Voting by post at state elections and trade disputes
The report notes a bill for postal voting as part of the state elections amid a major bone of contention in the building trades. It covers the Premier and Lands Minister proposing postal ballots and penalties for noncompliance, while trade talks and a conference with labor leaders dominate other pages. The section also covers a fatal accident at North Fitzroy and injuries to a laborer in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privale Charactes
Vt Winkelbedigl
Martin Hane
Rmrees
Friendly and Debating Societies Meeting Recap
The meeting of the Friendly and Debating Societies featured a warm welcome to attendees and apologies for a hiccup at the start. Officers and members were noted, reusable gramophone selections performed, and thanks extended for the gathering's success. plans and officer roles were announced for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
SLTA
Premidere
Mar Byuwen
Wood
Mar Wood
Aorie
Ariel
Mise Oyly
Glover
Chet
Bros Nebna
T Beester
K S Waren
Twoop school tale of daring plot and town crisis
A lengthy, inconsistent clipping recounts a chaotic school event and pursuit of a villain. It mentions Hardiman being fined and others discharged, alongside a society update about Queen Alexandra and findings from physicians. The piece blends sensational narrative with civic notices and an advertisement for a blood remedy.
Random fragments on elections and satire in Barstarig
A mosaic of dated chatter on local politics, a mature student, and comic animals. It recalls voters debating rain prayers and satire about public figures, including Mr. Sachs, Mr. Judkins, and others, with muddled anecdotes about milk and cows and a mock campaign exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstarig
Itoelf
Geelong Times exposes misstatements in political dispute
A declaration from Robert Ridley Stanesby challenges assertions in the Geelong Times about Mr Crouch and Mr McCay. The document details a circulated circular, trade tradesman hands, and alleged pressures, asserting no improper distribution or intent to sway Catholic voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong Times
Robert Ridley Bau
J. W. McEye
M'Cay
Ces Hs
Mr. Brown
Brown
Bennett
Mr Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Bennet
Crouch
M Cay
M‘cay
Tfe
Hoe
Troy
Vietorya
Geelong
Vietora
Ute
Robert Ridley Stanesby
George Martin
Geslong
Crouch Circular Sparks Irish Debate and Stance
The article discusses a circular attributed to Mr Crouch featuring pro and anti nationalist views. It alleges church and private group influence, questions independence prospects, and claims confederacy decay. Mr McKay rejects using the circular in campaigns and refuses to publish it, urging electors to judge the matter themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celves
Crouch
Ian
Ireland
Secur
County Council
M'Cay
M‘cay
Political clash at dance hall over women’s league remarks
In Douglas a heated meeting featured Mrs Hope defending the Women’s National League against misrepresentation amid allegations of political promotion tied to the Electoral Act. Grace Watson and G F Douglas spoke as Dr. Crouch’s aide denied circulating biased pamphlets while addressing campaign tactics and loyalty concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryedale
Grace Watson
G. F. Douglas
Drenone
Hope
Women's National League
Beas
Grace Weateon
Crouch
Aidan
Devens
Fragmentary note on deliberations and views
A fragmentary historical note references a meeting and consideration of views. It mentions a person speaking and seeking input, with phrases indicating a discussion over the record and decisions. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names or places.
