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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1926
Page
2
A fragmented report describes commercial live stock sales at the Corporation Yards. It lists bidders and lots with prices, noting attendees such as Mr HL Me Pabien and a crowd of 46 fans, while detailing various animals, quantities, and sale conditions in a period news voice.
Robert N. McDonald of Geelong lists Eastern Beach bungalow with modern facilities and large sleep-out. The property sits near the post office with a compact setup described as in splendid repair and priced at £100 with easy terms. Central Building allotment within six miles of the post office offers a wide frontage and development potential.
Melbourne market notes on grain pricing and supplies, listing prices for bran and poling, wheat quality, and freight details. Mentions specific figures in pounds per tonne and per bushel, with references to delivery sites, truckloads, and quality conditions.
A scrambled broadcast listing details a Rugby news segment at 11:45 pm with studio orchestra performances and multiple acts. Various time slots show names like Pell and Bow, Valle, and Budw Orchestra. The schedule includes 6:52 pm market report, 7:20 pm Haymarket sales, and 8:35 pm Popular Science segments, concluding with Miss Olive Birtles and Olive Martin entries.
Listing details a Medern bungalow with four rooms including lounge and two bedrooms, kitchen with stove, built in linen press, bathroom, gas, and concrete troughs. Early possession by owner leaving sea view, near beach, school, post office, and tram. 9 1/3 acres to 42 miles past tram terminus with town water supply and paddock.
The notice describes a land parcel in North Geelong offered for sale or lease with £450 on cells, £100 deposit, and monthly instalments. It mentions a four room house with a long veranda, washhouse, copper troughs, and a 42 by 110 foot lot. Early possession and arrangements for easy teams are noted.
A fragmented list of names and roles hints at a community pageant or talent show. Entries include Mabel Nelson, Oliva Teavin, Frank Gooden, Oakley and Len, along with numerous titles such as baritone, dentist, pianist, and organizer. The piece references a competition, judges, and attendees in a small town setting.
A scrambled 1904 stockmarket list from Geelong trader Dee Bailly and associates shows varied holdings in tin, zinc, and other commodities. The document notes shares, dividends, and values for multiple entities and locations, including Australian territories and national listings, with broad fluctuations and incomplete figures.
Postal notices list Geelong Post Office mail cutoffs for domestic and international routes. Times, dates, and destinations include New South Wales Queensland Tasmania United Kingdom Canada and several liners with December closings and onward service details.
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