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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
5
Advertisement extols a gilt edged Commonwealth War Conversion Loan with an interest rate and security on all land and assets in Australia. It promises tenure and conversion features, outlining terms, redeemable at a fixed rate, and indicates procedures and restrictions for holders and call dates.
Notice to advertisers of all alterations to standing advertisements and pack contracts. Changes must be received by the office one day before the due date. no alterations will be made after that time. Adjustments and approvals require prior agreement with the manager and trustees.
Fragmented OCR shows a local notice page about advertising rates and auction listings, with references to casual advertising costs, column layout, and a discussion of hospital-related notices. The text mentions readers, deadlines, and layout choices for the advertisement section.
The Geelong Advertiser reports upcoming election of Useso alx seats and up to ten vacancies for officers, with expectations of new committees including Helin and Williams. It notes apathy toward two defeated members and the need for open ballots amid postal vote issues and ballot paper preparation.
Weather outlook notes showers and cool spells with a likely mix of rain and moderate winds. Customs revenue records discuss duties on timber and oil cargos, while port activity tracks vessels arriving or leaving within days. Electric charges debate minimum quarterly rate, and rail officials prepare for the wool season with prompt dispatch plans and contracted handling at stations.
The article outlines provisional postal voting procedures and eligibility, including how voters may obtain ballot papers and where to vote. It covers rules for infirm or health restricted voters, the role of the returning officer, and how the ballot will be counted or rejected at the booth.
Geelong community week features a Geelong Municipal Society event with a lantern lecture at St Mary’s, and a theater program by PGA members at St David School Hall. A Geelong ship carries machinery for Ford works and Canadian Explorer arrives with wool to the U.S., while cheques remain awaiting settlement to various local firms and works.
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