England First Innings at Geelong Adverts 1908
The Geelong Advertiser shows England’s first innings with Hobbs bowled by Trott and Hayes dismissed lbw by Trott. Scores include Warner or Vaughan? Pry? Dely 5, Barnes 7, Humphries out to Pry, Blythe out to Delves, with Sundries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
Long-Au
Laver
Wardetall
Fry
Mumphies
Barnes
Byte
Innnings
England
Hobbs
Trott
Bias
Trott Hayes
C Dely
Hulchings
Carrol
J.N. Crawford
Delves
Guyer
D. Humphries
cPry
Blythe
Geelong and District Cricket Match Report Highlights
A detailed summary of local cricket action featuring Gowling Speire, HLG, and Blythe in a multi-innings clash. The match saw A and B teams hogging attention on Kardinia Park and Geelong oval with top scorers like J Baker, T Gurr, and Elyse, while bowlers and fielders from Glivendon, Clarendon, and South Geelong chased wickets and wins across first and second innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kardiner Vy
Clarendon
Kardinia Park
Glivendon
Orchard
T. Gurr
Elyse
Hordinn
Guarl
Uni Johnson
Witkes Tor
Bearce
Sveain Hall
Nelasu
Hosforl
Baird
Syer
T. Guer
Local church match yields tensed bowling scores at Richmond Crescent
The Saturday game at Richmond Crescent featured Christ Church versus an opposing nine. The Christ Church bowlers led by J Lamond with six for ten and Bartlett four for thirteen performed best, while C Thewlis claimed thirteen wickets. Scores showed Lomond and Pleteler high with 13 and 6 respectively, and A Dixon six for one run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chyish Church
Thie Natel
Richmond
Preprimed Premier to Address Constituents in Beaton
Melbourne dispatch notes the Premier will address constituents in Beaton late February, with date contingent on health and available hall space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Premer
German Convicts Transport to Pacific Islands Debated
German convicts, as intended by the Panai, a proposal in the German Parliament to transport a number of German convicts to Pacific islands. The Prime Minister urged caution, fearing intrusiveness. Federal officials and Labor leaders voiced opposition, warning it would affect Australia and provoke resentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paani
Imperial Party
Parliame
Pacific Islands
Mrent
Point Lonsdale
Reichstag
Win. Lyne
Australia
A. Fisher
M.hlil
Labor Party
Germany
Australia adopts International Classification of Causes of Death
Vital statistics note the American Public Health Association’s praise for Australia adopting the International Classification of Causes of Death via the Commonwealth Bureau of Census Statistics and the Australasian Statistical Conference. The translation by Bertillon’s system is mentioned, with reference to Mr Knibbs and the Rome affairs minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GH. Ruibhs
Chas. AO. Probst
American Public Health Association
Commonwealth of Australia
Bureau of Constix Sual Statistics
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Commonwealth Bureau of Causes and Statistics
Statistical Conference of
Australasia
America
Knibbs
Rome
Callie
Ib Wasoon
Australia
Victorian telephone system report by Mr Langezel ward
Sowneat isinelary approved the transfer of the telephony to Methanine from Sydney. Mr Langezel becomes second in command of the Sydney telephone exchange and will visit Ballarat Bendigo Gee-Tong and other centres to furnish special reports on their exchanges and the Melbourne system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr. Mauger
Methanine
Sydney
Langeselwerdt
Victoria
Syey
Ballarat
Bendigo
Gee- Tong
Will Furnign
Melbourne
Melbourne woman sails to Europe via Naples and Paris
Madam Melbaurne arranged to leave Melbourne for the Orantes of Bath February. She will land of Naples, and ater to Paris, from whence she will pro ceed to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Melbaurne
Melbourne
Bath
Naples
Ater
Paris
London
Taking the Pledge at the Cis Court
