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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1913

Page

10

Geelong Port Customs Revenue and Pig Market Report

The Geelong port reports customs revenue totaling £388,150 with allocations to Commonwealth and State. At Geelong Pig Market Messrs Torne Bros and Walsh note good yarding and active demand. Prices show a further decline from last week, with porkers and baconers trading, and several named buyers and sellers recorded in the market notes.

Geelong Commonwealth Torne Bros Walsh Oor Haymarket Sind Ballarat Parkers HF. Richardson Ballarat Yesterdaay Primo Baronera J. Malcols Movin Best D. Sprawles Furack

Yearend auction at Ky HitsTRELT sale yards

Mestre J J Kurs and Co report a large, brisk sale of horses cattle pigs and dairy stock at Nyriestreet yard. Prices held near late rates with steamy ponies and ordinary aged stock selling well and bidders present from Geelong Ballarat and Melbourne network. Last sale of the year ends with New Year opening planned for January 9 1913.

Mestre J. J. Kurs and Co Ave Nyriestreet Mar Rob Maon Hegus Stavighton Vale J. R Robinson Geelong W. R. Hooper Von Free. Saunders Geelong West Messrs C. Osborne Yarraville T Kennedy Highton F. Stacey Ceres M'Capn Fyansford Ward Whalley J. Nicols Lara Tate Richard Tnee Newtown Denis O'Halloran Sprinefeld Avenue Moolap John Tnee Island J. Kelly Ranngckburn G. R. Murfitt Inverleigh WH. Hant Lovell Banks Erare Ballarat Kern Erie Hawlktarters Eond Bent Baronets A Trewin Drysdale Jas Enle Warrion J. Spiller Mantle BR. J. Wilmott Berembokes Simpson Moolan A. Phinns Queenscliff

Melbourne Produce Market Wheat and Grains Report

The Melbourne market shows steadier tones with January wheat at 2/4, February to March around 3/8 to 3/5 for later deliveries, and April figures near 7 for earlier shipments. Oats are quiet, barley weak, maize arrivals noted, chaff sells well to locals, and potatoes and onions remain in good demand for export and local use.

Melbourne Queenscliffe Wyrallah Spencer Street Queensland New South Wele Association

Fragmented Market Listing Shows Varied Prices and Goods

A garbled sale notice lists items such as straw, chafing, and onions with prices ranging from £1 to £9 and mentions quality tiers like Vie tupian and Tasmanian. The text references lots, wharf, and multiple unidentified vendors, indicating a miscellaneous commodities sale.

Aes Wharf Petters Cr Tiens

Barraboo Council Discusses Worn Roads and Repairs

The Barraboo council held a lengthy session addressing deterioration on local roads. Members and inspectors reviewed spring repairs, proposed resurfacing near Layard, and estimated costs for resurfacing and drainage work, with plans to mobilize crews and submit tenders to address wet season damage.

Best Books for the Brians Promised Store Catalog

A store offers a parcel of Christmas books including The Empire Anvncial for Austretian Girls and Lord of the Seas noting adventure and submarines. Dufferin's Cruise in Northern Seas is praised as classic in popular form and other titles by Thomas Olsen and Thomas Tierdy are highlighted.

Prom Vie Lied Dufferin Hin Couse Thomas Olsen Lincoln Woodrow Wileeon Eldere Remor Thomas Tierdy Hin Egies Hache Fife Om Thong Alicia

Feeling Well With Chamberlains Tablets Says Pfeiffer

Mex W Pfeiffer storekeeper Mt Pleasant reports lasting relief from sluggish liver after using Chamberlains Tablets The ad also touts Clarke's Blood Mixture as a universal cure for scrofula scurvy bad legs skin and blood diseases priced at 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle Beware of imitations.

