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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 30, 1926

Page

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Champion Cyclist Faces Melbourne Court Appearance

The Australian cyclist Mauries Patrick Witsgerald appeared before Melbourne City Court charged with unauthorized detention by his wife. He was arrested in Sydney after traveling on 1105 ball. Bail was renewed for a Carlton Court remand on January, with new bail set at 10 sureties.

PPS Sheee Melbourne J le Witegerald Mauries Patrick Witsgerald Sydney Hie Enan Cel Herington Carlton Court Pitererata Halfil Hie Wan Feed Mmetead

MR BRUCE IN AMERICA Bombarded with Questions

New York December details the visit of Mr Bruce and party including Prince Chiehu ta as they dock and Mr Bruce faces two hours of questioning by reporters. Topics span Australian government policy, trade with the United States, migration, tariffs, and economic ties amid the Imperial Conference context.

MR. Bruce America New York Maine Chiehuta Zazanee Breil Ashora Pelles Bietel Bruce Bormbardinene United States Mey Eiger MD Aalmston United &Rit Eruee Washinton Khelate Penre Pablo Manite Aeratides Gaul

Australian oranges and market prospects discussed

The Imperial Economic Committee reports on marketing foodstuffs from overseas parts and notes Britain’s orange consumption and import shares. It highlights potential for orange imports from Australia and South Africa, compares share of Greek and U S supplies, and signals a shift toward self reliance in the UK market during winter and summer demand.

Imperial Ecotomic Committee Britain Cattunach Ted United States of America Allan Australia United Kingdom Austrlia Cullanan Gilbena Fe

Laborer Drowned in Melbourne River Rescue Follows

An inquest in the nascent records finds that Frederick Charles White, a laborer from Dyaybrook, drowned December 21 in the Manidyrainag River at Hrarbrook after attempting to cross with a companion. The body was recovered in shallow water off the riverbank.

Melbourne Proderick Charles White Buser Dyaybrook Hrarbrook Homer

Victoria Dominates NSW by Innings and 656 Runs

Victoria crushed New South Wales by an innings and 656 runs at Melbourne. Top scorers included Ryder 29, Wordfall 181, Hendry 10, with Morgan and Phillips contributing in the NSW innings. Melbourne’s bowlers Hartkopf and Liddicut led the attack as NSW collapsed, completing a one-sided match in hot conditions.

Melbourne Ner Meriain Victoria Ford Gil Ryder Wordfall Hendry Phillipe Morgan Morton Liddicut Morgsin Mekie Philips

Chaos in Britain Report From Meavow on Miners’ Secret Pact

A decoded message from Meavow notes that Mr. Cook and British miners officials discuss a Soviet supported plan. The text mentions possible revolutions and unspecified demands, with unclear references to Ruslan methods and leaders, reflecting a locked factional dispute.

HIGA Mr. Cool Ruslan Mathede Leslie

Young Man Dies After Leaping Before Tram in Greensborough

Andrew McNally aged 21 died near Greensborough after he jumped in front of a tram to watch a rally. Witnesses, including his brother James, recalled he appeared distressed before the fatal act as the electric train bore down.

Melbourne Dee Eee Aertel Dench Relcorded Berriman Reanertion Andrew McNally Af Mor Cerensbert Veh Atrahern Echen Calla Metersian Metelie G Ald Amelvetria Greensborough Uive McNalle

Victoria dominates early breaks in innings win

A detailed scorecard shows Victoria compiling a mammoth total with Batters Morton Liddicut and Kippax contributing big runs. Key moments include a sharp run of wickets including Hendry and Jackson, sustaining Victoria’s advantage to win by an innings and 7 1/2 runs as South Australia collapse.

Wippas Owtel Ty Tengo Agie Wae Sy Love Fensa Che Phillipe Witker Prps K—77 Ratelite Liddicut Morton Kippka Martkep Lonthon Daily Telegram England Victoria Malbourne

Bookmaker's Bag Stolen at Local Horse Meeting

A disrupted report notes a bookmaker's bag was stolen at a community race meeting. The loss included ten W Cling tickets and two belting bhades valued at 2. Police investigate the incident amid jumbled OCR text and unclear details.

Meat trade dispute disrupts Newmarket sale

A December daynote reports meat traders at Newmarket encountering pressure from drovers and buyers over a planned sale. The embargo threatened to halt stock movement as hoofers refused to bid, prompting a meeting of union members to lift the embargo and resume trade.

SU Buure Neti Ket Cat Movarthur Maclod J. Mo Svimara Auenoaper Newmarket Ray Erro Roes Bate H. Gasser Vntin Thor

Beggar gets month's gaol in Melbourne crime case

Leonard Wilson, charged with drunken misdeeds near Bourke Street, was sentenced to one month in prison at Melbourne’s City Court. Evidence showed the offender used abusive language and caused disturbances while intoxicated after being picked up near Exhibition Street. Wilson pleaded not guilty but was convicted and remanded for payment of costs, with the court noting wartime service and recent drink-related behavior as context.

Melbourne Leonard Wilson Bourke Wilcon Eel Notre Rome

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