The court reports morning pledges for drinkers seeking reform. By month end, 2 had enrolled, including 158 women. 68 of the women relapsed, and 1 man returned to drinking. A note that fewer people appeared for drunkenness last month than the prior quarter. Mr Creswell praised the penitent program and gave lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cis
Rtv
Nicol
Gome
Creswell
Woman Alice Paulin Found Hanged At Ithae Fimeton Home
Mrs. Alice Paulin of Ithae Fimeton was found hanging from a rafter in her home this morning. Authorities say she had been drinking heavily since the 29th of last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Paulin
Ihea- Fimeton
Aoslorervony
Unknown man wrecks window at Stawell Institute
A stranger at the Stawell Mechanics Institute leaped up in the reading room seized a framed notice from the wall and dragged it through a plate glass window. Adad named Lawrences fainted from the shock as police search for the fugitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stawell
Stawell Mechanics’ Institute
Adad
Lawrencs
Kilmore revision court punishes insult to minister
A Kilmore revision court, presided by G Read Murphy, P M, considered altering occupation words in the electoral lists for Dalhousie. The term sky pilot for Reverend Griffith R Jones was deemed insulting and likely punishable by fine or imprisonment. the occupation of Reverend Jones was changed to church member and Reverend Warre to parson, with the responsible party to be reported and punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmore
Dalhousie
G. Read Murphy
P-M
Constable D'feedia
Grifith R. Jones
Broadford
Murphy
Pal
Jones
Cereyrman
Warre
Merphy
Wil
Death of Five Infants Under Care of One Nurse
Melbourne correspondent reports coroner Dr Cola heard evidence on the death of five infants among a group in charge of Madge Clayton a registered nurse. Witnesses described overcrowded cribs harsh treatment and use of laxatives and a strong narcotic soothing syrup. inspectors noted foul sanitation and poor ventilation. The coroner urged removal of the remaining children and recommended punishment. verdict to reflect medical evidence and neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Cola
Madge Clayton
Lona Davis
Marion Lane
Sorrice
Abrs
Clayton
Whittlesea
Wihrith
Pyoytan
Migs Aluvray
Sabbath School Union Address on Jonas the Saviour of the World
A large Geelong Sabbath School Union gathering at St George's School hall heard Rev A M Thompson OL4 deliver a comprehensive lesson on Jonas the Saviour of the World from John 3 12 to 21. The talk covered Nicodemus life questions faith and the necessity of the new birth through the Holy Spirit with focus on Christ revealing God and the need to decide for Christ today. The session closed with singing and benediction under chairmanship of Mr K W Dalton.
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Geelong
Sabbath School Union
St. Geore's
A. M.thompson
Jonas
Nicodemus
Jesus
el Thongs
Nate
Fess
Christ
God
Joane
St Vincent De Paul Society Meeting Notes Charity Report
The St Vincent De Paul Society held a meeting at St Marys Hall with president Ars 3Uromigulh presiding and numerous ladies present. The annual report covered the year ended December 31st with 50 families receiving regular assistance and 15 to 20 others monthly for food clothing and fuel, plus a generous Christmas appeal supporting 200 families with dinners. The report praised patronage from Archpriest M Keenan and local groups, noted deaths of past president Tre Tully and former secretary Mrs Donkin, and outlined financials including £263 109 raised by ladies, council and donations totaling 46189 in fixed deposits, and year-end credit balance of 8562 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardaumgol
St. Fincent
de Vlauls Society
St. Mary's
Woutteriylas
Theo
Ars
3Uromigulh
Ohair
Mesdames Eledou
E. Kenny
Cane
Brockwell
de Groebs
Walsh
McOrrin
Blake
Korley
M Shane
Caulfield
Moloney
3 Mathews
M'Keenan
Wayer
Helm Weig
Dr. Croker
Audilor
Dulters
Donkin
E. T. Moloney
Lion
M'Kenna
Geelong
Credit
Baimiea
Chamberinin’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A promotional note extols Chamberinin’s remedy for diarrhoea in early stages. It claims one dose can cure and four doses are often needed, promoting the medicine as a life saving household staple.
