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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text includes boxing and horse racing jargon, names like CAULFIELD and ENGLAND, odds, race terms, and multiple figures. The readable portions suggest a chaotic sporting column with scores, bets, and event mentions but no complete coherent story.
A brisk innings feature dominates the report with Malley and Kelloway scoring steadily as Park and Mees chase a big total. Bowlers Armstrong and Manley deliver key breakthroughs for the home side, while Beattie and Ryder swing momentum late, leaving the crowd buoyant after a tense finish.
OCR transcription reveals a crowded pairs tournament with many matches and notable performances. Players such as Rubenaon, Rathi, Breomer, and Hamilton appear among numerous bouts, with several rivalries and close scores noted. The report references a forthcoming 18 round event and lists numerous participants and outcomes, though some names are garbled.
Readers are treated to a collage of plays and performances with focus on Abe Teen Terror and The Mao from Te Pinon. The item lists performers such as Normn Bede and Polly Pen H, and mentions venues, curtain calls, and ticketing details amid praise for various acts and staging.
A breezy morning update notes rain likely in Coveersen with a late afternoon storm risk. Highs near 72, winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
A long fragment describes a patient suffering from nerve pain and eye pain, who reportedly found relief after using Doan's Ointment. The tale credits the remedy with easing agony and claims permanent cure, naming a Mrs Mercury and a Sydney address. The text also mentions a solicitation for investors and contact numbers.
A garbled inventory lists pumps tools tires lubricants and automotive parts with scattered prices and brand hints. Mentions include pumps, tires, water proofing gear, oils, and a limited stock of cases and hydrants.
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