Shipping News Geelong Weather and Ports Report
Shipping intelligence reports high water levels and a forecast of cold showery weather with strong southwest winds, improving north of the ranges. Geelong port notes arrivals and departures, imports and consignments from Melbourne and Sydney, and telegraphic shipping news. Post office and English mail notices close with times and parcel services as listed.
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Jonrovelek
Teleghavhic Shipping Ews
Central Telegraph Office
Auruma
Arirel
RCS
Ortone
London
Loch Katrine
Ginstow
Saterday
Watlsrop
Buemark
Mareeba
Beckhampton
Peres
Sictory
Derwent
Maryborough
Barcer
Newcastle
Ssnser
Arricod
Fragments from a July file note chiefs and prices
Readable lines hint at a rural file noting chiefs and enticing prices. The garbled July fragment references local figures and price mentions without clear actions or outcomes.
Jackets and clothes sale at Houten's 1900 event
Fragmented notice lists sale items including jackets, several clothing styles, and a cocoa product from Houten with a date reference of 1900. It reads like a brief classified sale listing with pricing hints and a partial buyer emphasis.
South African offers lure for Australian workers
The Geelong Advertiser reports on proposals to recruit Australian miners and engineers for South Africa. Firms offer high wages and farm incentives in Rhodesia, with 3000 mine workers sought and a broader call for up to 10,000 men. The piece notes the risk of losing young men to abroad and the uncertain long term prospects after peace returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Rhodesia
Orange Colony
Parsons
J. J. Kempte
Corrmyr
Amnen Mowxen
Gorvernor
Cape
Kaftr Inhor
Hera
Fair dealing in Rhodesia immigration policy criticized
The piece condemns high bids for Australian settlers in Rhodesia as unfair and breaches of faith. It argues officials should have consulted colonies before inviting Australians to join the constabulary or settle, noting NSW emigration losses and urging imperial cost to boost Australian migration. It cites Queensland seeking compensation and suggests imperial authorities fund desirable immigrants to balance settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodesia
Winns Lise
Losa
New South Wales
South Africa
Queensland
Great Britain
Australia
Town Council Seeks Geelong as Federal Constituency Link
Melbourne correspondence reports a town council petition to Parliament seeking Geelong as the federal constituency name instead of Corio. At a town hall meeting, officials discussed widening the railway pier and diverting the Conningham Street drain outlet to a site between the railway pier and Western baths, contingent on Western Beach Bathing Company approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Geelong
Corio
Sonstituency
Uml Burrestes
W. Gurr
W. Gurr, Ila
Allway Pier
Conningham Street
Railway Pier
Western Baths
Railway Department
Public Works Committee
Western Beach Ser Bething Company
Austin
Anderson
Martin
Sharabsiders
Hallorat
Elsine
Parsons
Mollani
English
Nowa
Valpsraio
Albany
Adelside Au. Co
Federal Steam Navigation Co., Ltd
Gealong
London
Sutecx
Sepinber
Geelong Ayente
Mesece Wennys, Longcaller, Austin and Co
Supreme Court
Georga Mummery
T. Tid
Lomeny
Mr. Bennett
Augustus D Aubbney
Housebreattine
Geelong poultry show and theatre bookings attract crowds
Large advance bookings for the Geelong Poultry Pigeon and Canary Bird Show at the Exhibition Buildings promise a crowded audience. Tickets opened at H. Franks Co with balcony filled, front seats reserved, and extra chairs added as demand surged. The program includes comedies Man proposes and Barbara by Ford and Jerome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shepherd
Melbourne
Geelong
Peste
Mera
le Rebesreala
Man Propoeas
Barbara
Paul Leicester Ford
Jerome E. Jerome
Leigh Road
Messra Moreillon
Flahive
Lillis
Monkiviteh
Wighton
Johnston
Crowe
St. Albans
Moorabool Street
Oba
Donc An “Lareo
Irs Smyth
Griep
Surgeact
J A.p
Education Department
Indiyan
Kooweerup
Mr Hagge
Nalvice
Crown Law Department
Yarrion
Onder
Eurve
Gelanting
Afr
Eureka Stockade
Dons
Myorness
Ballarat Haet
Iirs Fenhallarack
Ballarat
Frooke
Snd
Ale Duna
Gillers
Henry Wrixen
South Afters
China
House of Representatives
Bill
Wendie
House
Ling Sivun
Minter
Best
Robinson and Itteay
Long Plat
Gundagai
Itia
Charlton Railway League
Bes
Laumlou
M.L.A
Tarlamont
Gurrie
Tia Binchipafildura Tailway League
Tailwaye Stoutlines
Minduca
Cremer
Tadeo Hall Council
Anti- Sweating League
Alear
O. K. Tulich
Galac
Geelong Work Ledger and Local Notices
Figures show job offers and placements during the period with 1854 registered for the month and 2019 employed. Reports on railway and public works assignments, Geelong Water Supply work, and a Harrebool Rifts Clal inspection praised for efficiency. Community notices include shootings for local trophies, hospital treatments, Bible Society meeting in Federal Hall, and the Geelong Duttar Factory purchasing cream with term bids for buttermilk.