Victoring Club to hold meet with Sandown events noted
Racing updates from The Turf column show Victoring Club planning a meet Wednesday with weights assessed for San Francisco and events at Sandown Park. Jas Serbia arrives at Flemington for autumn training as Sunbury hosts a race meeting next Saturday. Fiery Star, Rivanche, Bluster, and Albolith feature in notable placings and odds amid a rain-affected Rosehill card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadows Park
Creswick
Jas
Serbia
Flemington
Tatmation Tlc
Sunbury
Jakim Poo
Sandowe Park
Sandown Park
Fiery Star
Rivanche
Bluster
Sweetmess
Albolith
Sweatness
R. Lewis
Eddie
Hamlicop
Sandown
Winder
Geo Long
Hook
Rosehill
Racing at Sandown Park Delivers Close Finishes
At Sandown Park a busy race meeting produced tight finishes across maid en plate jumper flat and handicap events. Maid en Plate winner was a length clear, with Winteriga favored near front. Jumpers Flat saw Woorooglin take victory by two lengths over Silvio, while Trial Handicap went to Geebung by a length and a feast. Akim Foo won the Handicapping event by clear margins, and Welter Plate saw Albolith triumph by four lengths. Vanquinber led the way in the Sandown Writer Purse, judged by a half-length margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brom Qor Gren
Imin
Sree
Silvio
Woorooglin
Zeal
Picts Hug
Aca
Cyrano
Sreilet
Geebung
Carden
Demolitioa
Ala
Albolith
Swertices
Shormay
Lain
Sandown
Purse
Vanquinber
Baker
Billignolles
Belling
Fouara
Vanquisier
Esker
Drolet
Blac
Rosehill Races Postponed by Heavy Rain and Poor Track
The Rosehill Racing Club postponed its meeting set for today due to heavy rain. Night showers caused the course to become slick and unsafe for racing, delaying the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Rosehill Racing Club
Victoria 100 yards swimming title at St Killa
The 100 yards swimming championship of Victoria was held Saturday at St Killa under the Melbourne Club. Four starters competed in an excellent race among T. W. Vinson Wy, Demet, and F. Fits. The first eight yards produced a fast time of five and a half seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
St. Killa
A Melbourne Club
T. W. Vinson
Demet
F. Fits
Rowing Regatta Between Barwou and Corio Bay Clubs
Rowing events on Mo river produced a successful regatta despite strong crosswinds. Notable heats saw Colunzo’s crew beat Wage’s crew, Everett’s crew defeat Sayers, and Young’s crew triumph over Ranciulahe to set up a final won by Howard’s crew at the pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Barwou
Corio Bay Rowing Clube
Len Waa
Alex
Biteliic Acim
Figto Genero
Khe
Trent
Colunzo
H. Wage
Everety
MM. Sayers
Everett
H. Young
F. Ranciulahe
Laalf
Lompth
Howard
Pirst
Howant
Lenso
Lengil
Young
Everet
Ft. Howard
B. Glover
Hagepor
D. Nott
Polo match at Camperdown with mixed play and crowd
A Polo match at Camperdown drew a large crowd despite a damp ground. Camperdown and Caramul players, including W. Mauli, Hindhaugh, Palmer, and Bell, produced a tight contest with three goals by Caramul and eleven by Camperdown, overcoming early Camperdown advantage.
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Mately Wis
Camperdown
Cmperdows
Chern
Witel
Girgaree
Walders
Ieres
Caranoom
Re de Bite
Urge
Fidal Scorai
Caramul
Posts
Camperdawn
Heo
Afbeck
de Lille
Miraifold
Palmer
Sul Hiedhangh
Jtuuifold
Ronald Orming
England V Victoria cricket match in Melbourne
Boisterous weather greeted the England and Victoria cricket match in Melbourne. Laver captained Victoria, Trott opened for England, and strong scoring followed with Trott, Hardstaff, Fane, and Crawford contributing as the score moved toward 160 in about an hour and 42 minutes before tea.
