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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 20, 1919
Page
3
In Paris on May 19 reports say serious dissents arose among German delegates over the peace treaty. The dispute centers on Count Ranteau being willing to sign while his colleagues refuse to concede. May 21 is the final day Germany may consider the treaty.
London reports official mourning begins in Berlin to show Germany’s sorrow yet the Socialist Government intends to sign with small modifications to save the regime. Herr Hardens says conditions are not harder than expected and predicts Allied occupation could pressure a swift sign.
The Daily Chronicle correspondent reports that Germany is pressured to sign the treaty after a provocative article insults those who refuse the terms. The piece predicts acceptance, noting the likeliest outcome may be starvation rather than subjugation under the proposed terms.
Melbourne May 19 coal distress grips Victoria as factories face stoppage. The Premier James calls focus on essential foods and a united effort to resolve supply failures. Coal suppliers deny all applications and many manufacturers have only a day or so of stock left for household and yard use.
Perth date shows the Arbitration Court awarding bartenders and barmaids 3 pounds weekly for a 48 hour work week with half a holiday weekly and one week holiday per year on full pay, plus 24 hours notice.
The Clerks Union plans to seek legal advice against Trades Hall over funds raised during the recent trouble. Trades Hall says the money belongs to its sinking fund, while clerks claim it was raised to relieve clerks.
London reports Marty Hawker, an Australian airman who left Newfoundland yesterday, was sighted off the coast of Ireland. Last radio log shows he departed at 1.56 on Sunday and his location remains uncertain.
New York May 19. F P Rayham attempted a Trans Atlantic flight but his machine fell 200 feet to the ground. The craft was irreparably damaged. Rayham and navigator Cagnai Morgan sustained minor facial injuries.
Mr Lloyd George received a message claiming Hawker flew over Waterford Ireland at 4.30 on Monday en route to England. No further news has arrived as strong westerly winds raise great anxiety about his fate.
Melbourne reports Hawker’s plane found forty miles west of Loop Head near the Shannon mouth. The airman Hawker is missing after the discovery and later cablegrams confirm the search continues with no sign of him.
Baltic action reports Bolshevik fleet bombarded Finnish coast as British cruisers intervened. After eighty five minutes one Bolshevik ship fell, others fled and one ran aground. London May 18 note Dutch government ready to surrender the ex Kaiser following Asia demand. Trial expected in Geneva 25th act of League.
The Manfred Amateur Picnic Race Club held its two day meeting at Manfred Station on the 14th and 6th insis with fine weather that reduced attendance. Despite low turnout the committee organized improved entertainment and table service led by Mr and Mrs Fremlin and Mr and Mrs Cambell. Attendees included R G Kelly, Chester, F J Critch, Newlands, with the Ladies Purse won by Woolen Station. The speech at the close noted victors meeting at Murgco Sta Reyalts, FIRST DAY.
Ian Or owned by Messrs Cockram and Nicholas of Perth wins the Sydney Cup at the Perth meeting amid fast times. Rampant betting and multiple races feature Palm and Champagne Stakes events, with Nightwatch and Arch Marelly among contenders. Time records noted for several races, including the Maiden Plate and Milly Stakes.
In the Kilsyth 12.0 handicap Streamler 10.5 Cracker 9.7 started with a time of 1 min 10 secs. The Wooleen Handicap, 13 sovs for seven furlongs, featured Charlie1 finishing 10.7, Mazalin 9.12, Strike 9.7, with Fan into the bush closing at 1 min 4d secs. Divisions noted as 18a and £9 16s.
Sydney reports seven influenza deaths today as Melbourne records thirty four fatalities and isolation hospitals fill to capacity. The outbreak disrupts shipping and extends concerns to Victoria with ongoing public health warnings.
The seamen's strike has extended to Melbourne. Crews gave twenty four hours notice to leave their vessels. Six cargo steamers, six colliers, and two tug steamers will be idle. The extension of the Queensland trouble to Victoria involves about six hundred to eight hundred sailors.
An early 20th century advertisement for a children's confectionery business near Union Bank and Pictures, Marine Terrace, listing Better best bets, ready investment options, and a health-focused justification for sale. The owner seeks quick sale with lease terms and half cash payment, price A A O.
Mr Hi B Curlewis, acting government astronomer, described a mysterious event at Shares Bay on Saturday. He proposed that a surface feature revealed a possible ocean bed cavern beneath the crust, as a safer explanation than liberation of gas from submarine volcanic activity amidst the upheaval and destruction of marine life.
A fragment from Geraldton Golf Club outlines tees feature, event detail, and participant notes. The readable portion mentions local clubs, preparations, and a lap somewhat referenced, signaling a golfing event update with unnamed teams and limited data.
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