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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
4
A garbled OCR page lists numerous proper nouns including cities, people, and institutions such as Melbourne, Hawthorn, Perth, London, Constantinople, and various personal names. The text appears as a jumbled roster or index with no coherent event or narrative.
A fragmented Geelong war roll calls a death and four wounded. The report lists many residents of Geelong West and surrounding districts, noting family ties, enlistment status, and memorial actions. References to local figures, businesses, and community events appear amid incomplete lines.
A deputation led by Mr Mackinnon pressed ministers and local Mayors at Geelong to fund a railway project near the town. They argued the line would boost mills and paper works, create industrial jobs, and justify large municipal road expenses, urging state support and a temporary levy to cover construction costs.
Criminal Court reports two cases of theft at military stores involving 72 gallons of oil and 101 cartridges. Sentences include hard labor imprisonment for Fustien, Geibhol, and Hevry, while Cotter faced a collision-related charge for manslaughter but was acquitted. broader notes cover wartime and industrial concerns in the region.
A fragmented report describes a burglary at Moers Bayrate and Carlen Birgiv’s involving 280 Teormserna Moline. An inspector from the Ride Audit Department attended Geeling Week fowe Hall, noting periordinal axa Taeinus and references to vouchers. The text is garbled with several proper nouns likely representing names and places.
A garbled OCR notes a packed audience for a historical film Cabia with the striking claim of a big finale and Italian locations. It mentions Italian coast scenes, Miners relics, a Tyrolean lake, and a temple on Manook with elaborate stagecraft. Also referenced are performances by a comedian and a list of dates, venues, and ticket details for Sun Pictures shows and acts like Sinbad the Sailor and Falvey Sisters, plus the Goer Singer's Triumph.
A vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a trusted laxative for families. It claims gentle cleansing of the liver and bowels, aiding babies and children, and says the product is safe, effective, and widely sold by leading pharmacists.
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