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Melbourne
Lielew
Guu
Hobbs
Laver
Trott
Speke
Gut
Web
Hayes
Oh Imakes
Speirs
Haulitt
Mayey Bal Wade
Pub
Trott Hard Fn Dolves
Iaid-On
Che Eatsh
Huytehhigs
Iy Carroll
Tarlitt
Boxei
Rama
Fane
Hardate
Hazlitt
Tawlers
Hardstall
Lind A
Hawittt
Crawford
Delres
Carrall
Jones
Bowling Corio V Melbourne Team Lineup Published
Bowling Corio plays Melbourne in a club match with selections listed. Hodges as captain leads H J Clacke Vaughan Hooper Leary Goslis Wimble and Murry in the contingent for the 12 50 p m Wednesday trail to Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Bowling Club
Melbourne
H. B. Hodges
H. J. Clacke
5. Vaughan
L. Hooper
P. J. Leary
HL Goslis
J. Wimble
T. F. Murry
Fisherman Fends Off 18 Foot Shark in West Channel
In Geelong district a fisherman named Richards battled a shark said to be 18 feet long while angling in the west channel about 12 miles northeast of town. The fight damaged his boat’s stern post before he sailed to Portarlington. A parish meeting at St John’s Church of England, led by Rev J Butler Johnstone, reported favorable finances and elected guardians while planning the harvest festival for February 16 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probriary
West Channel
Richards
Geth
Portarlington
St. John’s Church of England
J. Butler Johnstone
Th.l
S.C. Mitchelhill
Muir
Fonco
Alanco
LON
Bejing
W. Capron
Presbyterian Guild Defeats Batesford in Cricket Meet
A Geelong Presbyterian Guild cricket team cycled to Batesford on a Saturday and beat Batesford by six wickets at the local ground. Keith Davidson captained the visitors with top scores of 94 and 12, while D Neville and J Doig led bowling. Batesford’s I Dardal and F Dooley took multiple wickets as the hosts fell short, and both captains spoke of a future rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Guild
Geelong
Batesford
Te Joes
Batesford Cricket Ground
Keith Davidson
FL Dooley
Presbyterians
Datesford
Kk. Davideon
Kk. Doig
DL. Neilson
1. Deig
Hatesford I. Dardal
F. Dooley
Land A. Dardal
Hatesford
Clivers
Barwon Downs weather and golf and Barwon Heads fishing report
Barwon Downs notes report an intensely hot January with average 92 degrees for 80 days and rain on four days totaling points, grass green, stock healthy. carting nearly finished and crops good. tennis courts expanding in Geelong area for church school and a private court. Barwon Heads anglers report excellent sport with bearded honeys and the patent spoon lure proving effective on the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
J. M'Lennan
Geelong
Mocers
Conway
Evang
E. E. Hendy
Weet
Melbourne Road
Lown
Barwon Heads
CHEAP DRAPERIES AND TENDERS IN GEELONG 1908
Fire side ads mix fabrics and textiles in Geelong with long lists of goods and upcoming tenders. Entries include dark pilgits unbleached damask silks and woolen fabrics, plus notices for architectural tenders, shire maintenance and public works. Names of suppliers, locations and dates anchor the page as a local 1908 commercial roundup.
Building Materials Dealers and Free Library Meeting in Geelong West
An advertisement lists Commonwealth Timber Yards and George Peters & Co as massive stockists of building materials in Geelong West. The Geelong West Free Library held its annual meeting at the Town Hall on January 30, with reports praising attendance, library use, and modest donations. concerns were raised about subscriptions and government grants, and elections for library officers were held.
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Matorinia
Geelong West Free Library
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Geelong Advertiser
Gowling
Speire
Trot
Hivelict
Carroll
