Weather Forecast and Shipping News for Geelong Region
A 24 hour forecast predicts cloudy spells with showers and winds shifting west to south, increasing seas with rough squalls along the coast. The Geelong meteorology report shows rainfall totals since January and per month, with temperatures and sun radiation figures. Port news lists arrivals and sailings, including Edina from Melbourne and Arcos from Gomer, plus cargo details from Fer and Courier. Post Office notices adjust mailing times for Mt. Dandenong Torquay Aireys Inlet and related offices with revised closing hours.
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West Ami
Toweling Bags and Shirtings Seized in Anonymous Sale
A fragmented notice lists items including Clanketz Towelling Bags and Cohen Shirtings with unclear dates or parties. The readable phrase suggests a sale or disposal event tied to a nameless party, lacking concrete locations or figures.
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Clanketz
Cohen
Siege of Pekin Legations Anew Probed By Allied Council
The Geelong Advertiser reports on the drawn out crisis at Pekin where the besieged Legations face starvation as supplies are cut off by the Manchu general Toxe-Fosrana. The article questions motives, notes potential hostage use, and assesses allied forces nearing Pekin through marshy terrain with limited local intelligence.
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Pekin
Toxe-Fosrana
Legations
Tx House Cnans
Russia
Germany
France
Manchuria
Taku
Tientsin
South Africa
Texa-Fosrase
War bulletin hints at South Africa campaign chatter
A newspaper review notes scant public details on the South African war. It mentions Peitsang near the Pei-bo river likely joining direct operations against Allied advances, possible engagements, and delayed notices on battles. The piece laments secrecy from military censors and questions General Buran’s movements toward Delagoa Bay while rail line raids persist.
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Peitsang
Pei-bo
South Africa
Pamstoo
Onrvize
General Buren
Ape
Delagoa Bay
Standerton
Lord Roneurs
General Boras
Geelong to be known as Corio federal constituency
Geelong will be renamed as the Corio federal constituency after an Assembly vote by 43 to 31, with Bir Gurr pressing for other measures. The Assembly also declined to alter electoral boundaries and discussed plans for wharfage rate harmonization and sale of the Geelong lock-up site. Real water reservoir figures for July show 14.3 million gallons used, with rainfall totals and reservoir levels reported. Probate notices include wills for William Thaskesh of Booth Geelong and Alexander Bord of Noble, with estate values noted. The Geelong Rifle Club adjourned revision meetings while new by-laws were adopted and officers elected. Major Garrard and others discussed shared use of targets with the artillery group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gor Blelbonme
Geelong
Corio
Bir Gurr
Mir Gurr
Harbor Trust
Melbourne
Crown Lands
Surrey
McGurr
Amoormbool
Gurr
Alo
Bfr
Bannockborne
Gra Stewart
Jumag M'Donald
Went
Moodie
M Donald
Moodir
Stewart
Cre Stewart
Hhis
Ume
Bellerine
Kardinis
Villamants
Morina
Barwon
Patterson
Uuty
Ag Oorrea
Mechanics’ Institute
Bennett
Provident
A. Garocs
W. Gaare
Mfr
C. Cnefuer
TE. Brownbill
Gerlony
Major Garrard
le Gerlong Arllery
Defence Department
Bsunockburnshire Council
Monash
Anderson
Limelight Geelong entertainment aids town mission despite rain
A wet Geelong evening reduced crowd size at Mephales Hall yet patrons enjoyed a varied program led by Rev. C Tregour of Werley Church Melbourne with Miss Tannock, Miss Hobday, and Mr George King. Tregour presented songs, recitations, and a lecturette on Tasmania as the South’s Switzerland, praised by locals. Mayor Ald W P Gurr and Rev Joe Jackson spoke on mission work as the Recreation Club revived its musical section led by A H Bowman. The event coincided with artillery updates and drill, including new Martini-Henry rifles, and a council quarterly meeting planned for noon tomorrow.