Mex. W. Pfeiffer Mt. Pleasant Chamberlain Garke Clarke

School Speech Day Honors at Borough School Ceremony

The mayor and committee member addressed pupils and praised exam results, with certificates awarded to top students. Teachers received gifts as students performed songs, recitations, and dances, and parents provided refreshments after the event in a grand school gathering.

Wr EL J Dhelu Hac “Wan Joan Harris Vieitime Robert Sabersen Magar Descie Searle Geo Clayton Popplewell Milford Tlorria el Tome Cyrl Lee Te Madden Robert Mockince Eric Searle Mark Thomson The Harty Wet Mader Westacertt Wi Seon Marjorie Armettone Jesse Mise Endl Tey Gardan Myrtle Keller Vern Lean Dorothy Martini Emma Perryt Mason Pepy Jame Steachan May Williams

St Mary's Boys Hold Break-Up Demonstration and Awards

Yesterday at St Marys Baye Beboo the boys gathered for a break up display with songs recitals and addresses. Archpriest Resue Fathers Coakley Galvin and Mr Jennings praised teachers and pupils while presenting gifts and prizes including a silver card stand and poll aleere links.

St Mary's Baye Laege MM Resue Fathers Coakley Galvin A. T Uaeran Mir DT. Korley Dante MacReana Scheal A Curran J. Thesley Alee Mr Jennings Sir Curran Renidrconstable Trainor Schoel Jennings Bowvenir Bemelting Stall Miss Metals Cage, Fielding and Rerles

School Cheer Gifts Brighten Swanston Street Holiday Visit

Owing to alterations classes met in several buildings as the school committee distributed gifts to infant scholars including stockings and cherries. Older pupils received similar treats while Mr Berryman spoke to the classes before planned lessons resume after the holidays.

Swanston Street Berryman Mir T Gurr Eifts Messames Searle Stubbinps Tessons Bt. Barnabas Period Ben Matthews Fastern Christe Chuck Bhenten Methodist Hall

Christmas Play Stages Bright Infant Display

A school celebration at Faud Gen'ong Sehont features many young performers including Santy Claas Jock Mer vill Xmas Bells Geo Olache Muss Toys Walter Pryde and more. Children in costumes present a dialogue while awaiting Father Christmas as Alice Hirde assists with gift distribution.

South Ray Tums Gertie Eut Jim Newlands Fiten

Grammarians' Codd: Bye Service at Christ Church

A large congregation attended a Wednesday afternoon farewell service at Christ Church marking the severance of parish ties with the grammar school. Dean Stephen spoke of gratitude for past success and urged courage facing future risks, praising the school’s traditions and the good influence of its alumni.

Imark Ald Schond Dean Stephen Melbourne Dr. Clarke F. Be. Brown Tuter Grammar School F. W. RR. Newthén Christ Church E. A. Aunstin Stephen Elis Corina Schowl

Duke of Sutherland Offers Wide Sutherland Land Sale

The Duke raises his offer to sell 210000 acres in Sutherland to the State at 22 to 25 per acre, divided into 100000 and 90000 acre lots. About 21000 acres are deer forests with remaining lands under timber and coast reserves. The territory includes eviction sites from a century ago and Grace reserves salinity, fisheries, and coastal rights.

Duke of Sutherland Sutherlandshire Tnstead Wis Grace Loele

Expert criticism of Duke's offer on deer forests in Scotland

Sir Willmer Seblich, a forestry authority, questions the Duke of Sutherland's proposal to sell 200,000 acres of deer forests at 2 an acre. He notes the land’s value at 25 to 30 years' purchase far exceeds the offer, and that only about 40,000 acres might be plantable, with high costs and limited profitability for afforestation.

Dag Mowe Movian Lnatond- Coo T. True M& Tt Wuiker Wyck Mavel Tmer Arras Alec Sony Raesthoal Rand Colne Road Petharel Road Otway Cufiont Willmer Seblich Foresta INTL India Kingland Oxford University Scotland Duke of Sutherlam Sutherland Captain Lovat Captain Sterling Glen Mor Idee Aenin Lord Lovet Cantain Sterling

Irish Problem Letter to the Editor Critiques Belfast Patronage

A reader defends the Catholic position, accusing Belfast Corporation and others of biased patronage. He cites Catholic employment, salaries, and university college funding, contrasts Catholic and Protestant education and endowments, and argues nationalists and Protestants influence council control in Newry and Belfast.