Blythe Uw
Sagvolly
Nusghaaty
Geelous Oval
J. Baker
Mnchmbe Bo Colca
F. Lyer
Neylon
Battye
A. Enson
Ji Ami Slator
Toant
Mancoy
Brewer
D. Baker
Jum
Cma
Oak
Weylan, Et Colee
W. Esso
Mounting
A. Eamon
A. Bacon
Slate
FR. Syer
W. Eason
Hibovrer
A. Bren
Slater
Flot Aber
W. Eaton
St Aos
Lie
Coles
Dechari
Hsin
T. Gur
Leon
D Toval
Withuma
Kardiner
Ket
Si Gurr
Eling
South Geelong
Bond-Street
Richmond Crescent
Hond-Street
A. Reidel
Rum
Ae & Waters
Groves
Moloury
J. Webber
D. Lee
Retell
Berrett & PD. Palmer
O Moulden
Mall
Porceth
Brigpa
Parrett
E. O'Gallaghan
Perreth
J. Thomson
W. Briggs
W. Clarke
Moloany
Seenay
A. Seidel
Perret
W. Driggs
Brearley
Perrott
Sherry
L Parrott
Shelly
Shetty
Waters
Parroth
Moulden
Knoll
Zip B
Callagian
Bluey
H.uriges
Sherry Shelly
Samm Rieg
Mi Alley
Euell
Shally
D. Enell
Briggs
Chorio
Thomsee
J. Graves
Shomzon
T. Sherry
Thameon
Beatles
M. Shelly
E. Shetty
Thon
Malonny
Bell
Coadh
Driggs
O P. Brearley
Seidel
Thomson
FE Terrett
Portarlington Vy
Military
Queenscli
Salurida
Portartington
Geoning
Thi
Verarlington Lave
Aliliimey
J. Allen
Ec Arbrow
King
A. Waliom
Curtney
Macartny
Dewling
Curian
Arbrew
Macartney
Knights
Amilitary
Marecor
Pennefather
Mannix
Ty Molmes
Motley
Moniz
Forti
H Holmes
H. Allen
F. Mannix
1. Holnsca
ST_PAULS
Eee
Topen
A. Sedgwick
Fee
Sons OF Temperance
Fenn
Dowvll
Cook
Armstrong
Sedgwick
C Brady
Armstrane Arte Pas Wees Osef
Thewlis
Wood
Acuetrong
Eo Bartlett
Arinsirt
Atraineh
Nortichi
Mrady
Vital Statistics
Madame Melba
Widay Wighth
Ciple
SHIRE
ST. Vincent BE Paul’s Society
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Agut Tuges
POLO
Hardstafp
E. J. Hooper and
Corio
Geelong District News
Barwon Downs
Sencrat Housshard Cleanali
Daxen
Oregon
Geelouz
Brown & Bossence
Drapers
Surtan
Noble-etroct
Newtown
Ryriosteeck
Loweal
Uy Oder
South Darwon
Shire Hall
Belmont
Colitéron
Geunewarre
Conieraree
Torquay
Elmout
the Exchange
Shire Tall
Dita
EW. Sree
Shire Secretacy
Yan
Quike
Cannockburn
Februaly
Vis
Melral
North Riding
Lethbridge
Maude
Gorer Western
Russell's Bridge
Russell's
Steignx
Steiglitz
West Riding
Tower Western
Danmashburn
Morris
White'n Stables
Ty Rs
G. F. Taylor
Timber Merchanl
Uet
Teg
RIC
Traniania
Inex
Robert Ellis
Swabey
Leopold
Ahis
Henderson
Vellarine
H. Foot
Lara
Gingle
Lars Pateested Dorts
PIROT
Sinclair
Glasgow Bperinlat
Oxford Chambers
Marbouine
Fas Galbraith
Ryrie
Stileet
Kearney Bros
Ryrie-Street
Snow
Afen
BLACH
National Trustees Executors Anifagency CO. of Australasia, Ltd
Queenstreet
Walter Madden
Geelong Advisory Board
G. PF. Bolcher
Charman
Wm. Gardiner
Wee Humble
W. H. Lloyd
Charlee Shaunan
HF. Richardson
Exchange
Tf. Wright
Malop Street
Tewecduler
Kors
Figur
Pete Bita
Eola
AME
Capel St. Sil
Kelly
Mercer Street
Eoula
Pollington
Kola
Beet Hou
Rylah
Malop.iteret
Geeloka
Isehold
AUTRA
Merciarn & Metary
Eae
Victoria ‘Terrace
B. Leitch
Torrehire
Klag Jacee
Mark
Commonwealth Timber Yards
T Peters & Go
Wester District
T. Peters & GO
Little Rytie
Myers-streets
Taylor & ~ Bons
Timber Merchants & Contractors Steam Joinery Works
Gheringhal
Geelong West
Geelong West Town Hall
Dir
W. Ti. Zimmer
Li. Schweitner
Parsons
Geelong Weat Council
Frank Donaghy
Scientific American
James Bell
G. Richards
James McAnn
Jind
Joseph Smith
T, White
J. F. Daxter
Torwart
Goolong West Council
Messre
H.R. Benleer C. Cox
H. F. Cheristuptor
Myr W. Townshend
Aw Tate Laws
Petey Paltorso
Moss. I White
Fos. Smith
J. Thaxter
Mir TL. Schweste Mers
Mosers
W. Fraser
F. Christopher
Joy
Harris
BR. Tile
J. J. Sayers
W. Townshend
W. Wisey
W. Adimmer
B. W. Heath
Ro Buchanan
Missrs
W. Bites
TO. Cox
W. Hrath
J. Smith
Boars
Aim
Schweiteer
Billy
Kandy
Precluck Montagt Douglass
Ngume Gouh
Cuelggg
Alferd Dong
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