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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
6
A garbled weather notice from December reports a heavy rain storm and flooding effects near Worthen, with mentions of stations, authorities, and a series of names and places obscured by OCR errors. The fragmented text references rainfall, timing, and local impacts but lacks coherent details.
A fragmented report references a shooting incident with a firearm, listing names such as Larter Willow and Darien, noting the event occurred near a street and leading to arrests. The text is garbled but suggests a local crime scene with multiple individuals involved and potential injuries.
A fragmentary review describes Vereht Wn retinol and the Trentre’s stage show at Geelong Theatre, praising a lively program featuring The Pilgrim, comedic sketches, musical numbers, and strong performances by Varley and Plan at Buttons. The text notes vibrant acts, notable acts by Baker and Carleton Vimpreiintent, and a mid program highlight titled The Last Kaen with a credited cast and orchestra.
Police say a man was detained after an early morning altercation and a gun was produced at the scene. The suspect was taken to the station where a medical check was performed, and the case was postponed until next March. A search of the area found a weapon near Siva Park and was handed to officers for safekeeping.
Weather reports warn of heavy rainfall and floods across Queensland and New South Wales. Geelong experiences rising waters causing ship arrivals from Melbourne and Sydney to be delayed. stock losses and downpours affect markets as auctions and sales are listed for Barwon West and nearby areas.
A long, detailed report recounts a colonial era labor walkout tied to unions and white versus black workers. It centers on Barwon Billy and a station town strike, describing organizer tactics, wage disputes, and the clash of labor demands with management, including a scene of workers starving over unpaid wages and the controversial use of white workers to enforce union orders. The piece highlights racial tensions, arbitration, and the mobilization of blackfellows to support or resist union actions amid a volatile labor climate.
Fragmented text references patients, transport, hospitals, and medical terms like hemorrhage and treatment. Several proper nouns appear: Palm Ta, Chiktnen' Viepital, Durhy, Haver, and Venins wach. The passage reads as a garbled medical column or public health note with scattered names, dates, and places, but many words are corrupted and unreadable.
A garbled pastiche critiques Lloyd George during a visit to New York, referencing Arthur Brisbane and media reaction. The piece mocks public speech, fashion, and alleged weaknesses, framing the premier amid U S chatter on leadership, influence, and identity in press circles.
Three children aged 12, 10, and another were sent to Geelong to meet their grandmother but were carried to Ballarat by the railway. Superintendent Cox arranged their return to Geelong on a goods train and a motor car met them on arrival to take them to their mother’s home. railway officials cooperated to ensure they reached safety and were well.
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