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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
5
A compact mix of card games and puzzles appears with entries like FIVE HUNDRED SCORES BRIDGE SCORES and LOTTO. Readers note numbers and titles such as 1624 PATIENCE 1626 LUDO BICYCLE CORNER and FAIRYLAND.
The notice lists the Melbourne trustees and agency board on Queen Street with Hon. Donald Markinou as chairman and several named executives. It names directors, executors, administrators, and sole secured agents, indicating roles in trust and lending operations.
Notice to advertisers outlines rates for carnival advertisements in Geelong Advertiser pages. Rates listed: Mondays and Fridays 6 per inch, Saturdays 1 per inch. Also mentions double column messages and auctions and amusements with varying pricing.
Notice demands alterations and standing advertisements be submitted to the office at least one day in advance. No changes accepted after packing date. Exceptions to the rule may be made only under specified conditions.
Geelong Advertiser argues You Yangs rise in prominence would boost tourism and local pride. It urges more advertising, improved visitor facilities, and road work to make the range accessible while noting some visitors ignore reserve rules. Local bodies eye a poster campaign and public works funding to showcase the scenic and historical value.
The article urges locating inscription sites at Flinders Peak and You Yangs near Geelong to promote natural attractions. It notes the need to balance mountain country appeal with accessible outlets like Geelong and the Oeeloup Musical Society plans to expand membership and hold early concerts.
Weather reports show rain and snow in highlands with strong winds and temperature readings. The Geelong wool sale season continues with planned consignments and multiple catalogues. next sale set for May 16 with 2000 bales expected and Strachan Murray among sellers. Local infrastructure updates include underground cables discussion, new switchboard installation, and garden work near the railway alignment. An adjudicator praised complexity in a music competition piece, urging focused effort over easy but flawed performance.
Community notices detail marches at Soldiers' Memorial and Kardinia Park for Ange Dey, with naval reserve drills at Geelong and a plan for a new Junior Technical School at Moorabool Street. Wheat exports rise with shipments from Corio Quay and Geelong Harbor Trust discussions. Eight Hours Day holiday on Monday. Christ Church Flower Show opens with exhibits and performances.
Geelong reports a lively program featuring a football queen contest won by Hite and Oma Lawson, a capital raffle with ticket No. 10, Anzac Day activities, a charity push for the Kitchener Hospital, a Fire Brigade fair, Life Saving Society examinations, and a Geelong Building Society meeting.
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