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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1926
Page
6
In the Botanic Gardens pelargoniums dominate the display, many native to southern Africa and thriving under expert cultivation. The piece explains plant classification, naming origins from crane and heron, and notes several wild species and notable features like nectar tubes and leaf forms.
A Geelong Education Department contact seeks a new school of dentistry for girls in Geelong as Gedling and district schools press for support. The Newtown and Chilwell Library property moves toward a free gift to Geelong ratepayers. Geelong City Band aims to raise funds to compete in Burnie while wharf operations slow port traffic. A new stand at Geelong Racecourse begins, with other civic issues including public beach improvements and a proposed public morning.
A deputation will visit under Agriculture Manager Archiel on Wednesday to promote a proposed State Dairy College for the Ebong district. Mr Whiteworth, secretary of the Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society, notes the project could attract a central college and provide regional advantages near Sparrevale, though funding remains uncertain.
The half year Steie lite brunet meeting at Anakie on Tuesday 28 November reported sick pay and quarter totals. Officers and auditors were named with Wallace A as a key contact and plans to convene again on 21st December at 7 pm.
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