05 Feb 1845
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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1845
Page
1
The fragment lists various ships and goods with auction and sale details, including unclaimed items to be sold by Percival Gradam Poundkeeper and Charles Joan Dennys as treasurer. It also mentions the Port Phillip Separation Bucket Almanac for 1845 and the Australian Drawing Book, hinting at publications and advertisements of the day.
A fragment notes a third meeting with horses described as Sovereigns and Pony BYAKES. It mentions two Sovereigns added to a sweep and a one mile and half course.
Fragmentary text describes a Bursaay event on March 6 featuring a members plate and three year old stakes. Mentions sovereignty weights and sweepstakes over one mile with gentlemen riders and publican rotation. Details are garbled and incomplete about heats, towns, and officials.
John Moran presents shanks to the Inhied Settlers of Geelong and introduces Mt clathirin of Sq imar Cloth with Jane Coats Light Trowsers and Drill Dock Yi Pilate schedules at reasonable prices opposite the Uolon Dank.
An event notice describes a horse hurdle race to be held Friday evening at Mack's Hotel, with entry rules and stipulations on property ownership, horse eligibility, and steward decisions. It notes seven to nine o'clock time window, four colors, five shillings subscriptions, and horse limits. Pedigree and entries are governed by the stewards final decision.
In 1945 Geelong area notices describe two saleable parcels of pastoral country with nearby conveniences and a district lead for residents. The document outlines the letting option and two separate portions, with a January date reference and multiple names appearing in the listing.
Fragmentary local notice offers a reward for the recovery of a lamp, mentioning a widow and four children of Honey Mercer who were killed by a landed drag slug. The notice notes a subscription price and an auction at Mr O Parrell's auction house, with a lamp delivery claim by any person delivering the lamp.
A succinct historical and commercial survey of the colony of Port Phillip in New South Wales. It covers the district’s history, commerce, and pastoral interests, noting the region’s potential and development prospects. The Melbourne reviewer outlines the landscape and early economic activities shaping the area.
Public notice warns against accepting cheques stolen from Neil Black and others with details of the defrauded payments. Includes several dated cheques from 1815 to 1845, requests return of the items, and lists a black cow and red and white bullock as collateral notices. Name references include Percival Granam and Lonsdale with treasury authorities in Melbourne.
Fragmentary catalog of goods and items for sale by W. Drummond agent in Geelong. Includes bakery wares, groceries, clothing, and household goods with listed locations and partners. Mentions shipments from Corry and nearby suburbs, promising supply for patrons in Ky and Sole Lember.
BE undersigned tae completed are laigemute for t waders for Weailingy Visi Bill-ben speci alties Door and Window Plaets, (white or rman) cut with any fetters , some with cyphers and ornai erry description for pri ties, at public be plana, views enge J. HANLISON.
Fragmentary entry notes items seized at a pound on 2 January 1849 including a red and white ball and a white bully dog. Cuff romp and other dogs reportedly not claimed and released, with sale recorded before 70 February. Poundkeepers oversee disposal.
ECS respectfully returns thanks for patronage since commencement and aims to reform shop by removing former occupier Mr Wy Cray. The store vows to adopt a fashionable style and improve convenience for customers while inviting future patronage. It promotes new stock recently received from Kewirdy Rajah and Wygenets, asserting England prices enable town, outlying, and country dealers to buy wholesale in any quantity.
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