11 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1919
Page
1
A fragmented report notes 17 taken in Kanowna and 60 invalid Australians. details indicate Bali related cottages and English hospital confusion as 20 Australians may undergo extended medical care amid fog and treatment delays.
A temporary settlement reaches most provincial bakers' chapters while London stalemate persists. Masters refuse compromise as arbitration looms, with unresolved terms delaying a broader agreement.
London reports a severe cholera outbreak in Manchuria with numerous fatalities extending to Tientsin and surrounding areas. The epidemic is described as widespread and grave across Gowthern Manchuria with multiple deaths occurring.
Mr Austen Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke in the House of Commons on the financial situation. He warned that unless austerity continues, the country cannot balance accounts without taxation. He urged curbing imports of luxuries and cutting expenditure. The Government vowed decisive action with wartime resolve to stop waste.
Berlin correspondent reports on a New York Sun transmission about Admiral von Tirpitz and his unwritten work. The volume allegedly shows his influence on submarine warfare policy and aims to secure German fleet leadership against Britain.
In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George rejects clear policy delay. He says Britain’s rule must evolve from force to a constructive scheme and invites Sir Donald Maclean to submit proposals. The Times had suggested a great plan but it would be condemned by all Irish parties. The government will not shirk responsibilities but maintains order in Ireland.
An unclear report from London states Britain seeks to halt food shipments to Romania and pressure Hungary over ceasefire terms. The Supreme Council reportedly rejects Romanian ultimatums and asks the Belgian or allied delegate to convey that the terms already set in Paris should stand without alteration.
A fragment reflects on international diplomacy and fears of a breakdown in negotiations. It mentions groups and regions by name in a confused survey of actors, dates, and tense promises. The text reads like an anxious wartime summary of alliances and potential evacuations.
Towshend's enemies in England discuss the Kut defense. Generals in Britain debate the fate of Mesopotamia's defense led by Lord Allenby and others. The piece notes public opposition and concern over military strategy and history.
A reform in cement supply cuts costs for common construction. The article notes lower price and broader use for ordinary buildings foundations walls irrigation channels wells dairy and cow sheds pigsties and floors where a stronger Brest Kerg is not required.
The report details speeches at a welcome ceremony in Pretoria featuring Premier Botha and Minister Welomew, praising South Africa’s republic status and urging support for allied efforts. Army units and citizens gathered for a public display as leaders discussed wartime strategy and regional stability.
An unclear report discusses labor tensions and a potential strike related to railway workers in Capetown. The text notes non-union questions, machine era work, and possible adoption of attire by workers, with references to Hie Hed and other unclear entities.
Disjointed early text hints at a peace treaty and a forthcoming major meeting. References to leaders, alliances, and a League of Nations style gathering suggest diplomatic maneuvering ahead of key negotiations and potential state actions.
The text reports strong protests by a group demanding abolition of a law and urging reform. It mentions efforts in Congress circles and calls for an amendment, with references to responses from various factions and potential political maneuvers. The readable fragments indicate widespread opposition and organized activism.
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