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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
5
A fragmented OCR sample lists Geelong port terms and many foreign names and terms. It includes scattered place names, individuals, and entities such as Angas Sieh Eling and references to Warners, Adelante Awana, and Melhores, but the overall meaning and context are unclear due to corrupted text.
Geelong defeated Essendon 94 to 73 in a tight contest marked by accurate kicking and standout forays. Key players Mathieson, Rankin, Hager, and O’Brien drove Geelong’s attack while Essendon’s deep forward line pressed, but Geelong held firm to clinch the win.
A dense OCR collage lists bargains in clothing, corsets, and children’s wear, plus extensive furniture sale notices from Macrow’s and Weller Street dealers. It mentions auction rooms, inspection dates, and liquidation terms, with multiple addresses around Moorabool Street and Geelong locations. The item also notes a furniture sale room expansion and weekly auctions every Tuesday at 2 o’clock led by Young & Co.
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