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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
4
Amid mounting fuel shortages, authorities debate coal usage limits and electricity reliance while households face rising gas bills and cutbacks. Citizens describe hardship as industrial disruption and public utilities strain families and schools.
Incoherent text fragment outlines stalled local building efforts with references to progress blocked by unknown parties. Mentions of workers, crafts, donors, and a stalled project with unspecified location and dates.
A garbled wartime dispatch reports widespread hunger fears in Queensland amid disrupted rail logistics and food transport. Olive gas shortages impact residents as authorities consider rationing and emergency measures.
The report lists hospital patient totals and discharges with a focus on recent daily changes. It notes 24 current inpatients and 40 discharges, alongside a long roster of names, physicians, and wards, reflecting ongoing medical activity and staff assignments during a period of health concerns.
A chaotic report outlines Geelong master builders paying laborers 12 shillings daily and debating wage rates. It cites meetings of Memier WaNaers and a demand for standardized pay, with references to government appeals and factory-like pressure on workers, plus notes on supply issues and building site conditions.
Fragmented text describes an institution seeking permission from the Wales Coat Board of the Navy Department to use electrical and thermal energy in bootmaking rooms and stoves for educational purposes. Protest and notices appear, with unclear details about age and compliance.
A dense snippet details social functions at Geelong and Melbourne areas including benevolent society roles, a Victorian Association band event, and plans for a memorial ceremony. It mentions Mrs. Siu guiding Geelong Gees Jong Ladies, various local officials, and the Austin S bourne engagement. Notable names include J. Lane, HLL Seuss turnout, and Percy Fensyy selection for a band contest.
The Trust proposes extending borrowing powers by £23 for Quay works at Corio Quay. Sims Cooper and Co requested additions to fund dredging and related works. The Commission considers the potential impact on rivals, with claims of a premium freight and competitiveness among operators.
A noisy, fragmented text discusses felluordering and wool scouring, referencing industry facilities, labor, and production conditions. It cites agents, producers, and trusts, noting trade dynamics, government oversight and market demand affecting workers and equipment in a late stage economic setting.
A community event raised funds for the Red Cross with a program led by MC Mush and guests including Mrs Weißbt and Mr D. Moreton. The gathering featured speeches and music, highlighting local support for patriotic causes and charity drives.
A fragmentary report centers on the H M S Australia and a naval incident or mission. The text mentions a voyage or wartime context with references to Britain and Australia, plus dates and locations that suggest a public naval update or ship status notice.
United Service Special Cable reports manufacturers of new aerial craft entering a phase aimed at supporting Australia. Details describe jet drones, Napice engines, and Brigit- Cenex ALE supplies as part of a route to Australia via Korselii and Indian seas. The Air Ministry authorizes units but domestic ministries constrain funding and timing.
An unclear account recounts Esown Hawker hiring Berne and Hetana to assist during a Mabt voyage. The narrative mentions topgraded silos, weather issues, and a pine alighting moment. A passenger named Maglc boards, the tale referencing a salve plan and possible repairs after landing.
The fragmentary passage references Diggery, Amdo, Moysinh, and a French Gur inch unit, with vague hints of national debate and parliamentary sanction. It mentions Major-General Sir J.T. Habball and a distant landscape dominated by unspecified forces, suggesting a historical political or military discussion amid uncertain positions.
The Imperial General Slat invites universities and leaders to attend a conference at Gone Lish and 12M to discuss educational problems arising from imperial experience. Delegates from Dominion universities will discuss technical, mercial, and agricultural education and elect a committee to report.
Fragmented OCR lists names and addresses across Geelong and district areas including Swanston Street Geelong West and Herus Hill. The text references streets and individuals in a damaged notice style, implying a forthcoming commonwealth or municipal notice related event.
A fragmented wartime notice details returning service members, travel plans, and family updates from Melbourne. It lists names such as Mr and Mrs Cleve don, L. Thewlis, Harry A. Groves, and others, with mentions of June departures, ship arrivals, and military postings. The tone mirrors a local society column of ex-soldiers and relatives awaiting movements and news. The scattered items reference passengers, transports, and reassignments across Australia and Britain, with references to officers and battalions, and notes on the armistice period.
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