Peace Conference Speech Highlights Australian Demands
Paris dispatch notes a large Australian gathering on leave at the M C A Hotel in Melbourne style celebrations. Prime Minister Hughes praises wartime volunteers and argues Australia must control Pacific Islands for national safety and a secure peace, calling for a strong stance at the Peace Conference.
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Agaimet
Australians win rights in the Pacific Islands
A Paris report notes stirring speech in London about Australian rights to Pacific Islands, amid broader war council discussions. It cites news that Britain and the United States have an agreement on German Pacific colonies possibly joining the League of Nations, though actual governance remains with current administrations.
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Paria
Pacific Islands
Paris
Great Britain
United States
Pacific
League of Nations
Pend & P Anges
Oia Teranioad
Wilson opens discussion on League of Nations problems
From Paris the message dated January 25 reports President Wilson addressing the Peace Conference. He says the League of Nations must both settle postwar questions and secure lasting world peace, but many issues are complex and may require revisiting decisions. He warns some settlements need later consideration and that not all judgments suit the present moment.
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Paris
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International Labour Conference progress noted in Australasia
Report from London dated January 29 notes limited progress at the International Labour Conference. The discussion on Australasia shows little advance and little new work beyond what labour already achieved there.
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Lontat
Australasia
French Press Opposes League of Nations Concept
London January 29 The French press treated the League of Nations as impractical and utopian while writers searched for a governing formula to cover territorial questions. The conference aimed to decide territorial arrangements if a workable basis is found, with the Voland case to be narrowed.
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London
Nate Fond
Cables and War News from 1917 Clyde Unrest and Italian Disaster
The labor unrest centers on the Clyde with meetings debating immediate strike versus postponement as stoppages threaten major yards. Reports also cover an Italian naval court case in Genoa about the Leonardo La Vinea disaster, revealing Austrian ties and a 500000 pound price for blood and access to the ship during wartime.
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Acceptances for Forewing Races Listed by Class and Entrant
The acceptances cover forewing races with listed horses in multiple classes. First Class Placings include Six Cherso and others, Second Class Plate names like Seven fuslangs and Squateer's Hopky, Third Class Plate First and Second Divisions show numerous entries, and Western Handicap runs about one mile. Strong entities include Keune, Moun, Cap and Deja, Fort Prior, Strathnaver, Drury Lane, and Spalatto.
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al Catours
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Social events and service return figures IGARRA week
From Our Own Correspondent January 26. Two social events and Red Cross fundraiser noted at Mr Moore’s barn in Doagura near the beach. Privates Lindses and Brady mentioned with late returns from France and Fremantle. A barn dance featured the Lonesome Melody as community effort boosts.
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George Lindses
Irwin
Fred Brady
Fremantle
Red Cross
Mr Moore
Anison
Cottrell
Ged Isin
Conway
Rest and Mayhem in a Young Father's Diary
A fragmented diary-like piece recounts a father exhausted by domestic duties and child chaos. He details endless chores, household repairs, shopping fatigue, and a craving for rest, while his toddler and routine mishaps intrude on his plans for a peaceful morning. The tone blends humor with weariness.
Pneumonic Influenza Bites Melbourne Lockdown
Melbourne health authorities tighten controls as pneumonic influenza spreads. Public places within 15 miles of the GPO close, threatening 2300 jobs and about £8000 weekly in wages. Authorities warn of more cases across Victoria and New South Wales as measures intensify.
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Melbourne
Pneumonic
GPO
Victoria
New South Wales
Influenza Epidemic Developments Reported In Mettourne
Health authorities in Mettourne report the influenza situation has grown more serious since yesterday. The Board of Health received 84 new notices and 442 total cases. there were eight deaths. Chairman De Robertson notes a stationary rate offers a hopeful sign.
Strike Threat Ends In Partial Walkout At Vort Vine
Adelaide January 28 report on AW.S. action aimed at forcing workers to choose sides. A circular from Smelt ers Company declares no quarrel with unions and defends existing non union conditions set by Federal Arbitration Court. About ten workers were disciplined or discharged for refusing to work under the terms, while others faced potential loss of attendance bonuses as the dispute lingered.
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Vort Vine
Tone
Unioniaks
Proclamation Orders Closing Public Gathering Places in Sydney
Governor-in-Council issues a proclamation to close artibearies churches schools theaters public halls and indoor venues for public amusement until further notice. Heath Department prints a relief card for medical staff and volunteers with clear display instructions for those seeking aid or food during a potential general outbreak.
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Heath Department
Mask rule enforced at public sports meetings
Sydney reports the State Cabinet declares wearing masks compulsory in public sports events with offenders liable to arrest. The health minister will regulate race meetings and other sports according to discretion, with details pending and to be announced by authorities.
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Mona Nest
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