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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1918

Page

4

ENTERTAINMENTS GEELONG THEATER SHOWS AND STARS

The Geelong theater presents a varied bill with Weserri type acts, a new visit from Govlo Fhentres, and a program featuring Alcy Fied Lake’s reading of THE GREAT MITTS. Also advertised are vaudeville acts at His Majesty's and screenings at Strand with comedy by Turpin and Paddy McGuire, and a musical interlude by Mr. Davo Maratow. The program includes a romance focus with Cupid, and a live revue highlighting new illusions and comedic turns aimed at patrons.

Geelong Theater Devia Agyeeule Entertainments Rey Stewart Tela Anil Shelshoy Nastomal Rasny Wick Cutis Ovid Bam Ile Cupid Atrikea Molly King Charlie Chapin Alty Fied Lake Tim "Turpin Paddy McGuire Emus Rae Therriment Davo Maratow

Advent Close at St Marys Church Services

Fragmented text describes Advent services at St Marys and mentions Christmas rites, mass, and Epiphany preparation. Includes references to priests, church events, and implied communal religious activities. Many garbled names and phrases remain unreadable.

Unclear historical page with garbled text and names

Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a ceremony or festival with multiple personal names and places, but most content is unreadable. The readable portions mention a celebration, worship, and possible names such as Mimwah Mayes and Gladius with unclear roles or events.

News of Geelong Ninth District Soldiers

Fragmented local notes list soldiers in Geelong ninth district including Captain W Re Boonen, WC Tabb Butignon, and Guslong 45. Items mention medical exams, transfers to Oxford touring and Australian ising, plus families in Melbourne and Port Swal. Warrant lifewell and various associations are referenced with New Year events and hospital notices.

W. Re Boonen Tabb Butignon Molboibe Sydney Exprushy Raul Od Ty Goolong Use Bay Raiti Evens Vinwenv Ceand Ile Guslong Lomi Pia Suavey Mt Duncell Beryl J. T M. AL Wright Colone ‘Auctigneurs Tori Ryriestroots Netuan DV Ti Stylie Ag Ieee Tourinyg Oxford Mos Sichplasetreel Cluball Ign Elule Vhcle J B. Burkiwon Ross Daiquire Lishwatler Parkinson Faeang Pega MK Lop-Treet Sabneday Coeeiynd Gur Curlie Jacobs Faure Fon Lees

Letter to the Editor on parade plans in Transvaal Square

A reader urges the city to hold the celebratory march in Transvaal Square with daytime ceremonies and invites returned soldiers, sailors, and airmen to participate alongside local clubs. The piece calls for a dignified procession including ladies at City Hall and emphasizes broad public involvement on a specified date.

Frais Yhio Transvaal Corio Mare Juno Astillers Infantes Reserscea Mfc Clits Momybers R-V-A Dome Ordor Jerees Gity Hall Nua-We Woking Beclona

Soldiers Sing Song at Transvaal Square

A chaotic, fragmented account describes soldiers performing a sing song in Transvaal Square. The passage references veterans, chants, and a parade-like display with mixed detail and garbled names, hinting at a public military event with songs and cheering.

Transvaal Square

Open Air Mission Seeks Open Ebb of Evening Travel

Fragmentary text suggests an open air mission or event linked to evening travel or a ferry service. Mentions people or groups including BK Maee and Mrechewe with unclear roles. Location and concrete details are unreadable.

Fev Faenelek Mn Ty Garstael BK Maee Mrechewe Monaro

Fire in Sydney Crown Hinds area destroys buildings

A massive blaze in Sydney gutted Hull brick structures near Crown Hinds Cleargestuoot overnight, with flames threatening the Monies eppecich suit Clay Geare. Firemen battled the blaze, three rescued casualties reported, and authorities opened investigation into the cause amid extensive property loss totaling about 150,000 pounds.

Mhiebig Mr. Blows Pont Ticick Aldevestes Colyteres Jojaved Tver Bar

French Wisbi on members freed from quarantine

Quarantined Wisbi on members released to rejoin the voyage with Hw Mul group. Leaders, passengers, and officials discussed plans as they travel. Details mention Wilhelm, Monduwa Smith, and other named figures amid a voyage disruption and safety actions aboard the ship.

Bydnog Senday Paul Adolf Hudic Representa Hives Hw Mulsura Thur Ned Intlon Ans Wilke Lahar Edditinus Monduwa Smith Teal

A Gift That Brings Happiness To Your Home

A vintage notice promoting a lending library gift option with unusual prices and terms. The ad lists subscription choices including a year’s service and short phrases about reading, home happiness, and subtexts.

Protestant orphans and charitable homes in 19th century notes

Fragmented OCR reveals a discussion of Protestant orphanages and related charitable institutions, mentioning names like Grifirths, Huestis, and various places and numbers. The text references policy, funding, and societal attitudes toward orphans, with scattered names and dates embedded in a convoluted listing.

Wildly garbled fund note echoes an auction and society listings

A fragmented OCR reads like a chaotic list of donors, items, and notices from a Geelong West society or church event. Names such as Mrs. Daviess, Meg Wallans, Mrs. Hones E, and J. Huson appear amid scattered goods, meals, and household items. The text references a church or parish fair, a festival, and prices or sums, but the overall piece is largely indecipherable with misreads and extraneous characters.

Genlong RD Choss Society Mengedit Anwan Dawa Abentee Meg Wallans Wid Gales Atty J. Huson W. Hughety Wallies Cuffen and Mills Teowne Tom Seet Bites Sfarpue al Audi Patty Yonkey Mingaines

Reson Soap Promoted for Bats and Healing

An OCR fragment touts Reson Soap as a plant-based remedy claimed to heal rapidly and absorb through the skin. It references Roxana Sonn as a supporter and mentions herbs embedded in the soap and protections against disease, though the text is garbled and unclear.

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Geelong Business Scholarship Test Aids Local Students

A garbled local notice outlines scholarship awards and names multiple students and sponsors. It mentions a Geelong business college event, dates, and expected attendees, with several unreadable fragments about scholars and organizers.

Freckles and Tan Promises Clear Skin Effects

A promotional note touts Freckles and Tan products as a skin clearing routine. It references promises of even tone and lighter brows with a kit priced at 39 pitago. The text names Dickson Chemist Geelong and Avent, suggesting a local sale or advertisement.

Theo Fiie Goune Rene Prise Pitago Ad SA Dickson Chemit Geelong Avent

Perte Them Strike and Political Upheaval at City Meeting

A chaotic session unfolds as workers and unions clash with government officials over wartime policies. Protests and muttered plans echo through the hall while leaders argue over control and accountability, ending with a tentative agreement and unsettled futures.

STOP YOUR FACE From Growing Old Tasiiin

Fragmented text discusses aging skin and freckles with odd spellings and phrases. Mentions freckled, brown skin, and tanning fear, plus a dented brand reference to DICKSON Geelong as an agent. Tone resembles an old advertorial or cosmetic notice with unclear instructions.

Wien Nate Ueywried Tun Muzling Bay Amegas Big Jar Dickson Geelong

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