20 Feb 1841
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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1841
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text appears to refer to Geelong affairs with mentions of commissions, inhabitants, and hiring shepherds. The readable fragments imply an official or civic notice, but details are unclear and names are partially garbled. No complete event, date, or actionable item emerges.
A notice announces a future public opening featuring wines and spirits and refreshments. It promises superior offerings and aims to attract visitors to the venue and its surrounding area near the river, pledging orderly management and reasonable charges.
A garbled 1841 notice mentions respect and confidence in service, with scattered references to North Gurio and port locations. It references old shore trades, a fine old bottle company, and unclear names such as Clara and Wiley, all amid weathered text from a voyage or trade context.
South Gretong Feb 11 188. A local notice from R Somerville thanks friends for liberal support and pledges to continue effort to open a new quarry of standard quality. The ad notes steady stone mason work will be provided and invites steady employment opportunities in the area.
G H Rose bricklayer and plasterer informs friends and Gewlong residents of his removal from Harmon Terrace Govth Geetung area and thanks them for unprecedented support since his announcement. He pledges continued effort and service with executive dispatch. January 18.
Auction notice from Cruthers Co inviting immediate possession of a mixed stock run including ewes lambs and dairy cows at a station near Melbourne. Details mention fifty to one hundred young rams fromVic flocks and dairy cattle consignments with sale conditional on inspection and timing, date listed as December 19 1HIU.
Fragmentary OCR describes a notice to settlers about a superior arrangement for cultivation within the township Ashby Village. It mentions private individuals and a Gat line of cand and indicates some prohibition on bets or interwoven private rights. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
Fragmentary notice describes delivering a development of family gift to Elaine and Gesiong, with payments for handquetisement. Apply at Griffin’s Retreat near Mr. Fitfin's location.
A £10 reward is offered for information about a missing person from Geelong in January. The notice mentions a person named Tayehem and includes vague directions about contact with Mr. J. G. Stace or M. Grey. The text references a wind in soul Angeran and a delivery to the listed guardians, with expenses paid in November 205.
In a fragmented notice the Censed Parinos claim occupation of lands in the Geelong district amid disputes over tenure. The document cites January deadlines and urges parties who have contested rights to respond or face forfeiture actions.
Fragmented OCR shows a monthly list of unread letters with many misreads and names. It mentions January items and multiple personal names, places like Adelaide and Sea, and a note about payment to Captain J. W. Holmer.
The Port Phillip Bank meeting of the Penpristar of the Vort Bailiip Bank discusses a £100 piece of Pie to be raised by promised subscriptions. A committee is formed to secure funds and Major Mercer is tasked to buy a piece of Phite in Buglyndy and present it to the Guedivier in London.
The proprietor room holds a meeting with chair Thani Hendratthe approving a new directorship move by Esquires and discharging Juhi Gare er as managing director. Thame Wills moves the action with acceding by Pery Welsby. thanks are given to Thomson for conduct.
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