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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
3
From Amsterdam December reports a Bruns wick political shift with a hunchback former tailor as president and daily indemnity payments. The article notes education by a washerwoman and Red Guards occupying the duchy amid broader postwar justice talks and conscription debates in Britain.
In a wartime report British policy prioritizes a defensive naval posture over offense. The text notes British aims to avoid surrender while Allies test strategic plans. It mentions Crown authorities and political figures assessing who bears war responsibility amid shifting fortunes.
The article notes 21 million voters to poll and a calm mood despite a pivotal moment. It cites 8 million new women voters and unsettled forecasts of a Coalition majority, with Labour confidence around 180 seats and Coalition papers stressing peacetime goals and free trade.
The chancellor of the exchequer, Mr. Bona Law, announced his retirement from the position during a ceremony in Annourc on December 13, speaking at an event hosted by the government.
The Turf racing in West Australia at Belmont Park faced a thin program due to track conditions. Perth officials noted a disrupted schedule as horses and riders prepared under cautious forecasts.
An American observer in Philadelphia after speaking with President Taft says England's fleet posture should deter friends of a league of nations. Churchill's remarks are viewed as political posturing. The report also notes horse racing results from Frome Unriers, detailing several races, winners, and betting odds, including the December Handicap and various class plates.
On Friday December 6 a local Con vent concert featured pupil performances praised for training. Highlights included Dutcie Snowdon singing and McConkey performing, plus a Fairy Dance and a dumbbell routine by boys. A Kings Bah social followed, with a wedding at Holy Trinity Church between Miss Bertha Thomas and Mr Anh Young, and plans for a new convent two stories high underway.
Prices and stock listed as fair supply met by light buyer attendance at the weekly market. Beef and mutton saw limited demand with prices noted as per quality. tomatoes scarce. butter and eggs dull. Vegetables such as cabbage and beetroot showed small quotes, while fruit including peaches and apricots featured at modest levels.
A local entertainment night by Bliss Edith Compton’s company drew the best reception yet. W A Sheehan introduced Miss Compton and outlined the State School Empire Fund project. The program, followed by a dance, featured Miss Hinds Marsh and others, with praise for the performers and catering at the Victoria Hotel.
Telegrams report in West Australia detail 303 Boonah patients from the transport Loonah arriving at Woodman and Point. Of these, 26 were diagnosed as seriously ill, 172 as ill, and 86 as convalescent. Since Boonah's arrival at Fremantle, about 30 new cases have appeared. Three additional deaths occurred yesterday at the quarantine station.
Melbourne dispatch reports a House adjournment motion led by MeWatt noting Sir Jensen was removed from the office of the Minister of Trade and Customs. The department would continue to be administered by Mr Massey Greene in the interim.
A crude report describes two parcels of gold worth 1120x8 and 2802 ounces recovered from dirt by Hill and Keby near a Weston Australian Bank depot in Cue. The refined metal was melted at a local battery, tallying a total yield across several years of mining activity.
In a lengthy notice Barted Auctioneer announces a sale of live stock including cattle sheep and horses along with farm implements and household items. The sale lists bulls mares fat sheep and lambs with extensive descriptions and prices. Terms include a one week party fee and possible delivery arrangements. A.B. Orders will be accepted from various soldiers at Yandasona or usher Viatride. Train service details are mentioned.
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