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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
3
New York reports on a peace conference referencing the treaty and the handling of alleged war criminals. The article notes the presentation month after the treaty and mentions signing with those accused of war crimes.
Paris reports Allied demand that Germany sign the peace treaty within five days, threatening consequences for crimes. Debate grows over whether the treaty should be signed and the terms to be imposed, with German public opinion split.
June 18 report from Puri states that the Council of Four has invited Turkish representatives to terms to be imposed on surrender. The note signals allied plans for control of Constantinople and financial administration.
Sydney June 18 sparse reports say members of the Waterside Workers Federation are urged to join the present strike talks with seamen amid a proposed joint action. Whether the wharf labourers will walk out remains conjectural.
Melbourne on June 18 Petes Hall representatives waited on Mr Watt acting to learn the suggestions. It is believed they desire the panic they caged together at the event.
The turf scene lists acceptances for Goodwood races in Western Australia. Second Class Purse features many rivals including Yetria and Bes Hout eau. First Class Plate, Welter Handicap, and other events fill the program with distances ranging from six furlongs to over a mile and a quarter. Starting times run from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with specific plates and purses noted.
Reports say Kronstadt fortress is on fire with seven warships surrendering and Russians evacuating while fugitives head to Petrogad. Kronstadt sky banners and red flags seen as the fortress is doomed. In London the Nations Union of Railwaymen backs the executive to act with the Triple Alliance to end conscription.
The Acting Prime Minister announced Parliament would assemble Wednesday June 24 with a debate on wartime measures. The Government plans to present new policy, a declaration of peace, and end date for the Ostler act. A session opening is set for June 25 in the senate and house.
A disastrous fire in Sydney raced through an eight story building, destroying the structure as flames spread rapidly through the blaze. Fire crews battled the conflagration, with urgent telegram reports detailing casualties and evacuation efforts.
Newspaper brief reports a heavy influenza death rate across eastern states. Sydney logs 17 deaths with the month’s high figures, while Adelaide and Brisbane record additional fatalities amid the ongoing outbreak. Dates range from June to mid month, reflecting a worsening public health situation.
Perth report notes three deaths occurred by June with details limited to the event and location. Further specifics are not provided in the readable text.
A note states arrangements at Geraldton T1 have been found at 3 Howse near George. The item’s exact nature and ownership remain unclear from the fragmentary OCR text.
In Fremantle freezing works a labour dispute arose after over 100 men applied for work at under 12s per day. The contractor offered 11s 4d, but workers demanded 12s 6d. Work did not commence on Tuesday as pay rates became the central issue and the contractor claimed workers were unskilled.
On Friday June 6 a social at King's Hall for Mrs Jensen drew a large crowd despite heavy rain. Mrs Jensen was presented with a serviette ring by Mr Counsel as music lit the evening. Refreshments and a children’s fancy dress parade followed, with aid for the Red Cross.
A country opinion debate questions isolation as scattered districts cannot cope with an epidemic. The piece cites doctor and local readers, contrasts social reform aims with revolutionary labels, and asks if Labor can gain broad support from conservatives and liberal Australians alike.
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