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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
6
Real estate listing notes land parcels on Latroey Terrace and nearby areas with prices and terms offered. Includes parcels for subdivision, agricultural use, and rental options with mentions of heat, sewerage, and various monetary figures.
OCR reads as a fragmented real estate item listing. Mentions multiple names and features including two front windows, two bedrooms, wardrobe space, and garden suitability. Several appears of odd spellings and garbled phrases obscure precise facts but indicate a property with several rooms and amenities and references to individuals and places.
Shipping and water data shows three day port movements at Geelong with vessels from Melbourne and Townsville. Arrivals include Worlonga from Awe and Metbourne, while other ships depart for Melbourne and Sydney routes with crew and cargo notes.
A busy program highlights the Hurdle Race led by Phus Pp and Mystown with mixed results. Several high profile events including the Marlborough Hurdle Race, Lancaster Hanni e Rae stakes, and the Wales trials are listed with multiple entrants and varying outcomes.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Marie’s Indian Root Pills as a cure all for constipation and various ailments. It appeals to readers to use the pills to cleanse the system, improve liver and kidney function, and prevent serious illness, despite vague evidence and sensational language.
A dubious health ad promises a safe certain remedy called KERNTS FILLE OP HPALTH with electric rays as ingredients. It claims to purify the blood and invigorate the system, suitable for both men and women, and urges contact via telephone for dispensing chemists and directions.
The article reports a pending decision on continuing football in a conference schedule. Aprongen seeks approval from the League and the State War Council for arranging matches, with funds and permissions under review. Officials consider federal guidance and recruiting officer involvement, aiming to maintain or pause the season.
In a rugged encounter Geelong defeated Carlton at their home venue. The report lists numerous players and aims to track scorers, with details about forwards backs and midfielders, and notes the contest featured strong defensive play and notable crowd reactions.
A fragmented account of British artillery on the Western Front with references to gun placements, trench conditions, and aerial reconnaissance. The piece notes the wartime magazine feature by Mr AL LB Girdwood, praises the photography, and highlights bombardment details, terrain impacts, and the role of munition workers while touching on the broader war effort and public reaction.
The Navy Office reports the Commonwealth steamer has suffered damage and will require a long repair period. The crew are proceeding toward Australia and are expected to arrive around mid July. No crew member was injured and there is no loss of life or property reported.
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