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Geelong
C. Tregour
Werley Church
Melbourne
Tannock
Misa EB Hobday
George King
Tasmania
Switehrland
Aldes
Tregvear
Revenue rise noted in postmaster general return
A historical notice reports that between January and July 1599 registered letters rose by 45 797 from the previous year, with a registration fee of sixpence producing an estimated £500 increase in revenue. The report cites social events, a fatal funeral, a street arrest, and local notices from Cobden and Horsham.
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George Turner Alway
Postmaster-Genem
Istanuary
Dist
London
Wagyrie Stirling
Madama Aelia
Caoeed
Stiss Stirling
Madame Melba
Bull
Lolle Miranda
Miss Miranda
Jas. Dallow
Hrealewater
Mra Gee
AC Adam
Lethbodge
Gillan
W. Richards
South Melbourne
Quine
J.P
Cobden Court
Horsham Times
Federal Hall
W. A. Watts
Mercer
No. Lavard
SS Morya Young Men's Society
J. E.m
China
Father Gollios
Doyle
Caulfield Grand National Steeplechase final acceptances
The V R C committee accepted Lewis's explanation for recent form reversal as Pat. final acceptances for the Caulfield Grand National Steeplechase include Chelsea Mysore Euro Blucher Crumbo Pirate Wallaby Carlyle Steersman Stanford Batter Signal The Dale The Sheik Bobs Lady Agatho Warlight and more.
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Caulfield
Chelsea
Mysore
Euro
Blucher
Crumbo
Pirate
Wallaby
Carlyle
Steersman
Stanford
Batter
Signal
the Dale
the Sheik
Bobs
Lady Agatho
Warlight
Geelong Football Club Holds Weekday Practice At Oval
Geelong Football Club members are invited to this afternoon’s practice at Geelong Oval. Monday night’s training saw full attendance and the team should be in good condition for next Saturday’s return match with Essendon, not East Melbourne.
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Fyansford
E. F. Richardaon
Geelong Cricket and Football Club
Football League
South Melbourne Football Ank
Geelong Oval
South Melbourne
Hansockburn
Harray
Fenwick Street
Geelong Footall Club
Essendon
East Malbourne
Play results and upcoming matches at Hit or Miss alley
The evening saw Groves, P. Kennedy, Sayles, Cobb defeat opponents as Garvin and Ruffin fell. Fourth round begins with Higgins versus Benning, Groves versus J. Kennedy, and Gabb versus H. Bayles. At Princess of Wales alley, Harley faces Arm and A Dehané meets Digby in listed pairings.
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Groves
P. Kennedy
Hy Sayles
Austin
Cobb Bent Ruffin
T. Higgins
Benning
J. Kennedy
Gabb
H. Bayles
Princess of Wales’ Alley
Georza
Bunoy
Harley
Fatal Fall in Pitfield Mine Traps Miner
A miner named Adam Liston was buried in debris at Minety four Go cooperative Mine in Pitfield last night. His partner William Yeoman was rescued after hours of strenuous work, bruised but alive. Liston’s body had not been recovered by late night as rescue teams, led by district mines inspector George Fitches, continued to search.
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OU Tannamay Cosmusroxneck
Aran of Earth
Minety
Pitfield
Adam Liston
William Yeoman
Yeoman
Liston
George Fitches
Pear Smythesdale
Chinese Ambassador Seen At Portland Place Theatre Outing
The Chinese Ambassador Sir Chi Chew La Feng Luh attends a theatre outing in London, riding in a dark green brougham with English staff outside the Embassy in Portlands Place. He is known for his excellent English, fondness for musical comedy, and enjoyment of British stout, while remaining a personal friend to many actors and actresses. The piece also advertises various medicinal products in a sensational, promotional style.
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China
South Afio
Chi Chew la Feng Luh
K.C.V
Chinsae
Portlands Place
Ambassadories
Petz Loli
Debates on Government Bills in Parliament Session
The Speaker chaired as Ministers faced questions on Mildura railway funding shire legislation health act expansion and the Beejaw reform. Officials discussed land use unemployment prevention voter attendance and federal election cost limits amid reform motions and boundaries adjustments.
