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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
3
The late Mr Roosevelt argues for a practical League of Nations tied to Allied justice at the peace table. He questions Wilson's fourteen points and cautions against adopting them as sole peace basis, urging consideration of Allied interests and real justice in Europe.
Yesterday's wires report heavy fighting in Berlin with Spartacists besieging the Press quarter and station areas. Government troops repelled Spartacist assaults on Dresden's Zeitung offices and Guildhall as Bolshevik unrest spread to Stuttgart, with town hall seizures and nocturnal tumult.
The Official Press Bureau reports that the third meeting of the Supreme Council of Supply and Relief in Paris considered relief positions in Belgium, Northern France, Southeastern Europe, and Northern Europe. It noted ample world food supply for Allies and liberated territories and steps to meet needs, with all four nations to share financial arrangements and transport questions. Consideration included focal supplies for neutrals and Bulgaria.
A Paris dispatch warns Austria faces dissolution without aid, urging food and political guidance as the Mies' Economis Mission reports doom without immediate support. The note mentions London and Poland in the context of extended focus and salvation efforts amid turmoil.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions Marshal Foch and a council granting an exteriel jowern by evidence before Garwany. It references a war council in Germany, a decision on not letting Germany crush Volind, and a date for ceasefire to Worle Holand. It hints at terms of a potential armistice and Germany's expectations.
Telegram from the Tamil Ay Commission announces the selection process for a new Railway Commissioner. The duties will cover England Canada the Australian States and New Zealand with a salary of £25000 a year. The date is set for Perth January 17.
Fremantle wharf dispute resolved amicably with workers returning to duty. On Thursday afternoon F Rowe secretary of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union announced at a workers meeting that they agreed to sign on for work at the bureau.
Perth officials reported optimism after an interview between Minister for Railways Mr Hudson and Mr Coltier. Concrete proposals for settlement were expected to be submitted the following morning, signaling potential progress in the tramway strike talks.
A soldier patient from the Eastern States died of influenza at Woodman's Point quarantine station. All other patients, except Private Hudswell of Victoria, are reported progressing satisfactorily.
Melbourne January 17 A large brick factory of Hoadleys Ltd cocoa and confectioners on St Road was destroyed by fire early today. Damage is about 5000 pounds with 4800 pounds insured. About 400 employees have been laid off.
The WEW Sydney report notes seamen and firemen at a Tass meeting accept a concession of 35s per month above the award rate. Bricklayers face substantial wage demands with the Master Builders Association opposing a three shilling daily rise to 125 shillings for a 44 hour week. Employer plans await a special union meeting tonight.
A historic appeal highlights guarded naval knowledge and the navy secret library. It describes confidential volumes on wireless signals gunnery and torpedoes kept secure on board ships with keys held by the commanding officers and tested by the stores officer.
A tale from the city recounts a tale of love and jealousy. A tailor’s partner accused a man named Anderson of theft after he left with her gold bangle, then returned. The couple were arrested. Anderson avoided charges while the woman was fined for her breach of law. The incident blends with notes on soldier settlements, tramway wage debates, and Fremantle labor tensions in a bustling regional diary.
Berlin report reveals energy of Heer Leopold saving lives during German advance in Belgium and France. Documents show atrocities worse than Entente suspected, including nurse Cavell case. German officials allegedly profited from relief work while Belgians starved. Auction notices and unrelated listings follow.
A garbled wire service style blurb references year end payments and a vehicle owner in Velicle, dogs, and farm-related notes. The legible items mention December nineteen percent and February, with references to Kansas and wealth of unclear entities.
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