10 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary text references offices in Dalgety and Collins Street Sydney Queensland ports. Mentions Melecuene, Facey, and a few names in torn lines. Content lacks coherent events or clear dates, preserving scattered proper nouns and place names from the source.
A garbled report from Capetown indicates an anti corruption drive involving senior officials and ministers. Names appear distorted but the action centers on rooting out graft within the Filth Comtinzemt and related Pulth Vedonan entities.
A disputed appointment flares in the Irish cabinet as Chet Commmicioner of alice is debated. Details mention Premier decisions, future acting cabinet roles, and pay allowances for service. Public Works lists several personnel and repairs at schools and shelters, with specific locations and proposed works.
Governor Clark visited the Foetus at Ube Colonial Ainunaustinu Company near Footscray, spending an hour with Captain Leamatin and Major Whitney. He was shown the works by Mr Cary and the newly appointed manager, with expectations of visits to western ches rse'r of all.
A fragmented report notes officials including Mr Fania and Mr Tron ith inspecting grain provision plans at Williamstown. The party, led by local figures, examines sites near piers and discusses impact of storage and transport facilities on annual yields and local markets.
In a Surrey river incident a 10 year old boy named Jair Murray fell into the Yarra while six others played nearby. Murray disappeared beneath the water after a ball crossed the opposite bank. Despite bystanders’ efforts, he could not be reached and was reported drowned. A second boy helped others when Murray sank, but rescuers failed to save him.
The article describes a federal contingent facing a bitter contest for executive roles. It notes the majority of applicants are young and eager yet constrained by commissions. It mentions a few individuals and the heavy influence of the commission on selections.
Artilleryman Germor Chars Dern of the Vietuan Regiment died at Meybourne Hospital Ae anual. The funeral was in a gun carriage with the Union Jack and helmet present. Major Ark, the off ice of artists, and other officials attended. Dern served about 31 years and left a widow and family.
Plewry made, an elderly resident of McKennin Street, died suddenly while walking a short distance on Druminnadatreet, Carlton near Miensim Street. The illness appeared abrupt. the body was removed to the Morgue for examination.
The registrar reports that about 1 500 applications for old age pensions under the new act have been referred. More than a fourth of the total number is affected. The registrar notes that some courts are rejecting applications on forms that cite the old act, while others proceed informally.
A detective reports progress in a Queemeliff disappearance, noting possible suspects at a local factory. Early clues point to a few Sacuadors, but officials say more evidence is needed to identify the guilty parties and potential connections to Homer 10 peers.
A garbled fragment suggests threats toward a local figure, with unclear details. No names or locations are readable. Officials likely investigate as a potential intimidation case, urging caution and further reporting.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a historical note about appointments within the Australian governance structure. The snippet references Lot Hopetoun and a governor general role with mentions of New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, and other colonies, indicating a period of constitutional framing and imperial oversight.
A rural accident near Williamstown involved Frederick Deribon driving a phaeton when his horse bolted. He was thrown from the vehicle and seriously injured, transported to hospital after the incident. The report notes his head and body injuries requiring medical care.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention care, oath, and names across scattered words. Key entities such as locations and people are unclear, but references include Katy, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Cherie. The piece reads like a clipped, garbled record with dates and full context missing.
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