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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
3
Reports say Spartacus supporters plan decisive action, denouncing Herfen Ebert and Scheidioan as woodhounds. Majority Socialists stage coin S demonstrations while government faces unrest after December 30 events. Herr Ebert reportedly captioned in office as cabinet falls.
Amsterdam reports the Kreuz Zeitung says Ebert Madioch fallen and Dr Lelbknecht with Herr Lidedoot and Herr Kichorn form a government. London dispatch notes Paris Journal telegram says a general strike in Berlin halts the capital note factory and workshop operations.
Berlin’s police prefect warned that American and British correspondents could be arrested to force an Allied occupation of Berlin. In Manchester, President Wilson said America seeks a partnership of right with Europe and world peace, not new pro fits or power blocs, and will join no coalition of powers against all.
London reports President Wilson denounced an outlaw at his Carlisle address, attacking the Hague and warning a crusade to drive nations together against unspeakable aims. A separate dispatch notes Bolsheviks in Vilna and debates over indemnities after the armistice, with Germany accepting terms under Allied pressure.
New York dispatch reports that Wilson and Allied leaders aim to decide the League of Nations at the conference start. Bonnar Law’s envoy to Paris is deemed necessary, and discussions suggest no quick solution to the Russia question. An Amsterdam Telegram note claims an attempted assassination at Amerongen, with four shots fired but no injury.
About 30,000 per month of Canadians are being repatriated with 20,000 returning in January. The remainder will cave at 30,000 monthly. Men are concentrated in North Wales before being sent to a demobilisation camp in Canada near their homes.
Tomorrow brings a children's day in Geraldton with beach and aquatic events in the afternoon led by Meayts A T Hardwicke and T H R de Lucey. Swimming contests run by E H Bardwell N Barrett F Critch and J Sinclair. Refreshments, marquee overseen by Mrs Fond, secretarial duties by Scryt Matthews, and special train at 8 pm to aid Northanjwia racegoers.
The King approves the engagement of Princess Patricia of Contaughton to Robert Moute Ram, a Royal Navy commander and aide to the Duke of Connaught, a union seen as proof of royal democratization. The match traces to Commander Humsay, previously aide to the Duke in Canada, now on Admiralty staff. Newsmen praise the unlikely nuptials.
The war historian John Juchan lauds Marshal Haig in the Daily Sketch. He credits Haig with supplying material and execution for Foch, noting British arms, leadership, and morale under fire. Haig is praised as active, cheerful, and pivotal in strategic gains shaping Allied success.
Readers note a long stream of mid 20th century concerns from quiet city streets to the impact of strikes on transport and commerce. Discussions cover wage demands, tramway loss, rising car traffic, and the shift to motor vehicles. Other items touch Fremantle freezing works and Eastern firm interest in Geraldton projects, plus repatriation office delays and soldiers’ welfare issues.
Workers at the tramway union held a morning meeting in Trades Hall as talks stalled. W D Johnson, visiting from the countryside, argued the 1917 award based on eastern costs should rise, while the union secretary said no progress and both sides await moves. ALF criticizes government inaction and hints at a protracted struggle with organised labor appeals across the country.
The list shows acceptances for the third day at West Australia meeting tomorrow including Rippler Volumen Warambie Remus and Hammer in the One Mile Six Furlongs race EWAN TANDICAP with several contenders. Railway Stakes features Pinkertoo Tom Castro and others. Welsen Handicap covers Heart of Oak and Lack among others. All aged Stakes includes Maud and Bardour. Federal Handicap lists Heart Hi and Mannequin among entries. Local notes mention stay at the Victoria Hotel with catering and free cab rate for Whitby’s arrivals.
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