Meek Lester Centreverey Belfast Corporation Mack Belfast City Lelfeet Newey Newry Tenying Wmarkets Detriet Newry No Counny Merry Councyl Newry Vnen Kileeel Union Downpatrica Tron Newcrstle Sabionaliste Ould Phew Ehereit Tinionist Matthew King Queen's Colleges de Dohestome Stoney Catholic Unversity College Dublin Royal University Cork Queen's Tieiway Queen's College Acuin Reyal Universils Catholic University School of Medicine Queens College Thelfant Qurein's College Cork Queen's College Galway Cerholic Universty College Cotloze Belfae Graven Gork University College Queen’s Colleges Belfast Halfweather Catholicolloes Wuern Colter Dahlin Diocesen Siudeny Hie Catholic University Catholic School of Medicine de M'Weeney Teachimg Tranty College Tamater Uleter Weavers Tone Canfield Meron Heron Trinity Trinity College University Ibers Rte

Doctor L Erson and the Baby Bowus in Maternity Allowances Case

A criminal court heard Dr L Erson charged with obtaining four maternity allowances of five pounds each by false statements to the registrar. Nine men and two women faced conspiracy claims. the women were found guilty but Bron was acquitted. The Crown argued the act applied. defense urged a narrow reading. Judge Cissen adjourned the case to the next day.

Highton Highted State School Cl’ Lites Dabtesda Mre Larcombe Yeettring Edward George Legeron Morley Sinowether Federal Crown Bsoliciter Paul Cissen

Mire Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Advertised for Children

An old nurse claims Winslow’s Soothing Syrup relieves teething pain and indigestion for children. The ad pastes a formula and suggests dosing several times daily to ease crying and discomfort, citing cures for liver kidney complaints.

Ann Macauley Winslow

Racing and Sport Notes From Local Committee Meeting

The V.R.U.C. committee met yesterday and resolved betting disputes. Jockey stakes set for flat and hurdle races with varied sums. pension or education rules examined. Cricket, soccer, and swimming updates follow, including team selections and upcoming matches at Geelong venues.

V.ruc Mied Ft Dows Moyers

Cohio Clout: Local Games Highlight Tournament Play

In a detective of noisy scores the article lists teams like Beale, Anileren, Clutterbork and Craig contending in pennants and trophies. It notes President’s Trophy results with Clatterbuck defeating Fo Apted and Meaddey beating ten Merton as SA pennant matches loom this afternoon at Gelmens.

Peale Ag Cote Clotterbaek Ben Maek Wei Omateh Follawag Ole Clutterbork Craig Clatterbuck Fo Apted Bob Meaddey Ten Merton Grelong Gelmens Cee Hong Groet Powel Kennedy W. Tingate Baglin Cleverdan Amd Ho Sabestom Torwood Lynch Maud Schwinterr Migennan Sadler Amd Gibeone Marsh Storley J. Town Seid End Vaine Loewe Thureond Ruffin Jiggine Fe Lord Mashleigh Riley Smiles Jos Dibrris Clube Willomr Atelier Unie

Ladies College of Health Advice in Geelong

Mrs M F Stewart of the Ladies College of Health in Melbourne will visit Geelong on the first and second Mondays of each month and may be contacted at the Australian Women's League Rooms from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm for guidance on health issues affecting women and motherhood.

MF. Stewart Ladies College OF Health Elizabeth Street Melborrrin Geelong Australian Women's League Rooms Stewart the Counley Poet Age Ladies'allege of Health Elizabeth-street Melbourne Woman's Guide To

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