Crouch Evades Question At Public Meeting
A Geelong reader reports Mr Crouch dodged a direct reply after his address near the Elephant and Castle Hotel. When pressed about his stance on Home Rule, he spoke for ten minutes on the issue rather than answer, prompting calls to avoid sectarian appeals. The letter by HOME RULE FOR IRELAND questions Catholic votes and Protestant influence in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliya
Johor
Alank
Ayautene
Pittock
Geelong
M'Tay
McAy
Crouch
Ireland
Mir
Ramsay speaks in Geelong on Senate candidacy and protectionist policy
Mr Ramsay addressed Geelong electors at the Masonic Institute, with Rev. B W Heath presiding. He stressed Liberal protectionist views, arguing protection boosts Australian industries, employment, and patriotism, and touted federation as removing trade barriers while forecasting solid support despite mixed attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hamany
B. W. Heath
Argus
Geelong
Australiaia
Shalm
Freetien
Australis
America
Australia
Mackie
Germany
Great Britain
Anetrali
Ie Sommimast
Japan
White Australia advocate outlines defense and trade aims
A political meeting feature records a candidate advocating citizen soldiers and white labor in Australia. He pressed preference for Great Britain trade, proposed a London High Commissioner, bush capital, and desert railway plans, and urged youth to study national life within the British Empire. The event ended with thanks and an invitation to a 3 pm address at Townstone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Jmight
Great Britain
Ann Doctor
Australia
America
London
Bush Capital
Desert Railway
Tim Tve
Ant
Appies
Ball
Cambrane
J. A. Forrestee
Can
Ballarat News Roundup From Our Own Correspondent
Friday night telephonic report from Ballarat East Council notes old age pensioners owe £479 in rates and sanitary charges reflecting on government policy. Prospero us gold mine Chalks No 9 Maryborough sends £1000 second instalment, £3000 still owed as mine opens well. Port of Geelong discussed, urging merchants to support action against inking discharge. Perjury charge against Constable Fattorini adjourned. church and rental notices listed for nearby properties in Dewlinghouse and Barwon Heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Mater
M'Neil
Victoria
Maryborough
Fattorini
Trades Hall Council Calls Collective Action On Jam Prices
In Melbourne on Friday night the Trades Hall Council urged fruitgrowers and Unions to unite against large jam importers. The council backed workers on the land for fair returns, and expressed support for strikebound Melbourne building trades. Contractors offered no written reply but implied conference without agreeing to weekly hours. A motion of sympathy with the strikers was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Trades’ Hall Council
O'Bullivan
Teds and Labor Council of
Balgoortia
Melbourne Building Trades’ Union
K. N T Gaye
Contractors’ Association
Re Ply
Christman Exhibition At Stuart Dawson Co Jewellers
One of Melbourne’s most extensive Christman exhibitions is now at Stuart Dawson and Co. on Collins and Swanston streets. The public may view a large array through 14 show windows and the vast interior with upstairs jewellery. The firm promises value and a thirty year reputation. An illustrated booklet is available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Melbourne
Btuart Dawson and Co
Collins and
Swanston Streets
Funeral of Mr W Kelly Largest crowd in Bannockburn history
The funeral of the late Mr W Kelly farmer of Bannockburn drew the town’s biggest turnout in years. The hearse, drawn by four horses, led a long procession from the fair grounds to the cemetery. Remainder interred at Gomer chapel, with pallbearers Cone Ray Pare non Winchelran Biodlaeae and Mr Wellington of Ryre Street Geelong overseeing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Kelly
Bannockburn
Baymook
Cone Ray
Winchelran
Biodlaeae
Wervies
Wn. Wellington
Ryretreet
Geelong
Agemenis
Ballarat Summer Cup Meeting at Dowling Forest
