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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 15, 1908

Page

1

Geelong markets and local trades amid price talk and reports

A blurred Geelong page reports customs revenue totals and property sales notes including Edgar Gray’s £25 per acre sale, plus various Melbourne product market prices for wheat, potatoes, oats, and hay. Shares trade on Ballarat and local brokers note brisk and quiet activity in different listings and prices.

Friay Geelong Burns Sparrow Gray Nera Edgar Gray Morrison Noble-street Sudion-stevd Chilwall O'Connor Beoakwaler O'Loughlin Marandar Wb. Cottage Wourn Ponts Melbourne Alvorian Spanich Sendy Manger Belo Tacumaian

Shrimpton and Strong Share Brokers Geelong Ad

Shrimpton and Strong share brokers advertise buying and selling mining shares and investment stocks at 150 Eyhrie Street Geelong with bank deposit receipts offered to clients in the period.

Eyhrie Street Geelong

Dudley Colliery Strike Threatens Operations

Newcastle coal workers at the Dudley Colliery walked out after protests over fines against 63 youths. Managers refused withdrawal, rallies halted output as mining would falter if shifts continued. Owners seek court intervention to force withdrawal and warn of prosecutions for anyone who works or mines in the district.

Newcastle Dudley Zene Esa

Two Miners Crushed to Death Near Coolwardie Mine

In a shocking Perth Friday accident at the Burbanks Birthday Gift mine near Coolwardie two tributers, Robert Hepburn and Ernest Smith, were killed. A fall of stone injured Hepburn who died soon after, and Smith’s body was found crushed beneath eighty tons of rock. Both men were young and left dependents.

Perth Yrster Robert Hepburn Eriest Smith Burbanks Coolwardie Sorekoly Suaih Zoes Cael

Geelong Microscopical Society Meeting Report

The Geelong Microscopical Society held its usual monthly meeting at Mr Roebuck's rooms in Malop Street. Mr Roebuck described Chlorota and Sinapla specimens from Compton Boy, noting variations in plate formation and pale structures, with amber cyanic sections and a display of cyanide sites. The gathering featured specimens of insects and stone-like textures, and members invited friends to view the progress and discuss the findings.

Geelong Asterostopicn Mr. Roebuck Roebuck Cacia erhiBihine Canverensione Ainly Tavites

Geelong District News Highlights Summer Visitors And Local Events

The Geelong district reports heavy seaside attendance at Sorrento and Queenscliff due to hot weather. Excursions rise as crowds enjoy sea bathing. Two Sacrulations visit from Melbourne with branches from Geelong and Sorrento. The Cottage by the Sea hosts league gatherings and short addresses. The Women's Progressive Association raises funds with a concert, aiming for about £15. A 92 gun undergoes testing after cracks found, risking action, while a new telescopic sight attachment by Captain Noberteen advances gunnery accuracy per the Military Board.

Point Lonsdale Ab Sorrento Queenseliff Lie Teague Melbourne Geelong Sorrento League Chad Women's Progressive Association Progress Association Nepeany Military Board Noberteen

Western District News Briefs from Mortlake and Surrounds

The Postmaster-General is urged to appoint an official for telephone duties as current staff share the load. Mortlake Racecourse tender by Piddes and Morpnn accepted at £179 for improvements including paddock and scraping sheds. Mr A C Oelrich, English missionary leader, received a gold cross on leaving for the Koroit region. Mortlake Camperdown Coursing Club elects Av. Alexander Dennis as president and BM Hines as secretary. A boy named Leslie Clark broke his arm in two places after being thrown from a pony on Thursday.

Mortlake Racecourse Messrs Piddes and Mor Pnn Mortlake Coursing Club Mortlake and Camperdown Courain Club Alexander Dennis Hines Leslie Clark

Swagman Hangs Self at Eilger Estate

A man named Swagman, about 45, was found hanged at Mr A S Austins Eilger Estate on Trosh night. An inquest conducted by J P Charles Ford returned a verdict of suicide with no signs of foul play.

Hoisele Swagman A.S. Austin Eilger Trosh Charles Ford J.P

Clergyman's Departure Marked by Parishioners at St Marys

The Rev. T. A. MacParlane was presented by St Marys Church parishioners with a travelling rug on his departure for England as he leaves Cobden February L4tth.

T. A. MacParlane St. Mary's Church England

Friendly and Debating Societies at Geelong Town

A Geelong town report notes the weekly meetings of the Friendly and Debating Societies, with Christ Church and Union highlighting attendance and topics. It mentions the H.A.L.C.B.S. branch gathering, praise for the Dispensary’s debt-free status, and Mr. W. Calley’s foundational role, plus a colonial medical ad for Chamberlain's Pain Balm.

Hacbs. Ab H.alc.b.s W. Calley St. Patrick's Society Geelong The FLAGS Calley Muses Ib ALA O.B.B ADA Ula

Royal Mail Steamer Passage to London from Adelaide

Public notice from Melbourne and Adelaide agents detailing passage options on the Royal Mail Steamer. Includes sailing directions from Adelaide on Thursdays at 2 pm and special Monday return trips to Colombo with rates in pounds and shillings. Lists agents and contact at Collins Street Melbourne and Moore Street Adelaide.

Oom Collins-street Huddart, Pareee, & CO Britomnola Phantasy Henning ENE Ifaldavin Homo G. Gordon Bar Hiralay Broun Apl Afangolin Louoo Preston India E. “Vibert Colombo Melbourne Salfiey- Iles Selcom Rick White Collinsatrest Colomebo N. Marshall Equitable Building Adelaide Steamship Company Limited

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