reported by the Sunday Times.
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Buiunes
Bob
Bill
Irant
Perth
Pasenger
Tite
Caleky
peTain
Frank Moneybegs
Melbourne
Tine of Shipping
Scorstalls
Jemew
Sunday Times
A WORD TO THE RATEPAWERS
A reader questions council actions and the Health Inspector's role in sanitary matters. The message criticizes mayoral control over finances and local markets and asks how reform will prevent burdens on ratepayers.
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Southam
Gog
Mr. & Teesdale
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Kay
OF Australasia Limited
Toho Grice
Raward Trencherd
Ray
Bagh M. Strachan
J. J Newman
B. View
Colsins Street
Victoria
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Western
Anetra
New
Soto
Sano
Eengu
Geraldtom
To-tay
Reutai
Te Mitter
Endlomam Formman
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Asthericod
Folly
Papa” Te Kong
NGS
Actes Customs
Seifptwg
Sake Advances
Fremantle
Geraldtos
Whee Suberalian
Gtram Mavi- Usind Savio
Berder Halley
Bintan
Ant Ganges
Brsaring Machin Sad Dalai
Destin Mater
Halley Beetee Leeres
Lyall
Florida
Asatzatis
New Zealand
Army & Navy Stores
Marine Terrace
Aout
H. L. Macey
Suiite Pps
Gersidton
Nor
RMY
Mtra
Gibson & Co
Ansonia
Amaricen
Bennvie & Fe
Bree Ree
St Dawsons Studio
Jourtry
Bartlett
Eleanor
Bartlett and
Rock Bees
Jel Bee
Bevtiote
Soewana Ranch
Georg
MN Ogsieg
Wight
Bligh
Sisisinas
Icket Sellers
Asion
Bastlett and Bock
Perma
Yowr Wall
Vainadle
Morthampton
Onder RS
Wree
Heo
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