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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1920

Page

7

Justice sought by Father Jerger after deportation from Colombo

Father Jerger, a Lutheran priest removed from the Commonwealth, arrived on the steamer Nestar and said he seeks justice in England. He denied knowledge of any plot against him and blamed delays on international tensions while details of his deportation stirred local press coverage.

Reuter Colombe Jereer Commonwealth Coston Jerger Adelaide Khyber Columbian Austral Justine Kang Father Serger Dart Nestar Tather Dorzer Lord bWligher Adelside

Security for costs ordered in Jerger case

The court ruled security for costs at £50 in the Father Jerger case, with Mr Justice Sehall noting Jerger’s departure from jurisdiction. The Crown argued against security, while Brennan and Rawle for Jerger argued he left court limits. Costs in this application to be costs in the cause, and Jerger remains under deportation watch.

Dusters Schott Teynest Korleral Granville Byrne Sednes Mathay Jerger Jerger Mig Pather Jorger Owen Dixon Brennan Rawile Jerror Justice Sehall Pyrite Brennen Rundle Derger Tomitell Rovira Costa

Geelong Presbytery Meeting Acts on Creeds and Appointments

The Geelong Presbytery met with sixteen ministers and seven elders. A committee prepared for a visit by the State Moderator beginning on the 5th. a resolution urged congregations to reinforce creedal adherence and revised rolls. Committees were formed to determine General Assembly representatives and to address finances, with various interim moderators appointed and support from the Ladies’ College noted.

Dos, Jones Kh. Furste Templees Wangier Ender Aol Jmst G. Tait Presbytery General Assembly of Australia Sydney Tneresse Corormeke Porterlington North Geelong Neville Ladies’ College D W. Snoth Conmevarre-Torquay Anl J Pettitt Petting Amoggal Weyeort Finane Board Dod. Manne North Gourone EB. Baldwin Laneburn Ladies of Scots Clareh F. W. Wallis Pettite Ves Mante Indies

Melbourne arrests raise serous charges of false pretences

Melbourne detectives arrested seven persons including MH Hollow a draper and Da es a laborer on charges of obtaining goods by false pretences. Hollow a King of Co employee allegedly absented from work for two weeks and secured large quantities of goods from warehouses. Glen Menley a salesman faced a charge of obtaining sheet ing valued at £97 by false pretences.

Melbourne

Industrial Peace Bill Dominates Australian Debates

Parliament discusses the Industrial Peace Bill amid warnings of a possible national strike. Ministers push for extended debate time and possible committee amendments while miners and coal interests press for a timely resolution to avert escalating unrest.

Water Supply Struggles Over Watershed Repairs

Reported disruptions in the watershed prompt urgent work on a seed downport plan as authorities fix the water system before winter. Officials describe travel by rail to Melbourne and Ballarat for inspection, with a parliamentary inquiry ordered by the South Australian Parliament.

Witnels Kotweinvuhorta Mantuacity Gewasane Meer Stowe Salley Geeloe Melbourne Balarat Adelwale

Sunday church services list across multiple city churches

The column lists services at St. Pauls with Rev W Kaige Winel and others, noting Sunday classes, children’s rally, and choir gowns. mentions meetings at St Andrews Presbyterian, Newtown Presbyterian, Yarrastreet Methodist, Belmont Methodist, and Baptist and Church of Christ events. It includes speakers from Melbourne and Victoria and notes evangelism and family day services.

St. Paul's W. Kaige Winel Tom Evenson Samosyma Mirra Rey Dine Machkenac OM Be St Andrew's M‘ferran Melbourne C. Neville Culjoet Tn Yarrastreet Methodist Church Joseph Snell John Nall Belmont Methodist Church Pakington Street Methodist Church Preacer Fo J. Jennines F. Bedge Pulpi Rinsell Street Baptist Church J. Tweedale US A.m T. Spewart Newt Church of Christ Mr. Sehowals Christ

Eastern Washington and Solis Tealay Pennant Match Set

A pennant contest between Eastern Washington and Solis Tealay is rescheduled to Ashby due to unavailable players and a vee effect burden. The match, originally planned on Eastern courts, now proceeds with the limited lineup.

Ashby

Golf Tournament Signals Beginnings With Wide Field

A golf event named GCHAMPIONGRIP opens today with 30 plus entries in an 18 or 28 hole format. Notable players include Messrs Batley May, Crowder and Miele, with Mrs. Hurst and Miss Cotehenwrs among the mix. The competition features a handicap structure and a sweepstake for one hole, plus multiple prize pairings as the field tees off.