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John A. Isaacs
Commission of Public Works
Shires
T Graham
Mme Gillote
Irvine
John A. Tsanos
Gruhn
Levien
Graham
At'Sride
Mildura
Oaltrim
Wince
Mc Bailes
Garry Salmon
Grose
Crown Lands and Survey
Stata Foreta
Mer M'Coll
Wombat
Stoughton
al Grose
Casey
Cestors Inspectora
John M'Totyre
Fede
House of Representatives
Derien
Vandurwelde
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Shifping Intelligence
Fe Geelung Field Naturaliste
Arcos Im Gomer
Edina
Areces
Csurier
Welbourne
Tmports
aAroter
Mielbourne
Mice Perste Courier
Tir
Port Kembla
Strahan
Qomur
Eas
Telecsa Pilid Shipping
Aetraph
Apenons
Kalgoorlie
Berexada
Glentta
Pests
Atnasy
South Acetalian
Capetown
Norfolk
Natal
Teralla
Brisbane
Feewistin
Barenase
Cintra
Cairns
Adsros
Europe
Adelaide
Victoriaus
Sydney
Dandonshi
Port Pirie
Bay
Arival
Bonimoor
Fremville
Casing
Hipreton
Lew Heap
Paterna
Melbrorne
Mt Daonesd
Torquay
Jue
Airey’s Inlet
Ofice
Thorsie
W. H. Hollick
Ey Onder
Avery
Farrell
W. E. Hollice
Postmister
Gedonz
I Campbell
Dalgeiy Chame Moorsbool Street
Sant
Whitelaw and CO
Wewtons
Newtown
Lee
Marreet-Stehet
Potter & CQ
Kenny
Hyrie-Street
Sana
Bannister and Son
General Carribes
Broadbest Bros. and CO
Great Britain
Amer
India
Sharp
WEW Zealan Loan and
Mercantile Agenge CJ. Worwardleod
Wessrs Aullagy and
EYRVE
James Dell
Cimme Hesery Berry
United Fire 2
Marine Insurance Company
Great Western Colliery Company
Deans Marsh Goal Ames
Radley & WiIecGs
A and Roberte
Crees and Robbrts
Abo
BricHr
Fetchcocks
Victoria
THE
Geelong Advertiser
Odeanca
Sam
Uinkrellas, Cape
Moorabool
Read Bros. Bottling
Dogs Head
Dog's Head
Guinness’ Stout
S. Hoffnung Su[ Co. Limited
Elizabeta ST
Jas
Strong & Bros
T. Wright
Hiebai Gmilz
Iediev
Gent
Gilbert
Shaw’s China Warehouse
Bybie Street
Jackson
Homson
Fis
Fromen
Luce
James Jackson
Moorabool-Street
Souare
Tames Street
A. EH. Davies
Tata Jato Nba
Regan Res
Son
Furnis
Itai Settoans SR
Bea
Ian Lya
Red Rock
Iba Rocervoir
Willian Thaskesh
Booth Geelong
Bib
Dee
Annie
Festusid Green
Alexander Bord
Noble
Blicet
Geeloow
Leighton
Drysdale
Hutchinson
Busimete
Publia Works Committee
Jobo Andricke
Parka Court
Donald McIntyre
Duneed
Williams
Ballarat
Mosern Patternon
P.M. Our
Conglass
J’ep
John
Mullebaby
Joshua Bannister
Broughem-place
Jas. Crowe
Edgar. Johnston
MM Cunn
St. Albace
Renma
PLM
Rnit
Lelong
Geelong West Fire Brigade
Afamial Lauterene
Ue St. Patrick's
HAOB
Amd
Sven
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Geelong Assivument Society
Bannockburnshire Ensiued
Sporting Intec
V R.C. Ecommittes
Lewis
Setitles
Garth
Pitfeeld
Src
Whatvils Depot
Farringdon-road
Parliament
Legislative Assembly
Higgins
Best
George Turner
Ifr Higgins
Mr Best
Clancy
New Zealand
South Australia
Anid
Peter
Ballarat and
Bendis
M ‘Kenzie
Kenzie
Mevers Rawson
Thompent Ale
Bourke West
Grenville
Lal Lal
Les Meredith
Mount Mercer
Rakewood
Shelford
Kenet
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