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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
2
A long, garbled report discusses wartime Australia facing food shortages, import limits, and labor disruption. It cites Te political friction, industrial suspensions, and public policy debates affecting wheat, meat, and shipping. Key figures and regions appear but details are obscured. the piece emphasizes national tension and government responses.
Boxing Day brought holiday crowds to Geelong with a variety of events. Racing at the Geelong track featured ARES winning the ANCE HANDICAP and other stakes like MAIDES PLATE and TROT drawing attention. Weather was unsettled but attractions drew numerous spectators despite intermittent rain.
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