Batley Gortening MOE Collie Amd Waller A. Jennings Crowber Michio G. John BS All Calvert Cure SMG Ant Barnes Issay & Fhugnen J. Mert Pier Chandler Max Blland Jubbine Wi BK. Cimning OOO Jalinetone M. Steel A. Pook W. Batley Ant PT Binet J. Miele Ant Faulleuer Kee van Barteilye al Fox J. Valli Itscm Fos Citecle Art Mere Noull Eckk Vra Staert Mr. Bailey Rossel Mur Rusales Bailey Miss Cotehenwrs Ross Aml de Littl N. Horet Hurst W. O. Barnier Mr. Strachan F. Avastin Mie Hay Max Rell Wlumm G. AL Steet Anderan M. KE Collins Mie Gordot Biel

Weather disrupts Ashby School grounds drilling plans

Cramped conditions and wet gravel at Ashby School delay outdoor activities as prep for a forthcoming event faces weather-induced setbacks. Officials, including Mr Rewr, chair of the school committee, discuss adjusting schedules and ground conditions amid persistent rain and mud.

Wreell Rewr Premet

Shipping Intelligence Log Flows Through Tasmanian Route

Labor light at the railway yard with only one gun available for Darling race work. Vessel delays affect wheat shipments from Tasmania to New South Wales and Melbourne. Ketch Active repaired and ready for New South Wales voyage. Bark Broo to arrive Mumbai for wheat trade. customs revenue noted at £2881.

Stoney Pier Vxemania New South Wales Fawlay

Four Generary justices split with Police Magistrate over theft case

In City Maine Courthouse four justices disagreed with Police Magistrate WG Smith on a theft finding involving a young man James Price Fenkine whose alleged crime centered on jeans and a year of dongarees taken from cleaner Ceel Smith at a packing depot. Evidence showed the items traced to another worker who claimed he took them from the defendant’s locker after Jenkins permitted departure. Court noted contradictions during interrogation and the defense urged acquittal while a second suspect George Wm Berardi faced charges for chaff theft valued at £92 and railway property claims. cases adjourned to the 10th inst.

Maine Cour Reste WG Smith James Price Jenkins Phallelethes- Corstanle T Pakington-iren Imrerteigh Amd Stetford Smith George Wm Berardi John Thos Karale Conitigsners Comte, Meests Momiie Boowart J. Conway

Five Minutes as Chairman Studio Meeting Draws Large Crowd

The fortnightly sleeve eloly moving event was held Tuesday evening in the weststream. The syllabmester attracted many members who engaged with enthusiasm in the various items, making it a profitable and enjoyable time. The club has long been inaugurated and shows good progress with a large increase in members hoped for.

Sewtows Methomet Westream

Church Union Debate Sees Churches Bound by Faith Shape

A long statement from representatives of Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational branches outlines common faith and doctrinal unity amid talks of church union in Australia. The piece notes unsettled questions on church properties finances and governance require careful consideration before any merger, with future acts to align parishes, colleges and missions across states.

T. Wlethor Wester Anstinatio Amd Choanch of Christ Australia Jesus Christ Hanselt Canale Tor Olimech Cain Tlm von Py

Warders Pay Demands Spark Public Service Debate

A letter argues over new pay rates for public warders, estimating annual salaries at £3106 for 48 hours, challenging government calculations. It claims warders face irregular hours, night shifts, and lack of regular bury, urging a fair, square increase and public support.

Prublis Seavanie Img Prteent Pete Wwe

Labor Shortage and Coal Prices Stir Worker Sympathy

A Geelong area report notes coal deliveries delayed by shortages with hundreds of workers paying high prices for inferior coal. Readers urge mutual aid to lower costs and resist wage-inflation driven by employer and capital interests.

Letters to the Editor on Unimproved Property Rates

A contributor argues against taxing vacant lots at the same rate as developed properties. The letter questions who should bear the burden for light, roads, and lighting, and warns against forcing all vacant sites to be built upon. It contends vacant landowners would be disadvantaged without proportional tax shares.

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Port of Geelong Arrivals and Departures Notice

Shipping news lists ships arriving at Geelong and Melbourne bound vessels. Edie from Melbourne and Edina from Melbourne are noted as arrived and destined for Melbourne. Phillip Heads and Sydney bound steamers are reported with origins London and Sydney, while Makana and Gurdial are mentioned as for Sydney and shelter.

Geelong Atreue Melbourne Edina Peart Phillip Heads London Chine Ste Sydmer Gurdial

Commonwealth ships hold their own on merit

The Prime Minister addressed claims that Commonwealth ships receive special treatment. He said recent evidence shows privately owned cargo is rising, and the government will keep Commonwealth Line efficient to protect shippers while competition for freight grows.

Fairplay Commonwealth United Kingdom Toam Congo Oni Acti Emmy

Faint list of ship arrivals and origins

Telegraphic notices show arrivals from Lon Ardelaidle and Western States Hemet Colombes Sailer Wardille for Bac Loe Vort Pirw Arrived Hileola from New castle Kooringy Bunter Sewcastle Seileal Century for Melbourne Mel Uaret begroe Hwah Ping Hong Kong works Preimee New Zealand Borda Lode Canterim Melbourne Mailed Manuka Wellington Nissie Maru Nikko Maro.

Ardelaidle Hemet Colombes Sailer Wardille Hileola Newcastle Kooringy Bunter Lode Canterim Melbourne Manuka Wellington

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