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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
6
A fragmented OCR listing shows multiple properties for rent and sale, including 4 to 8 rooms each, electric fixtures, and sewered dwellings. Locations reference Enlo and 2450 Blizhstrant with prices in pounds, and firms such as G GRE FRIER & CO listing properties at 17 Teyriosiack.
Auction sale items include leather suite and table settings, bedroom ware, chairs, wardrobes, glassware, table linens, and general furnishings. The notice lists numerous goods such as chests, robes, trunks, pins, and copper items with inspection today and sale by Mr. Tonne at the premises, details on expiration of lease and requisites for attendance.
Shipping notices list arrivals from Cova to Brisbane and several ports. Items include vessels like Saint Satan and Methane with dates December 26th and December 46th in errant OCR. The report notes arrivals at various locations including Brisbane and North abooesigay with multiple ship names and origin points.
Obituary notices the passing of Tate Mps Pl Runnady in Afton, with honors from the community. Listed mourners include Clyne Glony W Glynn and Vat Glynyy, plus many local names such as Mrs Crifliths and Mr Williams, reflecting a wide circle of kin and friends. Funeral rites and interment details reference the Western Emaniore region, with attendance noted from several named individuals and local shops.
A garbled and partially readable OCR piece mentions names and places in a vague local context. The text references people such as Louie Pills, Jarsu Lonie Wills, and mentions Nucla and Lie provers. The fragmentary style suggests a disrupted public or social notice with unclear actions or events and several disjointed phrases.
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