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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1926
Page
3
A brief local item notes that ORAWIA and WN veteran groups collaborate to offer free sodas, indicating a community outreach event at a local venue. Volunteers from WN TM assist in distributing beverages to attendees and veterans in attendance.
An excerpt lists parlor motor coaches traveling between Ceelong and Melbourne with unclear details. The fragment mentions daily periods and possible departures or routes but provides few concrete facts or names.
Fragmented OCR shows Melbourne Geelong timetable details with departure times and days. Mentions weekly splits, Saturday and Sunday patterns, and notes about advance booking and location cues such as Meerteel Street and Charles Water.
Fragmentary railway and automotive notices describe Forquay Motor Service and Grrawtians Tours alongside radio and valve sets sales. Mentions routes to Geelong and district services with Saturday advisories and multiple dates.
The article describes Marie of Queen Marie arriving at a station attended by the Premier and other dignitaries. Ferdinand appeared pale and thin as he walked slowly, with royal attendants noting concerns about his condition.
The report notes a high court decision affecting federal road aid and outlines statements from Australian and Victorian officials. It references discussions among government leaders, the attorney general, and the public works engineer about participation and compliance with the federal act.
An unruly OCR page describes church services and religious activity at the South Geelong Methodist Church and related community items. It notes morning and evening services, a sermon on resisting drink, and choir performances alongside lists of prize winners and class divisions.
Fragmented text reports a Salvation Army revival meeting continuing with religious fervor. Mentions of a church service, a seventy mile distance, references to wine, repentance, and a directive to maintain zeal without clear names or exact dates.
A gunshot wound was unintentionally inflicted during a cleaning accident in the city. The victim, a male in his forties, was admitted to the hospital this morning with a single bullet wound. Police are investigating the circumstances at the scene.
A person sustained severe injuries after a cart bolt caused a wheel to crush a pedestrian on Campbell Street near Maree Malvern. The incident led to a fractured arm and other injuries requiring medical attention.
A woman, Mrs Haglett of High Etermet, was hit by a car driven by a young man traveling at a high speed. A motor cyclist nearby urged the driver to stay but the vehicle left the scene and later returned, before again fleeing. Mrs Haglett sustained multiple injuries and is hospitalized in critical condition.
A report from New South Wales outlines a large motor deal favoring British cars including brands like Morris and Austin. The arrangement aims to supply about 900 more cars to Victoria amid a broader tally of 10 500 cars, signaling British power in the domestic automotive market and a milestone in early industry history.
A garbled report traces a mysterious two day visit to London under the alias Mr P Little. The account asserts shadowing by Scotland Yard from arrival to departure toward Glasgow and mentions a conversation with Communists.
Japanese newspapers and public express rejected the American request for a treaty revision due to expire in July 887. The issue would allow the US to catch 90 000 seals while Japan controls marinary. Calls grow for an American Japanese Commission to oversee the agreement.
A Sydney heat wave during the weekend brought harsh conditions and warnings amid bushfire fears. Weather reports note extreme temperatures and high fire risk affecting residents and outdoor activities.
A three year old boy Raymond Stevens from Thirobury was admitted to hospital after a vehicle moved forward in a garage on Northenta Street. He sustained a fractured pelvis and other injuries and is listed in serious condition.
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