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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1918
Page
4
The Times dispatched from The Hague reports German army and civilian unrest as a Kaiser loyalist faction seeks a counter revolution. Troop movements and street clashes surface amid bolstering calls for a national assembly and order. Vienna and Berlin reveal clandestine activity in postwar planning.
The report cites the surrender of ex Kalear rulers and top officials including Lord Finla and Sir F E Smith as extradition questions draw attention. It notes Allied and French interest and mentions Crown Prince and Kaiser correspondence amid postwar diplomacy and press commentary.
A fragment describes prudent men and omen with possible vital guidance for a child. The text hints at caution and a chamberlain's javghree se ad coe, suggesting a historical note on safety or guardianship.
The Labor Party issues its election manifesto calling for immediate withdrawal of Allied forces from occupied areas, broad social reforms, state housing, tariff opposition, capital taxation, and imperial self determination. It highlights women candidates and voters, including Christabal Pankhurst, as pivotal to the campaign, while Sinn Fein and Irish Nationalists push for a new political balance in Ireland amid volatile electorates.
Fragmented ad style text warns against improper waste disposal and constipation with dubious remedies. Mentions firms in New Jersey and Warrnambool and products like Nujol and Chamberlains Coneberet. Appears as a jumbled old newspaper public notice or advertisement.
In a fragmented report, Labor candidate Mr Jor Henllin speaks to the constituency about devotion and duty. He cites political challenges and seeks support, urging voters to consider the stakes and his outreach amid local civic concerns.
Tomorrow features multiple church services with details for Christ Church Warrnambool Allamford St George's Dennington and South Warrnambool including matins evensong and communion. Notable ministers J Redmond J C Neil Rev J Lewis Cleator and Rev F D Trainor lead various rites. A Methodist and Bible Society emphasis appears with fund-raising and mission notes.
A Bourneville Cadbury works War Relief Committee coordinates aid for frontline families. About 150 workers mainly women visit homes to verify needs and arrange grants. The community funds roughly £25,000 annually and supports convalescent homes housing around 69 veterans.
A city wide public holiday features a 11 o'clock parade starting at Deal Hall with a large Chinese and local community display. Officials warn entry rules and street closures to ensure safety, with numerous floats, bands, and performances along Timor Street to Fairy Tan Parade.
Market reports indicate unsettled activity among purchasers with unrest among butchers and varying prices. Pig categories range from light to extra heavy with slight gains and some softer demand for best cuts. digestives notes mention Chamberlains Table as aiding digestion.
A garbled snippet mentions a back issue and a remedy, noting a need for attention and a vague test of the remedy. It references a chair and eras before. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable. The readable text is insufficient for concrete facts.
The Melbourne markets page details varying prices for potatoes, maize, oats, malting barley, and hay across multiple regions. It notes fluctuating demand for staples like onions, globe artichokes, and cereals, with price ranges and quality terms reflected for Ballarat, Gippsland, and Tasmanian suppliers.
The Times reports the War Graves Commission recommends headstones for fallen servicemen 30 inches high and 4 feet wide with full name rank and death date. A three line inscription and memorial wording are advised to honor all ranks and nationalities. The commission approved the recommendation.
Fragmented and garbled report notes Allied and French reaction to the war and mentions German pressure and exchanges with legations. It references high officials and allied statements, with unclear sentences about preparations and Vienna and Berlin, plus an arrest tied to foreign affairs.
A garbled report claims British forces moved 1400 guns in a fortnight, with Neighbors reacting to new laws. The piece mentions German frontier areas and Naid Stawelot as a place, though details are unclear and names may be distorted.
An advertisement touts a whitening cream promising wrinkle fade and clear even skin. It pledges that the product will erase lines, freckles, and sun damage, offering a “clearer and fairer” complexion with ongoing use.
An airman observed a large submarine trace on the riverbed near Dundee. a storm warned, sweepers and destroyers moved in. A depth charge and heavy charge from a patrol boat caused wreckage to surface. divers later found 18 crew dead in the wreckage now displayed in London.
Twenty seven more German submarines surrendered at Harwich today increasing the tally as captured boats anchored off the coast. The blunted crew nickname Pirates Parade and the Nine tenths squadron cheers marked the mood. Eleven submarines arrived at a Norwegian port from the Mediterranean amid the surrender move.
Eyewitness accounts describe Australian and British prisoners facing starvation and brutal treatment behind enemy lines. Reports cite malnutrition, disease, and forced labor in mines and camps, with many perishing or crippled upon repatriation. Survivors recall severe neglect by officers and limited aid from the Red Cross and Belgian civilians.
The Times from London reports fear that President Wilson could not travel to York at year end. Widespread opposition to his visit grows, driven by unpopularity of his actions on freedom of the crus and the League of Nations projects.
London traders expect shipping operations to recover soon as commercial conditions improve and confidence returns to the market. Industry leaders anticipate stabilization in supply chains and steady demand in the near term.
A rematch between Warrnambool and Port Fairy is set for Warrnambool Green this afternoon. The lineup includes Craig Barleach McConnell Tate Burnett Younger Owens Anderson Hammond Cromie Davidson Mack Kingstowe Dawkins and others.
Fragmentary note recalls figures named Ser ames of Time and Bee Tog in a maritime setting. Mentions voyage to Australia and wartime context with returning sailors. Fragment lacks clear events, dates, or affiliations.
Melbourne reports Mr. Massey Greene announced new measures to continue meat price control and support supplies this winter. Officials say ample frozen meat will be released at fixed rates to ensure steady access during the cold season.
Public urged to support the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Club as a recreation facility with a planned clubhouse. Trustees named to manage funds and property, with five directors appointed by the club and branch, funds held in the Warrnambool treasury and under local oversight. No gambling allowed.
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