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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1923
Page
7
Meredith races at a special event January 12 with Gevlotiy and Menslith returning from Meredeh at 7 pm. Details note an upcoming January 5 meet and a committee discussion on arrangements and safety.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as Reston Matting and Angé Gripe with scattered terms like train leaving and writsne tel Collier. Additional garbled phrases reference players Matsui and Thielii among others, but no coherent event or outcome emerges.
Fragmentary OCR lists bowling results with many unreadable names and numbers. It mentions players such as Mr McHarry and Turner and references various score entries like No 2 Vink tool and No 4 Bink Helin. The piece resembles a scorers table with multiple incomplete entries and stray place names.
In a windy meet, Spencer wins five mile race while Horder and Beer place in the track events. A mishap stops a heat when Kanu falls. Border wins the restarted heat as Bing falters. American rider and other participants compete across events.
A boxing match at Milbourne Stadium between Dave Tromston and Kelly ended in a draw after the referee could not render a decision. The crowd received the negative outcome with muted reaction, noting the bout as a display of grit rather than strategic brilliance.
In December at bedwest enn one of the men concerns the alleged conspiracy to defraud the Maotor in Fatuity of the of £7100 in connection with the late Margaret Haire. The defendant appeared at the City Court and Robinson was remanded to Northcote Court for January west.
A transcription of an Australian Cricket Board meeting discusses selections, venue considerations, and upcoming test series. The record references Tasmania South Australia Western Australia and Queensland players, with emphasis on selection criteria and scheduling across venues and dates.
An uncertain, fragmentary Belmont item details discussions on school and venue developments. It references Lycee Pes dice Ure and various figures, with mentions of committees, hall dimensions, and potential revenue, but the readable content is scattered and ambiguous.
The Geelong West Gala at West Oval on Saturday featured cycling and equestrian displays. Riders competed for top prizes with results noted, including Pieter winning and a display of trick riding drawing crowds as the event ran from 2:30 to 5:30, with trophies donated by promoters.
The Geelong Theatre announces a diverse program featuring Katherine Ma Dona in Money Money Money and a dramatic piece with Hacky Dan, plus Reginald Leeneny’s musical acts and The Ventive Pushers. Performances run from 2 PM and extend to late evening with bookings available at the theatre box office.
A damaged OCR style clipping notes high water problems and shipping disruptions across multiple locales. Mentions creeks and rivers rising near Kalina and Methietine with near flood conditions affecting transport and commerce. Officials warn residents to monitor weather, brace for continued rainfall, and prepare for possible evacuations as infrastructure units log abnormal water levels and restricted routes.
A police report from Geelong notes an individual named LACEY Aolibore arrested for offensive behavior after an alleged disturbance. George Elis suffered internal complications. Dr Gi McPhee recommended removal to Geelong Hospital following medical consultation. Senior Constable Clark brought LACEY Aolibore to Geelong to face charges.
Melbourne December 30 a party of eight special constables conducted a raid at Flemington arresting several suspects in a morning operation. The report notes American workers producing twice as much as British counterparts and mentions Mr ry MP in connection with the events.
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