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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1925
Page
7
J. M. Grelis & Co advertise spraying materials for fruit trees and rose bushes and provide guidance on products to use. They list oils, nicotine sulphate, lime sulphur, lead arsenate, tobacco stems, dry sulphur, spreaders, weed scrubbers, atomisers and pumps. They claim a new grass syringe and offer phone contact.
Readers note a vivid report of a High Presbyterian Church service held yesterday, focusing on the children's program and a sermon centered on the child Jesus. The piece details choir singing, a minister’s address, and reflections linking biblical stories to Australia’s cultural context.
Local topics show Geelong charities receiving half year distributions from the Bally Triste Company and George Scott trust with sums for Galvatien Army and Sailors' Reserve among others. A Geelong Rathe Club Cup meeting is planned next week at Corniya Woot with nominations due by five o'clock. New titles added to the Mechanics Institute library include The Way of All Earth and The Locust Warde, with theatre and school events scheduled across Geelong West and Mary Hall-Dunning.
A July London report from The Friday Times outlines tensions between Britain and the Soviet Union over a petition by rewarded workers and cabinet questions about a break with adjournment. It notes retaliatory protests, calls for action on youth, and government dismissal of a German gesture amid a murky sequence of arrests and disputes.
A fragmentary report details a heated discussion on public servants and political pork amidst a Labour Party context. It references Mr Hiuasconn and the General Government, hinting at elections and party loyalties within a formal setting.
Police report a Melbourne gang linked to a spate of robberies and a fatal shooting. Detectives question Armstrong and trace a wireless set, cigars, and a watch found with suspects. Authorities reveal the gang’s alleged plan to steal valuables from Goldfields area and a burglaries spike in Dore Street and neighboring districts.
July 3 report from Oring notes Japan's political mood dips as opposition intensifies criticism of the Government. The premier issued a statement defending current policy and signaling intent to continue presenting similar measures despite pressure.
Reports from CAMPEFOWN July 4 state Capt Dolingette and companions completed the Aberian railway terminus on November 14 in Henguli. The route runs from north Africa to Capetown, with lines toward South Africa. The Long Distance Yacht Race from San Francisco July 4 notes Norris's yacht MarHer reaching Toloti and arriving at Papooto on June 1. No further messages were sent regarding other contracts until that time.
The event centers on Bible distribution and preaching across Geelong churches. Speakers discuss the impact of English Bible editions from Great Bible to The Great Bible and the spread of scriptures in nations such as Greece Japan and China, highlighting ongoing efforts, scholarly support, and rising readership in 1920s.
A garbled OCR passage describes a sunlit market with references to prophecy and supply lines. Names and places are unclear, but mentions of events, a dove, and global themes hint at a narrative about trade, fate, and distant authorities influencing local markets.
A staged concert at Paraparen presented Geelong artists including Miss Ash and Mr Rowell with violins cornet and clarionette. Mrs Leigh and head teacher Mr Dalley led the program as patrons praised the vocalists and musicians in a lively community event.
Donoghue arrives in London amid injury fears and hopes for a title shot. Jack Dempsey makes a London appearance to a roaring crowd, boxing Phil Seait and others. Bowelte suffered no loss in encounters with Wavid.
In Berlin on July 5, turbulent scenes disrupted coverage of the Australian Preps Association and the Irvariv Pact date. The conference produced no decisive outcome as delegates wrestled with the decate and potential terms.
A garbled but readable notice advertises a silk display by Wilkehop during the week linked to a forthcoming Souuitvietiet in Geelong. It touts Malmalike silks and related goods, claiming wide affordability and appealing offers. A special advertiser by Ty Tippett, the Laigate draper, is highlighted for thrifty shoppers.
The Moriac Progress Association met at Modewpere Hall on Friday night to hear questions to present to the Tajlwaw Commissioners. Key points urged include keeping Wenslordale tracks usable daily for freight, expanding Wonleordale line for passenger traffic with public gatherings nearby, and securing an open line from Mains to Warinhe for broader access, with Mr Dil of Medewarre among speakers.
A Westminster ceremony celebrating David Lloyd George’s wartime contributions was echoed in Wakefield as the mayor and city officials presented him with accolades.George thanked Wakefield for its support, recalling wartime efforts and praising local workers, while noting the city’s strong record in postwar recovery and national service.
A man named Roy Elish, age 21, was knocked down near Wahome Avenue and transported to a hospital for treatment. The incident involved an unknown assailant and is under local investigation. Further details were not released by authorities.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests erratic wheat cargo reports with unstable quotations and trading notes from Australian and American sources. The readable bits imply price tensions, supply concerns, and cross‑border commentary, but the fragment lacks coherent details or a clear event.
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