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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1900
Page
2
Port notices show ships Fort of Geelong arriving from Melbourne and Edina departing for Melbourne. Telegraph and mail times listed for money orders parcels and registered letters with closing times.
The writer condemns Bosra for treachery and evasion of obligations. Citing the misdeeds as bold as firing on a wounded hospital, they warn that only strict military law will be respected and that such conduct prolongs the war. The tone is admonitory and expects harsh consequences.
Melbourne correspondent reports Pilot Mollard to replace Captain Parsons as barometer for Geelong. Weekly grain total rises to 7653 packages with various commodities listed. Geelong Racing Club entries close soon weights announced later. Balmont ratepayers back Sir G. A. Mr Donald as recreation reserve trustee and plan a charity gale to fund improvements. Cemetery extensions at Geelong seen as necessary with north west expansion planned. Bible Society auxiliary meeting scheduled at Federal Hall with speeches by several pastors. Water Works appoints Mr Jas. McCoy foreman at Montpelier works amid labour stability hopes. Police report youths mischief, including petty assaults and property incidents. Court cases involve piano dispute and an assault charge with multiple hearings and verdicts. Salvation Army holds Indian Faciun Fund services. Agricultural experts plan experimental plots to test manures. Government budget worries and anticipated federal expenses impact Treasury figures. potential rate reductions questioned.
A contested conspiracy to burn part of Pretoria, seize Lord Ronzers, and spirit him away sparked a court martial as prisoners clash over blame. The piece warns the Boers may try again, noting officers are targeted and Britain may tighten control, with Lord Rangers to enforce harsher measures.
An exhibition under Geelong Horticultural Association and Geelong Canary Society will be held in Mechanics Hall on the 93th and 29th. Ladies from the Reformed Presbyterian Church supported a Friday evening program with solos, recitations, and a choir directed by Mrs McQuurrell. The event included audience donations and various musical items, while St Paul’s orphanage children received support and a charity tea. Also noted were elocutionary contests by St Peter’s AO section, judged by CW, with prizes to A Robninson and W Danger, and a Friday Social Evening by Geelong Try Brigade drawing 69 visitors and 60 bars. Donations credited to Geelong Grammar School and local donors.
Sydney reports the Government has ordered several 4.7 inch naval guns for Port Jackson and the fore shore. Plans include securing Vickers Maxim quick firing guns in addition to 3000 to 4000 Lee Metford rifles already requested.
In Brisbane on Sunday, four men including North Grace Darling Company manager L Estrange were taken into custody after a miner named Trowarnon attacked the accused. The accused returned fire, killing Trowarnon with four bullets during the confrontation at the Normandy goldfields.
The notice lists contributions to the Indian Famine Relief Fund including St Pauls Sunday School Inverleigh and Maxwell, with water supply offices noting workmen and several donations totals and acknowledgments.
A fragment describes a skin care routine promoting a cream and hand soaking ritual. It urges washing hands, applying a creamed lather, and wearing a glove at night to treat rough, chapped, discolored hands with dry palms, cut fingers, and fingernails.
Essendon defeated Geelong with ten goals seven behinds to six goals. Key goalkickers included Thuteoon Seatte, Worbex, Grittths, Larkin, Stuckey for Essendon, while Coley led Geelong with three goals. Other league results recap: Collingwood beat Melbourne, Fitzroy over St Kilda, South Melbourne over Port Melbourne, and Richmond over Port Melbourne. District and local fixtures note Albion, Ballarat Mines, and Portarlington games with various goalkickers and a large crowd. The Victorian Artillery clash at Portarlington ended 40 to 26 for Portarlington, with O Day and others prominent.
A Saturday rifle match at Geeloog Artillery 704 used Martini-Henry rifles. The club donated extra prizes, and Major Garrard congratulated Bert Eaton for a 105 score. Twelve money prizes were awarded, with the results listing the placings and performers.
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