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Water Supply Department
Public Works Department
Department of Water Supply
Geelong
Harrebool
Beckett
Epoke
Melbourne
Wallis
Gira Il
John Haworth
Ham
Waurn Ponds
Abeir Lind
Victorian Rifle Association
Wm. Maloney
Belmont
Yeeter
Michael Kearney
Darwen Terrace
Ee Bend
M Morta
Britishnd Foreign Bible Society
Federal Hall
Ryrie-street
of & E
Elock
J. B. Ginson
T. Watt Leggell
New Hebrides
Boban
Feed Barley
Cea
Canon Goodman
Reform Talk With Attorney General On Jewal Law Changes
A deputation from Commerce and other bodies meets the Attorney General to press Jewal reform. Speakers note partial reform in the bill, urge not to pigeonhole the issue, and discuss Supreme Court changes: nine possible by legislation, six included in the current measure. Critics question court costs for drafting errors and paid shorthand writers, while judges draft new rules to speed trials and tighten control from early stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondar
Commerce
R. Reid
Irvine
Thevgbt
Supreme Court
Honsu
Government
County Court
Municipal Nominations In Quiet Geelong Region
Nominations for the annual municipal elections under the Local Government Act arrive from several councils on the 28th. Most retiring councillors face no opposition, with Geelong West and Newtown and Chilwell Borough largely returning incumbents. The Bellaringabba or Willis in Moolap riding shows a disputed return, while other wards see re-elections. The note also advertises patent remedies and products from local chemists and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong West
Wox
Newtown and Chiswell
Bellaringabba
Willis
Moolap
Newtown
Chilwell
J. Cairns
South Wal
H. J. Brown
C. P. Storrer
Geelong West Torough
BP. Coxon
South Ward
Wmn. Fraser
Middle Wird
E. J. Sayers
North Ward
South Barwon &Kita
F. Richardson
Kardinia
J. . Barwon
Whits
Bown
Connowarre
Geelong Water Conference Debates Bonus for Mr Menzie
A Geelong town council meeting chaired by Mayor Gar discussed the proposed £200 bonus to Mr Menzie for promoting the water supply scheme. There was strong contention over apportionment fairness among municipalities, with calls to rescind the resolution and refer the matter to a future conference. The conference adjourned to the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whove Way
Ald W. FP. Gar
Ald Hedges
Toots
Ors Austin
Anderson
Potter
Shorter Brownbill
Bosteak
Haworth
Tows
Alayor Bannister
Dinwend
Doull
Fraser
O'Loghlen
Donna Dutton
Coxon
Sayers
A West Council
Liles
Newtons
Chilwell
Tudgell
Sout Barwon
Tevet
Ald Bantister
Holden
Town
P. Brow
Nawtown
Angel H. ¥. Richardson Sand Gardiner
Sonty Barwon Council
Gr Richarden
Menzie
Furst
Geelong
Richardson
M'Benzie
Carr
Miengis
Ruther
Bannister
Richarson
Miove
M*renzin Ba
Amionot
Wiave
Bringer Bannister
Miles
Kenzie Wy
M‘kenzie
Cr Duumond
Suudig
Geelong Racing Club Trials and Upcoming Handicap Events
Entries received for the meeting include a trial handicap with Hobson and Passover among others, a handicap hurdle event featuring Ashmaslite and Cabin Lad, and a St Albans Handicap. Also listed are Distance Handicap Trots with Duzy Bee and Thought, Steeplechase participants, and various named horses and ponies for related races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Dude
Ale
Cabin Lad
Pilot Fish
Vel
Sir John II
Quirk
Fredsle
ST. Albans
Shall
Palmer
Wild Haven
Griselda
Filtlock
Valdis
Duzy Bee
Darby
Thought
Ostler
Washington
the Crow
Dittla
Duck
Darkie
Wimble
Gsyman
Velocity
Walter
the Crown
Niger
Dreyfus
Black Wilks
Slow Hit
Dandy
Ostentatious
Tem Fool
Lotty
Sovercien
Eee
Strepleghase
Teelle
Ryhouse
Haughtoo
Beattr
Wilfred
Butler
Kaliman
Fairylight
Duds
Pusover
Ver
Leigh Road Coursing Meeting at Burnside Wednesday
