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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1919
Page
3
A Western press summary describes Berlin civil unrest with Spartacist League actions led by Dr Liebknecht. Government resistance, street battles, and demobilisation pressures create a tense political crisis amid calls for strength and unity.
Reuters dispatch from Berlin reported in Rome that Bolshevik gains were aided by treachery among guards protecting public buildings. The lax loyalty of the Republic’s troops allowed the communists to advance, with Bolshevik aims pressed despite cautious defense.
A Paris dispatch reports a spreading civil war in Germany with Spartans faction declaring a new Berlin government and government troops driving Spartacus supporters from key positions amid artillery exchanges. Paris notes Ebert government has been overturned.
A London message states the Spartacus uprising in Berlin has definitely failed. Lloyd George warns demobilisation difficulties persist and a strong army remains essential. He cautions the peace process must not jeopardize victory and highlights continued German strength and uncertainty about terms.
A Copentingen message in Gottenburg Gazete reports Lenin demanding Bolsheviks merge with the Mansheviks, while Trotsky pushes for a continuation of the reign of terror, signaling a rift within the Bolshevik leadership.
A native in jungle society uses drum signaling to send messages over about 20 miles. He carves four drums from wood and taps with sticks to transmit news and directives. The method is shared among villagers, functioning as a rural wireless network.
Perth readers learn of grateful public thanks to doctors and nurses who battled the pneumonic disease at Woodman’s quarantine station. The piece notes nurses and doctors contracted illness yet prevailed, calling for tangible recognition beyond Victoria Crosses. It also covers returned soldiers meeting, debates on demobilisation, tram union strikes, and rising rural fires and fatalities.
Patchy OCR ad segment from 1919 touts Pyrene fire extinguishers for cars, various farm implements, clothes and camera gear, and retail items from Geraldton, Perth, and Melbourne area firms. It reads as a collage of product pitches, prices, and supplier names with weathered print.
Reader tips assemble a compact guide titled Get More ee s Get Fat Table Get Healthy Get healthy featuring nine fast growing ideas. It outlines short steps, emphasizing practical, health focused actions and simple routines to boost vitality.
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