Peace Conference unfolds as German plenipotentiaries press reply
London reports a Berlin wireless message declaring German government and plenipotentiaries in accord to reply to the Allies within the time limit. Berlin cabinet vows to refuse signing the peace treaty over terms seen as destructive and a moral error. Schiedmann proclaims Dantzig must remain German and will be fought for with uttermost resolve.
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London
Berlin
Germany
Herr Schiedmann
Dantzig
Trans Atlantic Flight Hawker Hampered by Wind
Vice Admiral Speie Tupper, at Queenstown Ireland, leaves immediately to direct a search with an 88 mile radius. A wireless at 8 45 am reports Hawker 400 miles from the coast. He proceeds well though light wind is against him.
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Speie Tupper
Queenstown
Ireland
Sess
Hawker
London message on uterine issues in the Atlantic gale
A May report from Vancouver relays a London message about a gale in the Atlantic and discussions surrounding uterine health, noting uncertain details and the need for medical confirmation.
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Vancouver
London
An Aviator's Opinion Hawker's Slender Chances
London May 20 Mr Pickles the aviator remains hopeful about Hawker's fate. He believes Hawker may have been picked up by a vessel or is afloat in a makeshift craft, attributing the mishap to exhausted petrol from dead winds in the final 600 miles. He notes Hawker set out in unfavourable weather to honor Britain's first Atlantic crossing rather than to win a prize.
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London
Pickles
Hawker
Britain
Atlantic
The Search for Hawker
An official report says the chances of finding Hawker are very remote due to the vast area destroyers must scour. It notes that even if aid were desirable, it would be impossible to patrol the Atlantic because of the navy s heavy obligations.
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London
Agantic
Prohibition Repeal Aims and Railways Return Proposed
In Washington on May 20 President Wilson urged Congress to repeal prohibition for wine and beer. He also announced that railways and the telegraphs would be returned to private ownership, signaling shifts in national policy.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Shipping trouble and proposed marine labor capital plan
A plan by Shava Vesna and Mr Alu High ship owner to form a new company with labor holding half the directorships. government offers to Federation discussed in the House of Commons. Meanwhile Melbourne waterside workers threaten a strike with possible extension to drivers. in Sydney seamen vote to give 24 hours notice to abandon ships after a split vote at the Trades Hall.
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Vesna
Alu
Heston
Hughes
London
Pew — Company
House of Cotiuions
Federation
Sydney
Federated Firemen’s and Seamen’s Union
Trades Hal
Wharf Labourers Attack Royalists at Melbourne Ports
In Melbourne on May 21 a wave of brutal assaults by Wharf Labourers' Union members targeted royalist workers on two interstate vessels. Police protection proved insufficient, provoking bitter criticism of authorities and echoing Fremantle Volunteer incidents from similar times.
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Melbourne
Wharf Labourers’ Union
Joyalista
Fremantle
Melbourne coal shortage forces factory closures next week
Melbourne faces an extreme coal shortage with wholesale factory closures likely next week and widespread unemployment of workers. Some plants may be forced to shut down later, sending many job seekers into hardship amid the supply crisis.
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Melbourne
West Australia Turf Races Acceptances at Canning Park
The Canning Park meeting lists acceptances for major races including the Queen Victoria Handicap over a mile and a quarter and the Welter Handicap about one mile. Notable runners include Simplex, Hare Hatch, Lady Alana Strathnaver, Mount King, Lady Mureena, and Loch Alma among many others with varying weights and entries.
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Lero
Barlo Werie
Ricidotto
Ravel
Loch Alma
Cherso Ou Simplex
Lady AB
Jede
Hare Hateh
Amy
Ittitox
Trelawney
Cayuse
China Town
Faithwall
Peerifae
Leek Vie
Swan Queen
Currawindy
Sirgis
Yalwa
Yitria
Wicksven
Golden Sheaf
Miumnué
Mount King”rial
Alawa
Loch Elvie Explore
Mureena
Anticipations and Themed Rimes in Early Verse
The fragment lists starting lines and characters for a verse sequence, mentioning "Lady Mureera" and two others, with references to a clued setting and visible headings. Names and sequence indicate a staged poem or rime list, suggesting an organized litany of opening lines and participants.
Pneumoric Influnza Flares Across Australian Cities
Reports from capitals Mel bourne Sydney Adelaide and Brisbane note multiple influenza deaths and high case counts. On Wednesday there were twenty deaths reported in Melbourne and seven in Sydney. Brisbane records about seven thousand cases with ongoing illness in Adelaide and Brisbane amid the outbreak.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Gas supply reduced as influenza tightens city
Brisbane reports gas rationing to meet demand during influenza outbreak. Perth records another case in Maylands, prompting strict quarantine measures by health authorities. Commissioner Dr Atkinson notes a returnee from the East shows influenza temperature, with house and contacts placed under quarantine.
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Perth
Maylands
Public Health
Atkinson
Welcome Home Social for Returning Soldiers in Catherine’s Hall
A community welcome in Catherine's Hall on the sixteenth sees returned soldiers greeted by an army of enthusiastic ladies led by A C Clinch and HK Maley. Music by Miss Clinch Wilson and others, speeches on land settlement and relief, and a dance with generous refreshments mark the first of many socials to follow as men return home.
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Catherine's Hall
Sue Fred Oer
Bps
A.C. Clinch
HK. Maley
Clinch
Ive
Wilson
Mesera
Groxer
Kempton
Mies
Carol Wilson
Geedy
Maley
Rome
Geraldton Association Meeting at Queens Hotel
A meeting of the Geraldton Association was held at the Queens Hotel with Mr A Meadowcroft presiding. Delegates discussed correspondence from the WA Football League, donations, player clearances, ground improvements, a shower bath request, umpire provisions, and gate ticketing for the forthcoming Saturday match. The next meeting is scheduled for the Murchison.
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Queens Hotel
A. Meadowcroft
Iscebeed
W.A. Football League
Wib
G. Laing
Rovers
Railways and Brigade
Hailway Club
U. L. Smith
F. H. Cox
Fire Brigade Club
Radley
Sineisir
Yanl Futher South
Railway Club
Eeal Yes A
Ax the Murchison Oa
JANOB'S SYDNEY CUP FAME FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA HORSE
The piece notes Western Australian horses excelling in the Sydney Cup with Mistico and New Tipperary highlighted. It mentions an imported horse from England in 1918, later trained in Sydney by J A Marsden, who had success in Perth and Eastern States races before lacking major returns in Sydney Cup.
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Mistico
New Tipperary
Adie
Sydney
Quiara
J. A. Marsden
Perth
Racing in New South Wales 44.0 Meeting Handicap Notes
Racing brief from New South Wales meeting highlighting the second hurdle race over two and a half miles at 3.10. Mentions contenders Mhamcrood etique and Sjanee with betting at 104 against Coogee Handicap. Includes betting odds 10 to 1 and past winner context.
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New New South Wales
Mhamcrood
Etique
Suilway
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