The Leigh Road Coursing Club will hold final seat meetings at Burnside on Wednesday. The event starts at 9 40 am at Leigh Road paddock gates with dogs parading and a meeting at the Railway Hotel that evening. On Saturday, A A Middleton set an Australian 25 mile road record at Campbell Town amid strong wind and large crowds, with W Gloce refereeing under the League of Victoriated Wheelman auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legh Road
Burnside
Leigh Road
Dogu
A. A. Middletor
Deas
Wade Inn Competitimn
Middleton
Stretton
Campbell Town
Rune
Fiuiah
Wil
Middieton Husheedl
W. Gloce
League of Vietaried
Ballarat School of Mines over Geelong Grammar in hard fought win
In an afternoon clash at Geelong oval Ballarat School of Mines topped Geelong Grammar 8 goals 10 behinds to 2 behinds. Reed replaced Winger as Grammar captain and led a fast Wingers defense with Eider Robertson Suilih Hart Sue AU'Gracken Miller among the best. For Geelong Grammar Waldeck Smith Duvier Reed Ellis Prt Simpson starred. Collins added the sole goal. The visitors impressed, Grammar School hosted the game and Thavitors played well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat School of Mines
Geelung Gemmir School
Geelung Oval
Oal
Reed
Gramm
Eider
Robertson
Suilih
Hart
Sue Au'gracken
Miller
Skittles Final Sparks Open Tournament At Melbourne Club
In a tight open tournament final at Melbourne Club alley Hayea defeated Bennett to claim third place. A smoke talk will occur at club premises soon. Anxious claims about Teo- harks Spott ing Powder and teething medications are noted, with claims of safer, fever-relief ingredients by George Hoopes & Co Geelong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erernot
W. H. Endot
Moora Bool-Street
Gocknay
Anya
Pitt
George Hooper
Ryrie-streat
Geelong
Melbourne
Hayea
Bennett
Prace
Teuphies
Wil Oh
Tess Po
Herlal Tomely
Gary Witts
Gf Hotlie
George Hoopes & CO
Hyrie-streat
Anrt
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Shipping Intelligence
Geelong Wield Narcaliats' Club
Accust Line Courier
Edina
Str
3Felourne
Aroter Line
Ceorier
Etr
Blelboorse
Arover
Wanmambool
London- Wollowra
Sydney
Cintra
Enra
Townsville
Unmballa
Sere Brothen
Sager Iair
Acoustiin Jane Moorehead
Wyoyard
Ose
Mt Doneed
Toraquay
Jan Jas
Angles
Airey
Wil Pain
Hollice
Gealonr
S.signel We. Hollick
Il Campbell
Dalgety Chamber Moorabool Street
Geelonc
DE Scott
Becsusa
Scott
GEO. Whitelaw mi CO
Apents
Gerlong
Credit Foncier
Apie Tis
Savings Banes
W. & Forren & Co
Kurslia
Tre
Keble
J. Timber, Wood & Coal Merchant
Wood Yani
South Goelaz
ATE
Gheringhp
Bedgeed
Artie Kenny
M MI Byejestelet
Salling
Boller
Botta Sasate
Bolle
Dsand
QHN Bannister and Son
Bevadbest ,Ros. and CO
Ameria
India
WEW Zealand Loan and
Merc Agency
Norman Wleod
Mullaly and Dyane
James Bell and CO
Henry Gerry
Salt’ Trsted Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Sni
Great Western Colliery Company
Deane Karsh Goal Mines
Ofie
Mooradool Street
Sof Af
SAEM
J A.G
Ana
Atso
Cassate
Topesty Tau
Coxond
Sam
Waterbury, Watches
JAS
Strong & Bros
T. Wright
Jast
Wateries
Alberts
Reid
Gilbert
Roberts
Rormats
Houten
Bao
Jeweller
CLAN
Erie
Mocrabaol
BELG
Pepery
Jackson
James Jackson
Moorabool-Street
Market-square
Targe Stook
Shaw’s ‘China Warehouse
Eyrie-Street
Pianoforte Tuning & Repairing Depot
J. Johnston Ofposite Mechanics Institute
Thes
W. H. Watts
Suncomms
Victoria
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Geelong Advertiser
Geelong Advertiger
Town Tale
Oftiginia
Chelsea
Backhowinger
Glenloth
Clenloth
Grelone Tcing Glub
Geelong Duttar
Cow Rhilling
Young Blou's Guild
Byrinstreet Presbyterian Church
A. J. Davidson
Mess Gibb
Hich
Griffiths
Meg. J. Fergie
Trenaurer
W. Praser
Mir Chimperlam
Committon
Massey Robertson
Purvell
Neilson
Cranstoun
Mires Robrnson
Air Duthir
LAW Reform
Wolfes Scayarps
D. M. Reens
New York
Sporting Invellighn K
Geelong Racing Club
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