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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1913
Page
4
A fragmentary report describes alleged duplications in rolls and investigations into forged entries. It cites mother and daughter, father and son cases, and notes alterations in recorded rolls checked against official counts to identify fraudulent ballots and tampering.
A fragmented article fragment references a 4y order from federal authorities about service supply and party influence. It mentions the Federal pastiment, timing of a meeting, and expected attendance. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged text. The piece hints at liberal and coalition party context in 800 Collinarstrest area.
An incident at Ruspl Street Barracks on Sunday night involved Constables Giddens Calwell and others. A revolver was fired, with conflicting accounts of who wielded the weapon as the room 1 officers attempted to restrain a suspect, leading to nervous break down and review by Chief Commissioner Lainebury.
The page reviews entertainment venue showings in London with films at Gulf Way and Sun Pictures. It notes a large attendance, descriptions of projection quality, acoustics, and stage pieces, including a Bohemian Dramatic Group performance and various acts. Mentioned are personalities such as Miss Vino Linden and Thomas Williams, with details on venues and ticketing.
Fragments describe a man suffering chronic pain and ailments. An advertisement promotes Dr Shelton’s Gin Pills as a cure for backache, headaches, and bladder troubles claiming rapid, safe relief and a price listed as 0.0. The text mentions a Mrs Renee and a Buckack name, with garbled references to a doctor and medicine.
Fragmentary report from Ballarat mentions batters and a list of unusual terms and items including plates, a price near £2501, and references to Crevkers and Feppermine Cure. Details are unclear, but the piece hints at a local goods sale and names several entities and places.
Geelong lost by a wide margin to Carlton in a hard fought match. Key players for Carlton included Moran Gardiner and Valentine while Geelong relied on Heine, Martini, and Marsham in a high tempo with multiple assaults. Carlton led through the quarters and finished ahead 15 behinds to 12 goals.
The article discusses rubber production and dividend rates, noting a 150 percent dividend is unlikely to be sustained given farm yields, market prices, and rising costs. It cites 1912 harvest figures, projected yields for 1915, and the impact of a 23 dollar share price on dividends.
A garbled report details a Prince of Wales visit and related events in Malaya. It mentions Lord Mayor Swinivvy, ministers, evangelistic campaigns led by Mrs G Griffiths, and a ceremonial swearing in of officials. The text references local political figures, a candidate named Nica tens Vecsivel, and a period of political activity around a forthcoming election.
A crowd gathered for a Victoria Rowe Club gathering near the Mayer iL in Malvern as the Malvern Harrivex hosted a cricket event. The report notes fog and water on the grounds, with spectators filling venues, enjoying music and the day’s events.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a third contingent of naval cadets marching to pier areas near Hobson's Bus and Porielington amid wartime security concerns. Mentions HAMAS Protecter and MAGAERTE avANY in unclear context.
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