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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
3
Reports from Washington say President Wilson urged immediate resume of relations with Germany and stated American troops would remain until the peace terms are fully implemented. The note emphasized a firm stance on enforcing the military provisions of the peace treaty.
Washington reports British airship R31 near the Azores and London marks peace celebrations while Lloyd George backs direct action. Venice plans a House of Commons move post cabinet. European food prospects for 1920 look uncertain amid price worries and supply concerns. Conservation of European economies discussed with ideas for a European Council to replace the Suez route.
Telegrams report Mr Broun is re elected and the state parliament is prorogued on July 31. Executive Connell meeting noted and preparations for supplies amid food shortages in Wyndham and surrounding areas.
Fragmented report notes a deficit of 652 088 pounds for a government year with a later surplus of 796 160 pounds in June and total expenditure of 5 500 008 pounds leaving a 662 088 pound deficit. Accumulated deficit summarized, with references to Port Augusta unrest and shipyard labor tensions amid seamen’s strike influence and stock delays.
July 11 report from aidtourne notes the federal government will meet conditions tied to a strike. Industrial Disputes Committee and Admiral Clarkson failed to settle, with leaders confident but unsure of mass support. Sydney labor leaders ridiculed a general strike while siding with seamen in principle but opposing a wider shutdown.
Melbourne July 10 The Commonwealth postal authorities plan to observe peace on Saturday July 19 as a close holiday. All post offices will close as on Christmas Day and Good Friday with no mail deliveries.
A fragmented report notes markets with plentiful eggs at uncommon prices and improving supplies of some batter. Mentions of vegetables and local vendors appear garbled, suggesting OCR errors rather than a clear event or outcome.
Mr P Stone urged the council to investigate his view that control over land near Utakarra Siding should be sought, with 1290 acres near the Show Ground and a railway siding. Debate centered on sale and subdivision for housing and public use, with notes on government permission and potential blocks for soldiers’ homes.
A large Hamburg American liner visited Geraldton in ballast en route to Fremantle, the 000-ton vessel the biggest to berth there. Heavy seas and low coal reserves limited speed. wireless and coal-saving measures helped extend the voyage as cargo plans and postwar shipping concerns drew interest.
A garbled sale notice lists numerous properties on Derfacher Street and Flennar Street near the Railway Station with semi detached houses, vacancies, frontage depths, and monthly tenancy terms. It mentions Victoria locations, acreages from 100 to 380, farming blocks, wells, fences, and subdivided parcels. Dewab Marine Terrace Geraldton appears as the contact.
Fragmentary OCR note suggests urgent ramp up period with team activity but contains garbled phrases and lacks identifiable names places dates or actions to summarize into a coherent news item.
Unable to determine readable facts from the provided text fragment. The source appears garbled and lacks identifiable people, places, or events to summarize into a coherent news card.
Public notice to creditors of EO and Kotak Camere at Vellowne Frio, fray, urging claims be filed by the stated deadline with the court. Name spellings and jurisdiction appear uncertain in fragments.
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