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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
4
A damaged newspaper OCR fragment mentions named individuals and places in a garbled list. Readable bits reference Benton, Grey, Navatai, Pavatai, and Parrow with scattered names and dates, but no coherent event or action is discernible. The text appears to be a fragmentary notice or ad page segment with uncertain content.
A garbled report asserts an electoral official defended polling integrity based on 1910 tests. The text references Tampa, Vietitia, and several names with unclear roles while detailing polling place tensions, vote counting, and upcoming procedures for the next Sunday.
A fragment from Ballarat reports ballot counts with 284 counted in commission, showing 16 in favor of Mr Geeri and 16 for Mr Vieay, as trade by night. One payer has yet to be counted. The tone is cryptic and partial.
A long historical text outlines the Cabor Party’s mastery of the situation in a tense political contest. Labor appears shaped as master of Vive and level control, with references to governors, elections, and party dynamics. The piece mentions votes, candidates, and the wider political stakes in a battle over leadership and policy.
A letter from Chief Election Officer F. C. Odham warns Victoria advertisers that electoral ads must comply with the Provincial Electoral Act section Ls2h. The communication, noting broad ad coverage and penalties for violations, urges timely adherence while referencing upcoming contests and local political contexts.
An OCR fragment reports a provincial suburban fare issue with a mutative deputation. Officials including Mayor Hid Anthecenn Geelong, Chock Skayer Ballarat, MF Steel Newtonn, and others discussed extension works and station protests. The piece references a stem of questions, rail lines, and potential costs, with spokespersons naming Mr AA Austin and MW Richardeon among attendees.
Obituary notice lists Wood and Whalley associated with Briggs and Ness at oblisatreet Newtown Bhlogy Bitters with brief details on their family ties and commemorations.
News of the week highlights from Geelong with the country girl review at the New Geelong Theatre Clar a Butt concert. school and military balls. local polling booth activity. Victoria Coursing Club events. Oaks Derby and related racing notes. and community notices including candidates and civic happenings in Geelong and nearby areas.
Readers express views on Farwol Ward policing and local governance. The letter section references Kilgour Ward, community groups, and a 301318 date. Mentions Ballarat and local civic events, including choir and Town Hall matters, with a general plea for public comment and continued oversight.
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