30 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
1
Paul Meller applied for divorce before Mr Justice Gurdon. He said they were married at eight o'clock and he saw his wife repeatedly leaving and returning, then going away again and again. A decree nisi was granted.
The garbled text references Mr Asquith and Lloyd George with warnings about risky moves in a London political scene. It suggests a tense exchange over a plan or bet, mentioning Mothermere and Northeliife, with dialogue hinting at strategic frictions and public bravado amid uncertain outcomes.
Voters discuss a confidence motion in Liberal MP Mr Asquith following recent events. Local names such as Paisley are noted as supporters, with emphasis on the political climate and the outcome of the confidence vote in Parliament.
In a fragmented report, general manager and secretary discuss election procedures, ballot timing, and potential reforms. The notes hint at committee review and upcoming meetings to address voter access and system integrity.
The readable text details a tragedy in New Zealand with partial fragments noting a suspect, a remand date, and mentions of a tram incident and a ceremonial function. Names, dates, and clear events are obscured by OCR errors. The piece hints at a court remand and ongoing investigation.
Paris reports March 25 note ex-Premier Barthes accusing the British cabinet of betraying peace terms. He blames Lloyd George and Chamber for coercive actions against Germany, claiming Britain’s stance reflects anti-British bias in Morning Post Paris dispatches. Indignation erupts in the Library.
English collieries demand action as miners threaten to strike after a conference with Prime Minister Lloyd George. Transport unions order tramway staff to strike April, while London teachers protest pay and Education Committee clashes surge. Fisher resigns amid council discord. Bishop of London voices concerns.
In Rome on March 20 a railway wreck occurred on the Traintin River route near Pontebia. A train carriage failed to stop on a steep incline and collided with an express. Thirteen people were killed, most of them Egyptian students bound for Berlin University. Three cars were plunged into the river.
A regional brewery faces tax changes and potential restructuring as excise duties rise and profits shift. The letter outlines historical earnings, debt, and possible outcomes, weighing impact on the Curitoy and Union breweries and broader state industry.
A reader testimonial asserts sciatica relief after using Dr Morse Root Pills. The letter describes months of disability and subsequent recovery following two courses of the remedy, claiming improved health and return to work.
A list honors a range of war service figures including Grand Cross holder Sir John Williamson, and other named commanders and war correspondents such as Mackune Olern Nutt-Thinner, Gibb, Phillips, Fergus, and Laster Lawrence. The document notes several commanders and reporters connected to British wartime efforts and fronts.
The verdict outlines a convoluted tale of a woman aboard a New Zealand to Australia voyage in 1680s times, with a fatal shooting in New Zealand and later tensions on arrival near the Bellinger River. The account centers on McCaffrey, McChiffy, and Henry Venn as figures in the violent events. The text preserves period voice and local reporting style with conflicted loyalties and a grim end.
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