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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
5
Fragmentary sale note shows ladies' footwear, style described as 1 bar shoes, with brands or shops like CARTS and ESTP. Text includes scattered product terms and prices, data appears damaged OCR from a shop listing or ad.
Readable parts show a travel timetable listing Geelong to Melbourne and Melbourne to Geelong services. Mentions Geelong and Melbourne routes, departure times, and contact details for transport providers. Some lines are garbled but imply schedules and pricing for Sunday services.
The report outlines raised funds and evolving plans for completing a cathedral. Initial estimates grew from early figures to multi-thousand pound needs as towers and a spire were debated. By the late 19th century, completion remained financially uncertain, with talks of new schemes and donor support from clergy and patrons.
Fragmentary OCR shows a vehicle related notice naming reputable bays Barwon Heads Daily and a Port Office departure at 4 am. Mentions Bertites, a big sedan, and Hudson Stables. Further readable details are unclear due to garbled text.
A judge in a Victorian court noted the company could exercise wide powers to provide amusements and attractions for its customers as a license dispute over Australian hotel interests unfolded. The remark follows testimony about whether the firm could acquire property and operate a hotel under its articles of association while safeguarding public interests.
August 5 report from the Postal Department notes failed transmission delaying overseas mails. A steamer with overseas mail on board did not arrive as scheduled and mail could not depart for Melbourne tonight. Authorities cite intercontinental shipping issues affecting the voyage and timetable.
Friendly and debating societies meet with scripture reading and business reports. Members discuss topics from constitutional questions to wartime aid and women electors, with recitations, prizes, and a benediction.
The Geelong Agricultural Society Council debated a motion by W Horn on joint and several guarantees for a bank loan. O Halloran refused to sign and left the meeting after the motion and related debate, citing opposition to joint and several guarantees. A deputation’s report and subsequent discussions led to postponement and the appointment of a committee to examine the society’s rules and the matter.
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