Sporting Intelligence reports the Ballarat Turf Club summer meeting at Dowling Forest with good attendance despite heat. Runners included M Pherson sparking several handicaps, Glen Gowen and Torquoise among winners in Trial Handicap and Summer Up. Entries featured Portland Bob, Naughty, Aniseed, and X-Ray with close finishes and set betting across six events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat Turf Club
Dowling Forest
Melbourne
M Pherson
Glen
Torquoise
Divite
Gambado
Prince Kara
Faulty
Recoil
Che
Dermor
Red Fly
Admiral
Rows
Divine
Ditoy
Joan
Glen Gowan
Atari Re
Don Dirty
Glon Gowan
Cadet rifle matches and Geelong yacht racing in Melbourne
Cadet rifle matches opened at Wiltamasens with South Melbourne No. 3 team posting 205, Baltes of Warrnambool College scoring 82 highest individual. Warrnambool team won the Cuming Cup for best aggregate in the Shield. A Geelong Yacht Club race for a Mr. W. Curnow trophy set for 2.55 pm, with detailed sail area entries listed. Fourth premiership match at Geelong to be played at Chilwell ground between Chilwell and Central teams. Cricket fixtures include Clarendon and Geelong A resume, with several college and club matches planned on local grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wiltamasens
Sarshield
South Melbourne
Bateachwel
Eecoml
Ce Ban Tate Echool Beng
Cadet Byrne
Tate Schoa
Baltes
Warrnambool College and Academy
Warrnambsal
Geelong Yacht Club
W. Curnow
Spm
Cynthia
Fom Circe
Lm Rover
Sumahino
Sylvia
Tenia
Geelong
Chilwell
Ceelan
Walker
Bagtm
Hall
Green
Tuffin
Marsham
Dulph
O'Toole
Rourke
Guest
Greaves
Bunting Keating
Lidgerwood
Clarendon
Geelong Wee
Methralma
Larn
Hanneckhum
Baderford & Pools
Fyansford
Bond Ettor Shenton Shenton
Bonds
Shenton
Appleford
Eis
Hirst
Nem
Maui
Ollien
Potter
Sar Sy
Elect Tankin
Read Tes Richards
Fiancee Wilks
Corin
Teesdale
Trosink
de Little
Baird
Carr
Orchard Gurt
Nettle
W'Lean
Har
Dow
Taylor
Adamson
Fragmentary Theatre Menu Teases Odd Names and Dishes
The readable bits mention wine, a theater, Bohm and Watts, and various odd items like Relich and Mesterd Dressing. The garbled OCR creates a quirky, unclear menu or program note with names and phrases that hint at a performance and food items, but concrete details are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohm and Watts
Egaprey
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Reneral
Beur
al Payne Poe
RTE
Cyrlas
Don
Sahoo
Bates
Tadlie
Faery
James
Maranon
Emiloe
S. Kilda
Ada Bailey
Tresemakine
Bert
Emall
Keer
Charme Beelain
Cole
Chetea
Diariaea
Jowph Lotth
Fitzroy
North Pitzgrey
Thomas Varro
Por
Everton Grange
Carroll
Friendly and Debating Societies
Abele
Murphy
PNG
PS Sas
Dantes Brora
Hinderhuri
Morton
Denney
Ashby Rf
Mentary
Evertsmer
THE
Osa
Maureen PM
Rania
Peter Meron
al Maerem
Amysonteer
Hardiman
Alexandra
Ablett
Yarmouth
Y . Chelern
Dart
Annard
Gettaun Ji
Jupiter
Faruir
Iuy
Ile Good Farm
Teenwith
May
Mar
Jnstames
Sachse
Orien
Kurtos
Sachs
Piers
Tie Oalorte
Spatil
Tonpor Hess
Sindringham
Judkins
Edie
Barataria
Toni
Boel
Tomeon
Atheros
Prisowler
Guiharven
Olhamberlain
CORIO
Jay
Stanezby
Mr. Ways
Malop-street
Iaurel
Rome
Mwe
WiCay
J. Brown
Douglas
Chas Foster
Mr. Foster
Mr. Crouch
MR Crouch
MR. Ramsay
Christ Cheer Brown & Bossence’s
Alladin's Cave
Cheigtmas G
Inge
Townstone Park
McIntyre Bros
Thade Mark Sic
Geeloni
Tallarat East
Gov'ony
New York
PRPWS
Ukuach
Wick Statin Parrisy Church
A.W Bern
Omar
Apterx
Yarra-Street
Ber W Williams
Adsen
South
Cilding
Barwon Heads
Yorsle
Talhot
Roadknight & CO
W P Carr
Phaeton
Meathrow
Fyanestree
Phew Appi
Tsia Paper
Speedwell
CTCLE
Uhener ‘Caring Geelong Betachar
Bell
Reet
Tolft
Purvell
Bons
Virginia-street
Wewtown
Neil Campbell
Cu Ryreeters
Lonsdale
Housewives
Eylare
Floue
Botte
Sporting Intelligence
Renaire
Macmullen
Robert
Pune
Portland and Coal
Casal Dupat
Jumbunna
Newcastle
Tevephone
Vic
Ec W. J
Ste Gctt
Thorne
Geelom
Wenrahentatreet
Martin
Eyrie-Steret
A&t
Brinks
Dean
Lowe
Ryrisatrest
Peowick
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