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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 18, 1908

Page

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Geelong Market Notes and Prices Highlight Local Trade

Geelong reports show customs revenue, stockyard sales, and market prices for cattle sheep and grains. Melbourne bread wheat oats barley and peas quoted. Lamb and store sheep trades brisk. stock and share listings feature numerous local listings and prices.

Rival bands clash in Ararat court over prize dispute

In Ararat, the Stawell Athletic Club sues the Ararat Model Band for recovery of a prize in a band competition. The case claims the prize was awarded and paid to the Ararat Model Band amid a challenge over venue. Costs totaling about £4 4s are billed to the Stawell Athletic Club as the matter proceeds.

Ararat Stawell Athletic Club Fis Sprouse Blawsll Athletic Club

Birthday Party for Twin Daughters at Geelong District

February 17 report from Geelong district notes a birthday gathering at the residence of Mrs. Potruss for her twin daughters Doris and Davy. Afternoon events featured decorated tables with roses and carnations and a variety of sweet meats. Assistance came from Afra Burns Mrs. Robert Bound and Miss Beardon. Presents were numerous and pretty.

Petruss Doris Davy Potrass Afra. Burns Robert Bound Miss Beardon

Entertainments at Dean's Morehon in Birregurra

A Friday night program at Dean's Morehon featured piano accompaniment from Mechanics Hall, with performers from Birregurra, Melbourne and Winchelsea. The Birregurra Choral Society, led by Mr. Cooper, presented multiple items, interwoven with solo songs, a burlesque and a dance after lunch as heavy rain and boisterous weather affected attendance.

Sebruary Dman's Marsh Dean's Morehon Mechanics Hall Malbourne Birregurra Winchelsea Aisa. Watson Melbourne Johnston HL Johnston

Western District News Summary

A boy named Todd, mail carrier between Stonyford and South Parrnivhate, was bitten on the leg by a snake Saturday. Wounds treated at hospital with scarification and medical measures. An entertainment at Tanaroook to raise funds for teacher quarters yielded £25 profit after the Government declined the project. A bush fire Wednesday near Gymer's Ford burned about 2000 acres and destroyed fencing on several farms.

Todd Stonyford South Parrnivhate Tanarook Wivwrsday Dgyer’s Ford Aessrs W. M‘millan John Sargeant W. O'Brien D. Harts E. Powling A. J. Staughton

Opposition to Borough Loan At Hamilton Meeting

February meeting of ratepayers at the Town Hall discussed a borough loan proposal of £12,500 for permanent works including the Town Hall and recreation ground. Lengthy speeches were made against the plan with five opponents speaking until 11.20 before adjournment.

Aney Town Hall

Cruelty Charge In Ararat Court

At the Court of Petty Sessions on Friday a Chinaman named Toi was charged with cruelty for shooting a cow in the udder. Insufficient evidence led to his discharge by Mr Ar. Barlow, but the magistrate warned him bluntly that he might have committed the offence and should not repeat such acts.

Ar. Barlow

Colac Post Office Arrangements Considered at Meeting

February 17 meeting of the Colac Progress faction discussed local post office workings. It was decided Edward Iy, for a telephone service, would be appointed as assistant fitter. The office grade would be raised and the exchange upgraded to handle up to 100 subscribers.

Edwar. Iy Colac

A Household Necessity Dr Rotes Indian Piles Pills

Dr Mores Indian Root Piles pills touted as essential family medicine to combat common digestive ills and constipation. Ad claims the pills prevent doctor visits and cure various stomach ailments with testimonials from grateful mothers.

DR. Mores Indian Rotsa Neda Asdf Siareehes Salluw

Portland Trade Trends Signal Wool Exports Rise

February report notes a sustained shift in South Australia’s south eastern trade with Portland and nearby ports. Coastal steamers increasing, wool movement through Portland to Mount Gambier district feeds Melbourne and London markets, marking a rising Victorian wool appreciation.

Cp Se South Australia Portland Mount Gambier Melbourne London Port Murestatsty Genero Oro Wien

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